The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed criminal proceedings against singer Guru Randhawa over alleged objectionable lyrics in his song ‘Sirra’. The Court noted that the trial court issued notice without recording preliminary evidence and halted the case till July 16.
A Delhi court dismissed a woman’s defamation complaint against her husband, who had accused her of cruelty and adultery in a divorce petition. The court emphasized that defamation requires intention to harm reputation. It also cautioned against using the criminal justice system for personal disputes, reinforcing that legal proceedings should not be misused.