A Thane court acquitted a rickshaw driver accused under the POCSO Act for allegedly outraging a 17-year-old girl’s modesty. The court ruled due to lack of sufficient evidence.
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.
A Lucknow court has upheld the dismissal of Amitabh Thakur’s defamation complaint against Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath regarding the term “Kathmullapan” used in a speech. The court ruled that political speech within legislative settings is protected, emphasizing the importance of free expression while defining legal boundaries related to defamation.
A Bareilly court sentenced Manoj to life imprisonment for starving his wife, Mamta, to death in 2021 after a domestic quarrel. He locked her in a room without food or water for a week. The ruling emphasizes the severity of domestic violence and aims to protect women’s rights, providing justice for Mamta’s family.
The Madras High Court reinstated A.R. Dairy Food’s FSSAI licence, initially suspended for allegedly supplying adulterated ghee to TTD. The court allowed a temporary suspension for ghee production only, mandating a fresh review within four weeks. Justice Lakshminarayanan emphasized proper legal procedures for any future licence cancellations and imposed costs on the company.
