Redisplaying Derogatory Content Already Published Will Attract the Offence of Defamation: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court dismissed a quashing plea by editors of the Vellinakshathram website, holding that republishing defamatory statements causing reputational harm can attract criminal liability under Sections 499 and 500 IPC, refusing to quash proceedings sought under Section 482 CrPC.

Female Foeticide Is Not Just A Legal Offence, But A Moral Blight And An Affront To The Constitution Of India: Karnataka High Court Refuses To Quash Case Against Accused

The Karnataka High Court refused to quash criminal proceedings in a female foeticide case, with Justice M Nagaprasanna stating such acts are a “moral blight and constitutional affront,” stressing strict action against those enabling illegal sex determination and foetus termination.