The Patna High Court quashed a criminal case against Prashant Kishor over allegations linked to the “Baat Bihar Ki” campaign, with Justice Sandeep Kumar holding that the accusations did not establish offences of forgery, cheating, or criminal conspiracy under the IPC.
The Kerala High Court dismissed the criminal case against Dr. Joseph John, emphasizing that patient deaths do not always indicate medical negligence. The court underscored the necessity of proof of gross negligence for criminal liability, reinforcing that doctors should not be unjustly blamed for outcomes resulting from the nature of the ailments.
The Supreme Court of India directed BMW India Private Limited to compensate a customer with Rs. 50 lakhs for a defective BMW 7 series sold in 2009. The court also quashed a criminal case against BMW and its officials over the persistent defect issue, emphasizing the importance of fair compensation in cases involving defective products.