The Jammu and Kashmir High Court ruled that even a criminal has the right to sell their land. It clarified that pending cases cannot be used as a reason to withhold revenue records required for property sale.
Gujarat High Court has refused to quash the FIR against a lawyer who disclosed a minor victim’s identity during media interviews. The Court said professional publicity cannot justify violating POCSO and Juvenile Justice laws.
Today, On 2nd September, The Delhi High Court has refused to grant bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and seven others accused in the larger conspiracy case under UAPA related to the 2020 north-east Delhi riots, citing serious allegations against them.
The Delhi High Court has reserved its judgment on a plea by the Gautam Gambhir Foundation seeking to quash a criminal case over alleged illegal stocking and distribution of COVID-19 medicines during the second wave. The case has attracted attention due to Gambhir’s role as a former BJP MP and relief efforts.
Mukhtar Ansari’s son, Umar Ansari, has moved the Allahabad High Court seeking bail in a criminal case. He is accused of submitting forged documents, including his absconding mother’s signature, to reclaim property seized under the Gangster Act.
The Supreme Court Today (Aug 25) stayed FIRs against Delhi-based election analyst Sanjay Kumar for posting incorrect voter data about the 2024 polls in Maharashtra. Kumar admitted his mistake, deleted the posts, and apologised publicly.
The Supreme Court set aside a Rajasthan High Court order denying anticipatory bail to a couple, calling the matter a civil dispute wrongly given a criminal twist. Justice JB Pardiwala chose laughter over anger while criticising the misuse of criminal law.
The Supreme Court has re-listed a case where it strongly criticised Justice Prashant Kumar of the Allahabad High Court for permitting criminal prosecution as a method to recover debts in what was a civil dispute.
Despite an amicable settlement, the Gujarat High Court imposed Rs 25,000 costs on a man for uploading his wife’s obscene images on social media. The Court cited his serious misconduct as a husband while quashing the FIR.
The Supreme Court ruled that a civil land dispute cannot be twisted into a criminal case just to pressurize someone. It quashed the FIR, imposed Rs 10 lakh costs, and protected the Delhi-based accused.
