The Delhi High Court granted bail to a gym trainer accused of rape and blackmail, with Justice Girish Kathpalia observing that morality must remain separate from criminal determination and noting material presented prima facie indicated a consensual relationship between the parties.
The Supreme Court of India denied anticipatory bail to a husband accused of brutal domestic violence, with Justices Aravind Kumar and P. B. Varale observing that a husband cannot “treat his wife like an animal” under marriage’s protection
The Delhi High Court upheld Rajender Sharma’s conviction in a child sexual assault case, ruling that a child victim’s testimony can sustain conviction even without conclusive medical evidence, while clarifying that hymen rupture is unnecessary to establish penetrative assault under Section 3(a) POCSO Act.
The Supreme Court of India set aside default bail granted in the Haldwani riot case, directing accused to surrender, holding the Uttarakhand High Court wrongly criticised the investigating officer for delay beyond 90 days.
Bombay High Court quashed FIR against Sashidhar Jagdishan in complaint by Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust. Bench of Justice MS Karnik and Justice NR Borkar set aside magistrate’s order, refused CBI probe.
A Nashik court denied anticipatory bail to Nida Khan in sexual harassment and conversion case. K G Joshi held custodial interrogation necessary, noting allegations of sustained pressure and “brainwashing” requiring deeper investigation.
Supreme Court of India refused fresh directions on hate speech, citing adequate laws. Bench of Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta stressed issue lies in enforcement, not legislative gaps.
Supreme Court of India stayed execution of death row convict Aman Singh and issued directions on sentencing reform. Bench led by Vikram Nath sought records, suspending death sentence pending appeals.
Supreme Court of India held bona fide purchaser cannot face prosecution for cheating or forgery without intent. Court stressed criminal liability requires clear evidence of inducement and participation in alleged fraud.
Allahabad High Court flagged “scripted FIRs” in cow slaughter cases across districts, citing identical complaints. Bench of Abdul Moin and Pramod Kumar Srivastava raised concerns over drafting patterns.
