“Staring at a Woman Colleague’s Body is Unethical Not Voyeurism”: Bombay High Court Clarifies Scope Of Section 354C IPC

The Bombay High Court held that staring at a woman colleague is unethical but does not constitute voyeurism under Section 354C IPC. It clarified the offence requires invasion of privacy through observing or recording private acts, not mere workplace misconduct.

Assam Government Moves Supreme Court Challenging Transit Bail Granted To Pawan Khera By Telangana High Court

The Assam government approached the Supreme Court challenging Telangana High Court’s transit anticipatory bail granted to Pawan Khera. The case stems from Assam Police FIR alleging defamation, forgery and conspiracy over his statements regarding the Chief Minister’s family.

Defamation Row: Varanasi Court Takes Cognizance Of Complaint Against Madhu Kishwar Over Alleged Defamatory Social Media Posts Targeting Leaders

A Varanasi court took cognisance of a complaint seeking criminal action against Prof Madhu Kishwar over alleged defamatory social media posts targeting political leaders. The plea urges directions to police for registration of an FIR in the matter.

Unnecessary Challenge Will Cost Rs 1 Lakh: Karnataka High Court Issues Warning To ED In Bail Case

The Karnataka High Court warned the ED of Rs 1 lakh costs if its challenge to Paavan Nanda’s bail proves unnecessary. The court directed proof of bail violation or concealment, stressing frivolous litigation would attract financial penalties.

Pawan Khera Gets One Week Relief As Telangana High Court Grants Transit Anticipatory Bail In Criminal Case

The Telangana High Court granted one week transit anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a forgery and conspiracy case. The court allowed him time to seek regular anticipatory bail before the competent jurisdiction court.

Marriage Is No Escape From POCSO: Delhi High Court Sends Strong Message Against Child Abuse Accused

The Delhi High Court ruled that marrying a minor victim cannot cancel criminal charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The Court stressed that child protection laws are supreme and marriage is not a “remedy” for such serious offences.

Delhi High Court Dismisses Sanjay Bhandari Appeal, Upholds Fugitive Economic Offender Tag In Key Economic Crime Case

The Delhi High Court dismissed Sanjay Bhandari’s appeal challenging his designation as a fugitive economic offender. Upholding the trial court order, Justice Neena Bansal Krishna rejected the plea, with a detailed judgment yet to be released.

Separate Punishments are Allowed But Multiple Fines Must Run Concurrently In Concurrent Sentences : Supreme Court on NDPS Sentencing Rules

The Supreme Court held that distinct NDPS offences can attract separate punishments. However, when sentences run concurrently, fines must also be concurrent, preventing multiple fines for the same transaction and avoiding cumulative penalties.

Congress’s Pawan Khera Moves Telangana HC as Assam Police Arrive at His Delhi Home

Congress leader Pawan Khera approached the Telangana High Court seeking transit anticipatory bail after Assam Police questioned him in Delhi. He sought interim protection from arrest to enable him to pursue legal remedies before courts in Assam.