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    “Caste Abuse Must Occur In Public View”: Supreme Court Quashes SC/ST Act Charges Over Private Residence Incident
    “Caste Abuse Must Occur In Public View”: Supreme Court Quashes SC/ST Act Charges Over Private Residence Incident
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    “Caste Abuse Must Occur In Public View”: Supreme Court Quashes SC/ST Act Charges Over Private Residence Incident

    The Supreme Court of India held that caste-based abuses inside a private residence, away from public view, would not attract offences under the SC/ST Act, ruling that alleged insults under Sections 3(1)(r) and 3(1)(s) must occur at “a place within public view.”

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    Disturbing Order: Supreme Court Slams Orissa High Court, Grants Bail to Murder Convict
    Disturbing Order: Supreme Court Slams Orissa High Court, Grants Bail to Murder Convict
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    Disturbing Order: Supreme Court Slams Orissa High Court, Grants Bail to Murder Convict

    The Supreme Court granted bail to a murder convict after calling the Orissa High Court’s refusal to hear his delayed appeal a “disturbing order.” The bench stressed that the High Court should have taken a practical approach there.

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    A Sudden Quarrel Between Husband and Wife Is Not Murder: Allahabad High Court Converts Murder Conviction Into Culpable Homicide Under Section 304 IPC
    A Sudden Quarrel Between Husband and Wife Is Not Murder: Allahabad High Court Converts Murder Conviction Into Culpable Homicide Under Section 304 IPC
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    A Sudden Quarrel Between Husband and Wife Is Not Murder: Allahabad High Court Converts Murder Conviction Into Culpable Homicide Under Section 304 IPC

    The Allahabad High Court converted a murder conviction into culpable homicide, ruling the incident arose from a sudden quarrel without premeditation. Justices Rajnish Kumar and Zafeer Ahmad held medical evidence showed assault, attracting Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC.

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    Bombay High Court Quashes Hate-Speech FIR Against Shekhar Suman and Bharti Singh: No Intent to Outrage Religious Feelings
    Bombay High Court Quashes Hate-Speech FIR Against Shekhar Suman and Bharti Singh: No Intent to Outrage Religious Feelings
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    Bombay High Court Quashes Hate-Speech FIR Against Shekhar Suman and Bharti Singh: No Intent to Outrage Religious Feelings

    The Bombay High Court ruled that the comedy show line “Ya Allah! Rasgulla! Dahi Bhalla!” did not intend to hurt religious sentiments. It quashed the 2010 FIR filed against actors Shekhar Suman and Bharati Singh in the case.

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    Patiala House Court Grants Bail to IPAC Director Vinesh Chandel as ED Does Not Oppose Under PMLA Twin Conditions Rule
    Patiala House Court Grants Bail to IPAC Director Vinesh Chandel as ED Does Not Oppose Under PMLA Twin Conditions Rule
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    Patiala House Court Grants Bail to IPAC Director Vinesh Chandel as ED Does Not Oppose Under PMLA Twin Conditions Rule

    Patiala House Court granted bail to Vinesh Chandel in an ED money laundering case, noting no opposition from the agency. This is notable under PMLA Section 45, where strict twin conditions usually restrict bail unless courts are satisfied on innocence and conduct.

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    Marriage After Majority Will Not Absolve Accused of Rape Committed When Victim Was a Minor: Delhi High Court Denies Bail in POCSO Case
    Marriage After Majority Will Not Absolve Accused of Rape Committed When Victim Was a Minor: Delhi High Court Denies Bail in POCSO Case
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    Marriage After Majority Will Not Absolve Accused of Rape Committed When Victim Was a Minor: Delhi High Court Denies Bail in POCSO Case

    The Delhi High Court denied bail holding marriage through Nikahnama after majority does not erase liability for offences committed against minor prosecutrix. Justice Girish Kathpalia ruled accused cannot escape punishment for repeated rape under POCSO despite subsequent marriage

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    Unnao Rape Case: Supreme Court Refuses Early Hearing, Sengar to Remain in Jail as Big Legal Question Looms
    Unnao Rape Case: Supreme Court Refuses Early Hearing, Sengar to Remain in Jail as Big Legal Question Looms
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    Unnao Rape Case: Supreme Court Refuses Early Hearing, Sengar to Remain in Jail as Big Legal Question Looms

    The Supreme Court has deferred the hearing on the CBI’s plea challenging suspension of Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s life sentence in the Unnao rape case. The Court said Sengar will remain in custody and key legal questions on “public servant” status will be examined in May.

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    Suspicion Is on the Police Story, Not the Accused: Court Slams Riot Investigation, Rejects State Appeal
    Suspicion Is on the Police Story, Not the Accused: Court Slams Riot Investigation, Rejects State Appeal
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    Suspicion Is on the Police Story, Not the Accused: Court Slams Riot Investigation, Rejects State Appeal

    A Delhi court upheld discharge of two accused in a 2020 Northeast Delhi riots case, citing investigative lapses. The court observed grave suspicion lies against the police story, agreeing it is difficult to accept prosecution material at face value.

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    Not Every Case Under Section 498A IPC Can Be Branded as an Offence Involving Moral Turpitude: Punjab & Haryana HC
    Not Every Case Under Section 498A IPC Can Be Branded as an Offence Involving Moral Turpitude: Punjab & Haryana HC
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    Not Every Case Under Section 498A IPC Can Be Branded as an Offence Involving Moral Turpitude: Punjab & Haryana HC

    The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that not all cases under Section 498A IPC amount to offences involving moral turpitude. Justice Sandeep Moudgil rejected views treating such convictions as grounds for removing public servants from service.

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    “The continued detention of the appellant(s) at this stage would not serve the ends of justice”: Delhi High Court grants bail after prolonged incarceration
    “The continued detention of the appellant(s) at this stage would not serve the ends of justice”: Delhi High Court grants bail after prolonged incarceration
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    “The continued detention would not serve the ends of justice”: Delhi High Court grants bail after Four Years Custody in UAPA Case

    The Delhi High Court granted bail to two accused booked under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, noting prolonged custody exceeding four years and absence of timely trial, despite allegations of promoting Islamic State ideology.

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