The Supreme Court emphasized that individuals involved in drug trafficking and narcotics-related activities must be dealt with firmly, observing that drug offenders are repeatedly destroying the lives of the country’s youth across generations and posing a serious threat to society and public welfare.
The Bombay High Court held that merely demanding repayment of a loan or following up with a borrower cannot amount to abetment of suicide. The Court clarified that Section 306 IPC requires clear evidence of intentional instigation, active encouragement, or conduct specifically intended to drive a person to take their own life.
The Karnataka High Court, while hearing a rape accused’s bail plea, expressed concern over rising serious crimes and diminishing fear of legal consequences. Justice R Nataraj stressed the need for stronger enforcement of criminal laws, observing that deterrence within the justice system appears to be weakening.
The Patiala House Court directed framing of charges against Sukesh Chandrasekhar, Leena Maria Paul, Jacqueline Fernandez and others in the Rs 200 crore extortion and money laundering case, holding that investigation materials disclosed sufficient grounds to proceed against the accused persons in the high-profile criminal matter.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court refused anticipatory bail to author and social commentator Madhu Purnima Kishwar in a case relating to an alleged defamatory social media post concerning Prime Minister Narendra Modi, holding that investigation materials justified continuation of the probe and pre-arrest protection was unwarranted.
The Supreme Court refused to interfere with proceedings against former Mumbai police officer Pradeep Sharma in the Antilia bomb scare and Mansukh Hiren murder case, dismissing his appeal against the Bombay High Court order rejecting discharge from criminal conspiracy charges linked to the high-profile 2021 investigation.
The Supreme Court refused to interfere with convictions in a Chhattisgarh dowry death case, strongly criticising dowry harassment and humiliation of brides, while Justice BV Nagarathna emphasised that courts must send a strong societal message against financial coercion and mistreatment in matrimonial homes.
The Calcutta High Court directed the West Bengal government to file a detailed status report on 11 criminal cases against TMC MLA Dilip Mondal, arrested over allegations including provocative speeches and criminal intimidation, while hearing his plea seeking quashing of the criminal proceedings initiated against him.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court cancelled anticipatory bail granted to former district judge Giribala Singh in the suspicious death case of Twisha Sharma, observing that the trial court acted hastily without properly assessing medical evidence, case diary materials and surrounding circumstances before granting relief.
The Supreme Court dismissed a journalist’s plea challenging a Delhi High Court order directing removal of social media posts accusing a co-passenger of sexual harassment, observing that publicly identifying someone online could harm reputation and amount to defamation, especially when consequences included suspension from employment.
