The Supreme Court held that the statements of a deceased woman and her minor daughter were sufficient to summon the in-laws as accused under Section 319 CrPC. SC said the dying declaration and the child’s testimony provided grounds.
A Pune court granted Rahul Gandhi a permanent exemption from appearing in the Savarkar defamation case. The case stems from Gandhi’s alleged derogatory remarks about Hindutva leader Vinayak Damodar Savarkar during a speech in London in March 2023. The exemption means Gandhi will no longer need to be present for hearings. However, the legal proceedings in the case will continue.
The Bombay High Court rejected a gaushala’s plea for custody of cattle seized in an illegal transportation case. Justice YG Khobragade said that the rightful owners of the cattle have the right to keep their property during the ongoing trial. The decision highlights the need to respect ownership rights while the case is being heard. This ruling supports the legal process and clears up property rights in such cases.The Bombay High Court rejected a gaushala’s plea for custody of cattle seized in an illegal transportation case. Justice YG Khobragade said that the rightful owners of the cattle have the right to keep their property during the ongoing trial. The decision highlights the need to respect ownership rights while the case is being heard. This ruling supports the legal process and clears up property rights in such cases.
The Supreme Court ruled that High Court judges must adhere to jurisdiction assigned by the Chief Justice, prohibiting them from reclassifying petitions without consent. In a case concerning the dismissal of a writ petition, the Court upheld this authority, emphasizing that jurisdictional assignment is crucial for judges when hearing cases.