Supreme Court: “Sharia Courts Have No Legal Recognition”

The Supreme Court clarified that Sharia Courts have no legal recognition, and any declarations or decisions made by them are neither binding nor enforceable. It stressed that such bodies cannot use any coercive methods to implement their rulings, regardless of their label.

State Bar Council’s Strike & Rally on July 1 Against New Criminal Laws is Voluntary: Calcutta HC

Today, On 28th June, The West Bengal Bar Council declared July 1 as a ‘black day’ in protest against three new criminal laws. The Calcutta High Court ruled that no one can be forced to observe a strike, contradicting the Bar Council’s decision. The Bar Council of India recognized protests against these laws and called for a productive discussion with the government.

Gauhati High Court Acquits Man After 21 Years, Citing Unsigned Confession Insufficiency

The Gauhati High Court acquitted a man after 21 years, citing the insufficiency of an unsigned confession. The Court noted that a confession statement, as per Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), must be signed by the magistrate who recorded it to be considered valid.