The Supreme Court reinstated the evidence tampering case against Kerala MLA Antony Raju, originally stayed in July 2023. This decision mandates the trial court to conclude the proceedings within a year. The case, linked to a 33-year-old smuggling incident, involves allegations of tampering with evidence during Raju’s representation of an Australian client.
The Kerala High Court dismissed criminal proceedings against Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages for alleged labeling violations on “Kinley” bottled water, ruling that the laser-printed price declarations were legible. The court emphasized clarity in regulatory enforcement and quashed the prosecution under the Legal Metrology Act, reinforcing the legitimacy of the company’s practices.
The Supreme Court on Thursday(14th Nov), granted former Chhattisgarh bureaucrat Anil Tuteja interim protection from arrest related to the Chhattisgarh liquor scam. This decision came after the Allahabad High Court denied his request to quash criminal proceedings. The court scheduled a hearing for January 21 and also sought responses from the Enforcement Directorate.
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The Karnataka High Court temporarily stayed all criminal proceedings against Basanagoudar Patil Yatnal, a former Union Minister and BJP leader, related to a 2022 hate speech case. Yatnal’s remarks, perceived as inciting communal tension, drew public outrage and legal action, but he claims the allegations are politically motivated. The court’s stay offers him temporary relief.
Today, On 18th September, the Karnataka High Court dismissed charges against NCPCR chief Priyank Kanoongo, who faced allegations for a controversial tweet likening a Muslim orphanage to the “Taliban.” The court emphasized the need for public officials to exercise caution in their statements, quashing the FIR and highlighting the absence of terrorism references in Kanoongo’s remarks.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that engaging in sexual relations with a woman under fear or misconception constitutes rape. A petition to quash criminal proceedings for alleged rape under false marriage promises was dismissed, citing initial deceit and threats. The court found no reason to quash the proceedings and dismissed the application.
Today, On 29th August, The Supreme Court emphasized that criminal proceedings are for justice, not revenge or vendettas. This came during a case of ‘streedhan’ recovery. The Court reiterated a woman’s sole right to her ‘streedhan’ and questioned the basis of the complaint filed by the father, ultimately quashing the proceedings against the former in-laws.
A woman employee of the West Bengal Raj Bhawan has moved the Supreme Court over alleged sexual harassment by Governor CV Ananda Bose, challenging the immunity granted to the Governor under Article 361. The plea questions the victim being left without recourse and seeks thorough investigation by the West Bengal police, as well as guidelines on the Governor’s immunity.
The Karnataka High Court, on Friday(June 21), temporarily halted criminal proceedings against three organizers of a Chennai event where controversial remarks on Sanatana Dharma were made by DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin. Justice Krishna S Dixit’s decision offers interim relief until the court hears the organizers’ petition to dismiss the case.
The Supreme Court has stayed criminal proceedings against Lalit Goyal of IREO Group and Vikas Oberoi of Oberoi Realty Limited, who face charges of cheating, criminal breach of trust, and forgery. This legal battle began when the Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against them on June 6. Both the IREO and Oberoi groups subsequently filed a plea seeking relief from the High Court’s order with the Supreme Court. The accusations have significant implications for both individuals and their companies. The Supreme Court’s intervention is seen as a critical juncture in this high-profile case.