The Delhi High Court ruled that SEBI cannot withhold its investigation report when it forms the basis of criminal prosecution. Denying such documents, the Court held, violates the accused’s right to a fair trial under Article 21.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that the law against marital cruelty also applies to live-in relationships. It clarified that the term ‘husband’ under Section 498A of the IPC includes partners in relationships with marital traits.
The Supreme Court has re-listed a case where it strongly criticised Justice Prashant Kumar of the Allahabad High Court for permitting criminal prosecution as a method to recover debts in what was a civil dispute.
The Delhi High Court strongly criticised Delhi Public School, Dwarka, saying it “deserves to shut down” for allegedly treating students with indignity. In a rare scene, several students in school uniforms, accompanied by their parents, attended the court proceedings to highlight their grievances.
The Kerala High Court, led by Justice A. Badharudeen, quashed criminal proceedings against a mother for failing to report her 17-year-old daughter’s pregnancy, citing her emotional trauma as the cause for her delay. The Court emphasized that her actions were not intentional and further prosecution would be unjustified.
