![[POCSO Act] "Trauma And Shock Caused Mother's Mind After Learning Unmarried Daughter Is 18 Weeks Pregnant": HC Quashes POCSO Case Against Mother for Failing to Report Offence](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image-4-3.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
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.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (19th Nov) granted anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Siddique in a rape case, questioning the eight-year delay in the complainant’s police report. Justice Trivedi emphasized the challenges victims face in reporting such incidents, while arguments highlighted Siddique’s potential evidence tampering and the systemic issues in the Malayalam film industry, as revealed by the Justice Hema Committee Report.
The Supreme Court of India today (27th Sept) ruled that a free certified copy of an NCLT order suffices for filing an appeal to the NCLAT, overturning a prior NCLAT decision. The Court clarified there’s no distinction between free and paid certified copies, emphasizing that a three-day delay in appeal was within acceptable limits.
Uddhav Thackeray criticized Chief Justice Chandrachud’s delay in the Shiv Sena and NCP split verdict, sarcastically predicting it would take 50-60 years. He questioned Chandrachud’s focus on foreign matters and emphasized the battle for democracy and independence. Frustration is growing within his party over the slow pace of Supreme Court hearings.
![[Adani-Hindenburg Row] New Plea in SC Demanding Disclosure of Sebi's Final Findings in Adani's Case](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/image-183.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Advocate Vishal Tiwari, who petitioned today in the Supreme Court regarding the Adani-Hindenburg issue, plans to submit a plea urging the court to compel Sebi to release its final report. This comes after Hindenburg Research raised concerns about Sebi’s chairperson and a delay in disclosing investigation findings. The SC had upheld Sebi’s investigation previously.
The Allahabad High Court reserves judgment on Maneka Gandhi’s petition challenging the election of Samajwadi Party candidate Ram Bhual Nishad from Sultanpur Lok Sabha seat in the 2024 elections. It alleges discrepancies in Nishad’s criminal record disclosure. The case faces a judicial review after concerns were raised about its late submission.