The Kerala High Court quashed criminal proceedings against Malayalam actress Shwetha Menon over allegations of appearing in obscene films and advertisements. Justice C. S. Dias allowed her plea to set aside the FIR and related case.
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging the Telangana High Court’s decision to quash a 2016 FIR against CM Revanth Reddy under the SC/ST Act and IPC. The bench said the High Court had “minutely considered the facts” and found no prima facie case.
The Supreme Court of India criticised Jharkhand Police for filing successive FIRs to prolong custody despite bail granted earlier orders. A bench of Aravind Kumar and P. B. Varale ordered release, noting abuse of process.
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR alleging rape on the false pretext of marriage, holding that the case involved a consensual relationship that later turned bitter. The Court cautioned against criminalising failed personal relationships and misuse of serious penal provisions.
The Supreme Court of India set aside the Andhra Pradesh High Court verdict that quashed multiple corruption FIRs, calling the approach a “travesty of justice”. The top court allowed the Andhra Pradesh Anti-Corruption Bureau to continue investigations and barred the High Court from entertaining further challenges to the FIRs.
The Supreme Court has dismissed the Telangana government’s petition challenging the quashing of the FIR against BRS MLA Harish Rao in the alleged phone tapping case. The top court said it cannot interfere with a reasoned High Court order without any fresh evidence.
The Supreme Court held that financial control by a husband is a social reality and does not amount to criminal cruelty without proven mental or physical harm. Quashing a Section 498A case, the Court said criminal law cannot be used to settle personal vendettas.
Today, On 24th October, The Madras High Court has quashed an FIR against devotees who installed an LED screen to broadcast the Ayodhya Ram Mandir ceremony. Justice N. Satish Kumar said, “Watching a religious function is NOT an UNLAWFUL assembly.”
The Delhi High Court quashed a rape case against Lt Gen Inderjit Singh (Retd.), ruling the allegations “absurd” and unsupported by evidence. Justice Amit Mahajan said false cases damage reputation and misuse judicial process.
The Supreme Court upheld the Karnataka High Court order quashing the FIR against DM Gaming, ruling police cannot intervene in lawful poker games. The Court left the debate on whether poker is a game of skill or chance unresolved.
