Kerala High Court Quashes Case Against Actress Shwetha Menon, Cites Complaint Filed to Damage Her Reputation

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.

“Political Battles Should Not Be Fought in Courts”: Supreme Court Upholds Quashing of 2016 FIR Against Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

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.

Successive FIRs Appeared to Be a Conscious Attempt to Keep an Accused Behind Bars: Supreme Court Slams Jharkhand Police

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.

“Classic Case of Consensual Relationship Turning Acrimonious”: Supreme Court Quashes Rape FIR Based on False Promise of Marriage

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.

Supreme Court Slams Andhra Pradesh High Court for Quashing Corruption FIRs, Restores ACB Investigations

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.

Big Blow to Congress Govt: Supreme Court Throws Out Telangana Plea Against Harish Rao in Phone Tapping Case

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.

Financial Control by a Husband Is a Mirror of Indian Society, Not Cruelty: Supreme Court Quashes 498A Case

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.

BREAKING| Watching a Religious Function is Not Unlawful Assembly: Madras HC Quashes FIR Against Ayodhya Ram Mandir Devotees

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.”

Delhi High Court Quashes Rape FIR Against 72-Year-Old Retired Army Officer, Calls Allegations Absurd

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.

Supreme Court Says ‘No Interference’ in DM Gaming FIR, Poker Skill vs Chance Question Still Open

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.