The Karnataka High Court quashed a case against three men booked for distributing Islamic pamphlets near a temple, stating, “No claims that the accused had converted or attempted to convert anyone” were made during the proceedings.
Delhi High Court imposes Rs 10,000 fine on Balbir Meena for misusing SC/ST Victim Compensation Scheme after settling the case. Court says such acts raise “grave doubts” and warns against future abuse of the law.
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR against Bollywood producer Shailesh Singh, calling the civil dispute’s criminalisation a misuse of law. It criticised the HC for directing a Rs 25 lakh payment before mediation.
Supreme Court quashes FIR against a 70-year-old widow and her daughter over a land dispute. Slams Telangana HC for a casual, flawed approach and imposes Rs 10 lakh fine on complainant.
Delhi High Court quashes FIR and fines woman Rs 20,000 for casually accusing her live-in partner of sexual assault. Court warns such misuse of law harms justice system.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR against a man accused of persistently staring at a woman during a flight, after both parties reached an amicable settlement. The court noted that continuing the case would serve no useful purpose, leading to the removal of charges under Section 509 of the IPC.
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR against a man accused of rape and SC/ST Act violations, calling the allegations false. The Court said the FIR was a “bundle of lies” with no evidence to support the woman’s claims.
The Supreme Court of India ruled that breakups in consensual relationships cannot be classified as rape, emphasizing that misuse of rape laws harms both the accused and the legal system. The court quashed a rape case, stating that mere promises of marriage do not justify criminal proceedings. The judgment aims to prevent unwarranted legal burdens.
The Supreme Court of India quashed an FIR against a man, filed by his estranged wife, claiming false representation about his medical qualifications and skin condition. The court found the allegations baseless, noting the wife was aware of her husband’s qualifications prior to their marriage, deeming the case an abuse of legal process.
The Bombay High Court ruled that the 2019 law prohibiting instant triple talaq applies only to Talaq-e-Bidat, not Talaq-e-Ahsan. The Court quashed an FIR against a man who properly followed the Talaq-e-Ahsan method, clarifying that his divorce was legal under Islamic law, thus not violating the 2019 Act.
