A deceased man’s photograph created chaos in a Bhopal court after it was allegedly used to secure bail for members of the notorious Irani Dera gang. JMFC ordered an FIR against the lawyers, notaries and all fake witnesses.
The Supreme Court has held that any complaint seeking a court-ordered investigation against a public servant under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita must be filed in writing and supported by an affidavit to prevent misuse and ensure accountability.
An FIR has been filed in Jalandhar after a complaint claimed a doctored video of Atishi was circulated online, showing her allegedly making derogatory remarks. Officials said the viral clip used inflammatory captions and created a false impression through tampering.
The Supreme Court granted interim protection from arrest to folk singer Neha Singh Rathore in a case linked to her social media remarks on the Pahalgam terror attack. The Court directed her to cooperate with the investigation while ordering that no coercive action be taken at this stage.
Today, On 6th January, The Supreme Court extended interim protection to Ashoka University Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad over his remarks on Operation Sindoor, giving the State six weeks to decide on sanction. The Court said no coercive action shall be taken meanwhile.
The Delhi High Court criticised police for routinely inserting the phrase “haath mara” in FIRs under Section 354, calling it a gross misuse of law and directing authorities to stop adding unverified allegations not endorsed by complainants.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a woman’s plea seeking to reopen a rape and criminal intimidation case against JSW Group MD Sajjan Jindal. The Court held that once the complainant accepted the closure report and declined to pursue the case, no further interference was warranted.
The Madras High Court granted 12-week interim bail to YouTube journalist Savukku Shankar, noting repeated incarceration and misuse of criminal law against him. The judges flagged abuse of process, medical concerns, and continuous violation of his personal liberty.
The Calcutta High Court ruled that caste-based abuse made over a phone call does not attract the SC/ST Act. The decision came while hearing Nurul Aras’ anticipatory bail plea under Section 482, seeking protection from FIR charges.
Today, on 9th December, A Delhi court asked Sonia Gandhi and the Delhi Police to reply to a petition seeking registration of an FIR. The plea claims her name appeared on electoral rolls before she became an Indian citizen, demanding an inquiry.
