The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Delhi Police following a plea by Prabir Purkayastha challenging the UAPA FIR against him. The case involves allegations of illicit foreign funds, press freedom, and the use of UAPA against journalists. This legal challenge holds significant implications for media freedom and the application of anti-terrorism laws in India.
The Telangana High Court has expressed its stern disapproval of the Karimnagar Two Town police station’s failure to register a First Information Report (FIR) against the son of a district judge. The allegations involve serious charges of assault and sexual harassment brought forward by a dismissed woman employee, highlighting a troubling disregard for legal procedures […]
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has taken his case to the Supreme Court after the High Court rejected his plea to dismiss a 2022 case related to a protest march. The march aimed to demand a minister’s resignation and resulted in an FIR against Congress leaders. Siddaramaiah contends that the protest was peaceful and did not constitute an unlawful assembly.
The Supreme Court of India ruled that advising a partner to marry according to parental wishes does not constitute abetment to suicide, setting a precedent for future cases. The court clarified that instigation or facilitation of suicide must be proven for abetment. This judgment emphasizes the distinction between relationship complexities and legal accountability.
The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR filed by a judicial officer against her husband and in-laws, citing lack of evidence to support claims of obstruction of judicial duties. The timing of the FIR, lodged a month after the alleged incident, suggested it was a reaction to matrimonial discord. The judgment set a precedent against misusing legal avenues for personal vendettas, reinforcing the judiciary’s role in impartial justice.
The Kerala High Court Advocate’s Association, alongside its President and Secretary, has filed a plea highlighting instances of police harassment, assault, and false charges against lawyers. The High Court has called for the state’s response and the establishment of clear guidelines to safeguard legal professionals. This pivotal move aims to address the ongoing issue and reinforce respect for the rule of law.
The Supreme Court of India emphasized the need for politicians to be thick-skinned and for judges to be tolerant amidst a case involving a West Bengal political commentator seeking protection from potential arrests. The commentator faced FIRs for alleged offensive remarks about the Assamese community and sought to consolidate and transfer the cases to a neutral state.
The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on quashing an FIR against Chandrababu Naidu. Justices disagreed on the applicability of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, leading to a referral to the Chief Justice. The case raises questions about prior sanction for inquiry or investigation of public servants, highlighting complexities in legal interpretation.
The Supreme Court of India, in a significant ruling on Friday, has dismissed the Punjab government’s appeal against the quashing of a First Information Report (FIR) lodged against Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal. This FIR had accused Badal of contravening orders issued by a public servant and committing offenses under the Epidemic […]
Punjab & Haryana High Court Raises Concerns Over Mentioning Religion in FIRs In a significant move, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has raised objections over the inclusion of an individual’s religion in the First Information Report (FIR) by the Haryana Police, terming it a “serious issue.” Justice Jasgurpreet Singh Puri, presiding over the bench, […]