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, […]