The Delhi High Court acquitted a man accused of raping a minor, referring to the case as one of “adolescent love.” Justice Jasmeet Singh set-aside the conviction of the 19-year-old, who was implicated in the incident involving a 17-year-old girl in 2014. The court’s decision reflects a consideration of the nature of their relationship at the time.
Uttar Pradesh witnessed a significant reshuffle in its judiciary, with 114 judges transferred across various districts. This large-scale movement aims to streamline judicial processes and ensure effective administration of justice. The transfers include several district judges and senior judicial officers, impacting key courts in the state. Such reshuffles are part of regular efforts to maintain transparency and efficiency in the judiciary.
Today, On 6th January, The Supreme Court will hear pleas on March 25 against the acquittal of Surendra Koli in the Nithari killings case. Koli, who was earlier convicted and sentenced for several murders and horrific crimes, was cleared in some cases after appeals. The case has gathered much attention due to the shocking nature of the crimes. The hearing will decide the future of the acquittal decisions.
Vikas Yadav, serving life for the 2002 murder of Nitish Katara, seeks a three-week furlough from the Delhi High Court. His plea cites 22 years of custody, a clean record, and deprivation of social ties. Previous furlough requests were denied due to reported misconduct during imprisonment, challenging his rehabilitation claims.
Today, On 16th December, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna urged petitioners opposing the ‘Dharam Sansad’ in Ghaziabad to request an expedited hearing. The petition, led by Prashant Bhushan, claims the event advocates “genocide of Muslims.” Organized by Yati Narsinghanand, it raises concerns over hate speech and potential communal unrest, reflecting past controversies.
International human rights organizations have strongly condemned the filing of a fresh FIR against Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair, calling it an attack on free expression. The groups urged the Union government to immediately withdraw the charges and uphold fundamental rights. They emphasized the critical role of independent journalism in a democracy and called for […]
The Allahabad High Court instructed the Uttar Pradesh government to address the relocation request of the Hathras rape victim’s family for their safety. The court emphasized the urgency following delays since February 2024 and required a prompt response from the District Magistrate, with compliance to be assessed by January 2025.
Ghaziabad Bar Association has now split into two factions in the case of lathicharge on lawyers in the District Judge’s court. On Monday, the Bar Association President and Secretary had decided to withdraw the strike. After which the strike was called off on Tuesday morning. Normal work took place in the court for two hours in the morning. But after that, one faction again declared a strike and started creating a ruckus inside the court.
The Ghaziabad Bar Association has filed a writ petition in the Allahabad High Court demanding stronger courtroom safety measures after an alleged confrontation involving the District Magistrate’s security team. The Bar Association argues this misuse of authority endangers lawyers’ safety and courtroom integrity, urging the court to review security protocols and set limits on administrative powers within judicial settings.
In light of recent disruptions in the Ghaziabad District Court, the Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Association (UPJSA) convened an emergency online meeting to discuss mounting concerns about abuse, threats, and vandalism by certain advocates toward judicial officers. The association expressed alarm over an incident in which a group of advocates allegedly pressured, verbally abused, and vandalized the courtroom of the District Judge, Ghaziabad, affecting judicial dignity and morale. The meeting attendees condemned the incident, stressing that such behavior undermines the impartiality and independence of the judiciary.