A Thane court acquitted a rickshaw driver accused under the POCSO Act for allegedly outraging a 17-year-old girl’s modesty. The court ruled due to lack of sufficient evidence.
Justice Abhay S Oka retired from the Supreme Court, receiving heartfelt tributes for his courageous judgments and commitment to civil liberties. His colleagues praised his tireless work ethic, moral integrity, and dedication, even amid personal loss. Justice Oka’s legacy of fairness and environmental advocacy will profoundly impact the judiciary and future judges.
Justice Bela M Trivedi, the eleventh woman judge of the Supreme Court of India, retired after 3.5 years of significant service. Her unique ascent from a trial court judge to an apex court judge is a notable milestone in Indian judicial history. Trivedi’s legacy continues to inspire future generations in the judiciary.
The Bombay High Court denied a Pune school protection against a demolition order for illegally built structures, emphasizing that “illegality is incurable.” The court insisted that good purposes do not justify unauthorized construction, stating that such practices must not be overlooked and warning against normalizing illegal building activities in Maharashtra.
The Supreme Court of India ruled in favor of Wikipedia, dismissing defamation claims by ANI and emphasizing the importance of freedom of expression and judicial transparency. The decision supports digital free speech, allowing public scrutiny of ongoing cases while clarifying judicial limits on media content regulation, fostering a robust democratic environment.
The Delhi High Court has reserved its decision regarding Christian Michel’s request to modify bail conditions in the AgustaWestland money laundering case. Michel, accused of acting as a middleman, appeared via video link from Tihar Jail. The Enforcement Directorate opposed the changes, citing concerns over the investigation’s integrity.
New Delhi – Justice Navin Chawla of the Delhi High Court on Monday (7th April) recused himself from hearing an appeal filed by the Wikimedia Foundation, which runs Wikipedia, against a single-judge order that directed it to remove defamatory content related to Asian News International (ANI) from its platform.
