The Delhi High Court discharged a school principal in connection with a case involving the death of a student due to alleged negligence. The court found insufficient evidence to hold the principal responsible for the incident, leading to their exoneration. The case had drawn significant attention, raising concerns about school safety measures.
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to lawyer Mohd Haroon, convicted of stalking and harassing a female judge, citing procedural delays and his lengthy custody. The decision raised concerns over judicial safety and highlighted systemic issues in addressing such cases. Conditions for bail include no contact with the complainant and cooperation with legal proceedings.
The Supreme Court of India dismissed criminal proceedings against HDFC Bank, ruling that a corporation cannot possess mens rea, or criminal intent, needed for liability under the IPC. The court emphasized that the bank officials acted inadvertently in misinterpreting orders, lacking evidence of malicious intent or misappropriation, thus quashing the FIR.
Today, On 14th October, the Supreme Court dismissed a petition to include provisions for unnatural offenses in the new Bihar Special Armed Police law, previously addressed in IPC Section 377. The court stated such legislative matters fall under Parliament’s jurisdiction and emphasized it cannot compel lawmakers to create specific offenses.
Today, On 3rd October, the Supreme Court overturned an Allahabad High Court ruling that upheld criminal proceedings against Hindustan Unilever officials for alleged abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC. The Court criticized the High Court’s interpretation, stating that recommending early retirement did not constitute instigation, thereby quashing the charges.
Today, on 16th May, the Enforcement Directorate filed a chargesheet against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Arvind Kejriwal over alleged irregularities in the Delhi excise policy. The case involves money laundering and marks the eighth prosecution complaint in the ongoing investigation. Kejriwal and Kavitha were granted interim bail, with the investigation also focusing on AAP’s campaign funding.
A Delhi court is set to deliver a decision on the cancellation of a sexual harassment complaint filed against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh by a minor wrestler on May 20. The court seeks clarification, as the police recommended dismissing the case due to lack of evidence, even though the minor wrestler withdrew her complaint. The case has sparked discussions about justice in sexual harassment cases in the sports community.