NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, January 21, the Supreme Court dismissed petitions filed by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) seeking to cancel the bail granted to Chhagan Bhujbal, former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and current NCP MLA, and his nephew Sameer Bhujbal. The case is linked to allegations of money laundering in the Maharashtra Sadan scam.
Today, On 20th January, The Supreme Court temporarily issued stay the defamation case against Rahul Gandhi over his comments about Amit Shah. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta also requested responses from the Jharkhand government and the complainant regarding Gandhi’s petition to dismiss the case. The court’s decision comes as Gandhi challenges the defamation charge in a higher forum.
Today, On 7th January, The Telangana High Court declined to quash the FIR against BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao in connection with the Formula E race case. The FIR, filed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau, alleges irregularities in the event’s organization. The court had reserved its decision on December 31 after hearing arguments from both the state government and the defence. This ruling allows the investigation to proceed further.
An autorickshaw driver attacked lawyer couple K S Binoy and Krishna Rajendran at the district court complex. The couple, who reside in Tripunithura and practice law at the complex, have filed a formal complaint regarding the incident. The motive behind the attack remains unclear. Authorities are investigating the matter.
The Supreme Court of India ruled that failing to appear in response to a proclamation under Section 82 of the CrPC is a stand-alone offence under Section 174A of the IPC. This offence remains valid even if the proclamation ceases to be in effect. The judgment came in an appeal challenging a decision by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. This clarification reinforces accountability in complying with legal proclamations.
The Karnataka High Court, led by Justice Suraj Govindaraj, ruled that law students who failed the Indian Penal Code (IPC) exam cannot be forced to sit for supplementary exams in Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which they were not taught. The court emphasized the need for students to take IPC exams instead.
The Karnataka High Court issued stay on the investigation against Republic TV’s Arnab Goswami in a fake news case. The Bengaluru police filed the case based on a complaint by a Karnataka Congress member, alleging that Republic TV spread false information about Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The court’s decision provides temporary relief to Goswami.
The Supreme Court ruled that witness testimony from relatives cannot be dismissed solely based on familial connections. It emphasized a careful evaluation of such testimonies. The appellant’s conviction was reduced due to evidence showing no premeditation in a heated altercation, leading to his release after serving nearly ten years in prison.
The Allahabad High Court annulled the anticipatory bail of an advocate for concealing his criminal record, highlighting the gravity of his actions as a practicing lawyer. The court noted that the failure to disclose his criminal past significantly influenced the bail decision. It emphasized stricter standards for anticipatory bail compared to regular bail.
Justice N. Anand Venkatesh ruled that a young couple’s affectionate gestures, like hugging or kissing, are natural and do not constitute a criminal offense. The High Court quashed the sexual harassment case, stating that even if the girl’s allegations were taken at face value, they failed to meet the requirements of an offense under the […]