The Allahabad High Court ruled that a complaint under IPC section 498A cannot be filed against a husband by a woman claiming to be his “second wife.” The court also clarified that the Dowry Prohibition Act can still apply in cases of dowry demand, even if the complaint under IPC section 498A is not maintainable due to the invalidity of the marriage.
The Supreme Court granted bail to Sam Higginbottom University’s vice chancellor, Rajendra Bihari Lal, in religious conversion cases. The court raised concerns about excessive police interest in the matter. Lal is charged with serious offenses and is required to cooperate with the ongoing investigation. The state government’s plea to recall the bail order was denied.
Today (30th March): The Delhi Police filed a chargesheet against NewsClick under UAPA for propagating pro-China content. The chargesheet accuses the organization of spreading propaganda favorable to China’s interests and engaging in the dissemination of pro-China narratives for financial gain. The case also involves the arrest of NewsClick’s founder and HR head.
The Bombay High Court recently granted bail to an individual accused of sexually assaulting a minor at the bustling Juhu Chowpatty. The court, led by Justice Prithviraj Chavan, delved into the peculiarities of the case, especially the claim of sexual assault occurring in broad daylight during the crowded festivities of Id-Ul-Fitra at Juhu Beach. The […]
The Bombay High Court has rejected Rakhi Sawant’s anticipatory bail plea regarding allegations by her estranged husband about the unauthorized distribution of private videos. Sawant faces charges under defamation, common intention, and publishing sexually explicit material electronically. The court dismissed her plea stating the withdrawal of the plea by her lawyer as a pivotal factor.
Supreme Court Advocate Bhupendra Kumar Bharadwaj filed an FIR in Maharashtra, alleging theft and disturbance by villagers after performing rituals on property acquired from Dawood Ibrahim’s family. He pushed for inclusion of Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code. The property was acquired in a 2020 auction to establish an “anti-terrorist national front.”
The Kerala High Court, under Justice Sophy Thomas, has granted bail to P G Manu, a former senior government pleader accused of multiple rapes, emphasizing the importance of addressing allegations against authority figures while safeguarding the survivor’s well-being. The Kerala High Court, on March 22, made headlines by granting bail to Advocate PG Manu, previously […]
The Faridabad Court has summoned YouTuber Sandeep Maheshwari following a defamation complaint by Dr. Vivek Bindra, another motivational speaker. Specific language used by Maheshwari, including terms like ‘Scam’ and ‘#Stop Vivek Bindra’, allegedly harmed Bindra’s public image. The court scheduled a hearing for April 2 to address the case and allow Maheshwari to respond.
The Bombay High Court overturned a Customs decision to confiscate body massagers labeled as adult sex toys, citing lack of evidence and emphasizing their common use. The Court rejected the Customs Commissioner’s claim, stressing that potential alternative use does not justify prohibition. This decision clarifies the classification of such items as non-prohibited for import.
The Gautam Buddh Nagar court granted bail to YouTuber Elvish Yadav on March 22nd, following allegations of involvement in a drug-related controversy and a raid by Noida Police based on a complaint from People For Animals (PFA). Despite the bail, his release from Luksar Jail in Greater Noida may face delays. Yadav faces severe charges under several acts.
