The Calcutta High Court held that serving summons or notices through electronic mail amounts to valid service under proceedings governed by the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. The ruling reinforces digital communication as effective in PMLA cases.
Today, On 5th December, Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil has approached the Kerala High Court seeking anticipatory bail in a rape case after the Thiruvananthapuram Sessions Court rejected his initial plea. He faces multiple sexual misconduct allegations and was suspended by the Congress party.
X Corp has filed a writ appeal before the Karnataka High Court challenging a single-judge ruling that upheld the legality of the Centre’s Sahyog portal used for content takedown orders. The appeal, submitted on November 14, is awaiting listing before a Division Bench.
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a comprehensive regulatory framework for Artificial Intelligence tools in India. The petition emphasizes urgent action to curb deepfakes and protect individuals from impersonation.
Today, On 13th October, Supreme Court refused singer and activist Neha Singh Rathore’s plea challenging an FIR over her social media post on the Pahalgam terror attack. The Court told her, “Go and face trial,” without commenting on the case merits.
The Delhi High Court said free speech must not be misused to insult or humiliate others, stressing that “free speech should therefore not trample on dignity and vice versa.” Justice Ravinder Dudeja cautioned influencers and netizens to post responsibly, noting that online content can cause lasting harm.
The Supreme Court slammed a journalist for a defamatory YouTube video targeting a woman politician, reminding that only courts decide guilt. Interim bail was extended as the case proceeds.
In a historic verdict, a Bengal court sentenced 9 people to life imprisonment in India’s first digital arrest conviction. Officials called it a “landmark moment” as the entire trial concluded within just eight months of the incident.
Today, On 2nd July, Prajwal Revanna’s lawyer told the Karnataka High Court that delay in one trial is affecting progress in related cases. “Delay in that trial has a cascading impact,” he argued while opposing further postponement of proceedings.
Today, On 24th June, Suspended JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna sought bail in a rape case before the Karnataka High Court. His lawyer argued, “I find it strange… no progress in trial,” citing 150 witnesses and prolonged delays in proceedings.
