The Bombay High Court has extended the interim stay on an order directing an FIR against former SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and five others over alleged stock market fraud from 1994. The court criticized the original order as lacking specificity and is allowing the accused time to review the complaint details.
Karnataka: Today, 14th March, The Karnataka High Court has temporarily stayed the trial court’s February 28 order, which had taken judicial notice (cognisance) of a sexual harassment case filed against former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act).
Bombay: The Bombay High Court has refused to lift the stay on the release of the film Shaadi Ke Director Karan aur Johar, stating that the title prima facie violates filmmaker Karan Johar’s personality rights. The decision was made on Friday by Justice RI Chagla, who ruled that there is a strong case supporting Johar’s claim.
Madras: The Madras High Court has given an important decision regarding the Tamil weekly magazine Ananda Vikatan. On Thursday(6th March), the Court directed the Central government to unblock the magazine’s website (www.vikatan.com), provided a particular cartoon that was considered objectionable by the government is removed from the site.
Today, On 28th January, The Kerala High Court has advised right-wing activist Rahul Easwar to advocate for the rights of all citizens, not just men. Justice PV Kunhikrishnan emphasized that Easwar should broaden his focus to include everyone, regardless of gender. This direction came during a case where Easwar’s activism was seen to primarily address men’s issues. The Court highlighted the need for inclusive advocacy for all sections of society.
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The Allahabad High Court Yesterday (Dec 20) provided interim protection from arrest to Alt News journalist Mohammed Zubair, who is facing charges under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). While the Court noted that the allegations under Section 196 BNS (promoting enmity between different groups) appeared to be largely supported by the FIR, it stated that the applicability of Section 152 BNS (endangering the sovereignty and integrity of the nation) warranted further examination.
The Delhi High Court has scheduled a hearing on December 19 for MP Raghav Chadha’s appeal against the cancellation of his official bungalow allotment. The court allowed amendments to his petition and questioned the urgency of the trial court’s vacated stay order on his eviction, which he aims to reinstate.
The Gauhati High Court has instructed the Assam government to respond within four weeks to a petition challenging the constitutionality of the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces Act, 2024. The petitioner seeks the restoration of the repealed 1935 Act, claiming the new law violates constitutional rights and negatively impacts the Muslim community’s marriage practices.