Bombay HC Reserves Verdict on Congress Leader’s Plea Challenging CM Devendra Fadnavis’ Election Win

Bombay High Court’s Nagpur Bench has reserved its verdict on Congress leader Prafulla Gudadhe Patil’s plea challenging CM Devendra Fadnavis’ election from South-West Nagpur, raising questions over alleged violations under election law.

Mosque Demolition Reporting: Allahabad HC Grants Relief to BBC Journalist Denied Passport NOC

The Allahabad High Court granted relief to BBC journalist Mohammad Seraj Ali, who was denied a passport NOC for reporting on a mosque demolition. His article was published while he was working with the news portal, The Wire.

Bihar Political Debate| Supreme Court Stays Defamation Case Against Aroon Purie

The Supreme Court stayed the criminal defamation case filed against Aroon Purie over a Bihar political debate. Purie argued the case had no specific charges and was an attack on the freedom of the press guaranteed by the Constitution.

Allahabad HC: POCSO Act Being Misused Against Teenagers in Consensual Relationships

The Allahabad High Court, in Satish Alias Chand’s bail hearing, emphasized the need for nuanced judicial consideration in cases involving consensual teenage relationships under the POCSO Act. The court granted bail and directed Chand to deposit a fixed amount for the welfare of the victim’s newborn child, highlighting its proactive stance in safeguarding the child’s interests.