A deceased man’s photograph created chaos in a Bhopal court after it was allegedly used to secure bail for members of the notorious Irani Dera gang. JMFC ordered an FIR against the lawyers, notaries and all fake witnesses.
The Supreme Court has held that any complaint seeking a court-ordered investigation against a public servant under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita must be filed in writing and supported by an affidavit to prevent misuse and ensure accountability.
The Bombay High Court held that a long-term intimate partnership marked by repeated cohabitation and child birth amounts to a relationship in the nature of marriage under the DV Act. It refused to quash the case against him.
The Belthangady court has once again postponed its order on taking cognisance of the SIT report in the Dharmasthala case to January 3, 2026. The report alleges false complaints and fabrication of evidence by multiple accused.
The Delhi High Court discharged a lawyer in a contempt case after he tendered an unconditional apology for using inappropriate language toward a woman judicial officer. The Court accepted his assurance to always maintain the decorum and dignity of the judiciary.
The Supreme Court has criticised a West Bengal trial court judge for refusing to continue a criminal case, claiming the apex court’s deadline had lapsed. The bench directed an explanation and report from the judge, posting the matter for October 27.
A woman Judicial Magistrate in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, received a shocking extortion letter demanding Rs.500 crore with the warning, “If you want to stay alive, pay the money,” police confirmed, adding that dire consequences were threatened.
The Jharkhand High Court criticised a Hazaribagh Magistrate for ignoring Supreme Court guidelines and sending a 66-year-old man to custody in a complaint case. The court called the action “unfortunate and unwarranted” during the hearing.
NEW DELHI: On Monday, the Supreme Court temporarily stayed the criminal proceedings against Tamil Nadu Opposition Leader Edappadi K Palaniswami. The case involved allegations that Palaniswami had submitted false information about his wealth and education in his election affidavit for the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
The Bombay High Court took strong exception to a Judicial Magistrate’s failure to comply with the High Court’s direction to speed up the trial in a dowry harassment case. Court said that it appeared that the concerned Magistrate was not serious in performing her judicial work and the Bench cannot accept the ‘feeble excuses’ given by her for not comply with the HC’s order.
