The Bombay High Court held that staring at a woman colleague is unethical but does not constitute voyeurism under Section 354C IPC. It clarified the offence requires invasion of privacy through observing or recording private acts, not mere workplace misconduct.
Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah said rising case backlog cannot be blamed solely on judges, highlighting advocates’ role in delays. He noted judges handle hundreds of daily cases, stressing pendency often stems from systemic and procedural issues beyond judicial working hours.
Justice BV Nagarathna highlighted gaps in India’s arbitration system, noting absence of a dedicated forum for arbitrator misconduct complaints. She observed courts hesitate to remove arbitrators, especially former judges, raising concerns over accountability and effective dispute resolution mechanisms.
The Allahabad High Court cautioned that arbitrary administrative orders could undermine media independence, while hearing Amar Ujala’s plea over loss of government advertisements. The bench stressed such actions threaten press autonomy and the role of the Fourth Estate.
The Allahabad High Court strongly criticised a man for making false, defamatory allegations against his wife and daughters, terming it abuse of process. The court held the plea stemmed from a domestic dispute and condemned such misuse.
The Bombay High Court urged citizens to adopt better civic sense and follow traffic rules, citing developed nations. While enhancing compensation in a fatal accident case, the court stressed responsible road behavior to prevent accidents and ensure public safety.
The Chhattisgarh High Court held that litigants should not suffer due to their lawyers’ negligence in conducting cases. Citing precedent, it emphasized that parties cannot be expected to monitor proceedings constantly and should not be penalised for counsel’s default.
