The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR against a private hospital and a doctor in a medical negligence case, holding that the surgical mop left during a C-section was unintentional and bereft of the necessary mens rea to face criminal trial.
Today, On 11th July, The Supreme Court scrutinized the enforcement directorate’s opposition to the reinstatement of bail for an accused in a money laundering case, expressing concern for the individual’s right to liberty. The court also allowed further submissions from the enforcement directorate, showing commitment to upholding constitutional rights and fairness in the justice system.
The Supreme Court criticized the Delhi High Court for extending the stay on a local court’s order granting default bail to Parvinder Singh Khurana in a money-laundering case. A Vacation Bench reinstated the statutory bail, questioning how bail could be stayed for over a year. The case involves a cryptocurrency scam.
Yesterday, On 30th April, The Delhi High Court classified sextortion as a grave societal threat, emphasizing its impact on victims’ privacy and psychological well-being. Justice Amit Mahajan, addressing the complexities of sextortion, denied bail to three accused individuals, highlighting the organized nature of their crimes and the need for thorough investigation before granting bail as a routine matter.
Today, 15th April, The Delhi High Court rejected a plea to dismiss an FIR against an individual accused of using PM Modi’s name for fundraising. The court emphasized the legal scrutiny of unauthorized use of public figures’ identities for personal gain, reinforcing adherence to ethical and legal standards in fundraising involving prominent personalities and highlighting the legal consequences for such actions.
On Monday (18th March): The Delhi High Court emphasized that custodial torture should be avoided, and custodial interrogation is meant to aid investigations, not punish suspects. It granted anticipatory bail to an accused cooperating with the investigation and at low risk of fleeing. The court also warned against using bail for financial disputes better suited to civil courts.