The Kerala High Court rejected the anticipatory bail of a lawyer accused of sexually assaulting a minor after giving her alcohol. The judge expressed strong disapproval of such actions by a member of the legal profession.
The Kerala High Court refused to grant relief to a lawyer accused of raping a minor, strongly condemning the act. The court stated that if the allegations are true, it is a disgrace to the legal profession. It also ruled that such an individual does not deserve any special consideration. The case has sparked serious discussions on ethics in the legal field.
The hearing in the Neelkanth Mahadev-Jama Masjid case has been postponed to March 20. Civil Judge Senior Division Amit Kumar was on leave, preventing the proceedings from taking place. Hindu side’s lawyer Vivek Rainder confirmed the new date. The case continues to draw attention amid legal proceedings.
Today, On 19th February, The Supreme Court strongly criticized a lawyer for seeking an adjournment due to a senior advocate’s absence. The bench made it clear that merely naming a senior counsel would not be a valid reason for delaying proceedings. Emphasizing the need to curb this practice, the court asserted that such tendencies among lawyers must stop. The remark highlights the judiciary’s firm stance on ensuring the smooth and timely functioning of cases.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed a petition seeking an FIR against four judges and two lawyers for allegedly grabbing public land. Justice NS Shekhawat called the plea baseless and an attempt to malign the judiciary. The court warned against such trends, refused to initiate contempt proceedings, but fined petitioner Suresh Kumar Rs 25,000 for filing a frivolous case.
The defamation case against Rahul Gandhi was postponed due to his lawyer’s illness, rescheduled for February 11. BJP leader Vijay Mishra filed the suit in 2018, claiming Gandhi made damaging remarks during elections. Gandhi, who surrendered after a warrant was issued, argues the case is politically motivated, with significant legal implications ahead.
