The Karnataka High Court, while hearing a rape accused’s bail plea, expressed concern over rising serious crimes and diminishing fear of legal consequences. Justice R Nataraj stressed the need for stronger enforcement of criminal laws, observing that deterrence within the justice system appears to be weakening.
The Rajasthan High Court began contempt action against litigant Kamal Rathore and driver Anil Suman for secretly recording proceedings. It said such recording interferes with justice and “lowers down the dignity of this Court,” amounting to contempt proceedings.
The Allahabad High Court has cautioned social media users against posting abusive comments targeting the judiciary. It stressed that such remarks exceed fair criticism and may lead to serious consequences under contempt law for those who make them.
Madras High Court criticised media channels for running slanderous campaigns against the judiciary for profit. Emphasising judicial respect, it said, “In the name of freedom of speech and expression, one cannot condone acts of contempt.”
The Delhi High Court criticised a YouTuber for missing a hearing in a copyright case involving alleged theft of a teacher’s notes. The Court said he was “playing games with the court” and showed disregard for proceedings.
A court has sentenced three men to life imprisonment for the gangrape of a minor, stressing the need for strict punishment. The judge stated, “Only the worst punishment will convey the message to the community,” highlighting the severity of the crime and its societal impact.
A woman approached the Delhi High Court alleging that her husband and in-laws created a ruckus, filing a contempt petition against them. However, the Court found that she had violated Family Court orders herself and had instigated the incident. As a result, the Court dismissed her plea and imposed a Rs.50,000 fine on her.
Two advocates arrested at the Panvel court in Navi Mumbai for their alleged involvement in a fake heirship certificate case. The arrests were made on Friday, and the accused have been remanded to police custody for nine days. Authorities are investigating their roles in forging documents and the extent of the fraudulent activities. This incident highlights concerns about legal malpractice and its implications on the judicial system.
The Delhi High Court emphasized the legal obligation for public and private hospitals to provide free, comprehensive medical care to sexual assault survivors, including emergency treatment, diagnostics, and psychological counseling. The court established strict directives to ensure immediate access to care, warning of legal consequences for non-compliance.
Today, On 25th November, the Bombay High Court dismissed a plea by Mihir Shah and his driver, contesting their arrests in a fatal hit-and-run incident. The court upheld the legality of the arrests, rejecting claims of unlawful detention. This ruling is significant for the ongoing case following the tragic death of Kaveri Nakhwa.
