The Supreme Court declined an oral plea seeking immediate action against BJP Minority Morcha leader Nazia Elahi Khan over alleged remarks about Prophet Muhammad. The Court advised filing a proper petition, emphasising that sensitive matters must proceed through established legal procedures rather than informal requests.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that prosecution under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act cannot continue against a former director when a cheque was issued after the company’s dissolution. The Court held that a dissolved company lacks legal existence, making such cheques legally unenforceable.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a husband’s appeal against his contempt conviction, holding that ongoing settlement negotiations cannot excuse non-compliance with binding court orders. The Court upheld directions concerning his passport and reaffirmed the obligation to fulfil maintenance-related financial responsibilities pending resolution of disputes.
The Allahabad High Court quashed money laundering proceedings against Tulsiani Construction and its directors, holding that civil and commercial disputes cannot be converted into criminal prosecutions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The Court also set aside the ED’s summoning and attachment actions.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that the Places of Worship Act, 1991, does not prevent the State from acquiring religious properties for secular public purposes. Dismissing a plea against Varanasi’s Dalmandi redevelopment, the Court upheld the government’s authority to undertake lawful public infrastructure projects.
The Calcutta High Court directed West Bengal Police to submit details of all pending criminal proceedings, if any, against TMC leader Sabyasachi Dutta apart from the extortion case. The Court issued the direction while hearing his plea seeking quashing of the FIR and allegations of additional cases.
