Big Relief for Mahua Moitra: Calcutta High Court Grants Interim Protection To TMC MP in Hate Speech Case

The Calcutta High Court granted interim relief to TMC MP Mahua Moitra in a hate speech case, directing that no coercive action be taken against her till October 5 or further orders, subject to her full cooperation with the investigation.

Child Was ‘Heavily Tutored’ and Used as a ‘Pawn’: Allahabad High Court Transfers Five-Year-Old Girl’s Custody to Father

The Allahabad High Court temporarily transferred custody of a five-year-old girl to her father, observing that she appeared “heavily tutored” and was being used as a “pawn” in her parents’ matrimonial dispute. The interim order was passed in a habeas corpus petition.

Gautam Adani Ordered by US Court to Disclose Any Promise or Agreement Behind DOJ’s Dismissal Request

A US federal court directed Gautam Adani to file an affidavit by July 15 disclosing whether any promise, offer or agreement was linked to the US Department of Justice’s request to dismiss the criminal indictment against him and seven others in an alleged bribery case.

Rajpal Yadav Sentenced to 3 Months in Jail: Delhi HC Says He Failed Despite Multiple Chances to Clear Debt

The Delhi High Court sentenced actor Rajpal Yadav to three months’ simple imprisonment in seven cheque bounce cases for repeatedly breaching settlement undertakings. The Court also directed him to pay Rs 7.35 crore in compensation, while his wife was fined over Rs 5 lakh in each case.

No Egg Pelting, No Harassment: Calcutta HC Orders Voice Sample From Abhishek Banerjee in DJ Remark Case

The Calcutta High Court directed TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee to appear on July 15 for recording his voice sample in an election campaign remarks case. The Court ordered full cooperation with the investigation while directing police to ensure his safety and prevent any harassment.

Compassionate Jobs for Karur Stampede Victims’ Kin: Madras High Court’s Verdict

The Madras High Court allowed Tamil Nadu to issue compassionate appointment orders to families of the 41 Karur stampede victims but directed that the jobs remain temporary, subject to the outcome of pending proceedings. The Court declined to interfere with the government’s policy decision at this stage.

Khan Sir’s Anticipatory Bail Plea in Coaching Institute Firing Case: Patna Court Reserves Verdict Till July 10

A Patna court reserved its verdict on educator Khan Sir’s anticipatory bail plea in the coaching institute firing case. The matter arises from an alleged attack and vandalism at his institute, where security guards allegedly opened fire. The court will pronounce its decision on July 10.

Stepson Is Not Eligible to Receive Family Pension Under Railway Services (Pension) Rules: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court ruled that a stepson is not entitled to family pension under the Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993. The Court held that family pension is a statutory benefit available only to persons falling within the Rules’ definition of “family,” unlike gratuity nominations.

Adjournment Slip Does Not Automatically Postpone a Case, It Is for the Bench to Decide: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court cautioned lawyers against assuming that filing an adjournment slip automatically postpones proceedings. Stressing that only the Bench decides adjournments, the Court directed advocates to remain fully prepared to argue unless an adjournment is expressly granted by the Court.

Persistent Pressure on Wife to Bring Ancestral Property Amounts To Dowry Demand: Calcutta HC Upholds Husband’s Conviction

The Calcutta High Court held that a husband’s pressure on his wife to bring her share of ancestral property may amount to a dowry demand under Section 304B IPC. The Court upheld his conviction, reduced the sentence to ten years, and acquitted the parents-in-law.