The Karnataka High Court stayed criminal proceedings against a Coorg homestay owner accused after an employee allegedly raped a 33-year-old American tourist. The Court questioned charges under the repealed Foreigners Act, 1946 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, while allowing proceedings against the principal accused to continue.
The Delhi High Court was informed that mediation in the Sunjay Kapur family trust dispute could conclude by August, raising hopes of an amicable settlement. The matter involved an application by Karisma Kapoor’s children seeking additional time to file their written statement during ongoing mediation.
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.
