The Delhi High Court said false rape allegations can cause severe lifelong harm to an innocent accused, including loss of reputation, jail, social stigma and psychological trauma. It added such wounds cannot be healed by discharge or sympathy.
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has made it clear that victims of sexual assault, especially children, have their own rights under the law. These rights cannot be ignored just because their parents have decided to settle their issues privately. The order was recently passed by a bench led by Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma. The judge stressed that the legal system gives top priority to the rights of children.
NEW DELHI: A parliamentary committee has asked the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to submit a report on whether existing laws are strong enough to regulate online content, especially after the Supreme Court’s strong remarks on vulgarity in the case of podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia.
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The Allahabad High Court today (6th Jan) extended the stay on Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair’s arrest until January 16, 2025, regarding an FIR based on his social media post about Yati Narsinghanand’s inflammatory speech. Zubair argues his post was a freedom of speech exercise, not inciting violence, amid state claims of misinformation.
Today (17th May): The Supreme Court rejects an appeal challenging the Karnataka High Court’s order to stay proceedings against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, accused of objectionable tweets and violating the Model Code of Conduct before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Justices questioned bypassing the High Court, leading the petitioners to withdraw the plea. Another case involves Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje.
Today (10th May): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a new charge sheet against BRS leader K Kavitha in the Delhi excise policy case. The court will hear the arguments regarding the seventh charge sheet on May 13. Kavitha’s plea for bail is scheduled for May 24 after being rejected on May 6, extending her judicial custody. ED’s investigation revealed alleged corruption and bribery.
On 18th March: The Punjab and Haryana High Court issued notices to the Central and Haryana governments following a petition challenging the appointment of Nayab Singh Saini as Chief Minister. The petition questions Saini’s eligibility and the legitimacy of other ministers. The court has scheduled a hearing for April 30 to address these concerns.