A Delhi court has dismissed former Bihar CM Rabri Devi’s request to transfer CBI and ED cases linked to the IRCTC hotel tender and land-for-jobs scam. The court held that the trials will continue before the same judge at the Rouse Avenue Courts.
The Allahabad High Court granted relief to a young advocate by reducing the maintenance payable to his estranged wife, acknowledging the financial hardships and instability commonly faced by lawyers during the early years of legal practice in district courts.
The Allahabad High Court stayed the arrest of the father-in-law and mother-in-law in a dowry harassment case, observing that the matter requires detailed consideration. The Court also issued notice and sought a response from the State Government.
The Supreme Court acquitted Manoj alias Munna in a 2004 Chhattisgarh murder case, holding that suspicion cannot replace proof. The Court ruled that “last seen” evidence alone is too weak to justify a life imprisonment conviction.
Invoking Article 142, the Supreme Court dissolved an irretrievably broken marriage, holding that its continuance would only prolong agony. The Court granted divorce despite trial and High Court findings, stressing complete justice over rigid statutory grounds of law.
Karnataka has passed India’s first comprehensive anti-hate speech law, introducing strict penalties for hate speech and hate crimes. The Bill defines offences clearly, makes them non-bailable, and grants powers to block online hate content.
The Rajasthan government told the Supreme Court that panchayat and municipal elections will be held by April next year. Accepting the assurance, the Court declined to interfere with the Rajasthan High Court’s order fixing the deadline.
The Supreme Court refused to grant interim bail or stay CBI proceedings against jailed Punjab DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar, warning his counsel against pressing the matter. The top court allowed withdrawal of the plea, asking Bhullar to pursue relief before the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
The Allahabad High Court flagged non-compliance by a trial court for maintaining illegible order sheets despite clear directions, while granting bail in a 2018 police firing case and ordering systemic corrective measures to ensure readable judicial records.
Trimurti Films has moved the Bombay High Court alleging illegal remix and use of the iconic song “Saat Samundar Paar” in the upcoming film Tu Meri Main Tera. The production house has sought Rs 10 crore damages and an injunction ahead of the film’s December 25 release.
