The Supreme Court of India criticized the Uttar Pradesh Police for converting civil disputes into criminal cases, calling it a breakdown of the rule of law. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna warned of potential damages if this trend continues and emphasized that civil matters should not be treated as criminal offences, stressing proper legal processes.
The Delhi High Court quashed a rape FIR against a man, emphasizing that while rape is a serious crime, some individuals misuse legal provisions to harass men. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh highlighted evidence of consensual relations and ulterior motives behind the complaint, stating that proceeding with the trial would cause unnecessary hardship.
The Supreme Court today dismissed the PIL alleging ECI’s EVM misuse, deeming the allegations vague and an abuse of legal process. The Bench advised filing election petitions with the High Court for election-related concerns, criticizing the lack of evidence in the petition. The plea for a high-powered committee to investigate ECI’s actions was also rejected.
On Thursday (30th May),The Kerala High Court highlighted concerns over the misuse of legal procedures, notably Section 498A, in matrimonial disputes, cautioning against vengeful motivations behind such actions. Justice A. Badharudeen emphasized the importance of scrutinizing cases to prevent unjust prosecution and uphold principles of justice.
