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The Bombay High Court’s Nagpur bench dismissed a writ petition challenging Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar’s election nomination, ruling that such matters must be resolved via an election petition. The court stated that grievances related to elections fall under the Representation of the People Act, not writ petitions, making the current petition invalid.
Bombay: The Bombay High Court’s Nagpur Bench ruled that engaging in consensual sexual relations with a minor wife is legally considered rape, with no legal defense for such actions.
Upholding a 10-year prison sentence for the accused, Justice GA Sanap highlighted that any sexual activity with a girl under 18 is deemed rape, regardless of marital status.
The High Court granted pre-arrest bail to Nitin Bode, an insurance agent accused of promoting armed struggle against the Modi government. Bode allegedly circulated an article on WhatsApp with the slogan “Jai Bharat, Jai Samvidhan, Jai Naxalvad.” Despite legal scrutiny, the court found no intention to disrupt peace and ordered Bode to surrender his phone and report to the police.
Today, On 31st July, The Supreme Court upheld its order halting the release of gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli, emphasizing his incarceration. The decision followed legal efforts to challenge his potential release. The Court cited the 2006 remission policy, rejecting the argument that the 2015 policy should apply retroactively. Gawli, serving a life sentence for murder, claims eligibility for remission based on his age and health.
Today, On 3rd June, The Supreme Court of India issued stay on the early release of Arun Gawli, a notorious gangster serving a life sentence for a 2007 murder. This decision requires his surrender, overturning a Bombay High Court order allowing his remission. The state government’s revised guidelines, demanding 40 years of imprisonment for organized crime convicts, were cited in rejecting Gawli’s release plea.
Today (3rd April) Punjab & Haryana HC
dismissed a petition challenging the Election Commission’s March 16 notification for the Karnal bypoll. The petitioner argued that the EC overlooked a section of the Representation of People’s Act. The bypoll is set for May 25, with the BJP nominating Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. The court also mentioned a similar case in Maharashtra’s Akola West assembly constituency.
The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court decided to postpone the Akola West Assembly by-election due to the remaining term of the elected member being less than a year. This decision led to the Election Commission of India withholding the notification for the by-election. The court’s interpretation of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, was central to the ruling.
On 16th March (Saturday): The Bombay High Court denied anticipatory bail to P. Kumar, a senior PESO official implicated in a license scam. Investigations uncovered his involvement in expediting an application in exchange for bribes. The CBI’s FIR lists other PESO officials and a private individual as accused parties. Kumar’s plea rejection stemmed from prima facie evidence of corruption.