Manjit Singh Sheoran, son of former Haryana minister Jogendra Singh Jog, has been appointed as the Registrar General of the Allahabad High Court, with the appointment orders issued by Registrar (Judicial Services) Rajneesh Kumar on September 27, 2025.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court, led by Justice Achal Kumar Paliwal, granted anticipatory bail to a man accused of raping a teacher under the guise of marriage, citing a lack of prima facie evidence and a long-standing relationship. The court highlighted delays in filing the FIR and the prosecutrix’s background as significant factors.
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 Calcutta High Court granted temporary bail to an undertrial accused of rape for four weeks, citing the right of undertrials to interim bail, similar to parole for convicts. The decision was based on the accused’s prolonged custody and the psychological impact, questioning why undertrials can’t be given similar leniency as convicts.
