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Bibhav Kumar, charged with assaulting Swati Maliwal, has contested the court’s cognizance of the chargesheet, claiming procedural errors under the Bharat Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. His revision petition is pending at Tis Hazari Court, with arguments citing adherence to old procedures instead of the new law. The case continues to be judicially reviewed.
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Today, On 5th November, the Delhi High Court dismissed Khalid Saifi’s plea against an attempt to murder charge linked to the 2020 Delhi riots. Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri rejected Saifi’s argument of insufficient evidence, allowing charges of rioting and assault to proceed, emphasizing grounds for trial against him and others involved.
The Kerala High Court ruled that public prosecutors must independently evaluate cases before seeking withdrawal under Section 321 of the CrPC, rather than merely following government directives. Justice K. Babu emphasized the importance of assessing evidence to ensure public interest is served. The court dismissed a petition challenging a trial court’s decision to continue prosecution.
The Madras High Court ruled that Muslim women can claim damages from bigamous husbands, recognizing such actions as domestic violence. It clarified that if a woman disputes triple talaq, the man must seek judicial validation. The court emphasized only state-established courts can adjudicate on divorce matters, rejecting Shariat councils’ authority.
The Delhi High Court rejected a plea for FIR registration against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal regarding the 2013 death of AAP worker Santosh Koli, ruling there were insufficient grounds for the claim of a political conspiracy. Kalawati, Koli’s mother, argued that caste-based abuse was unsubstantiated under the relevant Act.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court addressed the applicability of procedural law to time-barred petitions filed before the enactment of the BNSS, 2023. It clarified that petitions with condoned delays after July 1, 2024, will be governed by the CrPC, 1973, rather than the new BNSS, ensuring consistency in legal proceedings. The case is scheduled for further hearing on July 4, 2024.
Today (13th March): The Madras High Court has denied an interim stay on the trial proceedings of a money laundering case involving former T.N. Minister V. Senthilbalaji. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has been directed to submit its counter affidavit by April 25 in response to Senthilbalaji’s revision petition challenging the decision not to postpone the trial. This comes after concerns were raised about potential injustice if the accused is first convicted in the money laundering case and subsequently acquitted in another case.