BREAKING | No Formal Promulgation Is A Good Ground To Quash Section 163, Justice Bagchi Tells SG, Bench Orders Board Near Gate Removed

A board outside the Supreme Court’s gate said Section 163 of the BNSS was in force on Bhagwan Das Road. By the end of Sunday’s special hearing on the Delhi protests, the Bench had ordered it taken down, if not already done, after Justice Joymalya Bagchi remarked orally that the lack of awareness and of […]

Calcutta High Court Quashes Case Against SSC Aspirants: Peaceful Protest Integral To Democracy, Not An Offence

The Calcutta High Court has quashed the FIR and pending criminal case against six School Service Commission job aspirants booked over a 2021 protest. Justice Anuj Singh held that a demonstration does not become an offence merely because it is unwelcome to those in authority.

Madras High Court Hears Contempt in Thirupparankundram Deepam Case, Officials Say No Intent to Defy Court

Justice G.R. Swaminathan heard contempt proceedings over alleged non-compliance in the Thirupparankundram Deepam matter, with officials saying prohibitory orders were only to control crowds. The Madras High Court granted time to the District Collector to file an additional affidavit and adjourned the case to March 2.

TMC Leaders in Trouble: Court Orders Bail Bond in ECI Protest Case

The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has ordered ten Trinamool Congress leaders to submit bail bonds by May 13, 2025, related to a protest outside the Election Commission on April 8, 2024, which breached Section 144 CrPC. The legal proceedings follow accusations of unlawful assembly against the leaders.

Delhi Court Summons TMC’s Derek O’Brien, Others Over 2024 Protest Outside Election Commission

Delhi court has summoned several Trinamool Congress leaders, including Derek O’Brien and Sagarika Ghose, for protesting outside the Election Commission in April 2022, violating prohibitory orders. The court took cognizance of offences under various IPC sections and directed them to appear on April 30, 2025, to respond to the charges.

Supreme Court Questions Jharkhand Gov. Over Blatant ‘Misuse’ of Section 144 CrPC to Control Protests

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court today (27th Jan) raised concerns about the frequent use of Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) by authorities to control protests across India. This section empowers the police to impose restrictions on public gatherings to prevent disturbances.

Allahabad High Court Stays Criminal Proceedings Against Akhilesh Yadav in COVID-19 Norms Violation Case

The Allahabad High Court has granted a stay on the criminal proceedings against Samajwadi Party (SP) chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, and Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief and Rajya Sabha Member Jayant Chaudhary. The proceedings, pending before the MP/MLA Court, Gautambudh Nagar, relate to alleged violations of COVID-19 norms and the […]