The Supreme Court of India dismissed criminal appeals filed by Bal Kumar Patel, also known as Raj Kumar, refusing to quash ongoing proceedings. The Court stressed, ‘No Withdrawal of Cases Against Lawmakers Without High Court Leave,’ upholding the requirement.
The Gauhati High Court upheld a wife’s maintenance claim after challenging a Sessions Court’s denial, which cited contradictions in her testimony. The High Court recognized her valid reasons for separation due to physical harassment linked to her child’s complexion. The dismissal of her claim was reversed, reaffirming her right to maintenance.
The Allahabad High Court has referred a significant legal question regarding its power to quash FIRs to a nine-judge bench. Justice Deshwal disagreed with a previous seven-judge ruling from 1989, citing recent Supreme Court decisions that broadened the interpretation of High Courts’ inherent powers, arguing the old precedent is now “obsolete.”
The Supreme Court of India quashed an FIR against a man, filed by his estranged wife, claiming false representation about his medical qualifications and skin condition. The court found the allegations baseless, noting the wife was aware of her husband’s qualifications prior to their marriage, deeming the case an abuse of legal process.
The Supreme Court expressed concerns over the misuse of criminal law in civil disputes during a case involving allegations of misconduct in a property sale deed transfer. The petitioner challenged the Allahabad High Court’s refusal to quash charges under the IPC, contending that civil matters should not escalate into criminal cases. The next hearing is set for March 2025.
Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav’s roster at Allahabad High Court is updated, effective December 16, limiting him to first appeals from district court orders filed up to 2010. This change follows controversy over his remarks regarding the Muslim community, prompting calls for his impeachment and reassigning sensitive cases to other justices.
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The Supreme Court on Thursday (7th Nov) quashed a Rajasthan High Court ruling that dismissed a sexual harassment case based on a compromise between the accused and the victim’s family. The court emphasized that such cases cannot be dismissed merely due to a compromise, instructing that the FIR and proceedings must continue as per the law.
The Karnataka High Court reversed its ruling on child pornography, acknowledging an oversight and recalling its previous decision to allow further investigation. Justice Nagaprasanna emphasized that judges are human and can make mistakes, stating that continuing with an erroneous decision is not heroic. The Court allowed the recall based on inherent powers.