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.
Today (14th May): The Supreme Court dismissed the FIR against Professor Inamur Rehman, Principal of New Government Law College in Indore, regarding alleged Hinduphobia and anti-India propaganda. The court found the allegations baseless, pointing out that the disputed books were also available in the Supreme Court library. This decision brought an end to the controversy.
The Bombay High Court’s single-judge bench deferred the decision on quashing compensation pleas under the Domestic Violence Act, referring the matter to a larger bench. The focus is on whether such pleas can be dismissed at the initial notice stage. Conflict in opinions led Justice Deshmukh to seek a larger bench for consistency.
The Supreme Court of India criticized the frequent use of Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code by high courts to interfere in criminal investigations. Justices emphasized the need for caution and rare application of these powers, particularly during the early stages of investigations. The court urged adherence to established legal principles and guidelines.