High Courts Can’t Grant Pre-Arrest Bail Without Quashing FIR, Sessions Court Now Mandatory: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that High Courts cannot grant pre-arrest bail without quashing an FIR. Accused individuals must first approach the Sessions Court for anticipatory bail, reinforcing the proper legal hierarchy and protecting ongoing investigations.

Appeared Very Happy in Wedding Photos: Court Acquits Man Kidnapping and Rape Case , Says Prosecution Failed to Prove Girl Was a Minor

Chandigarh court acquitted a man accused of kidnapping and rape after noting that the girl “appeared very happy in wedding photos” taken before many guests. The judge said the prosecution failed to prove she was a minor at the time.

Big Relief for Kapil Mishra: Delhi Court Quashes Order to Probe His Role in 2020 Riots

A Delhi sessions court has set aside a lower court’s order directing police to investigate Minister Kapil Mishra’s alleged role in the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. The ruling brings major relief to the BJP leader.

Trial in CM Rekha Gupta ‘Attack Case’ to Begin November 10; Magistrate Transfers Matter to Sessions Court

A Delhi court has sent the case on the alleged attack on CM Rekha Gupta to the sessions court for trial starting November 10. The accused face serious BNS charges, including attempt to murder and criminal conspiracy.

Jharkhand High Court Quashes Case Against Rahul Gandhi, Calls Magistrate’s Order ‘Legally Flawed’

Jharkhand High Court gave major relief to Rahul Gandhi by striking down a Chaibasa court’s cognisance order. The Court held the proceedings were “illegal and procedurally defective.”

Torn Records and Lack of Evidence: Court Acquits Five Accused in 32-Year-Old Murder Case

Thane Sessions Court in Maharashtra acquitted five individuals in a 32-year-old murder case, citing the absence of key documents and unreliable witnesses. The court ruled the prosecution failed to prove charges, calling it “torn records and lack of evidence.”

LG Defamation Case: Medha Patkar Withdraws Plea in Supreme Court After Bench Hints at Closure

NBA leader Medha Patkar withdrew her plea in the Supreme Court against Delhi LG V K Saxena in a 25-year-old defamation case. The court said the matter needed closure and refused relief on her request to examine more witnesses.

Supreme Court Raises Concern Over Kerala HC Bypassing Sessions Court for Anticipatory Bail: This Does Not Happen in Any Other High Court

Today, On 8th September, Supreme Court has raised concern over Kerala High Court hearing anticipatory bail pleas directly, bypassing the sessions court. The bench observed, “This does not happen in any other High Court,” highlighting a worrying deviation from standard practice.

Bengaluru Court Rejects Actress Pavithra Gowda’s Bail Plea in Renukaswamy Murder Case

The 64th Sessions Court has dismissed actress Pavithra Gowda’s fresh bail plea in the high-profile Renukaswamy murder case. She remains in Parappana Agrahara Jail after the Supreme Court earlier cancelled her bail.

Supreme Court Asks Sanjay Singh to Approach Allahabad HC on 105 UP Schools Closure: “Are You Not Trying to Enforce Rights Under RTE Act?

Today, On 18th August, The Supreme Court asked AAP MP Sanjay Singh to approach the Allahabad High Court regarding the closure of 105 schools in Uttar Pradesh, observing, “Are you not trying to enforce rights under the Right to Education Act?”