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.
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.
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.
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 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.”
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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?”
