Lawyer Cannot Claim Delay Because He Couldn’t Understand Lower Court Order: Delhi HC Slams Excuse

The Delhi High Court held that neither an advocate nor a self-represented litigant can justify a long delay in filing an appeal by claiming they could not understand the court order, stressing that legal research or consultation is only a routine exercise.

Suspicion Is on the Police Story, Not the Accused: Court Slams Riot Investigation, Rejects State Appeal

A Delhi court upheld discharge of two accused in a 2020 Northeast Delhi riots case, citing investigative lapses. The court observed grave suspicion lies against the police story, agreeing it is difficult to accept prosecution material at face value.

Zubeen Garg Death Case: Gauhati HC Orders Exclusive Fast-Track Trial, Says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Gauhati High Court designated a fast-track sessions court for daily hearings in the Zubeen Garg death case, with Judge Sharmila Bhuyan presiding, as Himanta Biswa Sarma called it a significant justice milestone.

Kerala High Court Refuses Relief to Antony Raju, Conviction Stands Ahead of Elections

The Kerala High Court refused to suspend the conviction of Antony Raju in an evidence-tampering case, upholding the sessions court decision, leaving him disqualified from contesting upcoming Assembly elections unless relief is granted by the Supreme Court.

Consensual Relationship Turned Sour: Court Acquits Man in ‘False Promise of Marriage’ Rape Case Due to Lack of Evidence

A sessions court acquitted a man accused of rape on the false promise of marriage due to insufficient evidence. Additional Sessions Judge Harjeet Singh Jaspal ruled the prosecution failed to prove charges under Indian Penal Code Sections 376 and 506 in the 2017 case.

Terror Case| Lack of Evidence: Jammu and Kashmir Sessions Court Acquits Three Accused

A Jammu and Kashmir sessions court acquitted three individuals in a terror-related case after finding that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt. Additional Sessions Judge Manjeet Rai delivered the ruling while acting as the special NIA judge.

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.