The Bombay High Court has held that a mosque cannot claim loudspeaker use as a religious right, dismissing its plea for permission. The court cited noise-pollution dangers and urged the Maharashtra government to frame a stronger regulatory system.
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court directed the Lieutenant Governor and the Delhi Police to file a response to a public interest litigation (PIL) regarding the functioning of Special Juvenile Police Units (SJPUs) in all districts of Delhi. The court has asked whether these units are working as per the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act).
The Madhya Pradesh High Court, led by Justice Achal Kumar Paliwal, granted anticipatory bail to a man accused of raping a teacher under the guise of marriage, citing a lack of prima facie evidence and a long-standing relationship. The court highlighted delays in filing the FIR and the prosecutrix’s background as significant factors.
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Today, On 10th December, VHP Chief Alok Kumar defended Allahabad High Court Justice Shekhar Yadav’s controversial remarks supporting majoritarianism and the Uniform Civil Code during a VHP event. Amid criticism, Kumar asserted that the justice’s views reflect democratic principles, emphasizing respect for majority sentiments while reiterating the need for awareness sessions despite potential judicial implications.
The Allahabad High Court issues strict measures to address lawyer strikes in Uttar Pradesh district courts, ruling participation as criminal contempt. Strikes caused substantial disruptions in judicial proceedings, leading to mandates for mandatory reporting, grievance redressal committees, and scheduling condolence meetings after 3:30 PM to prevent disruptions. The Court emphasizes the critical nature of the issue, highlighting the potential collapse of the judicial system.
Indira Jaising urges a delay in implementing new criminal laws, concerned about their impact on access to justice and citizens’ rights. The laws replace longstanding ones, raise ambiguity over retrospective application, and compound judicial backlog. They diverge from Supreme Court precedents, potentially compromising liberties. Jaising calls for thorough debate and assessment by stakeholders before implementation.
The Calcutta High Court provided relief to BJP’s IT Cell Chief, Amit Malviya, over alleged incitement of communal tensions. The court found a procedural error in the police notice issued to Malviya and directed future interrogations to be conducted via video conference with a 48-hour notice. The court also emphasized the public availability of First Information Reports (FIRs).
