Supreme Court Transfers Hit-and-Run Case Involving Judicial Officer from Punjab to Delhi for Fair Trial

The Supreme Court has moved a hit-and-run case against a probationary judicial officer from Punjab to a Delhi court after the victim’s family alleged bias. The Bench also directed that any further probe be handled by the Delhi Police.

Supreme Court Criticizes Trial Court Order: ‘No Bailable Warrants Should Be Issued in Domestic Violence Cases’

The Supreme Court of India criticized a Magistrate’s issuance of bailable warrants against Alisha Berry in a domestic violence case filed by her mother-in-law under the D.V. Act. The Court deemed the warrants unnecessary and agreed to transfer the case from Delhi to Ludhiana, highlighting the quasi-criminal nature of D.V. proceedings.