MUDA Case: Karnataka High Court Issues Notice to CM Siddaramaiah Over Plea Challenging Closure Report

The Karnataka High Court sought responses from Lokayukta police, Enforcement Directorate and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on a plea challenging closure of the MUDA corruption case. The petition contests a trial court’s acceptance of the closure report.

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.

CGST Case: Allahabad High Court Grants Bail To Chinese National 

The Allahabad High Court, led by Justice Samit Gopal, granted bail to a Chinese national, directing updates via the Chinese Embassy. The Central Goods and Services Tax Department cited UP ATS arrests Supreme Court of India judges in affidavits.

Bail Application Stretching To Hundreds Of Pages Or Being Voluminous Is Not A Ground For Dismissal: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court held that a bail application cannot be rejected merely because it is lengthy or voluminous. It emphasised that even if such an application runs into several hundred pages, its size alone cannot justify dismissal.

Judicial Proceedings Cannot Oscillate Between Readiness and Uncertainty: Delhi HC Slams Trial Judge for 5-Month Delay in Verdict

The Delhi High Court criticised a trial judge for failing to deliver a verdict five months after reserving judgment, noting repeated scheduling without pronouncement. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma remarked, “Judicial proceedings cannot oscillate between readiness and uncertainty.”

Maintain Peace and Good Behaviour: Supreme Court Grants Bail to Five Accused in Delhi Riots Case, Imposes 11 Conditions

Today, On 5th December, The Supreme Court granted bail to five accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case but imposed 11 strict conditions, including staying within Delhi, no social media posts, no rallies, and mandatory police attendance. The apex court has also denied bail to student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam.

Dying Declaration of Woman and Child’s Testimony Enough to Summon In-Laws Under Section 319 CrPC: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that the statements of a deceased woman and her minor daughter were sufficient to summon the in-laws as accused under Section 319 CrPC. SC said the dying declaration and the child’s testimony provided grounds.

Typed or Clearly Written Orders Required: Allahabad High Court Slams Trial Court Non-Compliance

The Allahabad High Court flagged non-compliance by a trial court for maintaining illegible order sheets despite clear directions, while granting bail in a 2018 police firing case and ordering systemic corrective measures to ensure readable judicial records.

Statement Recorded Under Section 161 CrPC to Police Admissible as Dying Declaration: Supreme Court Summons Husband’s Relatives

The Supreme Court held that a woman’s statement recorded by police under Section 161 CrPC can be treated as a valid dying declaration. The Court also summoned the husband’s relatives for further proceedings in the case before it.

Delhi High Court Warns Lawyers: ‘Adjournments Are Court’s Courtesy, Not Your Right’

The Delhi High Court ruled that adjournments and pass overs are discretionary courtesies extended by the court and cannot be used to delay proceedings or make the opposite party suffer. The court dismissed a 2006 civil suit petition, imposing a Rs 10,000 cost on the petitioner.