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.

Conviction Lacks Strong Evidence, Influenced by Media Trial: Prajwal Revanna Tells Karnataka High Court

Karnataka High Court heard Senior Advocate Sidharth Luthra argue that the rape conviction of suspended JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna lacked strong evidence and had been improperly influenced by an intense media trial, undermining fairness seriously.

POCSO Case| Karnataka High Court Reserves Order on BS Yediyurappa’s Plea

The Karnataka High Court bench led by Justice M I Arun has reserved its verdict on former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa’s plea challenging the cognisance of a POCSO case registered against him, keeping the much-awaited decision pending for now.

Delhi Court Lifts Gag Order on Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, Allows Reporting on Adani; Trial Court to Hear Fresh Plea

A Delhi court has lifted the gag order restraining journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta from reporting on Adani Enterprises. The trial court has been asked to hear the case and pass fresh orders.