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.

Karnataka High Court Rejects Prajwal Revanna’s Plea to Shift Rape Trials, Life Imprisonment Convict to Face Remaining Cases in Same Court

The Karnataka High Court dismissed former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna’s plea to transfer two ongoing rape cases to a different court. The Court held that previous adverse remarks by the trial judge do not indicate bias and directed the cases to proceed on their merits.

Supreme Court Raises Concern Over Kerala HC Bypassing Sessions Court for Anticipatory Bail: This Does Not Happen in Any Other High Court

Today, On 8th September, Supreme Court has raised concern over Kerala High Court hearing anticipatory bail pleas directly, bypassing the sessions court. The bench observed, “This does not happen in any other High Court,” highlighting a worrying deviation from standard practice.

1984 Anti-Sikh Riots: Delhi High Court Gives Trial Court 4 Weeks to Rebuild Missing Records

The Delhi High Court has granted four more weeks to the trial court to reconstruct missing records in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. The move comes as the court re-examines the acquittal of five accused, including ex-Congress councillor Balwan Khokhar.

Delhi High Court Reserves Order on Kapil Mishra’s Plea Over 2020 ‘Hate’ Tweets Case

The Delhi High Court has reserved its order on Law Minister Kapil Mishra’s plea seeking copies of the chargesheet in a case over his alleged objectionable tweets during the 2020 Delhi Assembly polls. The case stems from a complaint filed by the returning officer under Section 125 of the Representation of the People Act.

Supreme Court: “Accused Cannot Be Allowed to Languish in Jail Without Fair and Speedy Trial”

The Supreme Court stressed that every accused has a fundamental right to a fair and speedy trial, ruling that no individual can be left languishing in jail endlessly without their case being heard and decided.

Cash-for-Jobs Case| “Prolonged Incarceration Would Amount to a Travesty of Justice”: Supreme Court Orders Release of Partha Chatterjee

Today, On 18th August, In the cash-for-jobs case, the Supreme Court ordered the release of former West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee, observing, “Prolonged incarceration would amount to a travesty of justice,” after noting that key witness statements had already been recorded.

Forensic Technique Used in Child Pornography Cases Confirmed Prajwal Revanna’s Identity in Obscene Videos: “Employed Advanced Techniques”

Forensic experts used advanced techniques typically employed in international child pornography cases to establish Prajwal Revanna’s identity in obscene videos. Authorities confirmed that these methods played a crucial role in verifying the authenticity of the visual evidence.