The Allahabad High Court has ruled that raising the ‘sar tan se juda’ slogan challenges the authority of Indian law and the country’s sovereignty. The Court said such slogans promote violence, incite rebellion and are punishable under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
A Bengaluru sessions court has framed murder, kidnapping, and conspiracy charges against actor Darshan, Pavitra Gowda, and 15 others in the Renukaswamy case. All accused pleaded not guilty, with the trial set to begin on November 10.
The Supreme Court reaffirmed that once participation in an unlawful assembly is proven, every member becomes vicariously liable for offences committed in pursuit of the common object, upholding convictions under Section 149 IPC for a coordinated fatal attack.
Today, On 24th October, The Madras High Court has quashed an FIR against devotees who installed an LED screen to broadcast the Ayodhya Ram Mandir ceremony. Justice N. Satish Kumar said, “Watching a religious function is NOT an UNLAWFUL assembly.”
The Supreme Court clarified that simply being at the scene does not make a person a member of an unlawful assembly. Courts must establish that the accused shared the common object before convicting.
A Delhi court has convicted six men for rioting and arson during the February 2020 riots, holding the prosecution proved the case “beyond reasonable doubt.” Sentencing will be decided on September 19.
In the Delhi Riots Conspiracy case, activist Umar Khalid has moved the Supreme Court seeking bail. His plea challenges the earlier rejection by the Delhi High Court, raising significant questions on liberty, due process, and justice.
Today, On 2nd September, The Delhi High Court has refused to grant bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and seven others accused in the larger conspiracy case under UAPA related to the 2020 north-east Delhi riots, citing serious allegations against them.
Gujarat High Court overturns 2006 convictions in the 2002 riots case citing unreliable evidence and flawed identification. Court rules that no credible proof linked accused to arson or unlawful assembly.
Delhi HC dismissed a PIL seeking repeal of BNS provisions, stating courts can’t force Parliament to change laws. Bench said, “It will amount to legislating. It is not under our realm.”
