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.”
Delhi court has summoned several Trinamool Congress leaders, including Derek O’Brien and Sagarika Ghose, for protesting outside the Election Commission in April 2022, violating prohibitory orders. The court took cognizance of offences under various IPC sections and directed them to appear on April 30, 2025, to respond to the charges.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a criminal case against Raj Thackeray related to a 2008 stone-pelting incident on a State transport bus. The court found no evidence to prove Thackeray incited violence, ruling that he was not present during the attack, and concluded that the case lacked substantial evidence for trial.
A local court on Thursday refused to grant interim bail to Shahi Jama Masjid president Zafar Ali. The court has now scheduled the hearing for his regular bail plea on April 2, according to officials.Additional district judge II, Nirbhay Narayan Rai, dismissed Zafar Ali’s interim bail request after hearing arguments from both the defense and the prosecution.
The Supreme Court of India acquitted six individuals convicted in the post-Godhra riots, emphasizing that mere presence at a crime scene does not prove guilt. The Court highlighted the importance of distinguishing between innocent bystanders and criminals, noting the lack of evidence linking the appellants to any violent acts during the riots.
New Delhi: The prosecution demanded the death penalty for former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. The case involves the killing of a father and son in the Saraswati Vihar area in November 1984. The public prosecutor is set to submit his written arguments in court. He is urging the court to impose the death penalty based on the guidelines established in the Nirbhaya case and other similar cases.
Today, On 18th December, A Delhi court granted Umar Khalid, an activist charged in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, a 7-day bail to attend a family marriage. The court approved his request for temporary release with the condition that he refrains from influencing witnesses or tampering with evidence. The bail was specifically granted to allow Khalid to participate in the family event.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to 14 Muslim men accused of communal violence during the Ram Temple consecration celebrations, citing lack of evidence for premeditated conspiracy. Justice Jamadar noted insufficient proof of their involvement and deemed continued detention unwarranted. The court highlighted coincidental presence in the area, undermining claims of intent.
The Supreme Court criticized the Karnataka government’s repeated oversights in legal representation during a criminal case. Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan expressed frustration over inaccurate instructions and indicated they may summon the Chief Secretary if proper assistance is not provided. The case pertains to interim bail amidst charges of organized crime.
Former Chief Justice of India UU Lalit praised the new criminal laws for addressing mob lynching and welcomed changes related to hit-and-run cases. He supported the 15-day police custody rule and hailed the abolition of the colonial-era sedition law. Lalit compared the new laws to previous anti-terrorism legislation and emphasized the need for a democratic society.