Umar Khalid told the court that he has been in custody for five years even though no violence occurred, no weapons were found, and the chargesheet was embellished by the prosecution, stressing that without evidence, there is no criminality.
Umar Khalid’s counsel told a Delhi court that he was unfairly named in the 2020 riots conspiracy just for being in WhatsApp groups, while group admins and others in the same position were spared. The case will be heard again on October 14.
The Jharkhand High Court refused to quash charges against Member Legislative Assembly (MLA) Jamtara and minister Dr Irfan Ansari in a case accusing him of circulating the name, address and photograph of a minor rape victim to the media.
The Supreme Court Advocates-On-Record Association (SCAORA) condemned its secretary’s baseless allegations on March 13. In response, Vice President Snehashish Mukherjee will now handle official communications. The secretary, Devvrat, made false claims about the Election Committee for upcoming SCAORA elections. This led to the Executive Committee issuing a formal rebuke. The SCAORA has set its 2024 elections for April 29.
On 7th March, The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that government employees’ private WhatsApp group activities are immune from disciplinary action. This emphasizes digital privacy and the distinction between personal and professional conduct. The decision highlights the need for legal expertise in privacy cases and sets a precedent for protecting individual rights in the digital age.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court, under the guidance of Justice Anand Pathak, has directed the state police to consider the development of WhatsApp groups for the dual purpose of summoning witnesses and ensuring their protection. This innovative approach aims to expedite the trial process and bolster the cause of justice. The directive emerged from a […]
