HC: Proclamation Under CrPC Sec 82 No Bar to Anticipatory Bail
Allahabad HC grants anticipatory bail to a nurse, ruling that a proclamation declaring an accused absconder doesn't create a total embargo on bail. Key details inside.
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Goa MLA, Minister Clash Over Massive Pernem Land Conversion
Mandrem MLA Jit Arolkar claims 60 lakh sqm of land converted to settlement in Pernem since 2023, drawing strong denial from TCP Minister Vishwajit Rane. The row highlights deep concerns over Goa's ecology and development laws.
Uttarakhand HC Unfreezes Account Frozen for 6 Years in Probe
Uttarakhand High Court rules indefinite freezing of a non-accused's bank account is illegal. Justice Ashish Naithani ends 6-year ordeal, stressing rule of law. Read the landmark judgment.
Kerala HC: Divorced Muslim women can claim extra maintenance
Kerala High Court cites Quran to rule that divorced Muslim women can seek maintenance under CrPC even after personal law obligations are met. Landmark judgment sets aside family court order.
Maur Mandi Blast: 9 Years, No Arrests, Trial Frozen
Nine years after a car bomb killed seven, including five children, at a Punjab rally, the accused remain fugitives. The trial is frozen, exposing judicial delays. Read the full investigation.
Telangana HC unhappy with state's incomplete affidavit on police powers
Telangana High Court criticizes state's incomplete affidavit on police search warrant powers. Bench grants two weeks for proper response. Petitioner alleges police overreach in cordon & search operations. Read the full legal update.
Delhi HC on 'Unhealed Scars' from False Rape Accusations
Delhi High Court upholds discharge of 3 men in a 2023 gangrape case, stressing that false allegations inflict lifelong scars and erode trust in the justice system for genuine survivors. Read the full analysis.
HC: Magistrate can't take bigamy case cognisance via police report
Karnataka High Court's Kalaburagi bench quashes bigamy proceedings, ruling a magistrate cannot take cognisance of IPC 494 based on a police report for this non-cognisable offence. Details inside.
Karnataka HC Sets Limit on Witness Cross-Examination in Trial Courts
The Karnataka High Court ruled that trial courts cannot allow endless adjournments for cross-examining witnesses. The decision came in a petition filed by Damalu Shankar Lamani. Read the full judgment details.
Allahabad HC Rules Maintenance from Filing Date, Not Order
Allahabad High Court mandates interim maintenance for women from application filing date, not court order date, to prevent financial hardship. Justice Rajiv Lochan Shukla modifies family court order in Sonam Yadav case.
Karnataka HC backs DNA test order in paternity dispute
Kalaburagi bench dismisses schoolteacher's plea against DNA test in paternity & marriage dispute. Court cites Supreme Court rulings, notes zero maintenance paid in 5 years. Read the full details.
MP HC: Police 'Marpeet' Not Official Duty, Case Stands
Madhya Pradesh High Court refuses to quash criminal case against police officer, ruling custodial violence like 'marpeet' is wholly illegal and outside official duty. Details inside.
HC frees man after 24 years, calls confession forced
Allahabad High Court acquits Azad Khan after 24 years in jail, ruling his confession was made under fear for his life and his right to a fair trial was violated. Read the full story.
HC frees man after 24 years, cites forced confession
Allahabad High Court acquits Azad Khan, jailed for 24 years in dacoity case, ruling his confession was made under fear. The court slammed the trial for lacking evidence and legal aid. Read the full story.
Man freed after 24 years as HC overturns dacoity conviction
Allahabad High Court acquits Azad Khan, noting trial court's error in convicting him solely on a confessional statement made under fear. He spent 24 years in jail.
Chandigarh Court Acquits Man Due to Procedural Flaws
A Chandigarh court acquitted a Mohali man in a proclaimed offender case, citing failure to follow mandatory legal procedure under Section 195 CrPC. Read the full legal analysis.
Allahabad HC Rejects Appeal to Withdraw SC/ST Act Case
Allahabad High Court dismisses appeal against trial court order, ruling state government's intention to withdraw prosecution does not bind the court. Case involves cheating, caste abuse allegations from 2020. Read the full details.
Uttarakhand HC Upholds Child's Independent Right to Maintenance
Uttarakhand High Court dismisses father's plea, stressing a child's right to maintenance is absolute and cannot be tied to spousal disputes. Justice Ashish Naithani upheld a family court's order for Rs 18,000 monthly support.
Dec 23 Hearing for UP Govt's Plea in Akhlaq Lynching Case
A fast-track court reserves December 23 for hearing the UP government's petition to withdraw the 2015 Akhlaq lynching case. The prosecution has filed an objection. Read the latest developments.
Gujarat HC Orders Fresh Trial in Murder Case After 11 Years
Gujarat High Court overturns life sentence, orders new trial for Mahendra Jadhav after finding mandatory inquiry into his insanity was not conducted. He gets bail after 11 years in jail.
Karnataka HC acquits man, bars retrospective harsher punishment
Karnataka High Court acquits a man of abduction & rape charges, ruling that harsher punishment cannot apply retrospectively. Justice G Basavaraja cites lack of proof. Read the full legal analysis.
Gujarat HC Strikes Down Police Curbs on CAA Protests
Gujarat High Court provides relief to CAA protesters, quashing Ahmedabad police notifications under Section 144 CrPC. Court calls orders 'arbitrary' and violative of fundamental rights. Details inside.
Gujarat HC Strikes Down Ahmedabad Police's Section 144 Orders
Gujarat High Court rules Ahmedabad police's repeated imposition of Section 144 CrPC as illegal. Read the full judgment and its implications for civil liberties.
Judge Orders Case Against Witnesses in Dowry Death Trial
A Kanpur judge acquits three accused in a 19-year-old dowry death case due to lack of evidence but orders legal action against prosecution witnesses for turning hostile. Details inside.
Surat Couple's Private CCTV Videos Leaked Online
A Surat couple faces trauma after intimate CCTV footage from their Vesu apartment went viral on social media. Police probe hacking & privacy breach under BNS and IT Act. Read more.
Man, 81, acquitted in 1977 Mumbai murder bid case
A Mumbai court acquits an 81-year-old man in a 1977 attempt-to-murder case after the main witness says she does not remember the incident. Read the full story of the 48-year-old legal saga.
Kochi: 833 vehicles violate zebra crossing rules in Nov
Ernakulam's MVD cracks down on 833 vehicles for zebra crossing violations, mostly cars. Experts call for infrastructure overhaul and strict enforcement to protect pedestrians. Read more.
Life term for 4 in Mohali labourer murder case
A Mohali court has awarded life imprisonment to four men for the 2018 murder of labourer Parshuram. The court found them guilty under IPC Section 302. Read the full details of the verdict.
5 Get Life Term for 2019 Kidnapping in Kurukshetra
A Kurukshetra court has sentenced five individuals, including three women, to rigorous life imprisonment for a 2019 kidnapping and ransom case. Details inside.
Delhi HC: No CrPC Protection for Women in FEMA Cases
Delhi High Court rules that safeguards for women under CrPC do not apply to FEMA proceedings. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna dismisses a Canadian citizen's petition. Read the full analysis.
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