HC Sets Aside Death Penalty in Child Rape-Murder Case
Punjab and Haryana High Court quashes conviction in 2020 Jhajjar case citing procedural flaws. Court directs sessions court to re-examine evidence properly.
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Gujarat HC: Only Trial Courts Can Decide Travel Abroad Rights
Gujarat High Court clarifies passport authorities cannot decide foreign travel rights. Only trial courts have jurisdiction to permit or restrict international travel.
Stanford Students' Pro-Palestinian Protest Trial Begins
A jury trial starts for five Stanford students charged for a 2024 protest. The case highlights the legal fallout from campus demonstrations across the US. Read the full details.
Thane Court Acquits Tailor in 2020 Murder Case
A Thane sessions court acquitted a 24-year-old tailor accused of murdering his stepmother in 2020, citing a lack of conclusive evidence and serious flaws in the prosecution's case. Read the full details of the verdict.
HC Sets Aside Life Term Over Defective Examination of Accused
Uttarakhand High Court quashes life sentence in a 2013 wife murder case, citing serious lapses in the accused's examination under CrPC Section 313. The case is remanded for a fresh trial. Read the full details.
SC Acts on 23-Year Delay in Dowry Death Case Trial
Supreme Court demands records from Rajasthan HC over a 23-year delay in a dowry death case that kept trial stayed. Next hearing scheduled for next week. #JusticeDelayed
SC Bans Mid-Session Changes to Admission Rules
The Supreme Court has ruled that altering admission rules mid-session is impermissible, applying the 'rules of the game' principle to educational courses. Read the full verdict and its impact.
Prosecution to Appeal Dileep's Acquittal in 2017 Case
The prosecution in the 2017 actor assault case strongly criticises the trial court's verdict acquitting Malayalam actor Dileep, terming it 'unsustainable' and alleging bias. An appeal will be filed in the Kerala High Court soon.
AP HC: No Mechanical Remand Orders, Grants Bail in Drugs Case
Andhra Pradesh High Court grants bail, ruling trial courts cannot pass mechanical remand extension orders without accused's physical/virtual presence, a violation of Article 21.
HC directs judge to pronounce verdict in delayed MCOCA case
Delhi High Court directs sessions judge to pronounce verdict in gangster Parvesh Mann's MCOCA case after 5-month delay, setting aside order for fresh arguments. Read the full story.
India's Call for a Bail Act: Liberty Over Incarceration
Supreme Court rulings reinforce 'bail is rule, jail exception.' Experts urge Parliament for a dedicated Bail Act to protect personal liberty and ensure speedy trials. Read more.
10-Year Jail for Rape of Woman with Disability in Mumbai
A Mumbai sessions court sentenced a salon worker to 10 years in jail for abducting and raping a woman with a moderate intellectual disability, a landmark conviction under the Disabilities Act. Read the full story.
Death for Odisha man in minor's rape, murder case
Bargarh court sentences Prashanta Bag to death for the 2024 rape and killing of a minor. The swift trial saw 37 witnesses. Family gets Rs 15 lakh compensation. Read the full details.
SC Upholds Right to Speedy Trial, Grants Bail in Economic Offence
The Supreme Court has ruled that the right to a speedy trial is fundamental and cannot be ignored due to an offence's severity. The court granted bail, stating economic offences are not a homogeneous class for blanket bail denial. Read the full analysis.
Mumbai Court Acquits Man in Rape Case After 10 Years
A Mumbai sessions court acquitted a man accused of raping his daughter-in-law, citing unreliable evidence and a suspicious delay in reporting. The judge highlighted contradictions in testimony and a possible financial motive.
SC Bars Trial Court from Noting Chargesheet Against Professor
Supreme Court extends ban on trial court from taking cognizance of chargesheet against Ashoka University professor due to lack of sanction from Haryana government. Read the latest legal updates.
SC Bars Trial Court from Ashoka Professor Chargesheet
Supreme Court extends order preventing trial court from taking cognizance of chargesheet against Ashoka University professor due to lack of sanction. Read the latest legal update.
Delhi HC Refuses to Halt Trial Against Lalu Yadav in IRCTC Scam
Delhi High Court refuses to stay trial against Lalu Prasad Yadav in IRCTC scam case, asks CBI to file reply. Key developments in the high-profile corruption case explained.
SC rejects bail for Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in 2020 riots case
Supreme Court upholds denial of bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi 2020 riots UAPA case. The bench cited their 'grave' role in the alleged conspiracy. Read the full details.
Chandigarh Court Acquits Asha in Father Murder Case
A Chandigarh district court acquitted 21-year-old Asha of murdering her father, citing lack of credible evidence and witness contradictions. Read the full details of the verdict.
SC: Courts should not set timelines for probe agencies
Supreme Court says courts must not routinely set deadlines for investigative agencies, stepping on their toes. Timelines are only for cases of proven delay. Read the full analysis.
HC Criticizes Trial Court's Haste, Rejects Summons Order
Allahabad High Court rebukes Meerut sessions court for not waiting for Supreme Court order copy. Justice Shailendra quashes summons in 2020 double murder case, emphasizing judicial patience. Read the full judgment details.
Bawaria gang appeals life term in ex-MLA Sudarsanam murder
Three Bawaria gang members challenge life sentence in Madras High Court for 2005 murder of ex-AIADMK MLA K Sudarsanam. Get the latest updates on the case.
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.
Erode: 5-year jail for duo in govt job fraud case
An Erode court sentenced a man and woman to five years in prison for cheating a job aspirant of Rs 2.4 lakh. The verdict came after the victim approached the Madras High Court. Read the full details of the fraud case.
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train's 180 km/h Trial Successful
Indian Railways' indigenous Vande Bharat Sleeper Train aces final high-speed trial at 180 km/h in Kota. A major step towards launch. Read more about this technical milestone.
19 Acquitted in 2012 ABVP Activist Murder Case
Mavelikkara court acquits 19 Campus Front activists in the 2012 murder of ABVP's Vishal Kumar, citing insufficient evidence. Prosecution plans High Court appeal.
Death Sentence for 2011 Hyderabad Murder After 14 Years
A Hyderabad court sentences Karan Singh to death for killing a woman who rejected his advances in 2011. The 24-day manhunt and trial concluded after 14 years. Read the full details.
HC Orders Fast-Track Trial for Yemeni Man, Cites Financial Burden
Delhi High Court orders expedited trial for a Yemeni national facing multiple cases, noting his prolonged detention is a financial burden on the state. Details inside.
SC Ruling May End Long Jail Without Trial
A landmark Supreme Court order in a UAPA case could curb prolonged incarceration without trial. Learn how this impacts justice and the accused's rights.
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