Category : Law & Order


Allahabad HC: Habeas Corpus Not for Custody Disputes

The Allahabad High Court held that habeas corpus cannot be used to reclaim child custody from a parent unless the custody is illegal, reiterating that custody disputes must be resolved under statutory remedies like the Guardians and Wards Act.

Palaash Muchhal booked under SC/ST Act in Sangli

Music composer Palaash Muchhal has been booked under the SC/ST Act in Sangli after a childhood friend of cricketer Smriti Mandhana accused him of casteist slurs and cheating him of Rs 25 lakh.

2005 Fake Encounter: HC Upholds Acquittal of 22

The Gujarat High Court upheld the acquittal of 22 persons in the 2005 fake encounter of gangster Sohrabuddin Shaikh, citing lack of evidence. The case involved police and state officials.

ED Raids Builder Properties in Chandigarh, Mohali

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids at nearly a dozen locations in Chandigarh and Mohali, targeting builders linked to a large-scale financial fraud involving CLU licences and public cheating.

Chandranath Rath Killed After Bengal Results

Chandranath Rath, a political worker, was killed two days after the West Bengal assembly election results, sparking tensions. The incident highlights post-election violence in the state.

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