Bombay High Court Dismisses “Frivolous” PIL Seeking Anti-Crime Unit and Religious Commissions, Imposes ₹10,000 Fine
The Bombay High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Crimeophobia, a criminology firm, labeling it as “frivolous” and imposing a cost of ₹10,000 on the petitioner. The PIL, filed by criminologist Snehil Dhall, sought the creation of an “Anti-Organized Crime
Madras HC Sets New Guidelines for Plea Bargaining, Excludes Only Gender-Based Offences
The Madras High Court has clearly mentioned that plea bargaining cannot be ruled out for all the offences against women but only for those which are gender based. The court has also given trial courts direction to follow in the determination of fairness.
Decide Plea against online illegal selling sale of Hookahs: Delhi HC to Center
On Tuesday, the Delhi HC directed the Center to treat a PIL, seeking immediate action against the online sale of hookahs on e-commerce platforms as a representative.
Kerala HC- Smell Alone of Ganja Solely Is Not Sufficient Evidence To Accuse.
Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas highlighted the potential misuse of the NDPS act. Continuously, Kerala HC recently dismissed criminal proceedings started against a man accused under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act ( NDPS Act), On Jan 3, 2023, accused Ibnu Shijil alleged
Delhi HC Orders Samajwadi Party to Remove Defamatory Tweet About BJP’s Amit Malviya
The Delhi High court subsequently directed the Samajwadi Party to delete the particular tweet that was defaming BJP IT Cell head Amit Malviya by falsely accusing him of rape. This decision reaffirms the legal limitations regarding political parties’ operation on social media, as
Madras High Court Criticizes State for Misuse of Preventive Detention Law, Quashes Order in Financial Fraud Case
The Madras High Court, in a significant ruling, criticized the State of Tamil Nadu for its indiscriminate use of the preventive detention law under the Tamil Nadu Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, commonly known as the Goondas Act. The Bench, comprising Justices SM
HC restores WFI, The Ad Hoc committee declined the retired judged appointment request.
“As this Court concluded the termination of the ad hoc committee was unreasonable, it restores the mandate of the ad hoc committee appointed by the IOA by order dated 27.12.2023. However, it will be open to the IOA to reconstitute an ad hoc
Inquiry against Judicial Officer Ordered by Allahabad High Court for Issuing Summons under Gangster Act Case While On leave
The Allahabad High Court ordered an investigation against a judicial officer who, despite the officer's alleged absence that day, issued a summons against two accused to stand trial for the offence under Section 3(1) U.P. Gangsters Act
Compensation for Business Closure is Taxable: Kerala HC
Lately, the Kerala High Court made a decision that is likely to affect many business entities seeking exemption from taxation for amounts received for the purpose of winding up a business entity. In this decision, the law becomes more certain in a realm
Madras HC quashed the bar association’s order restraining the lawyer from appearing before any court
The bench of Justice SM Subramaniam and Justice C Kumarappan observed that the right to practice law is a fundamental right that cannot be barred from bar association by suspension. Continuously, added advocate should maintain a cordial relationship with the members of the
