‘India’s Got Latent’ Dispute | Supreme Court Issues Notice on Ashish Chanchlani’s Petition Against Multiple FIRs Over Obscenity Charges

‘India’s Got Latent’ Dispute | Supreme Court Issues Notice on Ashish Chanchlani’s Petition Against Multiple FIRs Over Obscenity Charges

Feb 21, 2025

The bench comprised of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh acknowledged the plea and directed notices to be served

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New FIR Provisions Under BNSS: Gaps in Victim-Centric Approach Raise Concerns

New FIR Provisions Under BNSS: Gaps in Victim-Centric Approach Raise Concerns

Jan 13, 2025

The new FIR provisions being proposed and mentioned in BNSS's drafts warrant attention since the very definition of either "informant or victim" could limit access for victims to receive copies of FIR and thus hinder their effective participation in criminal proceedings.

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Registration of FIR under CrPC after the commencement of BNSS is not a curable defect

Registration of FIR under CrPC after the commencement of BNSS is not a curable defect

Oct 9, 2024

The Karnataka H.C. has held that the police registering F.I.R. under the repealed CrPC when the bass was enforced on 1st July 2024 is incorrect.

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Bombay High Court : The Waiter Bringing Food And Drinks To Dancing Women In Bar Not To Be Booked For Obscenity

Bombay High Court : The Waiter Bringing Food And Drinks To Dancing Women In Bar Not To Be Booked For Obscenity

Sep 19, 2024

The waiter who is serving food and drinks at the bar where women are dancing is not available for booking due to obscenity. Bombay High Court under IPC U/S 294.

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Appeal For Filing  FIR Against Akhilesh Yadav And Asaduddin Owaisi Is Rejected By A Varanasi Court.

Appeal For Filing FIR Against Akhilesh Yadav And Asaduddin Owaisi Is Rejected By A Varanasi Court.

Sep 18, 2024

The appeal claimed that both politicians were trying to sabotage religious sentiments and degrade Varanasi's atmosphere by making disparaging statements about the "Shiva Linga" within the Gyanvapi mosque.

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Supreme Court Drops Case Against 30 Indian Army Personnel for Not Having AFSPA Sanctions in Connection With Nagaland Civilian Killings

Supreme Court Drops Case Against 30 Indian Army Personnel for Not Having AFSPA Sanctions in Connection With Nagaland Civilian Killings

Sep 17, 2024

Thirty-one PARA (Special Forces) troops are accused of killing civilians in Nagaland; the Supreme Court dismissed false reports (FIRs) against them today, September 17, over the Union Ministry of Home Affairs' refusal to allow the filing of criminal charges against them.

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Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Petitions The Delhi High Court To Dismiss The Sexual Harassment Lawsuit By Wrestlers

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Petitions The Delhi High Court To Dismiss The Sexual Harassment Lawsuit By Wrestlers

Aug 29, 2024

Leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, has filed a request to the Delhi High Court to put an end to the trial court's proceedings on the accusations of sexual harassment made by female wrestlers against him.

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Sexual Assault In Badlapur School: Bombay High Court Says Police “Did Not Play Its Role” And Is “Appalled” At “Lapses” In The Investigation

Sexual Assault In Badlapur School: Bombay High Court Says Police “Did Not Play Its Role” And Is “Appalled” At “Lapses” In The Investigation

Aug 22, 2024

The Bombay High Court expressed concern on Thursday during a suo motu PIL hearing regarding the alleged sexual assault of two kindergarten girls in a school at Badlapur, Thane. The court also pointed out that Badlapur Police,"did not play its role the way

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Mere inter-religious relationships, can’t be painted in religious colors: Bombay HC

Mere inter-religious relationships, can’t be painted in religious colors: Bombay HC

Mar 3, 2023

The division bench comprising Justices Vibha Kankanwadi and Abhay Waghwase of the Bombay High Court believed just because a girl and a boy belonging to different religions are in a relationship, the case can’t be given a religious colour every time.  They made

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