The Telangana High Court has laid down new guidelines for police and courts when handling FIRs on social media posts, emphasizing free speech and preventing the criminalization of political criticism.
The Kerala High Court rules that individuals availing sexual services in brothels can be prosecuted under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 (ITP Act).
Punjab and Haryana High Court grants bail to a UAPA accused after five years, citing delayed trial. The court emphasized the right to a speedy trial under Article 21, asserting that lengthy incarceration, when the trial’s conclusion is uncertain, can be a form of punishment.
Delhi High Court rules that merely standing guard during an offense can attract liability under Section 34 IPC, but only if common intention and participation are proven.
The Bombay High Court has criticized Mumbai police for a three-year delay in a hit-and-run case, ordering a departmental inquiry against an officer and fast-tracking the trial.
Delhi High Court directs Centre to fill 20 vacant IAF flying posts after NDA 2023 exam, ruling women candidates cannot be denied on gender grounds.
The Delhi High Court has set aside a CIC order to disclose PM Modi’s BA degree details, ruling the information is personal and not subject to public interest disclosure.
The Supreme Court set aside a Section 498A IPC conviction, acquitting a mother-in-law in a dowry harassment case due to lack of credible evidence.
The Rajasthan High Court rejected the state’s plea to withdraw a criminal case against a BJP MLA accused of using a forged Class X certificate.
Supreme Court reduces sentence of 75-year-old ex-Inspector in 22-year-old bribery case, holding that prolonged trials amount to mental incarceration.
