The Bombay High Court’s Aurangabad Bench quashed a criminal case under Section 498A of the IPC, ruling that remarks on a wife’s cooking or clothing are not considered cruelty.
Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh has criticized a trial court for delaying a 76-year-old army veteran’s fraud case, directing all judicial officers in district to prioritize and handle such cases without a casual approach.
The Telangana High Court has ruled that magistrates must not mechanically authorize detention, citing a lack of judicial application and adherence to guidelines. The court set aside a remand order after finding a student was illegally detained without proper procedure.
The Allahabad High Court rejected the second bail application of an advocate accused in a 2019 murder case, citing the trial’s final stage and the accused’s “dilatory tactics” that caused delays.
The Uttarakhand High Court has temporarily stayed the conviction of a vaccine scientist, citing national interest and public health. This decision allows him to resume his critical research.
Delhi High Court rules cyberbullying can be as traumatic as physical assault, upholding conviction in a case involving a minor victim and morphed images.
The MP High Court has affirmed the conviction of a chemistry teacher sentenced to life for electrocuting her husband, citing complete circumstantial evidence.
The Madras High Court calls for action against media channels and individuals who launch slanderous campaigns against the judiciary, warning of the danger to democracy.
Supreme Court rules criminal complaints can be amended post-cognizance if evidence is incomplete and no prejudice occurs, overturning a High Court decision.
Bombay High Court rules taunting a wife about her dark complexion is not cruelty under IPC Section 498A, overturning a husband’s conviction.
