Orissa High Court rules Magistrate can order probe against public servants only after considering their defence and superior officer’s report under BNSS, 2023.
Delhi HC quashes an FIR citing misuse of Section 498A IPC, highlighting false dowry harassment allegations and the need for legal reforms to prevent abuse.
Supreme Court quashes rape case, stating consensual relationship, even with breach of promise, doesn’t automatically constitute rape. Court emphasizes distinction between breach of promise and false promise.
Orissa HC rules highly educated wives with job prospects cannot claim maintenance by avoiding work, reducing maintenance from ₹8000 to ₹5000 per month.
The Supreme Court emphasizes strict scrutiny of FIRs under stringent laws like the UP Gangsters Act to prevent misuse in property disputes, safeguarding constitutional rights.
Punjab & Haryana HC grants relief to son of a soldier injured in anti-terror operation in J&K, asserting his entitlement to a job under Punjab’s 1999 policy.
Supreme Court rules that failure to inform grounds of arrest violates Article 22(1), making the arrest illegal and warranting bail, even with statutory restrictions.
The Supreme Court stresses careful scrutiny in dowry harassment cases to prevent legal misuse, ruling in favor of quashing baseless allegations in a recent judgment.
Madras HC mandates strict adherence to animal welfare laws for cattle transport, ensuring health, safety, and humane treatment during transit.
Punjab & Haryana HC rules that magistrates must conduct inquiries before ordering FIRs under BNSS Section 175(3), preventing unnecessary police intervention.
