The Madhya Pradesh High Court closed the defamation proceedings after the applicant expressed regret for an erroneous statement and the complainant accepted the apology. The Court directed closure of both the High Court proceedings and the pending trial court complaint.
The Supreme Court observed that inadequate infrastructure in court complexes affects the dignity and professional participation of women advocates. It also endorsed consideration of a Young Lawyers’ Professional Assistance Fund to address financial hardship faced during the early years of practice.
The article traces Justice Tejas Karia’s journey from an arbitration specialist to a Delhi High Court judge while highlighting his judicial decisions and professional achievements. It discusses his legal background, landmark rulings, and contributions to arbitration law.
Delhi High Court ordered removal of false reports linking judges and ministers to a London badminton event and directed takedown within 24 hours.
The Supreme Court held that the right to walk on safe, demarcated footpaths forms part of the fundamental right under Article 19(1)(d). It also ruled that public authorities have a duty to provide and maintain pedestrian infrastructure.
The Madras High Court restrained the proposed church construction near a century-old temple after finding a prima facie case and noting that the related civil suit was still pending. It held that status quo must continue until the dispute over the land and permissions is finally decided.
The Madras High Court upheld a man’s conviction for killing an engineering student who chose to end their relationship. The Court ruled that rejection in love can never justify violence and affirmed the life sentence based on reliable evidence.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that ordinary land disputes involving allegations of cheating cannot attract the Gangsters Act without evidence of organized criminal activity. The judgment underscores that mere assertions by police are insufficient to invoke stringent anti-gang provisions.
The Court directed trial courts to award just and reasonable compensation to survivors irrespective of conviction, acquittal, or absconding of the accused. It also ordered authorities to release compensation within thirty days.
The Allahabad High Court held that Magistrates and police officers may be personally liable for compensation where unlawful preventive detention violates personal liberty. The ruling mandates recovery from erring officials after due disciplinary proceedings.
