Calcutta High Court quashed a Section 498A IPC case filed by a wife against her husband after a 3-year gap, citing abuse of legal process and baseless allegations.
Supreme Court cautions against misuse of Section 498A IPC in domestic disputes, emphasizing undue suffering of husbands and families due to false allegations.
Supreme Court issues guidelines for timely processing of mercy petitions and execution of death sentences to prevent delays and ensure compliance with Article 21.
Madhya Pradesh High Court grants bail, emphasizing arrests under PMLA must be rational, fair, and based on admissible evidence. Statements under Section 50 deemed inadmissible.
Punjab and Haryana High Court denies bail to accused in drone-smuggling heroin case, citing national security risks and risk of reoffending.
J&K High Court upholds preventive detention for cow smuggling, citing its threat to public order and impact on religious sentiments under the Public Safety Act.
Bombay HC fines senior citizen ₹5 lakh for filing a plea to delay redevelopment of a prime Mumbai property, deeming it a misuse of judicial process.
Allahabad HC slams UP police for detaining a pregnant woman and her child, imposing Rs 1 lakh compensation, and urging reform.
Bombay HC dismisses appeal, ruling WhatsApp messages on caste reservation don’t constitute an offence under the SC/ST Act.
Calcutta HC sets aside conviction in rape case, stating adult woman consented to relationship, not a prey to false promise of marriage.
