: Explore the reasons behind the lack of High Court benches in UP, particularly West UP, and the impact on access to justice for litigants.
Allahabad HC rejects wife’s plea to cancel husband’s bail, imposing Rs 20,000 fine for making reckless allegations. Highlights legal misuse of penal laws.
Karnataka High Court sets guidelines for Magistrates on releasing seized properties under Sections 451 and 457 CrPC during criminal investigations.
Dr GN Saibaba’s death highlights misuse of anti-terror laws and the need for accountability in wrongful convictions and false implications by the state.
Allahabad High Court quashes a wife’s cruelty case, ruling it stemmed from sexual incompatibility, not dowry demands or abuse.
Delhi HC rebukes state for filing a frivolous appeal challenging acquittal in an attempt-to-rape case, highlighting misuse of judicial resources and time.
Delhi HC rejected plea against BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra’s election to Rajya Sabha, citing lack of merit and imposed a Rs 25,000 fine on petitioner.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that the BCI Chairman lacks authority to issue gag orders restricting advocates’ speech, quashing a 2024 gag order in a significant judgment.
Delhi HC ruled that mere pendency of a criminal case doesn’t automatically disqualify individuals from seeking long-term opportunities abroad, emphasizing rights to work and travel.
Supreme Court bans caste-based discrimination in prisons, directing all states to revise prison manuals and eliminate caste-related practices within three months.
