Bombay HC criticizes Pune Police for copying FIR from private complaint, highlighting legal implications and citizen harassment issues.
Allahabad HC asserts that Section 498A IPC is often misused against entire families to exert pressure. Employment prospects shouldn’t be denied based on such allegations, says the court.
The Orissa High Court ruled that voter ID alone is not reliable for determining age in insurance claims, directing LIC to reassess and disburse the petitioner’s claim within a week.
Delhi High Court recent judgment highlights the alarming misuse of the POCSO Act, where cases are filed due to family objections to romantic relationships. The court emphasized that young boys, genuinely in love, are unjustly imprisoned. Lawmakers must now address this misuse to ensure justice.
J&K&L High Court quashes money laundering case against Farooq Abdullah, citing absence of a scheduled offence under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Jharkhand HC directs the state to use its Special Branch to identify illegal immigrants allegedly from Bangladesh in six districts, stressing the urgency due to rising infiltration.
Punjab & Haryana HC confirms that the Armed Forces Tribunal has jurisdiction to review the legality of a ‘displeasure award’ given by army authorities.
Bombay HC rules that relatives of a husband cannot be charged under Section 498A IPC solely for advising a wife to tolerate cruelty, quashing charges against in-laws.
Polygamy is a root cause of poverty and social backwardness in India. It’s time to abolish it for all religions to ensure gender equality and population control.
Delhi HC rules that the POCSO Acts provisions apply to women, allowing charges of penetrative sexual assault irrespective of gender. Case dismissed.
