‘Facilitating rape is a heinous offence’: Karnataka High Court rejects bail of accused
“The act committed by the accused along with another accused will remain in her life as a scar.”
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“The act committed by the accused along with another accused will remain in her life as a scar.”
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CAM advised Statkraft A.S. (“Statkraft”) on the divestment of its 1.3 GW energy portfolio in India including sale of Statkraft’s 49% shareholding in Malana Power Company and AD Hydro Power which collectively own and operate 278 MW hydroelectric projects in Himachal Pradesh since 2010, to Bhilwara Energy.
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“The audio clip and letter found, alleged coercion of ED officers to implicated CM Pinarayi Vijayan and other political leaders in a case involving seizure of 30 kg of gold worth Rs 14.82 crore at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on 06-07-2020, which was allegedly marked as ‘Diplomatic Baggage’ and was being sent to the UAE Consulate.”
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“The WhatsApp chats recovered by the Cyber Forensic Laboratory from the mobile phones used by the applicant throw up evidence of his involvement in the smuggling syndicate of the contraband substance.”
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“The misappropriated amount showed that the foreign liquor found in shortage was a gigantic quantity and therefore, prima facie, it could not be held that the shortage occurred because of some unintentional omissions or oversights.”
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The petitioner company Crocs is a popular footwear brand with a widespread range of more than 300 styled for men, women and children which are popular both in India and abroad.
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“Rule 8(d) of the Scheme specifically provides for premature encashment. However, the thrust of the rule is the rate of interest payable on the deposit, when it is withdrawn after four years, but before maturity. Such a rule cannot be treated as putting a complete embargo against premature withdrawal. This being said, this Court does not express any opinion as to payment of interest, when premature withdrawal is done”
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The accused had been denied anticipatory bail by orders of the High Court as well as the Supreme Court which had been overlooked by the Judicial Magistrate and the Sessions Court while entertaining applications for anticipatory bail.
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The Russian mother and the elder child had overstayed with another being born in India.
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“The reasons for passing this present order asking the petitioner to plant 11 plants is in the interest of the public at large and for the greater public good.”
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Interviewee: Sudhanshu Roy1
Interviewed by Nitya Nandan Garg2
This investment will enable the company in expanding its genomics and integrated diagnostics solutions across India and other emerging markets with a focus on early detection and targeted disease management through affordable genetic and integrated diagnostics tools.
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The prosecution had raised a preliminary objection regarding the maintainability of the petition contending that the Section 14-A(2) of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 puts an embargo on the High Court from hearing any anticipatory bail application.
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A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts from the fourth week of September 2025.
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Justice Vipul M. Pancholi’s journey to the Supreme Court of India is a testament to his legal expertise and steadfast commitment to the principles of justice.
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“It is open to the High Court to prescribe the criteria including cut off marks and ‘minimum marks qualification’ as has been envisaged in clause 8.4 of the notifications to assess the merit and suitability of the candidates to perform the sacrosanct duties of Judicial Officer.”
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“Indian classical music rarely follows a system of written notation or publication. Since ancient time, the compositions of Indian music were taught orally in the gurushishya Parampara , where knowledge was passed down through oral learning, improvisation, and repeated performance, rather than formal documentation. Hence, after explicitly declaring that fixation is not required, using fixation and performance as the determinative is against the legislation’s aim and objective.”
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This conference provides a timely forum to examine these multidisciplinary dimensions, foster cross-sector dialogue, and envision the evolving role of law in a complex world.
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