‘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.”
2023
Section 179(1) BNSS does not empower police with unlimited jurisdiction; notice cannot be issued beyond own or adjoining station: Andhra Pradesh HC
Irrespective of petitioner’s age, gender, acute ill-health, the fact remains that, the Police Officer making an investigation cannot issue notice under Section 179(1) of BNSS to the petitioner, who is residing at Noida. However, it does not preclude the said officer to examine such person by approaching him.
India’s Leap Towards an Era of Privacy: MeitY Releases Draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules
by Harsh Walia* and Vanshika Lal**
Misuse of S. 111 BNS | SC stays arrest of YSR Congress Party’s social media head for 2 weeks
The petitioner alleged that S. 111 of Nyaya Samhita, 2023 is being misused as a tool to stifle the voice of the opposition party.
Gujarat Court grants anticipatory bail to Journalist Mahesh Langa in cheating case
Mahesh Langa is a senior journalist who is working for The Hindu as the Joint Editor. He is currently embroiled in controversy regarding an alleged GST fraud case.
‘Advocates practicing in other states ineligible for post of District Judge’; Telangana HC upholds Rule 5(1)(a) of Telangana State Judicial (Service and Cadre) Rules, 2023
“The object of enactment of the Telangana State Judicial (Service and Cadre) Rules, 2023 is to recruit suitable candidates to Telangana State Judicial Service who are acquainted with the practice of local Courts in Telangana and have the knowledge of local laws.”
50 Landmark Supreme Court Judgments of 2023: The Year of 1067 Judgments; 14 Appointments; and Important Initiatives
2023 was the year of landmark decisions, it kickstarted with Demonetisation verdict; Appointment of Election Commissioners; same sex marriage verdict and went onto settling the tussle between Delhi LG and CM. The mega Maharashtra political crisis was also decided and finally the decision on Abrogation of Article 370 was pronounced.
HIGH COURT OCTOBER 2023 WEEKLY ROUNDUP| Stories on West Bengal post-Panchayat Polls violence; Pulse candy case; T.I.M.E. trade mark case; and more
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.