Chhattisgarh HC denies bail to three accused allegedly involved in 2023 IED Blast Case
“Mere prolonged detention or socio-economic hardship cannot outweigh the serious and grave nature of allegations involving offences against national security.”
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Madhya Pradesh HC mandates photography of injuries in all criminal cases by police, doctors
The Court called out the disturbing trend of extending undue benefit of deliberate procedural lapses at the initial stage of a crime.
Repeated non-appearance of advocates amounts to professional misconduct, abuse of Court process: Allahabad High Court
“A judicial system has less than sufficient resources to afford justice without unreasonable delay to those having genuine grievances.”
Rajasthan High Court imposes Community Service condition under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan while granting bail to NDPS accused
“As a reformative approach to re-include the accused-applicant back in the society with a better vision, aim and zeal in life, this court deems it fit to impose an ancillary condition upon the applicant.”
Allahabad HC grants bail to former Indian Information Service Officer accused of murdering wife, evading arrest by hiding in storeroom
“The accused is in jail since 11-09-2023. None of the parties have brought on record the current status of the trial. The accused is not a hardened criminal who can pose any threat to the safety of society. He has sufficient assets and is not at flight risk. He appears to be senior citizen as well.”
Supreme Court June 2025: Latest Stories & Judgments on Investigating Agencies’ authority to summon Lawyers; Andhra Pradesh liquor scam; Howrah Court assault; and more
Stay informed with the latest Supreme Court judgments from June 2025, covering critical topics such as Investigating Agencies’ authority to summon Lawyers; Rs. 21 Crore MSP fraud case; Andhra Pradesh liquor scam case; Howrah Court assault case. Explore the key rulings shaping the legal landscape.
‘Object of criminal justice not merely punitive but reformative and humane’; Rajasthan High Court grants bail to NDPS accused
The Court was not inclined to grant the accused regular bail owing to the seriousness of the allegations but was equally mindful of the humanitarian dimensions of criminal jurisprudence.
Supreme Court grants bail to Telugu Journalist Kommineni Srinivasa Rao arrested for alleged derogatory remarks about Amaravati women during Live TV debate
“Considering that the accused did not make any defamatory statement himself, and in recognition of his role as a journalist hosting a live TV show, the Court emphasised the importance of protecting journalistic freedom to safeguard the right to free speech”
Supreme Court Steps In: Grants bail to man arrested under Uttarakhand Anti-Conversion Law in interfaith marriage case
“The State cannot have any objection to the accused and his wife residing together inasmuch as they have been married as per the wishes to their respective parents and families.”
Mumbai Court rejects bail plea of lawyer who cheated client of Rs 2.45 crore by fabricating Bombay High Court orders
The applicant in his WhatsApp chat with his accountant, has stated about the stay granted by the Bombay High Court, and from the chats, it is clear that after the date of the fabricated orders, huge amounts are transferred to his and his friends/associates accounts.
‘Magistrate may ascertain arrestee’s condition through video conferencing or personal visit’: Gauhati HC grants bail to hospitalised arrestee not produced in 24 hours
‘Unless an order of remand under Section 187of the BNSS is passed, the initial arrest of the arrestee beyond the period of 24 hours from the time of his arrest will become illegal.’
Bombay HC grants bail to woman alleged to have cheated of Rs. 2.45 crores; highlights well-being of her children and non-violent nature of crime
Counsel for the respondent stated that a total amount of Rs 95,00,000 has been paid to the witnesses/complainants by the applicant.
Supreme Court grants bail to accused person whose application was adjourned by Allahabad HC on 27 occasions
“In matters of personal liberty, the High Courts are not expected to keep the matter pending for such a long time and do nothing, except for adjourning from time to time”.
‘Transmitting sensitive information of Indian Armed Forces to foreign handlers strikes national security’: Delhi HC dismisses bail plea of accused in espionage case
“When individuals, driven by financial inducement or otherwise, seek to breach this trust by serving as conduits to foreign agencies, amounts to an act not only of grave criminality but of betrayal to the nation.”
“Systematic attempt to mint more money under PMJAY scheme”; Gujarat HC dismisses bail plea of doctor accused in Khyati Hospital Angioplasty Scandal
The Court stated that the fact remained that seven patients were forced to undergo the procedure of angioplasty without their wish and without any need in some cases. Furthermore, the material on record suggested that no proper post operational care was taken.
Kerala High Court grants bail to YouTuber Santhosh Varkey for objectionable Facebook post on female actors
The Court directed thatImmediately on release he shall delete all the offensive messages and refrain from making any vituperative or disparaging comments against women in any of the social media platform.
Mere assertions or absence of recovery of narcotics from accused insufficient when nexus with narcotic network prima facie exists: Delhi High Court
The Court observed that accused prima facie seems to be involved in organized narcotic network and has been frequently in touch with the main supplier of the contraband and with the receiver of the contraband.
Mere suspicion of extra-marital affair, however morally reprehensible, does not per se amount to abetment of suicide: Delhi HC grants bail to a man accused u/s 498A, 304-B IPC
Even after assuming, that such relationship existed between petitioner and his sister-in-law, or demeaning language in reference to the deceased, was exchanged via WhatsApp between them, these facts, stand alone, do not, prima facie, disclose the specific ingredients of cruelty or harassment related to dowry demand.
‘Leaking competitive exams question paper more heinous than murder’; Chhattisgarh HC rejects former Chhattisgarh PSC Chair Taman Singh Sonwani’s bail plea
“A person who indulges in facilitating leakage of question paper relating to competitive examinations, plays with the career and future of lakhs of young aspirants, who are ‘burning the midnight oil’ to prepare for competitive exams. Such an act is more heinous than an offence of murder because by killing a person, only one family gets affected but by ruining the career of lakhs of aspirants whole society is adversely impacted.”
HIGH COURT APRIL 2025 WEEKLY ROUNDUP | Stories on Hauz Khas ‘Social’; Nepal Student’s Death; Karuvannur Bank Scam; Harley-Davidson trade mark; and more
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.