DHCBA condemns ‘inhuman & brutal’ manhandling of advocate by Gurugram police
The Delhi High Court Bar Association condemned manhandling of Advocate Satyajeet Ganguly by Gurugram Police.
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‘Merely addressing the gathering’; Patna HC quashes assault case against Bihar Minister Santosh Kumar Suman
Upon perusal of the FIR and considering the submissions, the Court held that there was clearly no allegation of assault against Santosh Kumar and he was only addressing the gathering, which did not support the prosecution’s case.
Advocates with criminal antecedents a potential threat to rule of law: Allahabad High Court seeks details of criminal cases pending against UP Advocates
“It has come to the Court’s notice that in many districts, advocates who possess criminal backgrounds and are facing serious criminal charges are occupying positions of authority within the respective District Bar Associations.”
Supreme Court comes to the aid of 2023 Akola City communal riots assault victim; Directs constitution of SIT & sensitisation drive for Police Dept
The appellant had alleged that he was assaulted by unknown persons during riots and was eyewitness to the murder of another victim; however, the Akola City Police Department failed to discharge their duties vis-a-vis the appellant’s medico legal case.
Madhya Pradesh HC recalls incorrect order wherein accused was ‘accidentally’ granted bail
The Court had granted bail to the accused whose bail had to be denied due to a typographical error.
Kerala HC denies anticipatory bail to nine persons accused of assaulting Advocate for drafting complaint against them
“The fundamental right to have access to courts of law is enabled largely through advocates. If advocates are attacked for drafting complaints, the rule of law will suffer.”
Forced Unnatural Sex not punishable under S. 377 IPC, but attracts S. 498-A if coupled with cruelty/assault: MP High Court
Cruelty under Section 498-A IPC does not necessarily require proof of dowry demands; physical or mental cruelty alone is sufficient.
Heinous acts of abduction, armed threat, assault, coerced self-incrimination is detrimental to public order & beyond scope of private dispute: MP High Court
The Court reiterated that heinous offences and crimes against society cannot be quashed merely on the basis of compromise.
‘Non-signing of witness depositions by Magistrate is fatal to prosecution case’; P&H HC acquits two teachers in assault case
Failure to abide by Section 275(4) Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 alone would be sufficient to suffocate the case of the prosecution, since the same is not an inconsequential irregularity, rather it impacts the entire prosecution.
‘Consideration of PO Act is right of accused and duty of Courts’; Gauhati HC grants benefit under PO Act to Headmaster & his son convicted of assaulting student’s mother
“The Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 was a milestone in the progress of the modern liberal trend of reform in the field of Penology. It was the result of recognition of the doctrine that the object of criminal law was more about the reformation of the offender than punishing him.”
3000 missing children in Andhra Pradesh | NHRC issues conditional summons to Chief Secy, Govt. of AP to appear personally
The summons was issued after taking note of non-receipt of requisite report despite sending reminders. NHRC however clarified that if the required documents are received on or before 14-01-2025, then the personal appearance shall stand dispensed with.
Bombay HC rejects anticipatory bail application of a man who assaulted a senior citizen for allegedly carrying ox/buffalo meat
Applicant along with other people, threatened the informant, a senior citizen aged about 71 years, to throw him off the train and kill him and even hit the informant on face, eyes, and stomach.
SC exempts 4 convicts from surrendering before Trial Court in 2013 assault case while it decides credibility of injured witness who improved version
The High Court refused to interfere with the sentence imposed on convicts, even after noting inherent contradictions in the statements of the prosecution witnesses and placed major credence on the inconsistent statements of injure and her husband, to establish the liability.
‘Anathema to democratic & orderly society’; Orissa HC grants bail to young woman lawyer over alleged custodial assault, harassment
The petitioner- accused is a practising lawyer and daughter of a Brigadier of the Indian Army. However, instead of registering her complaint for road rage, it was alleged that the Police personnel started misbehaving with her and her Indian Army Major- friend.
Bombay HC rejects plea to quash case against Former Andhra Pradesh CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu for assaulting police personnel
Applicants, i.e., Nara Chandrababu Naidu, and Nakka Ananda Babu, refused to cooperate during their transfer to Central Jail Aurangabad and created terrorizing atmosphere, hurled abuses in Telugu and English and used criminal force and even assaulted the police constables.
Know why Allahabad HC restrained two advocates from entering Prayagraj District Court and prohibited them from practicing law within the State
“Instances of this kind pose a serious challenge to the very functioning of the judicial system and the incident has to be viewed seriously”
Over 3000 missing girls in State of Andhra Pradesh | NHRC issues notice to Chief Secy, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh and DGP
Taking into consideration the gravity of the matter, the Commission directed the authorities concerned to submit their response within twelve weeks.
Kerala HC directs Union to immediately address violations of broadcasting advisories in telecasting Malayalam Bigg Boss Season 6
Kerala High Court also directed Union to instruct Mohanlal, Endemol Shine India, Asianet and Disney Star to desist from telecasting such show in the electronic media.
SC grants interim protection from arrest to Odisha MLA Jayanarayan Mishra in woman police officer’s assault case
Supreme Court, while granting interim protection from arrest to Jayanarayan Mishra, issued notice and Dasti notice to the Standing Counsel for the State.
Know why Bombay High Court quashed charges against wife who allegedly assaulted husband with broom, bit his hand
Bombay High Court was of the view that “continuation of criminal proceedings against the petitioner would be tantamount to abuse of process of law.”