CRIMINAL LAW ROUNDUP: A quick recap of the top criminal cases from March 2025
Top criminal cases on quashing of proceedings, arrest, bail, acquittal, and more.
Cyber Crime
Punjab and Haryana HC rejects anticipatory bail plea in Rs. 7 Crores cybercrime through fake hearing before former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud
“It is noteworthy that instances of cyber fraud are increasing day by day, and according to the Data maintained by the Reserve Bank of India, Rs 3207 Crores were lost due to 5,82,000 cases of cyber-fraud between F.Y 2020 to F.Y. 2024.”
‘New criminal laws focus on justice and protection of citizens rather than just punishments’, says CM Yogi Adityanath at UPSIFS conference
This report provides the insights into the two days international Conference on “Role of Forensics and Cyber Security for Enabling Justice under the New Criminal Laws” organized by the Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science.
Online frauds erode people’s trust in online transactions, discourage newcomers into entering digital realm; Delhi HC refuses to grant bail to a man accused of cyber-crime fraud
“Sensitised to the plight of unsuspecting individuals who fall victim to deceptive mobile applications, the Courts have the responsibility to address the grievances of those who, in their pursuit of technology, end up being defrauded of their hard-earned money.”
Karnataka High Court suspends Video Conference facilities in all its Court Halls and Benches due to cyber security issues
Justice Prasanna B. Varale, Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court stated that the directive was issued in the interest of the system and urged everyone to cooperate.
Delhi High Court issues directions and recommendations to MEITY and Delhi Police to deal cases regarding Non-consensual intimate images dissemination
There is an abysmal absence of a collaborative effort that should ideally be undertaken by the intermediaries and the State.
MP HC | Inquiry ordered against Police Officer for suppressing evidence in rape case
Madhya Pradesh High Court: Vivek Agarwal, J., took up a bail application moved by the Applicant accused for offences punishable under Sections
Del HC | Including name or likeness of a person on pornographic website is breach of privacy: Court suggests template directions for meaningful compliance of injunction and restraining orders
“The internet never sleeps;and the internet never forgets.”
Digital Exploitation of Children
Information given by the Minister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Zubin Irani — “Police” and “Public Order” are State subjects as