Justice Himanshu Joshi Archives

“Humiliation, degradation, or public shaming of accused violates Art. 21”: Madhya Pradesh HC Directs Inquiry into Alleged Mala-Fide Public Parading of Accused

At the same time, the Court stated that mere transportation of an accused from a police station to the Court for production before the Magistrate, even if done on foot, under unavoidable circumstances, would not ipso facto constitute a violation of fundamental rights, unless it is shown that such an act was done deliberately to humiliate or with mala fide intention.

Case Briefs High Courts

Courtroom Shocker: Man alleging ₹200-Crore Maruti Scam Places Miscarried Foetus Before Judge; MP High Court Finds Claims of Threat to Family ‘Vague’

“Justice is administered strictly in accordance with law and on the basis of legally admissible material placed on record, and not on emotional considerations or theatrical conduct in the Courtroom.”

man lost both legs in train accident due to overcrowding

Case Briefs High Courts

“Railways must equally protect lives of passengers in general class and higher classes”: MP HC grants relief to man who lost both legs in train accident due to overcrowding

“The value of human life does not vary with the category of ticket purchased. Every passenger, irrespective of class, is entitled to the same standard of safety, care, and vigilance from the Railways.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Unauthorized entry no defence when Railway Tracks are easily accessible: Madhya Pradesh HC grants relief to kin of 3-year-old, two women run over by train

“If crossing railway tracks is accessible or easy even for a three years old child, it implies a systemic failure of the Railway to restrict access.”