Section 183 BNSS Archives

Orissa HC denies pre-arrest bail to media editor accused of making false bribery allegations against minister

The High Court denied pre-arrest bail to a media editor accused of falsely alleging that a Minister attempted to bribe him, holding that the materials on record did not warrant the exceptional remedy of pre-arrest bail.

consensual relationship case involving minors

Case Briefs High Courts

Uttaranchal High Court stays proceedings against minor boy accused of kidnapping minor girl in consensual relationship case

The minor victim admitted in her statement that she was engaged in physical relations with the minor boy, which was consensual.

Case Briefs High Courts

Kerala HC sets aside Bail for Non Compliance with Mandatory S. 15A(3) SC/ST Act Notice in Mob Lynching Case; Directs surrender in 3 days

“Even to decide whether offences under the SC/ST Act are attracted, the courts cannot proceed unilaterally without issuing notice under Section 15-A(3). The Special Judge thoughtlessly granted bail in a case of mob lynching without ensuring a mandatory hearing to the victim’s dependent, which amounted to a serious lapse.”