“ICC Said ‘Unknown’—Bombay HC Said Name Him: POSH Case Twist”
Justice Dr. Neela Gokhale of the Bombay High Court at Goa held that the Industrial Tribunal had wrongly dismissed the petitioner’s appeal. The Court corrected the ICC’s (Internal Complaints committee) conclusion by replacing the phrase “unknown source” with a finding that the principal had instigated the false complaint. However, the court also said that the […]
“Kejriwal at Center of Courtroom Video Storm; Delhi HC Judge Recuses in Explosive Contempt PIL”
Justice Tejas Karia of the Delhi High Court recused himself on Wednesday from hearing an important Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought contempt action against Arvind Kejriwal, his party colleagues, and journalist Ravish Kumar for allegedly illegally recording and sharing courtroom videos on social media. Bench Direction: The division bench, led by Chief Justice DK […]
“Press Conference Shocker: No Shield from SC as Lawyer’s Allegations Against Bombay HC Judge Spark Contempt Action”
On Monday (April 20), in a sharp rebuke, the Supreme Court declined to halt criminal contempt proceedings against Advocate Nilesh Ojha. The case relates to Ojha making allegations of bias against a Bombay High Court judge during a public press conference. Court on Allegations Against Judges: The Court clearly said that if someone makes personal […]
“Section 29 on Trial: SC Says POCSO Presumption Can’t Stand on Shaky Testimony”
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has clarified that the presumption of guilt under Section 29 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, applies only after the prosecution proves the basic facts of a sexual assault. It cannot be used if the child victim’s statement itself is not fully […]
“Delhi Liquor Case Erupts in Court: Delhi HC Judge Rejects Kejriwal’s Recusal Plea, Hits Back at Allegations”
In a latest development, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court refused to step aside (recuse herself) from hearing the CBI’s appeal in the Delhi liquor policy case. She rejected recusal requests made by Arvind Kejriwal and other accused persons, including Manish Sisodia, K Kavitha, Vinay Nair and others. She said that just […]
“From City Engineer to a Rs. 2000 Crore Case: SC Backs Bombay HC, Shuts Door on Waghmare”
The Supreme Court of India, in a bench comprising Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice K. Vinod Chandran, recently heard a special leave petition challenging an order of the Bombay High Court. After hearing the lawyers, the Apex Court passed the following order: “Permission to file the special leave petition is granted. However, we find no […]
“Before Trial, a Bigger Win? Supreme Court Puts Discharge Above Acquittal”
In an important ruling, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that a person who is discharged from a criminal case is in a better position than someone who is acquitted after trial. The judgment was delivered by Justices Dipankar Datta and K. V. Viswanathan. Case background: The case involved a former Air Force officer […]
“A Daughter’s Share on Trial: SC Opens Challenge to Shariat Inheritance Law”
A Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, along with Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi, issued notices to the Central government and other authorities on a petition challenging the Constitutional validity of the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937. The petition says the law is biased […]
“Fraud Tag Storm: Supreme Court Lets Banks Close In on Anil Ambani”
In a major setback for business tycoon Anil Ambani, the Supreme Court of India on Thursday rejected his urgent request to stop banks like Bank of Baroda, Indian Overseas Bank Ltd, and IDBI Bank Ltd from declaring his loan accounts as fraudulent under the RBI’s 2024 rules. Court Supports Bombay High Court Decision: A bench […]
“UK to India, Waiting on a Court Call: YouTuber-Doctor Dr Sangram Patil’s Travel Fate Hangs Before Bombay HC”
In a courtroom hearing on Wednesday, April 15, Justice Ashwin Bhobe of the Bombay High Court directed UK-based doctor and YouTuber Dr Sangram Patil to file a formal undertaking. In it, Patil must promise that he will fully cooperate with the investigation into his alleged defamatory social media post against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and […]