Bombay HC Quashes Detention As ‘Sand Smuggler’ Due To Inadequate Evidence
The Bombay High Court bench, comprising Justice Bharati Dangre and Justice Manjusha Deshpande, on August 23, 2024, addressed a criminal writ petition challenging a detention order issued by the District Magistrate of Solapur. The petitioner was detained under the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Slumlords, Bootleggers, Drug-Offenders, Dangerous Persons, Video Pirates, Sand Smugglers, and […]
HC Nixes Contempt Plea Against Streaming Apps ‘YouTube, Spotify In Noise Pollution Case
In a recent clarification, the Punjab and Haryana High Court held that online platforms such as YouTube, Apple Music, Spotify, JioSaavn, and Wynk Music cannot be held in contempt for hosting songs that glorify violence, liquor, or drugs. The issue came up after a petition alleged that these platforms had failed to comply with directions […]
No Freedom After 28 Years : Remission Not An Automatic & Absolute Right In Crimes Against State; Says HC
The Delhi High Court recently delivered a ruling on the balance between individual liberty and national security. The case concerned a life convict seeking premature release under the 2004 remission policy. At the core of the Court’s reasoning was the question of whether the duration of imprisonment and eligibility for remission could outweigh the seriousness […]
‘The Bengal Files’ Controversy : HC Dismisses Plea Over Alleged Defamatory Depiction Of Freedom Fighter
In a latest development the Calcutta High Court dismissed the writ petition filed by the grandson of freedom fighter Gopal Mukherjee, popularly known as “Gopal Patha”, who had challenged the alleged derogatory depiction of his grandfather in filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri’s new movie, ‘The Bengal Files’. Justice Amrita Sinha in her order said:"Petitioner intended to obtain […]
HC Rejects Grandmother’s Custody Plea, Upholds Father’s Rights
Justice Ravindra Ghuge and Justice Gautam Ankhad of the Bombay High Court recently ruled that a child's custody cannot be awarded to grandparents solely due to an emotional attachment, as this does not grant them any "superior" rights over biological parents. Consequently, while hearing a father's habeas corpus plea, the bench granted him custody of […]
Allahabad HC Declines Plea Against Release of Jolly LLB 3
The Allahabad High Court Division Bench of Justice Sangeeta Chandra and Justice Brij Raj Singh recently dismissed a petition seeking a ban on the release of Akshay Kumar-starrer Jolly LLB 3, which was alleged to demean the legal profession. The bench reviewed the three official trailers and teasers of the film and held that they […]
Husband Can’t Dodge Maintenance By Citing Stay On Divorce Case : HC Rules
A husband's obligation to provide maintenance pendente lite to his wife, as stipulated under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, continues unabated, even if the divorce proceedings are stayed, emphasized Justice Manish Kumar Nigam of the Allahabad High Court in his ruling. The bench further clarified that this duty remains intact regardless of whether […]
HC Uses ‘Preamble Writing’ As Corrective Tool In Hate Speech Bail Case
Justice M. Jothiraman of the Madras High Court recently granted anticipatory bail to three Hindu Munnani workers accused in a case involving alleged hate speech. But the court's decision came with a unique condition aimed at helping the accused better understand the constitutional values and principles outlined in the Indian Constitution. Specifically, the petitioners were […]
‘City Cannot Be Held Hostage’: Bombay HC Raps Maratha Quota Protesters For Paralysing Mumbai
The Bombay High Court on Monday criticised the ongoing Maratha quota protests in Mumbai led by activist Manoj Jarange Patil, ordering that all protesters vacate the city's streets by Tuesday noon. A special bench of Justice Ravindra Ghuge and Gautam Ankhad noted that the protests had gone beyond peaceful demonstration limits, violating court orders and […]
Liquor Outlet In Crowded Market Faces HC Heat : Court Demands Policy Justification
The Rajasthan High Court has raised serious constitutional concerns over the State’s allotment of a liquor shop license in a densely populated market, considering it a prima facie violation of Articles 21 and 47 of the Constitution. A bench led by Justice Sameer Jain has directed the government to explain its decision-making and produce the […]