“They Used Money to Interfere With Justice’’: Blood, Bribes and Betrayal Exposed As Bombay HC’s Justice Chandak Slams Bail Door In Pune Porsche Case
The Bombay High Court slammed the door on bail pleas from businessman Vishal Agarwal and seven co-accused in the tragic Pune Porsche crash case, where two young software engineers lost their lives to a speeding luxury car driven by Agarwal's underage son. Justice Shyam C Chandak lambasted the group's alleged plot to manipulate blood samples, […]
“Married, Burnt, Betrayed by Law—Until SC Steps In: ‘Groom Price’ Dowry Evil Across Faiths Laid Bare’
In a landmark judgment delivered by Justice Sanjay Karol alongside Justice N Kotiswar Singh, the Supreme Court of India restored the conviction of Ajmal Beg and his mother Jamila Beg for their roles in the dowry death of Nasrin, a young bride barely 20 years old, underscoring the persistent menace of dowry demands across communities. […]
Big Murder Ruling: SC Says “Sudden Quarrel’’ Not Enough For Section 300 Exception
The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that where an accused repeatedly stabs an unarmed person without any element of mutual fight or self-defence, the offence squarely falls within the ambit of murder punishable under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code. Rejecting the plea for a lesser offence, the Court held that such acts cannot be […]
Why The Supreme Court Ordered Refund In A Rs. 4.45-Crore Land Deal
In a significant ruling highlighting the risks of concealed property liabilities, the Supreme Court has held that a seller who fraudulently hides existing encumbrances in an agreement to sell is liable to refund the buyer’s advance payment. A Bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta ruled in favour of the buyer, noting that […]
Bombay HC Breaks The Deadlock: Child Denied A Nation No More; 7-Year Old Declared An Indian Citizen
In a significant order safeguarding a child’s fundamental rights, the Bombay High Court has directed the passport authorities to recognise a seven-year old girl as an Indian citizen and to issue her an Indian passport in accordance with the citizenship Act, 1955. A Division Bench of Justice Sarang Kotwal and Justice Ashish Chavan, passed the […]
Air Travel in Freefall: — ‘We Appreciate the Issue,’ SC Says, But Steps Back
In a latest development, the Supreme Court has declined to entertain a petition over widespread flight cancellations and delays by IndiGo Airlines, observing that the matter is already being examined by a High Court. A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi, advised […]
‘Shocked and Enraged’: Bombay HC Slams Punjab National Bank for Publishing Directors’ Names Despite Pending Case”
The Bombay High Court strongly criticised Punjab National Bank (PNB) for publishing the names and photographs of the directors of a borrowing company in a leading financial newspaper, despite being aware that the directors had urgently approached the court seeking protection. Facts: In the present case, jewellery maker Damara Gold and its directors had approached […]
‘You Can’t Shut the Internet!’ Justice Jamadar Of Bombay HC Blasts Magistrate Over YouTube Orders
The Bombay High Court has issued an important ruling on the limits of judicial power over online content. The Court made it clear that Rule 10 of the Information Technology Rules, 2009 does not give Magistrates the authority to order the blocking of content on the internet. Justice N.J. Jamadar made these observations while hearing […]
Justice Gokhale of Bombay HC Rips Apart Bail Order: Says, “Allegations Shake The Conscience Of The Court” — Bail Cancelled In Shocking POCSO Case
Justice Dr. Neela Gokhale of the Bombay High Court has passed a strong and important order cancelling the bail of a stepfather accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting his minor stepdaughter. The Court stressed that in such serious offences, courts must “consider the nature of accusations, the manner of commission, the gravity of the offence, and […]
CJI Stands Unshaken: ‘I Am a Very Tough Person’ — Judges Won’t Be Ruled by Narratives!”
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Thursday delivered a firm reminder that the judiciary will not be swayed by public commentary or online narratives. As social media continued to react to remarks made during recent hearings, the CJI made it clear that he remains unaffected by such criticism, describing himself as “a very […]