SC Flags ‘Profound Misuse’ of Rape Law, Throws Out Case Against Advocate
The Supreme Court in its recent judgement quashed a rape case against an advocate accused of committing repeated rape on a woman on the false pretext of marriage, with Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice R Mahadevan annulling the rape proceedings initiated against him. The Court concluded that the allegations of sexual intercourse under a misleading […]
26/11 Acquitted Accused Fights for Livelihood: Bombay HC Steps In To Examine PCC Denial “In-Chamber”
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday saw a key development in the case of Fahim Arshad Mohammad Yusuf Ansari, who was acquitted in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack trial. A bench of Justice A.S. Gadkari and Justice Ranjitsinha Raja Bhonsale was informed by the Maharashtra government that Ansari is free to seek employment, as long […]
Nationwide CCTV Failure: SC Summons Top Officials, Calls Custodial Deaths ‘Blot On The System’.
The Supreme Court has sharply criticised the Union Government and several State Governments for failing to comply with its 2020 order directing the installation of functional CCTV cameras—with night-vision capability and audio recording—in all police stations and offices of central investigating agencies. Background: A Bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta was hearing […]
‘Insolvency Is Not a Shield’: Bombay HC Slams Husband’s Bid To Stall Rs. 22.3 Lakh Maintenance
The Bombay High Court has said that a person cannot use the Presidency-Towns Insolvency Act, 1909 to escape or delay paying court-ordered maintenance. The Court made it clear that insolvency proceedings cannot block or weaken a Family Court’s maintenance order in any way. Facts: Justice Jitendra Jain delivered the ruling while hearing a husband’s plea […]
SC Raps Bombay HC for Exceeding Article 227 Jurisdiction; Sets Record Straight on Vakalatnama Withdrawal Rules
In a significant ruling, a bench of Justice Manoj Misra and Justice Joymalya Bagchi of the Supreme Court clarified that the requirement of giving a seven-day advance notice to a client before withdrawing a vakalatnama, as mandated by the Bombay High Court Appellate Side Rules, 1960, and the Civil Manual, does not apply in cases […]
Bombay HC Slams Police Overreach: Debit-Freezing Is ‘Attachment’, Not Allowed Under Section 106
The Bombay High Court has held that investigating agencies do not have the power to freeze or attach bank accounts under Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS). The Court explained that Section 106 only allows police to seize property for investigation, but attachment of proceeds of crime can be done only […]
Delhi HC Bars Tesla Power India From Using ‘Tesla’, Orders Proof On EV Sales
The Delhi High Court has reaffirmed its earlier directive restraining Tesla Power India from manufacturing or selling electric vehicles (EVs) and from using the term “Tesla” or any deceptively similar branding, while Tesla Inc’s trademark infringement lawsuit remains pending. The order was passed by Justice Tejas Karia. Facts: In May 2024, Tesla Inc informed the […]
Bombay HC: What Wellbuild Couldn’t Win Legally, It Tried Through PMC — Court Imposes Rs. 30 Lakh Costs
The Bombay High Court, in a strong rebuke, criticised the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) for misusing its authority in a private dispute. A Bench of Justice G.S. Kulkarni and Justice Arif S. Doctor said that municipal bodies cannot be turned into tools for resolving contractual fights between private parties. The Court found that PMC officials […]
From Hisar To The Highest Bench: Justice Surya Kant Becomes India’s 53rd CJI
When a young Surya Kant walked into the Hisar district courts in 1984, fresh out of law school, there was little to suggest he would one day lead the Indian judiciary. Decades later, that journey has come full circle. Today, he is sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India, the highest honour in […]
SC: No Accused Can Live Under The Shadow Of Perpetual Investigation
In an important ruling, the Supreme Court recently held that a trial court does not become functus officio after granting permission for further investigation. Instead, it must ask investigating agencies to explain any unreasonable delay in filing supplementary charge sheets. A Bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice N Kotiswar Singh applied this principle to […]