The Karnataka High Court has dismissed the criminal case against a mother accused of selling her daughter for Rs. 15,000 to a married man. The court recognized that the mother was very poor and...
The Rajasthan High Court has overturned the compulsory retirement of Amar Singh, a former Additional District and Sessions Judge, stating it is unreasonable to think a judicial officer is incapable of making mistakes. The...
The Kerala High Court has stated that if there is any type of marriage, whether religious or customary, that resembles a legal marriage, a woman can seek protection under Section 498A. This ruling came...
The Delhi High Court decided that ex-gratia payments are not guaranteed rights but are given at the discretion of authorities as a compassionate act in special situations, based on specific rules in the policy....
The Allahabad High Court has made it clear that the areas where a Family Court has authority will decide where to file a request for transferring ongoing cases. The Court denied a transfer request...
The Kerala High Court has ruled that all accused individuals have the right to access documents provided by the prosecution in a criminal case, unless it violates the victim’s privacy. This decision came during...
The Telangana High Court overturned a man’s conviction in a rape case, noting that the victim’s body showed no evidence of being forcibly held for eight months. The court pointed out that there was...
The Madras High Court has observed that while charitable endowments for Hindus and Muslims are regulated by law, there is no similar regulation for Christian endowments. The court stated that to enhance accountability within...
The Delhi High Court highlighted that when deciding on sentences for terrorism-related offenses, judges must consider not just the crime itself but also its effects and the likelihood of the offender committing similar acts...
The Supreme Court ruled that it is essential to record witness evidence to prove charges, even in ex-parte inquiries. The Court overturned the Allahabad High Court’s decision and reinstated the Uttar Pradesh State Public...
