Rajasthan HC Permits Withdrawal of Cases Against Politicians
Rajasthan High Court approves state govt's plea to withdraw criminal cases against Education Minister Madan Dilawar and ex-MLA Bhawani Singh Rajawat. Read the full details here.
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Russia Accused of Sending Ukrainian Kids to North Korea
Ukraine's human rights chief alleges Russia transferred abducted children to North Korean camps. Over 20,000 children reportedly displaced since 2022 invasion. Read the shocking details.
Bombay HC Orders Passport Renewal in Attempted Murder Case
Bombay High Court directs authorities to renew passport of a London-based professional, convicted in a South Goa attempted murder case, as his appeal is pending. Read the full details of the court's reasoning.
Wanted criminal with Rs 25k reward arrested in Kaushambi
A wanted criminal carrying a cash reward was arrested after a police encounter in Kaushambi. Kuldeep was injured, and a pistol and motorcycle were seized. Read the full details.
HC Seeks Details of Criminal Cases Against UP Lawyers
Allahabad High Court directs UP Police to submit details of pending criminal cases against enrolled advocates. Justice Vinod Diwakar emphasizes impact on judicial integrity. Read the full order.
UK Reduces Jury Trials to Clear Massive Court Backlog
UK government announces major reforms to cut court delays, reducing jury trials for less serious crimes. Justice Secretary David Lammy calls it an emergency. Will this speed up justice?
SC: Parity Not Sole Ground for Bail in Criminal Cases
The Supreme Court ruled that parity with co-accused cannot be the only reason for granting bail. The bench emphasized individual case merits. Read the full judgment details.
Bengaluru HC Dismisses Plea in Instagram Rape Case
Bengaluru High Court refuses to quash case against man accused of raping, assaulting, and blackmailing a woman he met on Instagram. Justice details pattern of coercion and threats.
Venezuela Seeks ICC Probe Over US Military Strikes
Venezuela's National Assembly calls an extraordinary session to probe alleged US extrajudicial executions. With 83 dead and 22 boats hit, Caracas slams ICC silence. Details inside.
Madras HC Clears 13,625 Minor Cases in 3 Months
Madras High Court disposed of 13,625 minor criminal cases in just three months through a special drive. Justice D Bharatha Chakravarthy led this landmark initiative to reduce case backlog in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Bombay HC quashes 2003 conviction in wife suicide case
Bombay High Court sets aside 20-year-old conviction citing lack of evidence. Man lost bank job, drove auto for survival. Read the full judgment details.
HC refuses to dismiss petition against Palwal MLA Gaurav Gautam
Haryana High Court refuses to quash petition against Palwal MLA Gaurav Gautam over election affidavit discrepancies. Case continues as court finds merit in allegations.
Madras HC Commutes Death Sentence in Murder Case
Madras High Court reduces death penalty to life imprisonment for man convicted of murdering ex-girlfriend. Key legal developments explained.
Court takes cognizance of chargesheet against Atul Saraswati
Delhi court acknowledges chargesheet against Atul Saraswati in criminal conspiracy case. Special Judge issues notice, next hearing scheduled for August 16. Key developments explained.
HC refuses to quash FIR in rash driving case despite settlement
Punjab and Haryana High Court rejects plea to quash FIR in fatal rash driving case, stating victims cannot be forgotten entities and justice cannot be commodified. Read the landmark judgment.
SC quashes rape case, warns against misuse of laws
Supreme Court condemns giving consensual relations color of rape, cautions against misuse of criminal justice system. Read the landmark judgment details.
Murder Accused Shot Dead in Amritsar Police Encounter
Amritsar police eliminate wanted criminal Gurpreet Singh in encounter near Verka. The accused faced multiple serious charges including murder. Read full details.
SC flags misuse of rape law in failed relationships
Supreme Court quashes rape case against lawyer, expressing concern over criminalization of failed relationships. Court emphasizes rape law should apply only in genuine cases of sexual violence.
SC: Rape charges only for genuine sexual violence cases
Supreme Court emphasizes rape charges should apply only in genuine sexual violence cases, not failed relationships. Read the landmark judgment details.
Allahabad HC quashes rape case after marriage
Allahabad High Court dismisses rape proceedings after accused and victim married. Justice Vivek Kumar Singh orders case closure in Sant Kabir Nagar. Read full details.
Delhi court discharges son in father's murder case
Delhi court discharges Luv Bhardwaj in father's murder case, ruling motive and uncorroborated disclosure insufficient for charges. Landmark judgment upholds presumption of innocence.
Gauhati HC acts on missing criminal records of inmates
Gauhati High Court takes suo motu cognizance after criminal case records of four jailed inmates go missing. Government clueless about sentence status. Court orders urgent reconstruction of documents.
Michigan Man Sentenced for Threatening US Vice President
James Donald Vance Jr., 67, sentenced to 2 years in prison for threatening the US Vice President. Read the full details of this federal case and its implications.
ICC Demands Life for Sudan Militia Leader's War Crimes
ICC prosecutors demand life imprisonment for Ali Kushayb for Darfur war crimes, including murder and gang rape. A landmark case for international justice. Read the full story.
Akali Dal IT Head Gets 1-Day Police Remand
Shiromani Akali Dal's IT head Sukhminder Singh sent to one-day police remand in Amritsar. The court order comes after his arrest in a criminal case. Read latest developments.
SC Mandates Arrest Justification in Charge Sheets
Supreme Court mandates police to justify arrests in charge sheets under Section 170 CrPC. Landmark ruling strengthens citizen safeguards against arbitrary detention. Read how this protects fundamental rights.
SC Acquits Koli in Nithari Case via Curative Petition
Supreme Court overturns 2011 decision, acquitting Surendra Koli in Nithari killings case through curative petition. Learn about this extraordinary legal remedy and case details.
Gurugram Jail Phone Used for Witness Intimidation
Punjab & Haryana High Court orders probe after Gurugram jail landline was used to threaten witness in criminal case. Shocking security breach uncovered.
Supreme Court Acquits Surendra Koli in Nithari Case
Supreme Court overturns Surendra Koli's conviction in Nithari killings, exposing investigative failures and media trial impact. Learn how justice was compromised by public pressure.
5 convicted for murder of Alipur sarpanch, one gets life
Delhi court convicts five for murder of Alipur sarpanch Karam Singh. One gets life imprisonment, others sentenced to varying jail terms. Justice delivered after brutal 2017 killing.
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