Shopkeeper Acquitted in 16-Year Fake Bajaj Cooker Case
A Ghaziabad court acquitted a shopkeeper accused of selling counterfeit Bajaj pressure cookers after the prosecution failed to produce any witnesses or evidence in 16 years.
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HC Acquits Man After 14 Years, Slams Trial Court Lapses
Kerala High Court sets aside life sentence of C G Babu, who spent 14 years in jail, citing serious procedural lapses by the trial court that denied him a fair trial.
Kerala HC Sets Aside Murder Conviction After 14-Year Jail Term
The Kerala High Court has overturned the murder conviction of Babu C G, who spent 14 years in jail without legal representation, citing denial of fair trial.
HC Declines Stay on Scam Trial Against Lalu's Son Tejashwi
The Patna High Court has rejected a plea to stay the trial against Tejashwi Yadav, son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad, in the alleged land-for-jobs scam case. The court directed the CBI to proceed with the trial.
High Court Bans 'Lower Courts' Term, Mandates 'District Courts'
The Punjab and Haryana High Court directs all courts in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh to stop using 'lower courts' and adopt 'district courts' or 'trial courts' in official correspondence.
Gujarat HC: Only Trial Courts Can Decide Travel Abroad Rights
Gujarat High Court clarifies passport authorities cannot decide foreign travel rights. Only trial courts have jurisdiction to permit or restrict international travel.
Kerala HC Quashes Murder Conviction After Judge Acted as Prosecutor
Kerala High Court sets aside murder conviction after finding trial judge acted as prosecutor, case adjourned 100+ times, and accused lacked proper legal representation for years.
Court Criticizes Lawyer in Actor Assault Case
A trial court in Kochi criticized the survivor's lawyer for minimal attendance and treating court as a resting place, sparking a dispute over factual accuracy and judicial remarks.
Stanford Students' Pro-Palestinian Protest Trial Begins
A jury trial starts for five Stanford students charged for a 2024 protest. The case highlights the legal fallout from campus demonstrations across the US. Read the full details.
SC Urges HCs to Expedite Sensitive, Serious Stalled Trials
The Supreme Court has issued a directive urging High Courts to immediately prioritize 'sensitive and serious' cases where trials are held up. The order emphasizes justice for all parties, not just the accused. Read the full story.
Manipur Violence: First CBI Case Reaches Trial Stage
A Special CBI Court in Guwahati has begun trial in the May 2023 Manipur naked parading case. Charges framed against six for rape, murder. Other key cases, including missing students' murder, await progress.
HC Sets Aside Life Term Over Defective Examination of Accused
Uttarakhand High Court quashes life sentence in a 2013 wife murder case, citing serious lapses in the accused's examination under CrPC Section 313. The case is remanded for a fresh trial. Read the full details.
SC Raises Alarm on Evidence Tampering in POCSO Trials
India's Supreme Court highlights legitimate concerns of evidence tampering and witness influencing in POCSO cases, stressing victim safety and trial purity. Read the full analysis.
SC Acts on 23-Year Delay in Dowry Death Case Trial
Supreme Court demands records from Rajasthan HC over a 23-year delay in a dowry death case that kept trial stayed. Next hearing scheduled for next week. #JusticeDelayed
Prosecution to Appeal Dileep's Acquittal in 2017 Case
The prosecution in the 2017 actor assault case strongly criticises the trial court's verdict acquitting Malayalam actor Dileep, terming it 'unsustainable' and alleging bias. An appeal will be filed in the Kerala High Court soon.
AP HC: No Mechanical Remand Orders, Grants Bail in Drugs Case
Andhra Pradesh High Court grants bail, ruling trial courts cannot pass mechanical remand extension orders without accused's physical/virtual presence, a violation of Article 21.
CBI Court Frames Charges in Manipur Gang-Rape Case
A special CBI court in Guwahati has framed charges against six men for the May 2023 Manipur ethnic violence incident involving gang-rape and murder. The trial is set to proceed, marking a key step for accountability. Read the full details.
India's Call for a Bail Act: Liberty Over Incarceration
Supreme Court rulings reinforce 'bail is rule, jail exception.' Experts urge Parliament for a dedicated Bail Act to protect personal liberty and ensure speedy trials. Read more.
Judge, 92, Brings Torah Ethos to Maduro Trial in US
Veteran US Judge Alvin Hellerstein, known for rulings against Trump, ensures a fair trial for Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro on narco-terrorism charges. Read the latest developments.
92-Year-Old Judge in Maduro Trial: From Defying Trump to Torah
Judge Alvin Hellerstein, 92, oversees the Venezuela sanctions trial, applying lessons from his Jewish faith and his historic rulings against the Trump administration. Read about this remarkable jurist's journey.
SC: Naxal success needs courts, not just arrests
Supreme Court stresses speedy trials for Naxal cases, grants interim bail to Gadchiroli blast accused. Highlights infrastructure gaps as Amit Shah vows to end extremism. Read more.
SC: Speedy trial a fundamental right, grants bail in PMLA case
The Supreme Court granted bail to a businessman citing delay in trial, affirming the right to speedy trial under Article 21. This comes a day after denying bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam.
Death for Odisha man in minor's rape, murder case
Bargarh court sentences Prashanta Bag to death for the 2024 rape and killing of a minor. The swift trial saw 37 witnesses. Family gets Rs 15 lakh compensation. Read the full details.
SC's UAPA Bail Ruling Raises Fears of Branding Dissent as Terror
The Supreme Court's recent ruling making bail harder under terror laws sets a dangerous precedent, risking the criminalization of dissent and indefinite incarceration without trial. Read the full analysis.
SC Extends Stay on Trial Against Ashoka University Professor
The Supreme Court extends its stay on trial proceedings against Ashoka University professor Sabyasachi Das. The case involves a controversial social media post. Read for full details.
SC Upholds Right to Speedy Trial, Grants Bail in Economic Offence
The Supreme Court has ruled that the right to a speedy trial is fundamental and cannot be ignored due to an offence's severity. The court granted bail, stating economic offences are not a homogeneous class for blanket bail denial. Read the full analysis.
SC Bars Trial Court from Noting Chargesheet Against Professor
Supreme Court extends ban on trial court from taking cognizance of chargesheet against Ashoka University professor due to lack of sanction from Haryana government. Read the latest legal updates.
SC Bars Trial Court from Ashoka Professor Chargesheet
Supreme Court extends order preventing trial court from taking cognizance of chargesheet against Ashoka University professor due to lack of sanction. Read the latest legal update.
HC Satisfied with Sabarimala Gold Theft SIT Probe
Kerala High Court dismisses allegations against SIT investigating Sabarimala gold heist, warns against media trial. Read the full details of the court's strong observations.
Delhi HC Refuses to Halt Trial Against Lalu Yadav in IRCTC Scam
Delhi High Court refuses to stay trial against Lalu Prasad Yadav in IRCTC scam case, asks CBI to file reply. Key developments in the high-profile corruption case explained.
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