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  • Chhattisgarh High Court’s Landmark Ruling on Abetment in Suicide Cases  
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12/12/2023, 2 years ago

Chhattisgarh High Court’s Landmark Ruling on Abetment in Suicide Cases  

Background: The Chhattisgarh High Court recently addressed a crucial legal aspect regarding abetment in suicide cases. In the case of Ku. Pooja Chopra & Ors. v. State of Chhattisgarh, the court deliberated on allegations of abetting suicide against a lady accused by her ex-boyfriend’s suicide note. The deceased cited betrayal and harassment by the petitioner […]

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12/12/2023, 2 years ago

Bombay High Court Takes Sweeping Measures for Air Pollution Control in Mumbai  

Background: The Bombay High Court, in a suo moto Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning air pollution in Mumbai, directed joint inspections by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) at seven major public project sites. The court’s attention was drawn to these sites generating dust and contributing to […]

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12/12/2023, 2 years ago

Muzaffarnagar Student Slapping Case: Upholding Education and Justice

 Background: Tushar Gandhi v. State of Uttar Pradesh | Writ Petition (Criminal) No. 406 of 2023, The Muzaffarnagar student slapping incident involves a primary school teacher instructing students to physically assault a seven-year-old Muslim student for his purported poor performance in multiplication tables. The incident sparked national outrage when a video of the assault, coupled […]

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11/12/2023, 2 years ago

Himachal Pradesh High Court: Bail Not for Recovering Money in Civil Disputes

Background In a significant ruling, Geeta Kashyap v. State of Himachal Pradesh (and connected matter) the Himachal Pradesh High Court emphasized the distinction between civil and criminal matters, reiterating that bail proceedings should not be used as a tool for recovering money in monetary disputes. The case revolved around an informant accusing the petitioners of […]

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11/12/2023, 2 years ago

Karnataka High Court Grants Bail to Gauri Lankesh Murder Case Accused Amid Trial Delays

Background: The Karnataka High Court in the case of Mohan Nayak N V. State of Karnataka has granted bail to one of the accused in the tragic murder case of journalist Gauri Lankesh, who was fatally shot in front of her Bengaluru residence in 2017. This accused was charged with harboring other suspects involved in […]

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11/12/2023, 2 years ago

Kerala High Court Questions Magistrate’s Move in Dismissing Bail Amid Pending Proceedings

Background: The Kerala High Court recently intervened in Justin & Ors. v. State of Kerala & Ors involving accused individuals seeking bail while simultaneously pursuing the quashing of proceedings before the High Court. The petitioners were accused of trespassing into a complainant’s house, assaulting him with an iron rod, and threatening his son. The High […]

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11/12/2023, 2 years ago

Mahua Moitra’s Challenges Lok Sabha Expulsion Over ‘Cash-for-Query’ Allegations in SC

Background: Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has taken the legal route by approaching the Supreme Court to challenge her expulsion from the Lok Sabha following allegations of involvement in a ‘cash-for-query’ case. The Ethics Committee of the Lok Sabha found her guilty, leading to a resolution for her expulsion, which was passed on December 8. […]

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11/12/2023, 2 years ago

“Contours of Expression: Arundhati Roy’s Alleged Remarks Face Scrutiny in Calcutta High Court”

Background: The Calcutta High Court recently heard a plea against author Arundhati Roy for alleged statements made to Al Jazeera, claiming that ‘India was becoming a fascist Hindu enterprise.’ The petitioner contended that Roy’s interview with Al Jazeera, where she made these remarks, had a potential for significant dissemination due to her substantial following. The […]

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11/12/2023, 2 years ago

Upholding Personal Liberty: Telangana High Court Rules in Favor of Passport Renewal Despite Pending Criminal Case

Background: In the case of Ravikanti Venkatesham v. Union of India and Anr., the petitioner, Mr. Ravikanti Venkatesham, sought the renewal of his passport through an application at the Regional Passport Office. However, his application was rejected due to the existence of a pending criminal case against him under Section 420 read with 34 of […]

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