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FeaturedThe Kerala High Court has refused anticipatory bail to Prashob MA, a councillor accused of sexually exploiting a Dalit woman under the SC/ST Act. The decision emphasizes the courts' stance on serious allegations of sexual offenses.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court reaffirmed the constitutional safeguards under Article 20, emphasizing protections against retrospective punishment and double jeopardy.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court held that courts can grant bail in UAPA cases if prolonged incarceration violates Article 21, emphasizing that statutory restrictions do not permit indefinite pre-trial detention.
FeaturedThe Allahabad High Court has rebuked the NHRC for prematurely closing a custodial death case based on a police report, emphasizing the need for thorough investigation in human rights violations.
FeaturedThe US Department of Justice has moved to dismiss criminal charges against Gautam Adani and others, marking a significant development in the high-profile case.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court ruled that authorities implementing measures against aggressive stray dogs cannot face criminal charges. The ruling allows for euthanisation of rabid or dangerous dogs to protect public safety.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court expressed reservations about its previous ruling denying bail to Umar Khalid, affirming that bail should be the default in UAPA cases. The Court's recent decision grants bail to another accused, potentially shifting the landscape of judicial precedence in similar cases.
FeaturedThe Telangana High Court has declined to grant interim protection from arrest to Bandi Sai Bageerath in a POCSO Act case, reserving its verdict after a late-night hearing.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has quashed outdated criminal proceedings and requested data on pending cases in the Allahabad HC, highlighting the need for timely justice.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has quashed criminal proceedings pending for 35 years, citing violations of the right to speedy trial. It also requested comprehensive data from the Allahabad High Court regarding criminal case backlog.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that admission of a signature on a blank cheque raises a presumption of liability under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, and failure to rebut it leads to conviction for dishonour.
Kerala HC rejects Pinarayi Vijayan and family's appeals against FIR in CMRL-Exalogic procurement case.
Kerala High Court suspends jail term of former DGP Tomin Thachankary in disproportionate assets case pending appeal.