Punjab & Haryana HC Declines Pre-Arrest Bail To Mother Booked Under POCSO For Forcing 2-Yrs Old Son Into Sexual Activities With Paramour
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab & Haryana HC Declines Pre-Arrest Bail To Mother Booked Under POCSO For Forcing 2-Yrs Old Son Into Sexual Activities With Paramour

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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has refused to grant pre-arrest bail to a mother who was accused of sexually abusing her 2 years old son with her alleged paramour, observing that the role of a mother is of care and nurturing the child and any deviation from this standard especially in a manner that harms one's own child, invites strict action under the law. The Court was hearing the anticipatory bail plea filed by the mother who was accused of forcing her 2 years old son in illicit activities with her alleged paramour. The FIR was lodged under Sections 3, 4, 11 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012, 2019 and offence under Sections 6, 10, 15, 16 of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012, on a statement made by the complainant, who alleged that his wife had developed illicit relationship with co-accused approximately 04 years ago. "The nature and gravity of the alleged offence and the specific role ascribed to the petitioner essentially lead to unequivocal conclusion that the petitioner does not deserve the concession of anticipatory bail," it added.

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Supreme Court allows Kerala actor’s plea for pre-arrest bail in rape, POCSO case
1 day, 7 hours ago

Supreme Court allows Kerala actor’s plea for pre-arrest bail in rape, POCSO case

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed an appeal for anticipatory bail filed by Kerala-based actor K.R. A Bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and S.C. Sharma set aside a Kerala High Court decision in January 2025 rejecting his plea for pre-arrest bail. The State said the case was a particularly serious one in which a “child of only four years has …

Thane court rejects anticipatory bail to DY Patil's grandson in rape case
6 days, 23 hours ago

Thane court rejects anticipatory bail to DY Patil's grandson in rape case

India Today  

A Thane court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Prithviraj Patil, the grandson of former Bihar and West Bengal Governor DY Patil, who has been charged with rape by the Maharashtra Police. Patil, claiming false implication, argued that the woman had a history of filing similar complaints against prominent individuals, allegedly as part of a honey trap scheme. The …

Anticipatory Bail An 'Extraordinary Privilege' To Be Granted Only In Exceptional Circumstance: Andhra Pradesh HC In Sexual Harassment Case
1 week, 4 days ago

Anticipatory Bail An 'Extraordinary Privilege' To Be Granted Only In Exceptional Circumstance: Andhra Pradesh HC In Sexual Harassment Case

Live Law  

The Andhra Pradesh High Court, while rejecting the anticipatory bail plea of an accused in a sexual harassment case has observed that denying custodial interrogation can result in significant loopholes and gaps in the ongoing investigation that may adversely affect its integrity. Single judge Justice T. Mallikarjuna Rao also observed, “The anticipatory bail, the extraordinary privilege, should be granted only …

Investigating Officer Must Be Given 'Free-Hand' While Probing Case Involving Serious Allegations: Andhra Pradesh High Court
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Investigating Officer Must Be Given 'Free-Hand' While Probing Case Involving Serious Allegations: Andhra Pradesh High Court

Live Law  

The High Court of Andhra Pradesh has held that in a case containing serious allegations, the Investigating Officer deserves a free hand to take the investigation to its logical conclusion. Custodial interrogation can be one of the relevant aspects to be considered along with other grounds while deciding an application seeking anticipatory bail.” The Court was hearing an anticipatory bail …

Suicide Note Doesn't Show Serious Fight Between Couple: Punjab & Haryana HC Grants Pre-Arrest Bail To Wife Accused Of Abetting Husband's Suicide
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Suicide Note Doesn't Show Serious Fight Between Couple: Punjab & Haryana HC Grants Pre-Arrest Bail To Wife Accused Of Abetting Husband's Suicide

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has granted anticipatory bail to a wife accused of abetting the suicide of her husband, observing that no serious fight in the recent past has been shown in the alleged suicide note. The Court noted that prima facie, as per the alleged suicide note, the husband was perturbed with the unwarranted desire of the …

Mental Condition Of Youngsters Disturbing, Parents Should Closely Monitor: Kerala HC Grants Bail To 25 Yr-Old Who Attacked Mother For NYE Money
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Mental Condition Of Youngsters Disturbing, Parents Should Closely Monitor: Kerala HC Grants Bail To 25 Yr-Old Who Attacked Mother For NYE Money

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court stated that the mental condition of the young generation in this country is astonishing and disturbing. The Court made the above observation while allowing the bail application of a 25-year-old son who inflicted serious injuries on his mother for refusing to give money for New Year's eve celebrations. For not paying money for celebrating new year …

Man Spends 4+ Yrs In Jail Without Trial For Offence With Max 5 Yrs Sentence, P&H High Court Laments ₹1 Crore Bond Condition For Default Bail
3 weeks ago

Man Spends 4+ Yrs In Jail Without Trial For Offence With Max 5 Yrs Sentence, P&H High Court Laments ₹1 Crore Bond Condition For Default Bail

Live Law  

Observing that the case shows "distressing picture of the criminal justice system's failure", the Punjab & Haryana High Court has set aside condition to pay Rs.1.10 crore in bail bond for granting default bail to an accused in Tax Fraud case. It further said that the failure to release the petitioner under Section 479 BNSS, when his right to default …

A Dangerous Precedent For Denial Of Bail In Cases Involving Sexual Offences
3 weeks, 2 days ago

A Dangerous Precedent For Denial Of Bail In Cases Involving Sexual Offences

Live Law  

In a recent case of 'X v. State of Rajasthan,' the Supreme Court observed that courts should refrain from entertaining bail applications in serious offences such as rape, murder, dacoity once the trial has commenced. Relying on an earlier order granting bail to a co-accused as well as noting certain discrepancies in the prosecutrix's statement recorded under Section 164 of …

Complaint By Men Against Women Not Gospel Truth: Kerala HC Grants Bail To Mother Accused Of Sexually Abusing Breast-Feeding Daughter
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Complaint By Men Against Women Not Gospel Truth: Kerala HC Grants Bail To Mother Accused Of Sexually Abusing Breast-Feeding Daughter

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently allowed the bail application of a woman who was accused by her husband of committing aggravated sexual assault on their one-and-half-year old daughter. “In the order dated 24.02.2025, in B.A No.2241 of 2025, this Court observed that, there cannot be any unilateral investigation based on the complaint of a lady, treating it as gospel truth. …

Corrupt leaders, officials greater threats than assassins: SC
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Corrupt leaders, officials greater threats than assassins: SC

Hindustan Times  

Corrupt elements in the higher echelons of the government and political parties are a greater menace to society than even hired killers, the Supreme Court has held, delivering a scathing indictment of corruption in public life. The bench made these strong observations while rejecting anticipatory bail to Devinder Kumar Bansal, an audit inspector in the Punjab government, accused of demanding …

Madhya Pradesh HC: Absconders Can Seek Anticipatory Bail
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Madhya Pradesh HC: Absconders Can Seek Anticipatory Bail

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhopal: In a significant verdict, the Madhya Pradesh high court has held that an anticipatory bail plea is maintainable even if the accused in a case is declared absconding in the charge sheet filed against him. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Vivek Jain has observed that an anticipatory bail plea is maintainable even when …

Bail granted to alleged mastermind of dacoity attempt case
1 month ago

Bail granted to alleged mastermind of dacoity attempt case

The Hindu  

A court in Udupi has granted anticipatory bail to a person who is said to be the main conspirator in a recent dacoity attempt at a house in Manoor village in Brahmavar taluk of Udupi district. The II Additional District and Sessions Judge, Udupi, A. Samiulla, on February 22, granted the anticipatory bail to 39-year-old K. Sharathraj of Basrur village …

No Relief For BJP Leader PC George For Calling 'All Muslims Terrorist' As Kerala HC Refuses Bail
1 month, 1 week ago

No Relief For BJP Leader PC George For Calling 'All Muslims Terrorist' As Kerala HC Refuses Bail

ABP News  

The Kerala High Court on Friday refused to grant anticipatory bail to Bharatiya Janata Party leader PC George in a hate speech case. The court said the BJP leader had violated bail conditions of a similar case in 2022 while refusing the bail. Refusing the bail, the court said since the petitioner violated bail conditions of the previous case, "if …

14 Y/O Girl Had 'Sufficient Knowledge & Capacity' To Understand Her Actions: Bombay HC Grants Bail To POCSO Accused
1 month, 1 week ago

14 Y/O Girl Had 'Sufficient Knowledge & Capacity' To Understand Her Actions: Bombay HC Grants Bail To POCSO Accused

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Monday granted bail to a 24-year-old man booked for raping a 14-year-old minor girl, noting that the victim had 'sufficient knowledge' and 'capacity' to know the 'full import of her actions' as she 'voluntarily' stayed with the accused for 4 days. In its 10-page order, a bench of Justice Milind Jadhav considered the statements of …

'Conduct Not In Accordance With Dignity Of AG's Office': Chhattisgarh HC Denies Anticipatory Bail To Ex-Advocate General In 'NAN Scam' Case
1 month, 1 week ago

'Conduct Not In Accordance With Dignity Of AG's Office': Chhattisgarh HC Denies Anticipatory Bail To Ex-Advocate General In 'NAN Scam' Case

Live Law  

The Chhattisgarh High Court has rejected anticipatory bail to former Advocate General Satish Chandra Verma for his alleged involvement in the 'Nagarik Apurti Nigam' scam and misusing his constitutional office to influence outcomes of certain cases in favour of top administrative officers of the State. At that time, he was the Advocate General of the State and he ought not …

HC flays P.C.George for repeating hateful speeches despite the bail condition not to do so
1 month, 1 week ago

HC flays P.C.George for repeating hateful speeches despite the bail condition not to do so

The Hindu  

The Kerala High Court on Monday slammed BJP leader P. C. George for flouting the High Court and magistrate’s court’s bail conditions in hate speech cases registered earlier against him and repeating hateful remarks in violation of the conditions not to make such kind of statements again. Justice P.V.Kunhikrishnan made the oral observation when his anticipatory bail petition in a …

Bombay HC Grants Bail In POCSO Case, Says 25-Yr Old Accused Was Not A 'Predator' But A “Young Person” In Consensual Relationship With 16-Yr-Old
1 month, 1 week ago

Bombay HC Grants Bail In POCSO Case, Says 25-Yr Old Accused Was Not A 'Predator' But A “Young Person” In Consensual Relationship With 16-Yr-Old

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday while granting bail to a 25-year-old man booked for raping a minor girl of 16 years for 15 months and impregnating her twice, said that he was not a 'sexual predator' but a young person, who was involved in a consensual relationship with the girl. Single-judge Justice Milind Jadhav noted from the statements of …

Kerala High Court Grants Bail To Man Booked For Sexually Abusing Granddaughter, Notes His Custody Was Causing Further Trauma To Victim
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Grants Bail To Man Booked For Sexually Abusing Granddaughter, Notes His Custody Was Causing Further Trauma To Victim

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court released a POCSO accused on bail considering that his prolonged custody was causing trauma to the victim. The grandmother of the victim filed an affidavit before the Court saying that her granddaughter gave the statement based on a misunderstanding and minor girl was not interested in the company of the accused. The Court asked Advocate Parvathy …

In NDPS Cases Where Sentence Is Of 10 Yrs Accused Should Generally Not Be Released On Bail: Punjab & Haryana High Court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

In NDPS Cases Where Sentence Is Of 10 Yrs Accused Should Generally Not Be Released On Bail: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has said that in cases involving offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, where sentence is of ten years, the accused should generally be not released on bail.Justice Manisha Batra said,"It has been seen that the denial of bail has prevented the accused from fleeing from the criminal justice and protected the …

Yediyurappa gets anticipatory bail in pocso case
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Yediyurappa gets anticipatory bail in pocso case

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU - While hearing a plea to quash Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences case filed against him, the High Court of Karnataka on Friday granted anticipatory bail to 81-year-old former Chief Minister B.S. A woman alleged that her 17-year-old daughter sexual assault by former Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party Central Parliamentary Board member B.S. Based on her complaint, …

Karnataka HC quashes trial court order against Yediyurappa in POCSO case; grants anticipatory bail
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka HC quashes trial court order against Yediyurappa in POCSO case; grants anticipatory bail

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court on Friday quashed the order passed by the trial court taking cognisance of the offences against former Chief Minister and BJP leader BS Yediyurappa under the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and IPC, for his alleged sexual assault on a minor girl. Noting that the crime, investigation and the …

Online Sextortion On Rise After Lockdown, Dehumanises & Feeds On Victim's Shame: P&H HC Rejects Bail To Woman Accused Of Blackmail
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Online Sextortion On Rise After Lockdown, Dehumanises & Feeds On Victim's Shame: P&H HC Rejects Bail To Woman Accused Of Blackmail

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court rejected bail of a woman accused of blackmailing a 73-year-old doctor to make viral his obscene videos and extorting Rs 1.34 crore from him. Justice Sandeep Moudgil said, "Such acts are currently the highest reported form of image-based sexual abuse, a form of online blackmail which has been growing in prevalence since 2021. The …

Anticipatory Bail Applications Should Only Be Filed Directly Before HC In Exceptional Circumstances: Karnataka High Court
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Anticipatory Bail Applications Should Only Be Filed Directly Before HC In Exceptional Circumstances: Karnataka High Court

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has said that unless there are exceptional circumstances to file an anticipatory bail application directly before the High Court, bypassing the Sessions Court, it will be prudent for the accused to approach the Sessions Court at the first instance seeking relief. It was argued that both Sessions Court and High Court have concurrent jurisdiction to entertain …

Sorry State Of Affairs, Punjab Police Unable To Nab Accused: High Court Seeks Jalandhar Commissioner's Explanation In POCSO Case
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sorry State Of Affairs, Punjab Police Unable To Nab Accused: High Court Seeks Jalandhar Commissioner's Explanation In POCSO Case

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court expressed displeasure over the police's failure to arrest a man accused of raping a minor girl, despite the dismissal of his pre-arrest bail plea in August 2024.Justice Namit Kumar said, "The present case shows the sorry state of affairs of the State machinery, where the police is unable to nab the accused, who has …

Kerala HC Grants Anticipatory Bail To Reporter TV Editors In POCSO Case, Says 'Inappropriate Questions' To Child Should Have Been Avoided
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kerala HC Grants Anticipatory Bail To Reporter TV Editors In POCSO Case, Says 'Inappropriate Questions' To Child Should Have Been Avoided

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday allowed the anticipatory bail applications filed by Malayalam news channel Reporter TV's consulting editor Arun Kumar K. and Sub-editor Shabas Ahammed. Justice P. V. Kunhikrishnan observed that prime facie, while the allegations did not constitute a criminal offence under the POSCO Act, the Court stated that the reporters asked the child inappropriate questions which …

'Exorbitant Bail Bond Deprives Accused Of Liberty, Adversely Impacts Family': Punjab & Haryana HC Reduces ₹50 Lakh Surety To ₹50k
1 month, 4 weeks ago

'Exorbitant Bail Bond Deprives Accused Of Liberty, Adversely Impacts Family': Punjab & Haryana HC Reduces ₹50 Lakh Surety To ₹50k

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court modified the quantum of surety fixed by the trial Court from Rs. 50 lakh to Rs 50,000 observing that, "the imposition of such an egregious condition would, in almost all cases, result in the accused being unable to furnish the required surety, thereby depriving them of their liberty and subjecting them to the harsh …

Minor’s sexual-assault case: Supreme Court refuses bail to wife of suspended Delhi govt officer Khakha
2 months ago

Minor’s sexual-assault case: Supreme Court refuses bail to wife of suspended Delhi govt officer Khakha

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to grant bail to the wife of suspended Delhi government officer Premoday Khakha, who allegedly raped a minor several times and impregnated her. The Delhi High Court on September 6 had dismissed the bail application of Seema Rani Khakha, saying the case “strikes at the root of trust between two families” and the possibility …

Accused's Rights Under Article 21 Prevail Over Restrictions On Grant Of Bail Under NDPS Act: Delhi High Court
2 months ago

Accused's Rights Under Article 21 Prevail Over Restrictions On Grant Of Bail Under NDPS Act: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that the rights of an accused enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution of India prevail over the restrictions on grant of bail mentioned under Section 37 of the Narcotic Drugs And Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. “I am of the view that the restrictions given under section 37 of NDPS Act cannot take precedence …

Reporter TV's Consulting Editor Arun Kumar K, Sub-Editor Approach Kerala High Court Seeking Anticipatory Bail In POCSO Case
2 months, 1 week ago

Reporter TV's Consulting Editor Arun Kumar K, Sub-Editor Approach Kerala High Court Seeking Anticipatory Bail In POCSO Case

Live Law  

Malayalam news channel Reporter TV's consulting editor Arun Kumar K and Sub-editor Shabas Ahammed S have approached the Kerala High Court seeking anticipatory bail in a POCSO case, lodged for allegedly sexually harassing a child. Reportedly, the editors had a conversation between themselves during the Kalolsavam where Arun Kumar pointing towards the manavatti of one of the oppana team and …

Kerala HC grants anticipatory bail to man booked under SC
2 months, 1 week ago

Kerala HC grants anticipatory bail to man booked under SC

Op India  

The Malayalam expression “pulayadi mone,” which translates as “son of a prostitute,” is not considered a casteist slur that carries criminal penalties under the Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes Act, 1989. The investigation also asserted that the offence under Section 3 had been committed, however, the bench countered that a violation under Section 3 of the Act would specify the …

Failure To Disclose Information About Accomplices Can't Be Construed As 'Non-Cooperation With Investigation': Punjab & Haryana HC
2 months, 1 week ago

Failure To Disclose Information About Accomplices Can't Be Construed As 'Non-Cooperation With Investigation': Punjab & Haryana HC

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has said that "non-cooperation in investigation” must be interpreted with precision and cannot be equated with the failure of the accused to disclose information about his alleged accomplices or for facilitating the recovery of bribe money.Justice Manjari Nehru Kaul while allowing an anticipatory bail application in a corruption case, rejected the. Justice Manjari Nehru …

Right To Speedy Trial Not A 'Free Pass' For Undertrial To Be Released On Bail: Delhi High Court Denies Bail To Neeraj Bawana In Murder Case
2 months, 1 week ago

Right To Speedy Trial Not A 'Free Pass' For Undertrial To Be Released On Bail: Delhi High Court Denies Bail To Neeraj Bawana In Murder Case

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has ruled that the right to speedy trial derived from Article 21 of the Constitution of India is not a “free-pass” for every undertrial, demanding to be enlarged on bail regardless of the criminal antecedents and the nature of the offence.Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani said that where there are grave criminal antecedents, the larger interests of …

NDPS Act| Manner In Which Accused Is Arraigned In FIR Is Relevant While Adjudicating Pre-Arrest Bail Plea: Punjab & Haryana HC
2 months, 2 weeks ago

NDPS Act| Manner In Which Accused Is Arraigned In FIR Is Relevant While Adjudicating Pre-Arrest Bail Plea: Punjab & Haryana HC

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has made it clear that while adjudicating anticipatory bail under NDPS, the manner in which the petitioner has been arraigned or implicated is a required to be seen.Justice Sumeet Goel explained, “The final evidentiary value and admissibility of the disclosure statement made by a co-accused fall within the domain of the trial Court and …

Delhi court grants anticipatory bail to rape accused, notes offence not reported 'in time'
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi court grants anticipatory bail to rape accused, notes offence not reported 'in time'

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, A court here has granted anticipatory bail to a man accused of raping a divorced woman on the pretext of marriage, noting that the woman was not prompt in reporting the alleged offence and that the accused’s custodial interrogation was not required. Delhi court grants anticipatory bail to rape accused, notes offence not reported 'in time' Additional Sessions …

HC dismisses anticipatory bail petition of prison official, five others
2 months, 2 weeks ago

HC dismisses anticipatory bail petition of prison official, five others

The Hindu  

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday dismissed the anticipatory bail petition filed by a prison official and five others named in the case registered by the DVAC in connection with a scam. Justice N. Anand Venkatesh dismissed the petitions filed by M. Urmila, the Superintendent of the Cuddalore Central Prison and the then Superintendent of the …

Rajasthan High Court Questions Special POCSO Judge For Denying Bail To Man Not Named In Victim Statement
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajasthan High Court Questions Special POCSO Judge For Denying Bail To Man Not Named In Victim Statement

Live Law  

Expressing “anguish and pain” over denial of bail to a man not even named by the minor victim in her statement, the Rajasthan High Court has sought explanation from a Special POCSO Judge for his decision. The bench of Justice Anil Kumar Upman opined that the increasing tendency of trial courts in rejecting bail petitions in a "casual and routine …

Telangana HC reserves orders on pre-bail of Allu Arjun`s staff
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana HC reserves orders on pre-bail of Allu Arjun`s staff

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:Manager and personal security guard of film actor Allu Arjun approached the High Court seeking anticipatory bail in the criminal case registered against them at Chikkadpally police station, in connection with the Sandhya Theater stampede incident. Adla Sharath Chandra Naidu, manager, and Cheruku Ramesh, security guard, submitted to the court that the allegations in the FIR and remand report fail …

Holding Multiple Inquiries On Same Allegations Amount To Violation Of Article 21: Punjab & Haryana High Court
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Holding Multiple Inquiries On Same Allegations Amount To Violation Of Article 21: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court granted anticipatory bail in fraud and Prevention of Corruption Act case to a Junior Engineer posted in Municipal Council Khanna, accused for committing embezzlement of Rs. Justice Sandeep Moudgil said, "multiple inquires on same set of allegations would amount to violation of Article 21 of the Constitution of India added with the fact that …

No pre-arrest bail for man who extorted unmarried women on matrimonial sites
2 months, 4 weeks ago

No pre-arrest bail for man who extorted unmarried women on matrimonial sites

India Today  

A court has refused to grant anticipatory bail to a man who targeted unmarried women on matrimonial sites to extract money from them and threatened them to release their compromising material on social media. The Vasai Sessions Court rejected the anticipatory bail application of Shaikh, accused in a case involving harassment, fraud and attempted sexual assault. The prosecution submitted that …

Delhi HC denies anticipatory bail to ex- IAS trainee Puja Khedkar
3 months ago

Delhi HC denies anticipatory bail to ex- IAS trainee Puja Khedkar

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to grant anticipatory bail to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar who has been accused of cheating and wrongly availing of OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination. Ruling that a strong prima facie case was made out against Khedkar, Justice Chandra Dhari Singh said investigation was required to …

District Judiciary's Reluctance In Granting Bail Burdens High Courts, Hierarchical Court Must Introspect: Punjab & Haryana High Court
3 months, 1 week ago

District Judiciary's Reluctance In Granting Bail Burdens High Courts, Hierarchical Court Must Introspect: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Live Law  

While granting bail to a man booked for offences under the NDPS Act, the Punjab & Haryana High Court observed that district court's reluctance in granting bail burdens the High Court, delays hearing of matters like appeals, revision and it is for the "hierarchical court" like the high court to "introspect". Such reluctance exacerbates the burden on High Courts, where …

Karnataka HC Grants Interim Bail To BJP's CT Ravi Arrested For Allegedly Using Derogatory Words Against Female Congress Leader
3 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka HC Grants Interim Bail To BJP's CT Ravi Arrested For Allegedly Using Derogatory Words Against Female Congress Leader

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Friday granted interim bail and directed immediate release from custody of BJP Legislator C T Ravi, who was arrested for allegedly using derogatory words against Congress Legislator Laxmi Hebbalkar inside the State Council, at Belagavi. It said “I am of the opinion that prima facie case is made out by the petitioner for his release …

Right To Be Forgotten: Punjab & Haryana HC To Decide If Accused Has 'Preferential Right' Over Society's Right To Know Involvement In Crime
3 months, 1 week ago

Right To Be Forgotten: Punjab & Haryana HC To Decide If Accused Has 'Preferential Right' Over Society's Right To Know Involvement In Crime

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court will be deciding the legal question whether an accused or suspect has a preferential right to be forgotten over the right of the society to know about the involvement of any person in a criminal case. Justice Vinod S. Bhardwaj said, ".the legal issue that arises for consideration before this Court as to whether …

HC Adjourns Mohan Babu’s Anticipatory Bail Petition
3 months, 1 week ago

HC Adjourns Mohan Babu’s Anticipatory Bail Petition

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Thursday was not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to veteran actor M. Mohan Babu in the FIR registered for an alleged attack on a journalist. Justice K. Lakshman on Thursday was hearing the anticipatory bail application of the former MP in connection with charges of attacking a reporter on a local TV channel. Mohan …

Vandiperiyar Rape-Murder: Kerala High Court Asks Accused To Appear Before POCSO Court Upon State's Appeal Against Acquittal
3 months, 1 week ago

Vandiperiyar Rape-Murder: Kerala High Court Asks Accused To Appear Before POCSO Court Upon State's Appeal Against Acquittal

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court asked the sole accused, Arjun in the infamous Vandiperiyar rape and murder case to appear before the Special Court for the Trial of Offences Under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act in Kattappana. Notably, he was acquitted by the POCSO court last year in the rape and murder of a 5 and a half …

'Serious Offence, Victim An Innocent 14-Year-Old Girl': Allahabad High Court Denies Bail To Gang-Rape Accused
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Serious Offence, Victim An Innocent 14-Year-Old Girl': Allahabad High Court Denies Bail To Gang-Rape Accused

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Monday denied bail to one Halkaee Ahirwar, who has been accused of committing gang rape against a 14-year-old girl in April this year and making viral a video of the entire incident. A bench of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav rejected his bail plea, emphasizing that the victim is an 'innocent' 14-year-old girl and that the …

Punjab & Haryana HC Grants ₹2 Lakh Compensation To Man Held In Custody Despite Forensic Report Revealing Alleged Contraband Is 'Paracetamol'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab & Haryana HC Grants ₹2 Lakh Compensation To Man Held In Custody Despite Forensic Report Revealing Alleged Contraband Is 'Paracetamol'

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High has granted Rs 2 lakh compensation for "unjust deprivation of liberty" of a man who was continued to be detained under NDPS Act, despite the forensic report revealing that the alleged contraband was nothing but paracetamol.Justice Kirti Singh noted that the petitioner was subjected to prolonged incarceration for a period of about "13 days despite …

Contraband Smuggled In By Drones From Pakistan, Masterminds Behind Illegal Trafficking Can't Be Granted Bail: Punjab & Haryana HC
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Contraband Smuggled In By Drones From Pakistan, Masterminds Behind Illegal Trafficking Can't Be Granted Bail: Punjab & Haryana HC

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has refused to grant bail to a man accused of illicit trafficking of 50 grams of heroin, observing that "the quantity involved is categorized as "Intermediate Quantity" does not, by itself, bestow an automatic right to bail.Justice Sandeep Moudgil said, "merely because the quantity involved is categorized as "Intermediate Quantity" does not, by itself,. …

Victim's Right To Participate Is Vital, But Hearing May Not Be Essential in Certain Cases Before Granting Relief: J&K High Court
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Victim's Right To Participate Is Vital, But Hearing May Not Be Essential in Certain Cases Before Granting Relief: J&K High Court

Live Law  

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, while granting interim bail to an accused has emphasised that although a victim has the right to participate in criminal proceedings at all stages, there are instances where hearing the victim may not be necessary before granting relief. In the instant case also, the victim has been made a respondent by the …

Relief Hit By S. 438(1)(ii) CrPC: Allahabad HC Cancels Advocate's Anticipatory Bail In Extortion Case For Concealing Criminal Antecedents
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Relief Hit By S. 438(1)(ii) CrPC: Allahabad HC Cancels Advocate's Anticipatory Bail In Extortion Case For Concealing Criminal Antecedents

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The Allahabad High Court recently cancelled anticipatory bail granted to an advocate in an extortion case, noting that he had not mentioned the factum of previous criminal antecedents before the trial court, which granted him the relief. It was his case that the accused had approached the Sessions Court by concealing the factum of criminal antecedents of two previous cases, …

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