POCSO Case | High Court Grants Relief To Journalist Chitra Tripathi, Sets Aside Gurugram Court's Arrest Warrants
1 month ago

POCSO Case | High Court Grants Relief To Journalist Chitra Tripathi, Sets Aside Gurugram Court's Arrest Warrants

Live Law  

In a relief to TV News Anchor and Journalist Chitra Tripathi, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has set aside two orders of the Gurugram Court, issuing a non-bailable warrant of arrest against her in connection with a POCSO Case. It may be noted charges against 8 Journalists, including anchors Deepak Chaurasia, Chitra Tripathi, and Ajit Anjum, Syed Sohail, have already been framed in this case for allegedly airing 'morphed, edited & obscene' videos of a ten y/o girl and her family and linking the same to a sexual assault case against self-styled godman Asaram Bapu. The eight media professionals implicated in this case are Ajit Anjum, Anchor Suhail, and reporter Sunil Dutt, who worked with News24; editor-in-chief Deepak Chaurasia; anchors Tripathi and Rashid Hashmi; Jodhpur reporter Lalit Singh Badgurjar; and producer Abhinav Raj, who worked for India News. Last week, hearing a plea of the Republic Bharat News Anchor Mohammad Sohail, the HC set aside the order of a trial court in Gurugram that cancelled the bail and issued a Non-Bailable Warrant of arrest against him.

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Kerala High Court Issues Bailable Warrant Against Additional Chief Secretary Of Health For Not Complying With Its Directive
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2 days, 6 hours ago

Kerala High Court Issues Bailable Warrant Against Additional Chief Secretary Of Health For Not Complying With Its Directive

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday issued bailable warrant against Dr. Rajan N. Khobragade IAS, Additional Chief Secretary in the State's Health and Family Welfare Department for non-compliance of its 2023 order and non-appearance despite the direction of the Court. After the contempt case was filed, the Court on 2nd February 2024 directed the Principal Secretary to the Health and …

POCSO case against BSY: Victim’s brother releases video seeking speedy justice
2 days, 17 hours ago

POCSO case against BSY: Victim’s brother releases video seeking speedy justice

The Hindu  

Upset over the case related to the petition of former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa to quash the chargesheet against him under provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, dragging on for eight months now, the victim’s elder brother has appealed to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to take steps to ensure speedy justice. Under CID probe In March …

Allahabad high court holds UP special secretary in contempt, detains officer in court
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Allahabad high court holds UP special secretary in contempt, detains officer in court

Hindustan Times  

Taking serious note of disobedience of a court order, the Allahabad high court held Rajnish Chandra, special secretary, department of social welfare, UP, guilty of contempt of court and had sentenced him to detention in the court till the rising of court. The Allahabad high court in Prayagraj Besides, the court in its order dated December 20 imposed a fine …

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

POCSO Act Being Enacted Subsequently Will Prevail Over SC/ST Act In Case Of Conflict: Punjab & Haryana High Court
3 weeks, 6 days ago

POCSO Act Being Enacted Subsequently Will Prevail Over SC/ST Act In Case Of Conflict: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has reiterated if there is a conflict between the provisions of POCSO Act and the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Act, then provisions of the POCSO Act will be applicable as it was enacted subsequently. It also reaffirmed that a regular bail plea moved in a case registered under the provisions of the …

Complainant Was A 'Notorious Lady', In The Habit Of Filing Complaints: Ex-CM Yediyurappa To Karnataka HC In POCSO Case Filed Against Him
1 month ago

Complainant Was A 'Notorious Lady', In The Habit Of Filing Complaints: Ex-CM Yediyurappa To Karnataka HC In POCSO Case Filed Against Him

Live Law  

Questioning the cognizance taken by the magistrate of a chargesheet filed against B S Yediyurappa and other accused in a POCSO Case, the former CM told the Karnataka High Court on Tuesday that the complainant was a "notorious lady" urging the court to look at her statements with a pinch of salt. The high court which is hearing Yediyurappa's petition …

POCSO Case | Journalist Chitra Tripathi Moves High Court Against Arrest Warrant Issued By Gurugram Court
1 month ago

POCSO Case | Journalist Chitra Tripathi Moves High Court Against Arrest Warrant Issued By Gurugram Court

Live Law  

TV News Anchor and Journalist Chitra Tripathi has moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court challenging last month's order of the Gurugram Court issuing a non-bailable warrant of arrest against her in connection with a POCSO Case.The Court had passed this order while cancelling her bail and rejecting her application for exemption from personal appearance before the. TV News Anchor …

Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection To Journalist Mamta Tripathi In UP Police FIR Over Alleged Defamatory Video Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection To Journalist Mamta Tripathi In UP Police FIR Over Alleged Defamatory Video Report

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today granted interim protection against coercive steps to journalist Mamta Tripathi booked over an alleged defamatory video report dated September 23, 2023 published by Dainik Bhaskar. Hearing Prashad, Justice Roy probed Dave as to whether the High Court order was disclosed in the writ proceedings where another bench of the court granted interim protection to Tripathi. Earlier, …

POCSO Case | Gurugram Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail Plea Of Journalist Chitra Tripathi Following Issuance Of Arrest Warrant
1 month, 1 week ago

POCSO Case | Gurugram Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail Plea Of Journalist Chitra Tripathi Following Issuance Of Arrest Warrant

Live Law  

A court in Gurugram has DISMISSED the anticipatory bail application filed by TV News Anchor and Journalist Chitra Tripathi after an arrest warrant was issued against her earlier this month concerning a POCSO Case. #JustIN | #GurugramCourt has DISMISSED the anticipatory bail application filed by TV News Anchor Chitra Tripathi after an arrest warrant was issued against her earlier this …

Gurugram Court Issues Arrest Warrants Against TV News Anchors Chitra Tripathi & Syed Suhail In POCSO Case
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gurugram Court Issues Arrest Warrants Against TV News Anchors Chitra Tripathi & Syed Suhail In POCSO Case

Live Law  

A special court in Haryana's Gurugram earlier this month issued a non-bailable warrant of arrest against TV News Anchors and Journalists Chitra Tripathi & Sayed Suhail in a 2013 POCSO case. Before the Court, while Tripathi's counsel sought exemption on the ground that the ABP News Anchor is travelling to Nasik, Maharashtra, to cover the Maharashtra election and interview State's …

Punjab & Haryana High Court Dismisses Ex-MLA Dilbag Singh's Plea Challenging ED's Provisional Attachment Order In Illegal Mining Case
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Dismisses Ex-MLA Dilbag Singh's Plea Challenging ED's Provisional Attachment Order In Illegal Mining Case

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a plea filed by Indian National Lok Dal's former MLA Dilbagh Singh and others, challenging the Provisional Attachment Order passed by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with money laundering allegations in an illegal mining case. Perusing the impugned PAO passed on 09.08.2024, the Court said that it is evident that the Deputy …

Culprit Behind Theft And Fire At Judicial Officer's House Not Brought To Books Yet, Punjab & Haryana High Court Orders Speedy Investigation
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Culprit Behind Theft And Fire At Judicial Officer's House Not Brought To Books Yet, Punjab & Haryana High Court Orders Speedy Investigation

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought speedy investigation in a case pertaining to theft and fire at the residence of Judicial Magistrate posted in Ambala, which took place on October 04. Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Anil Kshetarpal was hearing a suo moto case initiated after the incident. In pursuance to the same, a status report was …

Bail Granted in CCTV Camera Filming Case Against Mahant Mukesh Giri
3 months ago

Bail Granted in CCTV Camera Filming Case Against Mahant Mukesh Giri

Hindustan Times  

The Allahabad high court has granted anticipatory bail to suspect Mukesh Giri in a case related to alleged filming of women using a CCTV camera in a dressing room set up near a temple on the banks of Muradnagar canal in May. The court ruled that Giri is only liable to be prosecuted under Section 354C IPC, which is bailable …

Delhi HC extends interim protection from arrest to Puja Khedkar till Sept 5
4 months, 1 week ago

Delhi HC extends interim protection from arrest to Puja Khedkar till Sept 5

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Thursday extended interim protection from arrest granted to suspended probationary Indian Administrative Service officer Puja Khedkar in a case registered against her for fraudulently availing attempts in the Union Public Services Commission examination beyond the permissible limit by faking her identity, till September 5. Khedkar had approached the Delhi high court against the city court’s …

High Court stays non-bailable warrant against Robin Uthappa in cheque bounce case
4 months, 3 weeks ago

High Court stays non-bailable warrant against Robin Uthappa in cheque bounce case

India Today  

The Bombay High Court on Friday stayed a non-bailable warrant and proclamation issued by a court in Mumbai against cricketer and former India batter Robin Uthappa in a case related to dishonouring of a cheque. Borkar argued before the bench that Uthappa is an international cricketer who has represented India at the highest level and was a non-active director of …

Puja Khedkar can't be arrested till Aug 21, Delhi HC grants interim protection in 'fake identity' case – Firstpost
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Puja Khedkar can't be arrested till Aug 21, Delhi HC grants interim protection in 'fake identity' case – Firstpost

Firstpost  

The Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Delhi Police and the UPSC, asking them to file their responses by August 21 as to why Puja Khedkar’s custody is required to unearth the conspiracy Puja Khedkar, a 2023-batch IAS officer, was accused of fraudulently availing attempts beyond the permissible limit by faking her identity. “Puja Khedkar be not arrested …

Punjab & Haryana High Court Quashes Order To Lodge FIR Against Police Officer For Faulty Investigation, Cites Non-Compliance Of HC Rules
5 months, 1 week ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Quashes Order To Lodge FIR Against Police Officer For Faulty Investigation, Cites Non-Compliance Of HC Rules

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed the direction of a trial court to file case against a Police Officer who allegedly conducted faulty investigation in a criminal intimidation case.Trial Court had, while acquitting the accused persons in the case, said that an unfair and faulty investigation was conducted by both the investigating officers and the SHO concerned, thereby …

Karnataka High Court Quashes Rape Proceedings Against POCSO Accused After He Marries Victim
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court Quashes Rape Proceedings Against POCSO Accused After He Marries Victim

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has quashed rape proceedings against an accused who during the pendency of the petition seeking quashing of offence was released on interim bail to allow him to marry the victim, who turned major and gave birth to a child. If the proceedings are not quashed, it would undoubtedly result in grave jeopardy to the life of …

POCSO Case: Karnataka High Court Exempts Former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa From Personal Appearance Before Trial Court On July 15
5 months, 4 weeks ago

POCSO Case: Karnataka High Court Exempts Former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa From Personal Appearance Before Trial Court On July 15

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Friday adjourned to July 26, hearing of a petition filed by former Chief Minister BY Yediyurappa seeking to quash a POCSO case registered against him. Ld judge of court below is requested to grant exemption for the day, on the next date of hearing till any other day, till this matter is taken up for …

POCSO case: Bengaluru court asks ex-Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa to appear on July 15
6 months ago

POCSO case: Bengaluru court asks ex-Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa to appear on July 15

Hindustan Times  

A Bengaluru court has issued a summons to former Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa, asking him to appear before it on July 15 in connection with a POCSO Act case filed against him. According to the CID chargesheet, the victim along with her mother had visited Yediyurappa at his residence in Bengaluru's Dollar Colony on February 2. Yediyurappa then asked …

POCSO Act case: Bengaluru court issues summons to Yediyurappa to appear on July 15
6 months, 1 week ago

POCSO Act case: Bengaluru court issues summons to Yediyurappa to appear on July 15

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: A Bengaluru court on Thursday issued summons to former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa to appear before it on July 15 in connection with a POCSO Act case filed against him. The Criminal Investigation Department had filed a charge sheet against the BJP leader at Fast Track Court 1 for POCSO Act cases here on June 27. A day …

Yediyurappa moves HC for quashing of Pocso case; court extends relief from arrest
6 months, 1 week ago

Yediyurappa moves HC for quashing of Pocso case; court extends relief from arrest

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka high court on Friday extended its interim order restraining the Criminal Investigation Department from arresting senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former chief minister BS Yediyurappa in a case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, even as the 81-year-old approached court, seeking quashing of the case. It also sought CID’s response to a second …

Karnataka High Court to hear BS Yediyurappa's plea to dismiss POCSO charges
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court to hear BS Yediyurappa's plea to dismiss POCSO charges

India TV News  

The Karnataka High Court is set to hear former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa's plea seeking the dismissal of charges related to alleged sexual assault against a minor today. Background on charges Recently, the Karnataka Police filed a chargesheet against Yediyurappa under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act, 2012. Legal maneuvers Earlier this month, the Karnataka High Court had …

Yediyurappa appears before CID in POCSO case, denies allegations
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Yediyurappa appears before CID in POCSO case, denies allegations

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Former chief minister and senior BJP leader BS Yediyurappa, who is an accused in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act case, appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department for inquiry on Monday. The BJP leader arrived at the CID office in the morning, where he was questioned for about three hours by investigators, after which he left the …

BS Yediyurappa, former Karnataka CM and BJP leader, appears before CID in POCSO case
6 months, 3 weeks ago

BS Yediyurappa, former Karnataka CM and BJP leader, appears before CID in POCSO case

India TV News  

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and senior BJP leader BS Yediyurappa appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department on Monday, in connection with a POCSO case filed against him. Earlier, he returned a day after the Karnataka High Court had restrained the CID from arresting him in connection with the POCSO case. A court on Thursday had issued a non-bailable arrest warrant …

BS Yediyurappa alleges ‘conspiracy’ behind POCSO case against him
6 months, 3 weeks ago

BS Yediyurappa alleges ‘conspiracy’ behind POCSO case against him

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and senior BJP leader BS Yediyurappa said on Saturday that he will appear before the Criminal Investigation Department on June 17 for inquiry in connection with allegations of sexually assaulting a minor girl under POCSO against him, PTI reported. Yediyurappa's comments come a day after the Karnataka High Court restrained the state Criminal Investigation Department from …

Karnataka High Court puts stay on BS Yediyurappa's arrest until next hearing in POCSO case
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court puts stay on BS Yediyurappa's arrest until next hearing in POCSO case

India TV News  

In a big relief for former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in the POCSO case, the Karnataka High Court has stayed his arrest until the next hearing. Sandeep C Patil, the advocate representing senior BJP leader Yediyurappa, stated that they had approached the High Court with a petition. Yediyurappa, who has held various key positions in the state government, now faces …

Truth will prevail in court: Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra on POCSO case against father
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Truth will prevail in court: Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra on POCSO case against father

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: State BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Friday reacted to the Karnataka High Court restraining the CID from arresting his father and former chief minister B S Yediyurappa in a POCSO case, and said that the truth will prevail in the "temple of justice". Earlier in the day, the high court restrained the Criminal Investigation Department from arresting the …

Top 7 news on June 13: Market closes at all-time high, NEET re-test for 1,563 students, POCSO case against Yediyurappa
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Top 7 news on June 13: Market closes at all-time high, NEET re-test for 1,563 students, POCSO case against Yediyurappa

Live Mint  

Top news of the day: On 13 June, a series of events are set to take place right from politics to business. A non-bailable arrest warrant has been issued against former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa over a POCSO case. Sensex, Nifty 50 settle at fresh record closing highs; 5 key reasons why investors are enthused The Indian stock market's …

Bengaluru Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrant Against Former CM BS Yediyurappa In POCSO Case
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengaluru Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrant Against Former CM BS Yediyurappa In POCSO Case

Live Law  

A court in Bengaluru on Thursday issued a non-bailable warrant against former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa in connection with a POCSO case registered against him. The warrant was issued based on the application filed by CID which is probing the case registered under section 8 of the POCSO Act read with section 354 of the Indian Penal Code. Taking …

Arrest warrant against former Karnataka CM B.S. Yediyurappa in POCSO case
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Arrest warrant against former Karnataka CM B.S. Yediyurappa in POCSO case

The Hindu  

The First Fast Track Court has issued an arrest warrant against former Chief Minister B.S. Mr. Yediyurappa, meanwhile, has filed two separate petitions in the High Court of Karnataka, one seeking anticipatory bail and seeking stay of the investigation and for quashing of the complaint by claiming that he was “falsely implicated” and there is no ingredients of offences alleged …

Yediyurappa may be arrested in POCSO case, if necessary, says Karnataka Minister
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Yediyurappa may be arrested in POCSO case, if necessary, says Karnataka Minister

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Thursday said the Criminal Investigation Department, probing the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act case against former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, has issued notice asking him to appear before it for questioning, and he may be arrested if necessary. Yediyurappa may be arrested in POCSO case, if necessary, says Karnataka Minister "Notice …

Yediyurappa may be arrested in POCSO case, if necessary: Karnataka Home Minister Parameshwara
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Yediyurappa may be arrested in POCSO case, if necessary: Karnataka Home Minister Parameshwara

India TV News  

Karnataka news: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Thursday said that the Criminal Investigation Department, which is investigating the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act case against former Chief Minister and BJP leader BS Yediyurappa, has issued notice to him to appear before it for probe, and he may be arrested if necessary. According to police, Yediyurappa has been …

Bengaluru court issues non-bailable arrest warrant against former CM BS Yediyurappa
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengaluru court issues non-bailable arrest warrant against former CM BS Yediyurappa

India TV News  

A Bengaluru court issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against former Karnataka Chief Minister and senior BJP leader BS Yediyurappa on Thursday. Yediyurappa has also sought anticipatory bail from a special court, known as the People's Representative Court, in an effort to avoid arrest in a case filed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. According to police, Yediyurappa …

Non-bailable arrest warrant against Yediyurappa in POCSO case; ex-CM seeks anticipatory bail
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Non-bailable arrest warrant against Yediyurappa in POCSO case; ex-CM seeks anticipatory bail

New Indian Express  

The special court to try cases registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act in Bengaluru has issued a non-bailable warrant against the former Chief Minister of Karnataka and senior BJP leader B S Yediyurappa, on Thursday. Sadashivanagar police had booked Yediyurappa under Section 8 of the POCSO Act and Section 354A of the IPC based on a …

Karnataka HC grants anticipatory bail to Bhavani Revanna in kidnapping case
7 months ago

Karnataka HC grants anticipatory bail to Bhavani Revanna in kidnapping case

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka high court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to Bhavani Revanna, mother of suspended Janata Dal MP Prajwal Revanna, in a kidnapping case filed against her linked to the sexual abuse allegations against her son. Karnataka high court The high court’s decision to grant her bail mandates that she must fully cooperate with the investigation by the Special …

Karnataka High Court directs Bhavani Revanna to appear before SIT on Friday
7 months ago

Karnataka High Court directs Bhavani Revanna to appear before SIT on Friday

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Keeping in abeyance the non-bailable warrant issued against Bhavani Revanna, who is facing the charges for allegedly kidnapping a victim of a sexual assault allegedly involving her son, former MP Prajwal Revanna. Justice Krishna S Dixit passed the interim order keeping the NBW in abeyance after the assurance given by the senior counsel Sandesh Chouta that Bhavani Revanna will …

India's top court orders release of journalist held in illegal funding case
7 months, 3 weeks ago

India's top court orders release of journalist held in illegal funding case

Hindustan Times  

By Arpan Chaturvedi and Sudipto Ganguly India's top court orders release of journalist held in illegal funding case NEW DELHI, - India's Supreme Court has ordered the release of the founder-editor of a news portal accused by police of receiving illegal funding from China, saying his arrest was invalid more than seven months afterwards, his lawyers said on Wednesday. The …

Punjab & Haryana High Court Issues Bailable Warrant Against IAS Officer To Ensure Appearance In Contempt Case, Imposes 10K Cost For Adjournment
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Issues Bailable Warrant Against IAS Officer To Ensure Appearance In Contempt Case, Imposes 10K Cost For Adjournment

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has issued bailable warrants against an IAS officer to ensure her presence in a contempt plea filed by a man for allegedly violating the High Court's order and causing "illegal obstruction" in the construction of a plot.Justice Rajbir Sehrawat said, "to ensure the presence of the respondent before this Court on the next date …

NewsClick UAPA Case: Delhi High Court Orders Release Of Approver Amit Chakraborty
8 months ago

NewsClick UAPA Case: Delhi High Court Orders Release Of Approver Amit Chakraborty

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday ordered release of NewsClick Human Resources head Amit Chakraborty seeking bail after turning approver in the UAPA case registered following allegations of the portal receiving money for pro-China propaganda.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma passed the order allowing Chakraborty's plea seeking his release in the case.”Therefore, having considered the facts. The Delhi High Court on Monday …

Relief for ex-TN minister Ponmudi as SC stays his conviction in corruption case
10 months ago

Relief for ex-TN minister Ponmudi as SC stays his conviction in corruption case

New Indian Express  

In a major relief to former Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K Ponmudi, the Supreme Court in its order on Monday stayed his conviction in connection with a disproportionate assets case against him. The top court passed the order after hearing from senior advocate and former Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi who appeared for the couple before the top court and …

'Testimony Of Victim Does Not Inspire Confidence & Remains Uncorroborated': Gauhati High Court Sets Aside POCSO Conviction
1 year ago

'Testimony Of Victim Does Not Inspire Confidence & Remains Uncorroborated': Gauhati High Court Sets Aside POCSO Conviction

Live Law  

The Gauhati High Court recently set aside the conviction of a man under Section 4 of the POCSO Act passed by the Trial Court, by giving him the benefit of the doubt on the ground that the testimony of the victim girl remained uncorroborated. The single-judge bench of Justice Mridul Kumar Kalita observed: “……considering the fact that the testimony of …

POCSO Act | Punjab & Haryana High Court Upholds Convict's Life Sentence Based On Solely Testimony Of 13-Yr Old Victim
1 year, 1 month ago

POCSO Act | Punjab & Haryana High Court Upholds Convict's Life Sentence Based On Solely Testimony Of 13-Yr Old Victim

Live Law  

Basing the proof of charge on solitary, unblemished testimony of the victim, the Punjab & Haryana High Court upheld conviction and life imprisonment of a man for committing rape upon a 13-year old girl in Haryana. The Division Bench of Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice Kuldeep Tiwari rejected the contention that testimony of the victim lost credibility because her mother …

Delhi High Court reserves order on NewsClick founder's plea against arrest
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi High Court reserves order on NewsClick founder's plea against arrest

India Today  

The Delhi High Court on Monday reserved its order on the pleas filed by NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and its HR head Amit Chakravarty challenging their arrest in a case under the stringent Unlawful Activities Act. Sibal emphasised, "Even till today, we have not been supplied with the grounds of arrest." Solicitor General Tushar Mehta countered, stating, "The grounds of …

High Court Expunges 'Disparaging Remarks' Made By Sessions Court About Then Gurugram Police Commissioner In Corruption Case Against Junior
1 year, 3 months ago

High Court Expunges 'Disparaging Remarks' Made By Sessions Court About Then Gurugram Police Commissioner In Corruption Case Against Junior

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has expunged the "disparaging remarks" made by a Sessions Court against former Police Commissioner of Gurugram, while deciding the anticipatory bail plea of a junior IPS officer.Justice Vinod S. Bhardwaj said, "The remarks extracted above were not integral for the final adjudication of the anticipatory bail application filed by accused–Dheeraj Kumar. The Punjab & …

Delhi High Court Directs Registrar To Seek Explanation From Trial Court Judge For Passing Non-Reasoned Order Granting Bail To POCSO Accused
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi High Court Directs Registrar To Seek Explanation From Trial Court Judge For Passing Non-Reasoned Order Granting Bail To POCSO Accused

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has directed its Registrar to seek an explanation from a trial court judge for passing a “non-reasoned” order granting bail to a POCSO accused. “The Registrar of this Court is directed to seek explanation on the administrative side from the concerned Judge, as to the reasons for passing the non-reasoned impugned order, report whereof shall. “The …

Punjab & Haryana High Court Revives Contempt Petition Against Additional Session Judge, Who Acquitted Murder Accused Despite Stay Order
1 year, 5 months ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Revives Contempt Petition Against Additional Session Judge, Who Acquitted Murder Accused Despite Stay Order

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has revived contempt proceedings against the then Additional Session Judge of Kapurthala, who despite the stay order of the High Court acquitted the accused in a 2016 murder case. A contempt petition was filed against the judge for disobeying the order of the High Court and in 2019 it directed the Registrar Vigilance to …

Breaking | Delhi High Court Discharges S Gurumurthy In Criminal Contempt Case For Tweet Against Justice S Muralidhar
1 year, 5 months ago

Breaking | Delhi High Court Discharges S Gurumurthy In Criminal Contempt Case For Tweet Against Justice S Muralidhar

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday discharged editor of Tamil political weekly “Thuglak” and RSS Ideologue S Gurumurthy in a criminal contempt case filed against him for his tweet against Justice S Muralidhar in 2018, after accepting his apology and “expression of deep remorse”.“We accept Mr. S Gurumurthy’s apology and expression of deep remorse for the subject incident and consider. …

When Victim Avoids Stepping Into Witness Box, Such Conduct Sufficient To Entitle Accused To Bail: Jammu & Kashmir High Court In POCSO Case
1 year, 7 months ago

When Victim Avoids Stepping Into Witness Box, Such Conduct Sufficient To Entitle Accused To Bail: Jammu & Kashmir High Court In POCSO Case

Live Law  

Granting bail to an accused in a POCSO case, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has said that simply because the prosecutrix keeps herself away from appearing in court, the plea for bail cannot be deferred indefinitely. The accused was arrested in April 2020 and his first bail application was rejected by the trial court on the ground …

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