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The Supreme Court has stayed criminal defamation proceedings against Rahul Gandhi regarding his comments about the Indian Army, questioning the relevance of social media commentary in judicial matters.
In a disturbing incident in Kerala, a litigant attacked the parents of two lawyers due to their representation of his wife in a case. The advocates' mother was hospitalized after the attack, and the father is critically injured.
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court ruled that the closure of an FIR does not entitle the accused to compensation. The court emphasized the importance of demonstrating malice.
The Madras High Court clarified that while advocates can peacefully protest against arrests, they cannot obstruct the police from presenting accused individuals in court. This ruling reinforces the balance between rights and legal processes.
The Allahabad High Court has approved bail for a businessman involved in a case of alleged fraudulent billing practices concerning the Goods and Services Tax. The court's order includes specific conditions for the grant of bail.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has granted bail to accused individuals in a case involving alleged fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) worth Rs. 17.18 crore. The court concluded that additional custody was not necessary as the investigation was completed.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has granted regular bail to the accused in a GST E-Way Bill manipulation case, citing lack of criminal antecedents and the absence of a filed charge sheet. The decision considers the applicant’s clean record and previous custody period.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has granted regular bail to accused individuals in an alleged GST e-way bill manipulation case after considering their clean criminal record and the absence of a charge sheet.
The Calcutta High Court has denied Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee's request to travel abroad for eye treatment, citing ongoing criminal cases against him. The court's decision emphasizes its role in ensuring justice in such matters.
NALSA announced that it will not renew the contracts of lawyers under the Legal Aid Defence Counsel System in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh amid ongoing legal protests.
The RBI has published new guidelines on the detection, reporting, and monitoring of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs), streamlining procedures for banks to counteract counterfeiting effectively.
The Kerala High Court has granted bail to nine CPI(M) workers accused of attacking Enforcement Directorate officials, emphasizing the need for judicial discretion in examining detention durations. This decision may affect future similar cases involving political protests.
The Reserve Bank of India has introduced comprehensive guidelines for the detection, reporting, and monitoring of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs). Banks are required to follow these protocols to combat counterfeiting effectively.