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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FeaturedThe Supreme Court has quashed outdated criminal proceedings and requested data on pending cases in the Allahabad HC, highlighting the need for timely justice.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 Calcutta High Court ruled that Section 107 of the BNSS Act does not provide adequate safeguards for third parties, applying a stringent 'reason to believe' test to quash a property attachment order. This highlights the need for more comprehensive legal frameworks.
In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court has granted interim bail to employees in a ₹100 crore GST fraud case, allowing them to approach the Chennai court. The court emphasized ensuring appropriate terms to mitigate flight risks.
The Calcutta High Court has directed the Detective Department to expedite its investigation into a ₹13 crore fraud case and submit a report to the jurisdictional Magistrate. The writ petition was thus disposed of following this directive.
The Madras High Court has ruled that convicts may seek ordinary and emergency leave while their appeals are pending. This decision emphasizes that fundamental rights remain intact despite incarceration.
The Delhi High Court acquitted a man in a 1983 murder case, ruling that shouting 'Maro Sale Ko' does not imply intent to kill. This decision emphasizes the need for clear evidence of common intent in murder charges.