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The Allahabad High Court ordered the immediate restoration of a woman's blocked mobile number, criticizing the UP Police for acting on a false complaint from her husband. The court highlighted the necessity for police to handle citizen complaints with due diligence.
The SAFEMA Appellate Tribunal clarifies that properties of alleged abettors cannot be attached under PBPT Act unless proven to be benami properties.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted bail to an assistant linked to a ₹66 crore GST fraud case, noting the offence's triable nature and the applicant's custody duration.
An assailant opened fire on advocate Gagandeep Jammu, highlighting security concerns for legal practitioners in Punjab.
The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to eight individuals accused of hosting an iftar on the Ganga river, amidst ongoing legal proceedings regarding their case. The petitions for the remaining accused are still pending.
CESTAT Hyderabad ruled that the mere presence of foreign markings on gold does not substantiate smuggling claims without proper contextual verification, hence the confiscation was deemed legally defective.
The Allahabad High Court has stated that delays in criminal cases are caused by systemic issues beyond judicial inefficiency, including police cooperation and forensic challenges. Reform directives were issued along with a bail rejection.
Ex-Supreme Court Justice Rajesh Bindal stated that courts should rely solely on evidence presented during trials, rejecting influences from social media or public narratives. He advocated for a gender-neutral approach in the justice system.
The Calcutta High Court accepted an ED officer's apology for a prima facie violation of a stay order during a seizure but cautioned against future infractions and closed contempt proceedings.
A Mumbai special court ruled against the NIA's applications to cancel bail for four individuals accused in the Bhima Koregaon case, upholding their current freedoms. The NIA had argued that the accused had attended a gathering with other implicated parties, but the court rejected these claims.
The Karnataka High Court has relaxes bail conditions for Cabinet Minister B Nagendra, allowing him travel within India while restricting overseas travel until further permission is granted.
The Delhi High Court ruled that courts cannot determine whether sufficient material justified the issuance of Look Out Circulars (LOCs). This decision clarifies the limits of judicial review concerning LOCs.
Satyaki Savarkar has requested a Pune court for a strict timeline regarding the ongoing cross-examination in his defamation case against Rahul Gandhi, citing mental anguish over delays in proceedings.