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In a critical ruling, the Supreme Court has declared the UP Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities Act as 'stillborn' and quashed cases against two lawyers charged under it.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has ruled that GST arrest orders under Section 69 must be communicated to the accused in advance to allow for judicial review and access to bail.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has accepted guidelines aimed at promoting gender-sensitive, trauma-informed, and victim-centric judicial practices in sexual offence cases. This decision seeks to enhance the treatment of victims and improve legal proceedings.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has mandated a CBI investigation into the custodial death of a Chhattisgarh man, criticizing state authorities for their failure to pursue the matter adequately.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court mandates that police must register FIRs for missing persons in child trafficking cases without preliminary inquiries. This ruling aims to enhance the response to child trafficking across India.
FeaturedPunjab & Haryana High Court has rebuked GST authorities for arresting a trader despite ongoing judicial proceedings, directing immediate release and flagging record manipulation.
FeaturedThe Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ruled that raising secessionist slogans and inciting violence will prima facie constitute unlawful activity under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). This ruling reinstates charges against Mohd Yousuf Lone, highlighting significant implications for similar cases in the region.
FeaturedThe Bombay High Court ruled that under Section 8(2) of PMLA, the ED must record a finding before freezing assets. This decision quashes the Enforcement Directorate's freeze on Rs. 100 crores belonging to Coda Payments, emphasizing the necessity for procedural adherence.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court expressed concerns over the impact of scandalous allegations against judges on judicial careers, while handling a plea from YouTuber Gulshan Pahuja.
FeaturedThe Gauhati High Court has denied anticipatory bail for an applicant in a fake GST invoice case involving a tax liability of ₹3.12 crore, noting the necessity of custodial interrogation.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court of India ruled that the pre-2008 Section 79 of the IT Act does not provide immunity to intermediaries from defamation claims under the IPC. The ruling allows the matter to proceed to trial, highlighting the legal responsibilities of intermediaries.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has issued ten directives aimed at expediting trials in dowry-related cases, mandating courts to frame charges within 90 days and limiting adjournments to improve the enforcement of laws against dowry deaths and cruelty.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has sought the Tamil Nadu government's response regarding a public prosecutor who failed to present critical evidence in a rape case, questioning the prosecutor’s credibility.