AFRESH CRIMINAL LAWS
India's lawyers, activists protest against new criminal laws
Indian lawyers and activists are calling on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to halt the implementation of new criminal laws, arguing they will increase litigation in an overburdened justice system and grant excessive powers to police. The new laws, effective since July 1, replace the Indian Penal Code of 1860, the 1973 Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872. They expand police powers, introduce the death penalty for gang-rape of minors, and impose strict deadlines for judicial rulings. Critics say the laws will complicate legal work, increase litigation, and potentially lead to police abuse.
NEET-UG 'scam': Centre files affidavit before SC, finds no proof of any large-scale breach of confidentiality in exams
Centre defends decision not to cancel NEET exam due to lack of evidence of widespread breach. CBI investigates reported paper leaks and cheating. Supreme Court to hear pleas on July 8 regarding alleged irregularities. NTA faces criticism and demands for disbandment. Some candidates face retest.
11 ways Modi govt transformed India's legal landscape
From new criminal code to triple talaq and internet regulations, and the failed attempt at bringing new farming legislation, a look at the government's push to change laws in the past 10 years
Parliament Winter Session: Government withdraws criminal law bills, plans to introduce them afresh
The government plans to introduce them afresh following various recommendations made by a parliamentary panel. These bills have undergone already thorough redrafting, incorporating recommendations from a parliamentary standing committee.
Govt withdraws three criminal law bills introduced in August, plans to introduce them afresh
The government has decided to withdraw the three bills that aim to replace existing criminal laws and introduce them afresh following various recommendations made by a parliamentary panel. The three redrafted bills are expected to introduced in Parliament on...
Presumption based on gender in favour of women accused goes against principles of justice system: HC
The Delhi High Court has set aside a trial court order that discharged four women accused in a kidnapping and attempt to murder case. The high court stated that gender-based presumptions in favor of women accused go against the core principles of the criminal justice system. It emphasized that the Indian legal system is founded on the principle of gender neutrality and each individual, regardless of their gender, should be held accountable for their actions.
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SC sets aside Calcutta HC order on registration of FIR against BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari
The top court passed the order on an appeal filed by Adhikari challenging the July 20 order passed by a division bench of the high court. Earlier, a single judge of the high court, in its orders passed in September 2021 and December 2022, said no FIR shall be registered and no coercive steps can be taken against Adhikari, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly.
YNW Melly Mistrial: What are the implications of this uncommon outcome and what happens next
As the Broward Circuit Judge John Murphy have declared the case against YNW Melly a mistrial, now a new trial will unfold with a different group of jurors.
Documentary row: Court issues fresh summons to BBC, Wikimedia, Internet Archive through Ministry of Law and Justice
The court also noted a circular from the Delhi High Court, dated September 13, 2011, where it referred to an office memorandum issued by the Union Ministry of Law and Justice, Department of Legal Affairs (Judicial Section), dated August 18, 2011, which directed that the service of summons or notices in foreign countries shall be under the provisions of the Hague Convention.
Pakistan court declares Toshakhana corruption case against Imran Khan inadmissible
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Khan, 70, was indicted in the Toshakhana case on May 10 by Additional Sessions Judge Humayun Dilawar, who rejected objections about the admissibility of the case.
SC quashes Kerala HC decision granting anticipatory bail to 4 in ISRO espionage case; Nambi Narayanan welcomes order
A bench of Justices M R Shah and C T Ravikumar remanded the matter back to the high court and directed it to decide the issue within four weeks.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces new 'lockdown party' hangover
London's Metropolitan Police said they were in contact with the Cabinet Office about the May 2020 gathering in the garden of Johnson's Downing Street residence and office, raising the possibility of a more serious, criminal probe.
Delhi Riots: Open to trial court to consider plea seeking videos of anti-CAA protests, says HC
The Delhi High Court Wednesday said the earlier order of rejection would not come in way of the trial court in considering the fresh plea of Pinjra Tod activist Devangana Kalita seeking copies of certain videos of anti-CAA protests concerning a pending Delhi riots case against her.
Bombay HC stays probe against Sony Pictures in alleged case of criminal defamation over 'Scam 1992' web series
Sony Pictures India had approached the HC earlier this month, seeking to quash the FIR.
NCLT ruling on DHFL: Creditors weighing options
Several lenders prefer challenging order at appellate tribunal to voting against Wadhawan’s offer
Seeking 'discharge' against framing of charges is valuable right to accused: Supreme Court
The apex court was hearing an appeal filed by Uttar Pradesh resident Sanjay Kumar Rai challenging the decision of the Allahabad High Court in a criminal revision petition against the order of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Sant Kabir Nagar, refusing to discharge him under Sections 504 (hurling abuses) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of Indian Penal Code.
Former Rajasthan DIG joins law firm Capstone Legal to head its white-collar crime practice
About three-decade veteran Maheshwari is also a qualified Insolvency Resolution professional. His last posting was as Deputy Inspector General of Police, State of Rajasthan.
SC refuses to entertain plea on preventing sale of fake COVID-19 vaccines
A bench comprising Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justices A S Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian said that though it understood the "motivation" behind filing of the PIL, it cannot pass general directions.
Relief of right to residence to woman under domestic violence law 'relevant' in civil courts: Supreme Court
A bench comprising Justices Ashok Bhushan, R Subhash Reddy and M R Shah also termed as "incorrect law" and set aside an earlier judgment's interpretation of definition of "shared household" under the Act and said that the definition was quite exhaustive and intended to provide the residence to the victim women under the law.
Poll affidavit case: SC dismisses plea of Devendra Fadnavis seeking review of 2019 verdict
A three-judge bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra said that there is no ground to review the last year's verdict.
Maharashtra to probe ‘snooping’; NIA takes over Koregaon case
“The cyber cell of the Maharashtra police has been asked to look into complaints from different quarters on the phone tapping/snooping," home minister Anil Deshmukh told. However, the Centre chose NIA to pursue the Bhima-Koregaon case, where activists and lawyers have been charged with sedition and left-wing extremism.
Supreme Court asks magistrate to pass appropriate order in rioting case against Yogi Adityanath
On completion of the investigation, a chargesheet was filed on June 14, 2007 against all the accused and the cognizance of final report was taken by the Chief Juidicial Magistrate.
Supreme Court's larger bench hears Yakub Memon's plea afresh
The bench headed by Justice Dipak Misra, before rising for lunch recess, said it will pronounce the order today itself, if the counsel for the parties "cooperate".
Government to move fresh bill to tackle bribery by foreign officials
The legislation will be a stand alone law to deal with bribery by foreign public officials. At present it is not covered under any domestic laws.
Verdict will restore people's faith in IPL, says Justice Mukul Mudgal
The Lodha Committee verdict on IPL will actually help restore people's faith in the League, says Justice Mukul Mudgal, who headed the committee which probed IPL.
Supreme Court asks centre to think afresh on crime probe cadre
However, additional solicitor general Ranjit Kumar was quick to oppose this on the ground that most states were against the move.
Dissecting Section 144: Have prohibitory orders become a tool used in daily police work?
The prohibitory orders in Delhi are routine & used for everything from banning candles during protests to ordering paan shops to shut by 1 am.
Cases against netas seldom probed properly, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has moved to plug loopholes in the judicial administration system that are exploited to undermine probe into criminal cases involving important political figures and inordinately delay their trial.
SFIO to launch fresh probe into Subhiksha violations
Two months after the Madras High Court dismissed a merger proposal by cash-strapped Subhiksha Trading Services, citing public interest, the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) of the ministry of corporate affairs plans to start a fresh probe and establish violations of company law by Subhiksha.
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