Legal News

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court recently granted bail to a former police officer who had been incarcerated for 18 years. The decision underscores significant concerns regarding prolonged detention and the timely administration of justice. The court’s ruling was influenced by the extraordinary duration of the undertrial period, highlighting the necessity for judicial reviews in […]

The Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission recently upheld a ₹5 lakh penalty imposed on Bharti Airtel for harassing a customer. The court found that Airtel engaged in unfair practices, leading to mental harassment and inconvenience for the customer. The commission’s decision highlights the importance of corporate accountability and the protection of consumer rights. Key

The Supreme Court recently pulled up the Madhya Pradesh High Court for refusing to grant bail to a 70-year-old blind convict. The apex court found the High Court’s decision to be inappropriate given the convict’s age and disability. The Supreme Court emphasized that judicial discretion should be exercised with empathy and consideration for the convict’s

In a landmark judgment, the Kerala High Court has acquitted a man who had been on death row for 11 years. The man, who was convicted and sentenced to death for his alleged involvement in a murder case, was found not guilty due to a lack of substantial evidence to support his conviction. This ruling

The Bar Council of Kerala has announced a protest against the proposed increase in court fees. The council has expressed significant concern over the impact this hike will have on both lawyers and the general public. They argue that higher court fees could make access to justice more difficult, particularly for those with limited financial

The Supreme Court has recently disapproved of an Orissa High Court order that limited the bail period of an undertrial prisoner to just two months. The case involved Ranjit Digal, who had been in custody since May 2022. The Orissa High Court had granted him interim bail for three months, but this decision was challenged

The Allahabad High Court has reinforced that trial courts should base their decisions on framing charges solely on the evidence presented by the prosecution. This ruling emphasizes that at the stage of framing charges, the courts are not to conduct a detailed evaluation of the evidence as it would during a trial. Instead, the court’s

Amid growing concerns over the structural integrity of bridges in Bihar, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court, seeking a comprehensive structural audit of all recently constructed and under-construction bridges in the state. This action follows several incidents of bridge collapses, including the notable collapse of the Aguwani-Sultanganj bridge in

Justice Amit Sharma of the Delhi High Court has recused himself from hearing bail applications related to the Delhi riots cases. Specifically, he stepped aside from the bail hearing of Shahrukh Pathan, a prominent figure in the riots, and Asif Iqbal Tanha, who has contested the alleged media leak of his disclosure statement. Reasons for

In a notable decision, the Punjab and Haryana High Court addressed the delicate balance between upholding the dignity of the judiciary and welcoming constructive criticism. The case in question involved contempt charges against an individual for making disparaging remarks about the judiciary. The High Court emphasized that judges are not beyond reproach and are open