Supreme Court Allows Dara Singh to Challenge Rejection of Remission Plea
The Supreme Court has allowed Dara Singh, convicted in the 1999 Graham Staines murder case, to amend his petition and challenge the Odisha government's rejectio…
Criminal Law: Legal News & Updates (Page 2)
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Kerala Court Denies Bail To Reporter TV's Anto Augustine Booked For Illegal Possession Of Alcohol
The Kerala High Court declined to grant interim bail to Reporter TV Managing Director Anto Augustine, who was booked for allegedly possessing liquor in excess o…
Delhi High Court Rejects Bail Plea Over 'Forum Shopping'
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a murder accused's bail application after finding that he concealed previous bail rejections and attempted to have the matter…
Delhi HC says words used by Ajeet Bharti were offensive, reserves order on anticipatory bail plea
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday reserved its order on YouTuber Ajeet Bharti's anticipatory bail plea in a case alleging casteist and offensive remarks against…
Jammu and Kashmir HC grants anticipatory bail to police SI accused of sexually exploiting constable
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court granted anticipatory bail to a police Sub-Inspector accused of sexually exploiting a woman constable by allegedly maki…
Court Flags Gaps In Delhi Police Probe While Granting Interim Bail To Swatantra Bhardwaj, Bars Him From Discussing Case In Media
A Delhi court granted three weeks' interim bail to influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj while noting apparent gaps in the Delhi Police investigation, particularly rega…
Tarun Tejpal Surrenders After SC Refuses Relief
Former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal surrendered before a Goa court after the Supreme Court refused to exempt him from surrendering while challenging his…
Delhi Court Reserves Order On Swatantra Bhardwaj's Bail Plea In CJP Protester Assault Case
A Delhi court on Monday reserved its order on the regular bail plea of social media influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj in connection with the alleged assault of a CJ…
Allahabad High Court Says Goonda Act Is Being Used As A Tool Of Harassment
The Allahabad High Court has criticized the repeated use of the Uttar Pradesh Goondas Act as a "tool of harassment" and "tool of oppression," while quashing an …
Calcutta High Court: Marriage-Like Relationships Can Attract Cruelty Charges Despite Invalid Marriage
The Calcutta High Court has held that cruelty charges can be sustained even where a marriage is legally invalid if the parties lived in a relationship resemblin…
Supreme Court Rules Companies Can Face Criminal Prosecution Even Without Naming Individual Accused
The Supreme Court has ruled that a company can face criminal prosecution for offences requiring mens rea even if investigators have not identified or arraigned …
Jammu Court Orders FIR Against Suspended Deputy SP, Cops For Alleged Assault, Caste Abuse Of BDO On Election Duty
A Jammu court has directed the registration of an FIR against a suspended Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and other police personnel over allegations that…
Supreme Court to Revisit Marital Rape Exception; Centre Raises Concerns Over Impact on Institution of Marriage
The Supreme Court is set to revisit the constitutional challenge to the marital rape exception, with the Centre reiterating concerns that criminalising marital …
Delhi Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to YouTuber Ajeet Bharti in SC/ST Act Case
A Delhi court has denied anticipatory bail to YouTuber and commentator Ajeet Bharti in a case registered under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Preven…
Calcutta High Court Orders First-Ever CBI Probe into ₹1.7 Crore ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam
The Calcutta High Court has ordered a CBI probe into a ₹1.74 crore "digital arrest" scam involving a retired Air Force officer who was allegedly defrauded by in…