Section 377 IPC Can't Be Applied To Prosecute Husband In Marital Relationship: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has ruled that in a marital relationship, Section 377 of Indian Penal Code, 1860, cannot be applied to criminalise non-penile-vaginal intercourse between a husband and wife.“Such an interpretation would be in line with the reasoning and observations of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Navtej Singh Johar (supra),” Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said. The Court observed that...

'Age Wasn't Proven': Madras High Court Acquits Father & Priest Accused Of Molesting Minor Under POCSO, Charges Them Under IPC

The Madras High Court recently acquitted a father and a priest who were accused of molesting a minor girl under different circumstances. While acquitting the petitioners (accused) under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, the court noted that the date of birth certificate issued by the headmistress was not in the nature of any public or official register. The bench...

Delhi High Court Rejects Vantara's Contempt Plea Seeking Deletion Of Himal Southasian Article On Ill-Treatment Of Elephants

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a contempt petition filed by Anant Ambani led Vantara, seeking deletion of an article published on online platform Himal Southasian alleging ill-treatment and transfer of elephants. Justice Anish Dayal rejected the plea filed by Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre Society and Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre Society...

Allegation Of Rape Based On False Promise To Marry And Repeated Postponement Of Marriage - Can't Ground For Rape, Himachal Pradesh High Court

Himachal Pradesh High Court held that in the absence of a clear allegation of refusal to marry, charges of rape under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code can't be framed. The Court remarked that when parties are in a long-term relationship of five years, it becomes difficult to determine that their sexual relationship was based solely on a promise to marry.Justice Rakesh Kainthla: “There...

[Fake Marriages] 'Verifiable Registration System Needed': Allahabad HC Suo Moto Directs UP Govt To Amend 2017 Rules

In a significant order, the Allahabad High Court, in its suo moto writ jurisdiction, directed the State Government to amend Uttar Pradesh Marriage Registration Rules, 2017, within 6 months so that a robust and verifiable marriage registration mechanism comes into existence, ensuring the validity and sanctity of marriages. A bench of Justice Vinod Diwakar passed this direction...

Grounds Of Arrest Provided To Accused In Parliament Security Breach Case: Delhi Police To High Court

The Delhi Police on Wednesday told the Delhi High Court that grounds of arrest were provided to Neelam Azad and Mahesh Kumawat, accused in the Parliament security breach case which happened on December 13, 2023.A division bench comprising Justice Subramonium Prasad and Justice Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar reserved order in the bail pleas filed by the two accused persons. Although judgment...

Education Department's 2013 Resolution Binding; Retrenchment Period Must Be Counted For Pension Calculation: Patna HC

Patna High Court: A single judge bench consisting of Justice Harish Kumar held that for a former Adult Education Project Employee who was later absorbed into the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), retrenchment periods must be counted for pension calculation. Relying on a 2013 Resolution of the Education Department, the court held that retrenchment period must be counted on...

Kerala High Court Finds Appointment Of VC Of Kerala University Of Digital Sciences Unsustainable, Allows Her To Complete Term

The Kerala High Court recently held that the appointment of Dr. Ciza Thomas as the Vice Chancellor of Kerala University of Digital Sciences Innovation and Technology was unsustainable. Justice P. Gopinath ordered thus in a petition filed by the State challenging the appointment. The appointment was made by the then-Chancellor of the University and former Governor of the State, Arif Mohammad...

'Guiding Philosophy Behind Constitution Not Merely A Promise On Paper, But A Reality In People's Lives': Justice K Somasekhar

On Wednesday, Justice K Somasekhar bid farewell to the Karnataka High Court after the Central Government notified his appointment as Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court on May 20.In his farewell speech, the judge emphasised that the Constitution is not merely a legal document but a social contract and a moral compass. "The guiding philosophy behind its making was to ensure that...

Punishment Of Compulsory Retirement For Repeated Disobedience And Non-Adherence To Orders, Justifiable; Himachal Pradesh High Court

Himachal Pradesh High Court upheld the order of compulsory retirement of a professor at a government university, stating that repeated disobedience of orders from superiors can't be taken lightly, as it promotes indiscipline and disorder.Justice Satyen Vaidya: “The repeated insubordination by the non-adherence to the orders of superiors, cannot be brushed aside lightly for it will...

1998 Blackbuck Poaching Case: Rajasthan Govt Moves High Court Against Acquittal Of Actors Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Sonali Bendre & Neelam

The Rajasthan Government has moved the High Court challenging the acquittal of actors Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Tabu and Neelam by the trial Court in the 1998 Blackbuck Poaching Case. Justice Manoj Kumar Garg heard the State's appeal on May 16 and in its order said: "List the matter on 28.07.2025 along with the criminal appeal filed by the accused – Salman Khan". In 2018, the prime...

'Not Permissible In Civilised Society': After Delhi High Court Rap, Abhijit Iyer Mitra Agrees To Take Down Tweets Against Newslaundry Journalists

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to hear commentator Abhijit Iyer Mitra in the defamation suit filed by nine women employees of digital news platform Newslaundry, till he takes down his tweets.The journalists allege that Iyer posted sexually abusive social media posts against them on X, referring to them as 'prostitute' and their workplace as a 'brothel'. Upon perusal of the...