S.125 CrPC | Objective Of Provision Defeated As Exploitation Of Women Continues Due To Legal Loopholes: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court, while rejecting a maintenance application under Section 125 CrPC, filed by a woman whose marriage was void due to the subsistence of her and her husband's earlier marriage, described the situation as “unfortunate” and expressed sympathy for the petitioner.The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand highlighted the legal loopholes that defeated the objective of the provision, and suggested other possible remedies available to the petitioner, like seeking compensation under...

Demand & Acceptance Of Bribe Sufficient To Attract PC Act Even If Public Servant Lacks Authority To Do Favour: Rajasthan High Court

While rejecting a quashing petition in relation to an FIR under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018 (2018 Act), Rajasthan High Court held that the provision did not require that the concerned public servant was actually in a position to do the official act.The bench of Justice Pramil Kumar Mathur observed that for the purpose of this offence, it was enough if the public...

'Victim 4 Days Short Of Majority': Rajasthan High Court Grants Bail In POCSO Case, Notes Consensual Relationship

The Rajasthan High Court granted bail to an accused in a POCSO case, taking note of the fact that the prosecutrix was merely four days short of attaining majority at the time of the alleged incident. The Court also considered that, soon after attaining majority, she had approached the court seeking protection from her family and had since been residing with the family of the...

Rajasthan High Court Weekly Round-Up: April 20 to April 26, 2026

NOMINAL INDEX [Citations 141 - 160]Jogendra Pal v State of Rajasthan & Anr.; 2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 141Chetan Prakash Sharma v State of Rajasthan; 2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 149NM v AK; 2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 152Priyanka & Ors. v Swarn Singh & Anr.; 2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 153Mahesh Tiwari v The State of Rajasthan & Anr.; 2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 154PD Gurjar & Ors. v State of Rajasthan & Anr.;...

Rajasthan High Court Extends Asaram's Interim Bail In 2013 Rape Case Till May 25

The Rajasthan High Court on Wednesday (April 29) extended Asaram's interim bail up-till May 25 or up to the date the judgment is delivered by the court in his criminal appeal challenging conviction in a rape case, whichever date is earlier. For context, a Jodhpur sessions court had sentenced Asaram to life imprisonment in April 2018 for raping a minor at his ashram in 2013.A division bench...

Rajasthan High Court Quashes Cruelty & Abetment Charge Against Husband, Says Suicide Notes Show Wife Was Happy With Him

Rajasthan High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a husband for abetting suicide of his wife after noting that the suicide notes written by the deceased indicated that she was in a happy relationship with the accused and was not tortured or harmed nor did he demand dowry from her and instigate her to commit suicide. On the contrary the court noted that as per evidence the deceased had...

Written Power Of Attorney Can't Be Revoked Or Altered Through Oral Statements: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court has reiterated that a written power of attorney cannot be modified, altered or substituted by oral statements and the changes have to made in a written form only. Justice Rekha Borana in her order noted the respondent-plaintiff's contention that the power of attorney (POA) in favour of the petitioner was revoked/cancelled orally in 2022 and subsequently, in writing,...

Rajasthan High Court Directs Legal Services Authority To Arrange Treatment For Convict's Daughter, Declines Repeated Parole

While dismissing a convict's plea for emergent parole for his daughter's treatment at AIIMS, the Rajasthan High Court directed the District Legal Service Authority, Sirhoi, to make suitable arrangement for her treatment at Sirohi or at appropriate centre. The division bench of Justice Vinit Kumar Mathur and Justice Chandra Shekhar Sharma observed that considering the fact that...

Rajasthan High Court Issues Notice To Centre On Plea Challenging Transgender Persons Amendment Act, 2026

The Rajasthan High Court has issued notice to the Central government on a petition challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026. The petition is filed by Nai Bhor Sanstha, a non-profit organization that claims to be Rajasthan's first LGBTQ community based organization. The NGO claims to be working towards the rights and social development of Transgender and...

Appellate Authority Can't Enhance Punishment In Employee's Own Appeal Without Following Due Procedure: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court has held that an appellate authority under the disciplinary rules of an organisation cannot enhance the punishment in an appeal filed by the delinquent in his/her own interest. The bench of Justice Munnuri Laxman was hearing a petition challenging the order of the disciplinary authority as well as that of the appellate authority that enhanced the punishment of...

Citing Manusmriti, Rajasthan High Court Allows Recall Of Prosecutrix In Rape Case After Marriage With Accused; Considers Interest Of Child

Rajasthan High Court allowed application of rape accused to recall the victim and her mother for re-examination in light of changed circumstances of marriage between the accused and the victim as well as a daughter being born out of their wedlock. The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand held that if the statements of the victim and mother were not recorded again, it would destroy the...

Rajasthan High Court Quashes Recovery From Employee Over Missing Stock, Says Misappropriation Allegations Require Disciplinary Proceedings

The Rajasthan High Court has held that when there is any serious misconduct on part of employee resulting in financial loss to the employer, the latter ought to initiate appropriate proceedings as permissible under the regulations, rather than ordering recovery solely on verification report.The bench of Justice Munnuri Laxman was hearing a petition filed by government employee who was working...