Rajasthan High Court Upholds Asaram's Life Sentence In 2013 Rape Case, Acquits Two Co-Accused

The Rajasthan High Court has upheld the conviction and life sentence of self-styled godman Asaram under Section 376 IPC for committing rape of a woman at his ashram in 2013.For context, a Special POCSO Court at Jodhpur had in April 2018 sentenced Asaram to life imprisonment for the remainder of natural life under Sections 376(2)(f) (rape committed by someone in a position of trust), 376D...

Article 21 Protections Extend To Foreign Nationals: Rajasthan High Court Orders Release Of Thai Woman's Passport In Gold Smuggling Case

The Rajasthan High Court has directed the release of a Thai national's passport, accused of being a habitual gold-smuggler, holding that denial of such permission would violate her fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution.The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand further observed that there were sufficient statutory safeguards to address the apprehension of the accused...

Superior Police Officer Can Order Further Investigation Before Filing Of Charge-Sheet: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court has made it clear that a superior Police officer has the authority to direct further investigation and permission for conducting further investigation is not required to be obtained from the Court, if the original charge-sheet is not submitted.The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand however clarified that after submission of the charge-sheet, such order of...

"Can't Sail In Two Boats": Rajasthan High Court Rejects Parallel Challenge To Cognizance And Framing Of Charges

The Rajasthan High Court has held that even though multiple remedies might exist with a litigant, once selection was made regarding the remedy to be pursued, that operated as a bar on simultaneous initiation of a parallel remedy.The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand opined that the aggrieved party could not be allowed to “sail in two boats” by availing parallel remedies for common...

Rajasthan High Court Refuses To Cancel Bail Granted To Woman SHO Accused Of Diluting NDPS Case For ₹10 Lakh Bribe

The Rajasthan High Court has dismissed the bail cancellation application filed by the State against a woman SHO, accused under NDPS, opining that once the bail was granted, it could not be cancelled in a mechanical manner or merely because the offence was serious.For context, the accused was working as an SHO at the time of the alleged incident. It was alleged that when a car was intercepted...

Rajasthan High Court Weekly Round-Up: May 18 to May 24, 2026

NOMINAL INDEX [Citations 185 - 201]Laxmilal v Parwati; 2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 185KB v SK; 2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 187Apoorva Agrawat v State of RajasthanPrashant Kaushik & Ors. v State of Rajasthan & Anr.; 2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 189Devesh Sharma v State of Rajasthan & Anr.; 2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 190Hari Ram v Chunni Devi; 2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 191Lal Singh Chouhan v State of Rajasthan & Ors.;...

Compassionate Appointment For Kin Of Permanently Disabled Employees Applicable Even If Accident Predated Rules: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court has held that date of accident has no relevance while considering application for compassionate appointment under Rajasthan Compassionate Appointment of Dependents of Permanent Total Disabled Government Servants Rules, 2023, if on the date of enforcement of the Rules, the condition of permanent total disability existed. The bench of Justice Anand Sharma observed that...

Rajasthan High Court Upholds Constitutional Validity Of Pension For Ex-MLAs, Dismisses PIL Challenging 1956 Law

The Rajasthan High Court has rejected a petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly (Officers and Members Salary, Emoluments, and Pension) Act, 1956 (“Act”), insofar as it provides pensionary benefits to former Members of the Legislative Assembly (“MLAs”).The division bench of Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati and Justice Vinit Kumar Mathur...

Order VI Rule17 CPC | Mere Delay In Seeking Amendment Of Pleadings Not Ground To Reject It: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court has held that mere delay in making an amendment application under Order 6 Rule 17 CPC is not enough by itself to refuse such an amendment, since the delay could be compensated in terms of money.Order 6 Rule 17 CPC authorizes the court to permit a party to alter or amend their pleadings at any stage of the proceedings. The bench of Justice Maneesh Sharma highlighted...

Public Purpose Like Road, Crematorium Cannot Be Achieved At Cost Of Destroying Natural Water Channels: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court has held that the use of a 'Gair Mumkin Nala' (natural drainage and water flow channel) cannot be altered for any non-conforming purposes, like construction of road or a crematorium, merely on the ground that the utilisation was for a public purpose. While directing the State to remove any road, crematorium structure, or encroachments from the concerned land, the...

Foreign Nationals Have Right To Speedy Trial: Rajasthan High Court Grants Bail To Bangladeshi Approvers In 'Illegal Kidney Transplant' Case

The Rajasthan High Court has granted bail to Bangladeshi citizens, accused in the case of illegal kidney transplantation and human trafficking, noting that the foreign nationals were approvers on whose statements the principal accused persons were arrested and they too are entitled to fundamental right of speedy trial under Article 21. The court further said that the foreign nationals cannot...

Saving Belongings From Fire Caused By Snapped Live Wire Not Negligence: Rajasthan High Court Enhances Compensation In Electrocution Death Case

The Rajasthan High Court has held that a man electrocuted while trying to save his belongings from a fire caused by a snapped live electric wire could not be blamed for negligence, observing that such conduct was a “natural human response in an emergent situation.” Enhancing compensation from ₹1.25 lakh to ₹3 lakh in the fatal electrocution case, Justice Farjand Ali said the law does...