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'Witnesses To Raid Denied Presence, Seizure Highly Doubtful': Calcutta High Court Acquits Man In 36-Yr-Old Arms Act Case
The Calcutta High Court has set aside the conviction of a man under the Arms Act in a 36-year-old case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove lawful recovery of arms after every independent seizure witness disowned the alleged raid, rendering the alleged recovery “highly doubtful” and the conviction legally unsustainable. Justice Prasenjit Biswas, allowing the appeal filed by Jogesh Barman @ Doro Barman, ruled that a conviction cannot rest solely on uncorroborated police testimony when...
MP High Court Stays Cutting Of Trees In Indore Upon Permission Granted By 'Tree Officer' Appointed By Collector, Says Only State Can Appoint
A Division Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, comprising Justice Vijay Kumar Shukla and Justice Alok Awasthi has restrained the cutting of trees in Indore on the basis of permissions granted by a Tree Officer appointed by the Collector, holding that such appointment is without authority of law under the Madhya Pradesh Vrikshon Ka Parirakshan (Nagariya Kshetra) Adhiniyam, 2001.The Court was hearing a writ petition filed by Dr. Aman Sharma challenging the constitutional validity of Sections 4...
'Everything Can't Be Countenanced': Karnataka High Court Refuses To Quash FIR Over 'Obscene Depiction' Of Hindu Deities In WhatsApp Group
The Karnataka High Court refused to quash a 2021 FIR lodged against a man who was stated to be member of a WhatsApp Group allegedly circulating 'obscene depiction' of Hindu Deities, observing that a "prima facie" case was made out wherein the material on its face could disturb communal harmony. The FIR was registered under IPC Sections 295A (Deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs)On the application of...
IBC Moratorium Vs PMLA Attachment Powers: Freezing Of Bank Accounts During Insolvency
Imagine a corporate debtor undergoing the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process. Every rupee lying in its bank accounts becomes critical to sustain operations, pay employees and preserve value for creditors. Yet, at the same time, the Enforcement Directorate or other investigating agencies may step in on allegations of money laundering and freeze those very accounts. What follows is not merely a procedural hurdle, but a collision between two powerful legal regimes with competing objectives.The...
Sonam Wangchuk Was Instigating Nepal-Like Gen-Z Protest, Gandhian References Just Facade : Centre To Supreme Court
The Union Government today argued that Ladakh social activist Sonam Wangchuk instigated the younger generation of Ladakhis to get inspired by Gen-Z movements in neighbouring countries of Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka if the demand of the Sixth Schedule is denied to Ladakh. Wangchuk was detained under the National Security Act on September 26, 2025, after the Ladakh protest for statehood turned violent.The Supreme Court bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice PB Varale continued...
PMLA Bail Requires Delicate Balance, Not Final Verdict On Guilt Or Innocence: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has ruled that under the PMLA, a delicate balance has to be maintained between the final judgment of acquittal or conviction and an order granting or denying bail.Justice Girish Kathpalia said that the Court is not required to return a positive finding that the accused did not commit the alleged offence at the stage of bail. “While considering such applications, the court is not expected to delve deep into merits of the allegation by microscopic analysis of the material...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Amendment Of Plaint To Rectify Khasra Number, Says Cause Of Action Unaffected
The Himachal Pradesh High Court dismissed a petition challenging an order allowing amendment of a plaint to correct an erroneous khasra number, holding that such a limited amendment does not alter the cause of action or change the nature of the suit. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel remarked that: “the amendment allowed, being limited and restricted to the change in the number of khasra of the property only, cannot be said to have either altered the cause of action or changed the nature of the...
Allahabad High Court Refuses To Quash Gangsters Act Proceedings Against Disqualified SP MLA Irfan Solanki
The Allahabad High Court last week dismissed an application filed by former Samajwadi Party MLA Irfan Solanki, seeking to quash the proceedings initiated against him under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986. A bench of Justice Samit Gopal rejected his plea under Section 528 BNSS as it took into account the fact that the trial is at an advanced stage and that prima facie material is available against him.Solanki won the 2022 Assembly elections from...
'Blatant Loot & Plunder Of Natural Resources': P&H High Court Flags Illegal Mining In Aravalli Hills, Seeks Chief Secy's Affidavit
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has expressed grave concern over large-scale illegal mining in Village Pichopa Kalan, District Charkhi Dadri, observing that the matter has far-reaching ramifications for ecology, environment and public interest, going well beyond the inter se disputes between private parties.Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra and Justice Rohit Kapoor perusing the drone survey report said, "What is seen with the naked eye, is not only disturbing but is also bewildering. It...
Deposit ₹3.60 Crores In Court: Bombay High Court Tells Maha Govt Over Non-Payment Of Compensation To Victims Of Human Rights Violations
The Bombay High Court last week ordered the Maharashtra Government to deposit an amount of Rs 3.60 crores with the Court towards the non-payment of compensation to victims of human right violations, as ordered by the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (MSHRC).A division bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad ordered the State to deposit the amount with the Court and also ordered the Chief Secretary of Maharashtra to appoint a Nodal Officer who can ensure...