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Delhi HC

1991 Bribery Case: Delhi HC Sets Aside Conviction of Police Official

The Delhi High Court has set aside the conviction and one-year prison sentence of a city police official accused of accepting a Rs 1,000 bribe from a woman in 1991 to arrest... Read more »
Delhi HC

Custodial Death Case: Delhi HC Upholds Conviction Of Policemen, Rejects Appeal for Murder Charges

The Delhi High Court recently upheld the conviction and 10-year sentence of five Uttar Pradesh policemen who were found guilty of the custodial torture and subsequent death of a 26-year-old man in... Read more »
Madras HC

“Don’t Harass Citizens Under The Guise Of Investigation”: Madras HC Issue Guidelines To State Police

The Madras High Court recently stated that, while courts do not normally interfere with police investigations, they cannot turn a blind eye if the police begin harassing citizens in the name of... Read more »
suicide

Suicide By A Rape Victim’s Father; NHRC Issue Notice To UP Govt Over Police Officials Unlawful Action

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) recently issued notice to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police in response to a media report that a 45-year-old farmer, who’s minor daughter... Read more »
bomb threats

Bomb Threats In Schools: Delhi HC Seeks Response From Govt And Police Officials

The Delhi High Court on Monday sought response from the Delhi Government and Police officials in a plea seeking a detailed action plan to deal with bomb threats in schools. A single-judge... Read more »
‘Possibly A Set-Up By Police’: SC Acquits 4 Men Convicted In 1989 Murder Case

‘Possibly A Set-Up By Police’: SC Acquits 4 Men Convicted In 1989 Murder Case

The Supreme Court has recently acquitted four men convicted in a 1989 murder case, ruling that it was a total police set-up and that the entire prosecution case could have been fabricated.... Read more »
Bombay HC

‘Allegations Against Wife In Newspaper Lowers Her Reputation’: Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court recently upheld a family court’s divorce decree against a husband on the grounds of mental cruelty. A division bench comprising Justice RD Dhanuka and Justice MM Sathaye was... Read more »
Karnataka HC

Life Convicts Release Committee Requires Monthly Meetings: Karnataka HC

The Karnataka High Court recently directed the state government to convene the Life Convicts Release Committee once every two months to review and pass orders on applications for premature release/remission made by... Read more »
Madras HC

Madras HC Orders Crackdown On Unlicensed Institutes And Fake Medical Practitioners

The Madras High Court recently ordered the Tamil Nadu police and the state government to crack down on unlicensed medical diploma courses and individuals practicing alternative medicine. A single bench of Justice... Read more »
Gujarat HC

Gujarat HC Condemns State Police For Failing To Prevent Public Flogging Of 5 Muslim Men

The Gujarat High Court has condemned the State Police for failing to protect the human rights of five Muslim men who were publicly flogged by officers in Kheda district in October 2022.... Read more »
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