On July 9, Rajasthan High Court, held that CrPC and not BNSS should be applicable for trial of any FIR which was filed before the commencement of the new penal legislations. Krishan Joshi, a 65-year-old resident of Nagpur, filed a petition for a thorough investigation into an FIR registered on February 2, 2024. The FIR […]
Allahabad High Court dismisses application for quashing of Summoning order in rape trial
On July 12th 2024, the Allahabad High Court at Lucknow rejected an application for quashing an order summoning the accused in a criminal trial on charges of rape. In delivering this judgment, Honourable Justice Abdul Moin observed that the claims made by accused in the application were due to a personal vendetta against the prosecutrix […]
Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Husband Alleging Dowry Harassment
The Karnataka High Court on 28th June 2024, quashed criminal proceedings against a person who accused of dowry harassment and cruelty under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. The proceedings were quashed on grounds that the FIR filed by the complainant was […]
Allahabad High Court denies anticipatory bail in caste based abuse case
Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) denied an anticipatory bail application on 11/07/2024 under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita on grounds that the applicant had misused his position as a reporter and even blackmailed and extorted money using his position in the past. FIR was lodged against accused Chandra Vijay Yadav on grounds that he allegedly hurled abuses […]
Gujarat High Court Court Grants Bail to Applicant Accused in Scholarship Scam
On July 12th 2024, in a landmark decision of the Gujarat High Court led by the Honorable Mr Justice M.R. Mengdey which granted bail to the applicant who was involved in a major fraud involving high-profile scholarships. The bail was sought by the applicant under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 which is […]
Punjab Government’s Appeal Dismissed, Supreme Court Upholds High Court Verdict in Dr Verka Bribery Case
The Supreme Court rejected the state of Punjab’s appeal, hence upholding the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s verdict that nullified the trial court’s order to summon Dr Partap Singh Verka under Section 319 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). It originates from an accusation of bribery against Dr Verka, who is a state official, and […]
