On August 23, 2024, the Supreme Court of India addressed critical issues surrounding the judicial approach to criminal cases, particularly in light of the recent transition from the Indian Penal Code (IPC) to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The case, Delhi Race Club (1940) Ltd. & Ors. Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr., has […]
Uttarakhand High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to accused in Assault Case
The High Court of Uttarakhand has granted anticipatory bail to Gurjigar Singh and two co-accused, Jagraj Singh and Devendra Singh, in connection with an alleged assault case. The decision was made by Hon’ble Justice Alok Kumar Verma during a hearing of Anticipatory Bail Application No. 833 of 2024. The case stems from a First Information […]
Madhya Pradesh High Court quashes vague dowry allegations against family members
In a significant decision, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh quashed the criminal proceedings against family members of Ajay Sharma, accused under sections 498-A and 323 of the IPC and sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act on grounds that vague allegations were levied against the family members of the husband. The decision […]