As of April 3, 2025, there are no new reports of individuals being acquitted in POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) cases after spending five years in jail. However, in recent years, several such cases have been reported: These cases highlight the complexities and challenges within the judicial process concerning POCSO allegations. Sources
The Karnataka High Court has directed bike taxi aggregators, including Ola, Uber, and Rapido, to cease their operations in the state within six weeks. The court emphasized that these services cannot continue unless the state government formulates and notifies appropriate guidelines under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Justice B M Shyam Prasad, presiding over the …
Stop bike taxi ops in 6 weeks karnataka High court to Ola, Uber 8 Rapido. Read More »
The Bombay High Court has imposed a cost of ₹25,000 on industrialist Anil Ambani for seeking an urgent hearing of his petition challenging a notice issued by the Income Tax Department in April 2022. The court deemed the urgency as “artificial,” stating that such facilities cannot be invoked without genuine necessity. The division bench of …
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On April 2, 2025, the Kerala High Court granted bail to 10 members of the Popular Front of India (PFI) accused in the 2022 murder of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader K.S. Srinivasan in Palakkad district. The bench, comprising Justices Raja Vijayaraghavan and P.V. Balakrishnan, provided relief to Shefeek, Jafar B, Nassar, Jamsheer H, Abdul …
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The Supreme Court of India recently underscored the critical role of health and education in the nation’s development, stating that neglecting these fundamental sectors would hinder India’s progress. The court emphasized that economic growth alone is not sufficient for true development; rather, a robust healthcare system and quality education are essential to empowering citizens and …
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The Delhi High Court has recently directed the Wikimedia Foundation, which hosts Wikipedia, to remove allegedly defamatory content from the Wikipedia page of news agency Asian News International (ANI). This order was issued on April 2, 2025, by Justice Subramonium Prasad in response to an interim application filed by ANI as part of a ₹2 …
The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the increasing number of rape cases filed on the grounds of false promises of marriage. In a recent observation, the Court noted that evolving moral values are influencing such situations and emphasized the importance of evaluating these cases impartially, rather than solely from the complainant’s perspective. This observation …
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The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved the ₹2,200 crore debt resolution plan for Supreme Infrastructure India, marking a significant development in the company’s financial restructuring. Under the approved plan, financial creditors will receive ₹464 crore in full settlement of their outstanding dues. The repayment will be facilitated through a combination of asset monetization …
The Bombay High Court has recently upheld the Bar Council of India’s (BCI) authority to regulate legal education, reinforcing its power to inspect law schools and enforce compliance with established standards. Criminal Background Checks for Law Students In February 2025, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenged a BCI circular that required law students to declare …
The Delhi High Court’s monthly digest for March 2025 encompasses judgments and orders corresponding to citations 252 through 396. For a comprehensive review of these cases, you can refer to LiveLaw’s weekly round-ups, which detail significant rulings from the Delhi High Court during this period. These summaries are accessible on LiveLaw’s website under their ‘Round-Ups’ …