Supreme Court explores ad hoc judges for criminal appeal backlog, ET LegalWorld
As pending cases continue to mount in high courts because of multiple reasons, including judge vacancies not being filled, Supreme Court Tuesday said it was time to appoint ad hoc judges in HCs — invoking Article 224A of the Constitution — who would be part of division benches headed by a permanent judge of the […]
Non-payment of maintenance would not qualify as criminal proceedings: SC, ET LegalWorld
The Supreme Court has ruled that even if non-compliance with an order for payment of maintenance entails penal consequences, such proceedings would not qualify as or become criminal proceedings. “If non-compliance with an order for payment of maintenance entails penal consequences, as may other decrees of a Civil Court, such proceedings would not qualify as […]
Bombay High Court allows criminal proceedings against Coca-Cola after spider webs found in bottles, ET LegalWorld
The Bombay High Court has declined to quash proceedings against Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private Limited, which faces allegations of selling adulterated beverages. The company had sought to dismiss the case initiated by a magistrate’s court in Maharashtra’s Jalna district after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found a fibrous substance and cobwebs inside bottles of […]
PM Modi to witness application of criminal laws in Chandigarh today, ET LegalWorld
Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Union Home Minister Amit Shah will witness the practical application of three laws, demonstrating how they are already reshaping the criminal justice landscape. A live demonstration will showcase how newly introduced digital platforms like e-Sakshya, Nyay Setu, Nyay Shruti and e-Summons have streamlined law enforcement, judicial procedures and evidence […]
No criminal conspiracy by ICICI Bank officials in NDTV loan repayment at reduced rates: CBI, ET LegalWorld
There was no collusion, criminal conspiracy or abuse of position by officials of ICICI Bank in accepting repayment of a loan at a reduced rate of interest from promoters of NDTV Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy, the CBI has concluded in its closure report in the 2017 case. The CBI FIR registered on the basis […]
Fashion designer’s complaint leads to FIR against ex-employees for criminal breach of trust, ET LegalWorld
New Delhi [India], November 9 (ANI): The Delhi Police, on the direction of a Delhi court, has registered an FIR against former employees of fashion designer Pallavi Mohan on charges of criminal breach of trust. Mohan, known internationally for her brand “Not So Serious,” filed a complaint alleging misconduct by her ex-employees. The legal action […]
Public Law 118 – 1 – Joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.
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Delhi govt introduces special modules on new criminal laws for senior secondary students, ET LegalWorld
The Delhi government on Friday launched a special module on the three new criminal laws for students of senior secondary classes to enhance their legal awareness. According to a circular, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), Delhi has developed new modules on the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya […]
Criminal cases shouldn’t be slapped against scribes for writings perceived as govt criticism: SC, ET LegalWorld
Criminal cases should not be slapped against journalists merely because their writings are perceived as criticism of the government, the Supreme Court said on Friday. A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and S V N Bhatti said in democratic nations, the freedom to express one’s views is respected and the rights of journalists are protected […]
Should watching child porn in private be a criminal offence? SC judgment on Monday, ET LegalWorld
The Supreme Court will pronounce on Monday its verdict on the question if watching child pornography in private should constitute an offence under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. As per the causelist published on the website of the apex court, the judgment, authored by Justice J.B. Pardiwala, will be pronounced on […]