judicial intervention
Allahabad High Court Dismisses POCSO Case: Protecting Happily Married Couple from Unnecessary Legal Harassment
Nov 28, 2025 02:33 am CST
The Allahabad High Court has quashed criminal proceedings under the POCSO Act against a man who married the alleged victim, recognizing that forcing the happily married couple to face trial would constitute harassment. Justice Kshitij Shailendra ruled that courts cannot remain silent spectators when justice demands immediate intervention, especially when the alleged victim herself denies the accusations and supports dismissal of the case filed by her father.
Bombay High Court Rejects Ethiopian Volcanic Ash as Cause for Mumbai's Persistent Air Pollution Crisis
Nov 27, 2025 07:05 pm CST
The Bombay High Court has dismissed claims that Ethiopia's volcanic eruption caused Mumbai's deteriorating air quality, emphasizing that pollution levels were problematic long before the event. With AQI consistently exceeding 300, the court is seeking effective measures to address this environmental crisis comparable to Delhi's alarming situation, highlighting urgent concerns about urban air quality and public health in India's financial capital.
Supreme Court Condemns Haryana Government for Felling 40 Trees to Build BJP Office Access Road
Nov 27, 2025 03:04 am CST
The Supreme Court has strongly criticized the Haryana government for uprooting 40 mature trees to construct an access road to a newly-built BJP office in Karnal. The case, brought by a decorated 1971-war veteran who owns adjacent property, challenges both the arbitrary land allocation in a residential area and the environmental damage caused. The court has demanded a remedial action plan and warned state officials of serious consequences for this violation of green norms.
Former Chief Justice BR Gavai Condemns Bulldozer Demolitions as Executive Overreach and Violation of Constitutional Rights
Nov 26, 2025 09:28 pm CST
Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai criticizes state authorities for using bulldozers to demolish homes of crime suspects without due process, calling it executive overreach that punishes innocent families. The Supreme Court has intervened to protect constitutional rights, allowing citizens to petition High Courts and holding officials accountable for illegal demolitions.
Supreme Court Finally Secures Railway Compensation for Widow After 23-Year Legal Battle
Oct 23, 2025 01:23 am CST
After a 23-year legal struggle, the Supreme Court has intervened to ensure justice for Saynokta Devi, who lost her husband in a 2002 train accident. Overturning previous rejections by the Railway Claims Tribunal and Patna High Court, the Supreme Court directed Railways to pay Rs 4 lakh compensation with interest, demonstrating extraordinary efforts to locate the widow after address complications delayed payment.
Allahabad High Court Orders Release of Illegally Detained Interfaith Couple, Condemns UP Police for Constitutional Rights Violation
Oct 19, 2025 12:29 pm CST
The Allahabad High Court has ordered the immediate release of an interfaith couple illegally detained by Uttar Pradesh Police without proper authorization. The court strongly condemned authorities for violating the adult woman's constitutional rights and succumbing to social pressure instead of protecting citizens' liberty. The judges emphasized that detention based on religious differences is unacceptable in a democratic nation governed by rule of law, directing police officials to ensure the couple's safety and security.
Supreme Court Halts Re-arrest of Telangana Journalists in Social Media Case Against Chief Minister
Oct 16, 2025 05:39 pm CST
The Supreme Court has intervened to protect two female journalists from Telangana by staying their re-arrest in a controversial case involving alleged defamatory social media content against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. Pogadadanda Revathi and Thanvi Yadav of Pulse News faced serious charges including publishing obscene material and criminal conspiracy after sharing content deemed derogatory to the state government, raising significant questions about press freedom and the limits of social media expression.
Madhya Pradesh High Court Bans Controversial 'Surpanakha Dahan' Effigy Burning Event: Constitutional Violation Explained
Sep 28, 2025 05:46 pm CST
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has banned a controversial Dussehra event that planned to burn effigies of women accused in criminal cases, ruling it unconstitutional. The "Surpanakha Dahan" organized by men's rights group Paurush would have featured 11 women's faces on effigies, but the court determined that publicly tarnishing the image of individuals facing trial violates democratic principles.
Madhya Pradesh High Court Prohibits Burning of Sonam Raghuvanshi Effigy During Dussehra Festival
Sep 28, 2025 02:51 am CST
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has banned an Indore-based organization from burning effigies of Sonam Raghuvanshi and other women accused of criminal charges during Dussehra festivities. The ruling came following a petition by Sonam's mother, as her daughter faces trial for allegedly orchestrating her husband's murder during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. The court deemed such practices unacceptable in a democratic society.
Madras High Court Slams Officials For Failing To Stop Caste Discrimination At Karur Temple
Sep 18, 2025 01:45 am CST
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has pulled up district authorities for failing to ensure Scheduled Caste devotees' right to worship at the Chinnatharapuram Mariamman Temple in Karur district.