By setting aside the decision of the Rajasthan High Court which quashed a sexual harassment case based on a compromise between the accused and father of the victim, the apex court has ruled in the interest of justice and held that the lower courts must have due regard to the nature and gravity of the crime which could have a serious impact on society
Congress leader Afzal Lakhani, who was arrested for posting anti-Indian and pro-Pakistani messages, besides derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother Hiraben Modi, was granted bail by the Supreme Court recently. The Court has also intervened in other cases where bail was denied by the High Courts
The Manipur High Court closed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed seeking a direction to the State authorities to establish a Blood Bank with proper blood storage in the District Hospital, Ukhrul.
The Manipur High Court has closed a PIL, assailing the Notification dated June 30, 2021 issued by the Home Department, Government of Manipur, mandating Covid-19 vaccination for the citizens of the state.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has made it clear that the person aggrieved by a defamatory statement must have an element of personal interest. He should either be the person defamed or a family member or near relative in case of a deceased person.