Delhi High Court expresses concern over false rape allegations, orders recovery of misused victim compensation

The Delhi High Court has expressed serious concern over the consequences of false allegations of sexual offences, highlighting the enduring harm they cause to the accused, and has directed recovery…

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Punjab & Haryana High Court refuses to quash FIR against advocate over caste-based remarks

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has refused to quash criminal proceedings initiated against an advocate accused of making inflammatory, caste-laden remarks during a public meeting, observing that the allegations…

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Supreme Court introduces SOP mandating timelines for oral arguments in all hearings

The Supreme Court has operationalised a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) governing the conduct of oral arguments in post-notice and regular hearing matters, with immediate effect. Notified through a circular…

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Supreme Court stays Delhi High Court verdict granting bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar in Unnao rape case

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the recent verdict of the Delhi High Court, which suspended the life sentence imposed on former Uttar Pradesh legislator Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the…

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