Criminal Law Roundup | A quick recap of top criminal law cases from October 2024
Read about the significant criminal law matters heard and decided by the Supreme Court and High Courts in October 2024
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2017 Mandsaur Firing | MP High Court rejects PIL to table Justice Jain Commission Report before MP legislative assembly after 6-7 yrs delay
The Justice Jain Commission Report pertains to the 2017 Mandsaur farmers’ protest, during which police action resulted in five deaths and several injuries.
MP High Court seeks State’s reply on ban on sale of meat, eggs & related products during Ganesh Mahotsav
The Court observed that the effect of the order was limited to 17-09-2024, indicating that the immediate urgency of the issue may be moot, however, recognised the need to address the concern of setting a future precedent.
MP High Court directs authorities to decide on Rehabilitation of migrated Wild Elephant as per Section 11(1)(a) of Wild Life Protection Act
The petitioner pointed out that respondents are keeping the elephants in captivity and in process giving inhuman treatment and out of 10 elephants, 2 elephants died and the respondents have concealed this fact from the Court.
MP High Court seeks response in plea challenging State Committee’s expertise on Rehabilitation of migrated Wild Elephant
The petitioner argued that the State committee lacks expertise in handling elephants and suggested involving experts from states like Kerala, which have significant experience in managing wild elephants.
Allahabad High Court asks State to provide reasons why establishment of AIIMS like institute is not necessary in Prayagraj
Allahabad High Court noted that in the last ten years, the population in the region has increased substantially, resulting in acute pressure on the existing medical infrastructure.
Morbi Bridge Collapse | Gujarat HC directs execution of written instruments outlining benefits to victims including marriage expenses for girls, jobs to PwD
“The list of beneficiaries must include those victims who were already widow and have lost lone earning member of their family. The physically disabled victims shall be accommodated in a well-paid job.”
Bombay HC dismisses PIL filed by firm ‘Crimeophobia’ to constitute Transnational Sanatan Commission; imposes Rs 10,000 cost
The prayers made in the present PIL are not only omnibus in nature but also are multiple in number, covering diverse subjects and have no factual or legal basis for it.
Protection and Welfare of J&K’s Ancient Hindu Temples| J&K High Court dismisses PIL as withdrawn; grants liberty to file fresh PIL
The petitioner prayed to withdraw PIL with the liberty to file a fresh, as the petitioner wants to file a detailed representation before the concerned authorities regarding specific instances of temple property encroachment by the Mafia.
Delhi High Court dismisses PIL against Dalai Lama for alleged molestation of minor child
The Delhi High Court took judicial notice of the fact that Dalai Lama had already expressed his apology to those who may have been offended by his action.
‘Right of dead to receive decent, respectful last rites’; Bombay HC orders Commissioner, Municipal Corpn. to issue directions to find plots of land to be used as burial grounds
For the Municipal Corporation, providing adequate place for burial of the dead is their statutory duty and obligation, thus, the authorities cannot shirk their shoulders away from such statutory responsibility.
Delhi High Court dismisses PIL seeking to direct medical professionals to inform patients about side effects of a drug
Delhi High Court stated that since the legislature in its wisdom has elected to impose this duty on the manufacturer and the pharmacist, we do not find any ground for issuing a direction as prayed for in this PIL as it would amount to judicial legislation.
Delhi High Court dismisses petition seeking issuance of guidelines for putting cap on airfares
“The aviation sector being a capital-intensive sector, the regulated free play given to the airlines to implement dynamic pricing of the fares for each flight appears to be in conformity with the norms followed worldwide and appears to be essential growth of the said sector.”
Delhi High Court dismiss PIL seeking directions to allow Delhi CM to interact with the Delhi Assembly for efficient governance
A PIL was filed seeking issuance of directions to GNCTD to provide arrangements for efficient governance of Delhi by allowing the Chief Minister to interact with the Delhi Assembly and Cabinet Ministers via video conferencing subject to any conditions that may be imposed.
‘Computation of 25% students strictly in compliance with S. 12(c) RTE Act’; Gujarat HC dismisses PIL against Gov. Resolution
The instant petition was filed at the verge of commencement of the admission process in the schools in the State and seems to be a result of pre-empting the whole issue.
Chhattisgarh HC registers suo motu PIL based on news report highlighting lack of sufficient staff and experts at Cyber Police Stations
The Court opined that it is highly disturbing and a matter of great concern that the people are being misled, allured and deceived by the persons using digital technology and electronic devices which come under the category of cybercrime.
Tragic death of 8-year-old prompts Allahabad High Court to take suo motu cognizance of open manholes and ducts around Lucknow
Allahabad High Court: In a suo motu cognizance of the issue of open manholes and ducts within the municipal limits of Lucknow,
Delhi High Court dismisses PIL seeking extraordinary interim bail for Arvind Kejriwal; imposes cost of Rs. 75,000
“Petitioner’s claim to be custodian and representative of the people of India, is nothing but a fanciful claim which is devoid of any basis.”
Bombay HC initiates suo motu PIL against BMC after news reports raise questions on the death of 2 young children by drowning in water tank maintained by BMC
It seemed inconceivable to the Court that a Municipal Corporation could have no responsibility or liability at all when it is demonstrated that an accident or a death has been caused due to such Corporation’s negligence.
Bombay HC dismisses PIL filed by Auto Rickshaw and Bus Unions against levy of additional fee under MV Rules, 1989
The petitioners questioned the levy of additional fee for renewal of driving license and renewal of registration certificate in case of motorcycles and other classes of non- transport vehicles under Rules 32 and 81 of Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 and termed the same to be as a penalty in disguise.