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The applicant did not approach the Court with clean hands which is the sine qua non, in an application for pre-arrest bail and the complaint has merit for which the applicant may have to be interrogated for effective and appropriate investigation as the law would mandate.
“One cannot overlook the role played by the so-called beauty and fitness influencers in setting unrealistic standards by creating a make-believe world. In a bid to meet these fickle societal standards of beauty, vulnerable people go to extreme lengths and even undergo risky procedures.”
“The demand for Rs. 1000 — however modest in quantum — is not to be seen in isolation but must be viewed in light of the position held by the accused engineer and the context of the demand. The act of coercing an ordinary citizen to pay a bribe for availing a rightful service, amounts to gross misconduct.”
Special Public Prosecutor submitted that there are 194 intercepted calls, revealing incriminating conversation involving the petitioner in negotiations and distribution of illegal gains. Thus, a larger conspiracy is to be unearthed, for which the custodial interrogation is needed.
The present case is not a case where only one person has been cheated as there are many more victims, who are cheated by the applicant and in every crime, the applicant used a different team.
On 06-03-2025, the Kerala High Court denied anticipatory bail to Shuhaib.
The bank in question was a co-operative bank located at a remote Taluka in Maharashtra. The customers were small shop keepers and local villagers who had very meagre income. The accused took advantage of such situation and siphoned their money.
The Court expressed concern that the accused persons took the law into their own hands without realising that their acts might affect and tarnish the image and reputation of the victims before society at large, out of whom some were girls, and one was a minor.
The Court stated that the Trial Court would examine whether the deceased took a drastic step of ending his life due to the regular and constant instigation of the accused or due to the weakness of his mental health.
A case was registered against PC George, alleging commission of offences punishable under Sections 196(1)(a), 299 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 120(o) of Kerala Police Act, 2011.
“It is noteworthy that instances of cyber fraud are increasing day by day, and according to the Data maintained by the Reserve Bank of India, Rs 3207 Crores were lost due to 5,82,000 cases of cyber-fraud between F.Y 2020 to F.Y. 2024.”
The book is a legitimate personal account or homage to Sidhu Moosewala, written by someone who knew him personally, and it is not a case of intellectual property theft.
The Court directed accused to handover his all electronic gadgets like mobile, laptop etc. to the investigating agency along with the password of his all social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, whatsapp etc. for the investigation.
Men who are victims of violence at the hands of their wives often face unique difficulties, including societal disbelief and the stigma associated with being perceived as a victim. Such stereotypes perpetuate the erroneous belief that men cannot suffer violence in domestic relationships.
“While liberty and dignity of an individual must be held high, however, no one can be permitted to subvert and cause devolution in the process of justice.”
“The investigating agency must instead rely on independent and lawful methods to gather information rather than pressuring the accused to act against their constitutional safeguards. Insisting on custodial interrogation solely for self-incriminatory purposes is unconstitutional and sets a dangerous precedent.”
The husband and wife were married for about one and a half year, and due to continuous quarrels, the wife started living in her parental home along with their 6-month-old daughter at the time of the incident. During this period, the husband committed suicide.
“Doctors, the Guardian of life, embody a noble profession, often revered as akin to God / Almighty, as they possess the extraordinary ability to save lives and restore health. While acknowledging the presence of quacks and corporatized hospitals, it is essential to recognize that majority of medical practitioners dedicate their life to serve humanity with compassion and expertise”
“In the CID raid, it was discovered that Bhupendrasinh had created several firms and opened bank accounts in their names, but only two of the firms were registered. He had also issued cheques worth Rs 62 Lakhs in the name of his driver.”
“If a soft stand is taken towards such stunts, the roads, which are already unsafe, will become more unsafe for pedestrians and two-wheelers, which account for the maximum number of casualties for pedestrians and two-wheelers in road accidents in this region.”