High court

Andhra Pradesh High Court Warns Magistrates Against Mechanical Remands for Social Media Posts

The present article discusses an order by the Andhra Pradesh High Court regarding arrest and remand in relations to the social media. It brings to light the fact that the court put a stress on sticking to

[Arnesh Kumar and Imran Pratap Gadhi judgments, to guard against the possible abuse of the criminal law and also safeguarding the freedom of expression by committing the courage to question any police action in a court of law.]

Supreme Court

Delhi Magistrate Directs Police to File FIR in Shocking Case of Man’s Death in Custody

Chief Judicial Magistrate Vasundhra Chhaunkar ordered an FIR in Setara Bibi’s case under Section 156(3) CrPC after alleged custodial torture led to her husband’s death. The ruling underscores judicial oversight, reinforcing firm swift accountability as police inaction obstructs justice.

Chief Judicial Magistrate Vasundhra Chhaunkar ordered an FIR in Setara Bibi’s case under Section 156(3) CrPC after alleged custodial torture led to her husband’s death. The ruling underscores judicial oversight, reinforcing firm swift accountability as police inaction obstructs justice.