Acid-Attack Trial Moves Behind Closed Doors
The Orissa High Court has rejected an accused pair’s request to transfer an acid-attack trial, but ordered the proceedings to continue in camera to protect...
Criminal Procedure
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Police Need Magistrate’s Approval to Re-Arrest After Illegal Detention
New Delhi — The Supreme Court has ruled that police cannot re-arrest a person released from unconstitutional detention without first obtaining a Magistrate’s approval. The...
Employers Cannot Force Religious Symbols on Staff
The Allahabad High Court has cautioned employers against compelling workers to wear religiously associated symbols, holding that workplace coercion can offend the freedom of belief...
Delhi Court Allows Assault Prosecution to Proceed
The Delhi High Court has refused to terminate proceedings against two individuals accused of assaulting a man at the Supreme Court complex and circulating footage...