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Bombay HC Acts on Its Own, Stays Bail of Shiv Sena Corporator Accused of Assaulting Doctors
The Bombay High Court took suo motu cognisance of a Thane bail order and stayed it, calling the lower court's decision "perverse" for ignoring the accused's criminal history. Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre, accused of assaulting doctors and nurses at a Dombivli hospital, has been directed to surrender by Sunday evening, with the matter listed for further hearing on July 21.
Delhi High Court Allows 15-Year-Old Rape Survivor to Terminate 28-Week Pregnancy
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BREAKUP TO LOCKUP?
Karnataka High Court Flags "Mushrooming" Misuse of Section 69 BNS In a significant ruling delivered on April 9, 2026, the Karnataka High Court expressed deep concern over the rising trend of criminalizing consensual relationships that have turned sour. While hearing an interim plea, Justice M. Nagaprasanna observed that the newly introduced Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) is increasingly being weaponized following breakups.