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Apex Court Cautions Against Insensitive Judicial Language In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has strongly criticised the Allahabad High Court for making inappropriate remarks in a rape case, particularly the observation that the complainant "invited trouble" by accompanying the accused to his house after consuming alcohol. A bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and Augustine George Masih addressed the matter during a hearing on Tuesday. The Supreme Court bench cautioned judges against making such insensitive and unsubstantiated remarks in cases involving sexual violence. Justice Gavai emphasized that while bail decisions depend on the facts of each case, judges must exercise care and discretion in how they phrase their orders, especially when they relate to the complainant. “Yes, bail can be granted, but what is this discussion that she herself invited trouble? One has to be careful when saying such things, especially on this side,” said Justice ...

Poker and Rummy are Games of Skill, Not Gambling :  Allahabad High Court In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has affirmed that poker and rummy should be classified as games of skill rather than gambling. The decision came from a division bench comprising Justice Shekhar B Saraf and Justice Manjeev Shukla, who delivered the judgment in response to a petition filed by DM Gaming Private Limited. Petition Filed by DM Gaming Private Limited DM Gaming Private Limited challenged an earlier order by the Agra City Commissionerate that denied the company permission to operate poker and rummy gaming units. The company filed a petition under Article 226 of the Constitution, challenging the decision made by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Agra City Commissionerate, on January 24, 2024. Basis of the Petition: Games of Skill vs Gambling The crux of the petition rested on the legal distinction between games of skill and gambling. DM Gaming argued that poker and rummy have be...

Supreme Court Grants Bail to Abbas Ansari in Arms License Case The recent decision by the Supreme Court to grant bail to Abbas Ansari, son of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, in an arms license case has drawn attention and debate. The apex court, led by justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta, carefully considered various factors before reaching its decision.  Legal Arguments and Considerations Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, representing Abbas Ansari, argued vehemently that his client was falsely implicated in the case, pointing out inconsistencies in the chargesheet and providing documents. However, the Uttar Pradesh government opposed the petition, citing Abbas Ansari's alleged involvement in serious crimes and forgery accusations. Background of the Case The case stems from an FIR filed on October 12, 2019, which alleged that Abbas Ansari obtained firearms under a license by falsely claiming to be a renowned shooter. Despite the Allahabad High Court's previous denial of b...