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The Karnataka High Court has ruled that police cannot register a citizen as a rowdy sheeter without sending a sealed notice and granting two weeks to submit a written representation. This enforces natural justice in administrative policing, protecting individuals from arbitrary inclusion in stigmatizing lists without procedural safeguards.
Karnataka High Court reinforces that rowdy-sheet endorsements without strict adherence to B.S. Prakash guidelines violate due process, mandating deletion of entries. The ruling underscores judicial oversight over police surveillance powers, ensuring procedural safeguards for individuals listed as 'rowdy-sheeters'.
Madhya Pradesh High Court reinforces that arrest under the SC/ST Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita must strictly follow Supreme Court bail guidelines, including Arnesh Kumar and Satender Kumar Antil, ensuring procedural safeguards before detention. Non-compliance risks judicial intervention, impacting law enforcement and trial courts handling similar cases.
Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that compounding cheque bounce offences under Section 138 NI Act at the revision stage requires payment of 15% of the cheque amount as costs to the State Legal Services Authority. The decision reinforces the Supreme Court's Damodar S. Prabhu guidelines, deterring delayed settlements and ensuring compliance with judicial directives in financial disputes.