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Allahabad HC upheld conviction under Section 307 IPC but reduced the sentence to 3 years after determining the accused was a juvenile (17 years 10 months) at the time of the offence. The ruling emphasizes the primacy of juvenile justice principles over punitive sentencing in serious offences.
Allahabad HC clarifies that arrest under BNSS for offences punishable with less than seven years imprisonment is impermissible unless Section 35(1)(b) conditions are met. The ruling reinforces Arnesh Kumar and Satender Kumar Antil precedents, restricting coercive action to exceptional circumstances.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court directed state authorities to consider regularization of a watchman with 19 years of continuous service, reinforcing that long-term temporary employees cannot be denied constitutional rights under Articles 14 and 16. The ruling mandates compliance with Supreme Court precedents, ensuring fair treatment in public employment and setting a precedent for similar cases across government departments.
Allahabad HC rules that arrests for offences punishable by less than seven years imprisonment are illegal unless BNSS 2023's Section 35(3) safeguards are strictly followed. The court mandated compliance with Arnesh Kumar and Satender Kumar Antil guidelines, reinforcing procedural protections against arbitrary arrests and ensuring natural justice for accused persons.
Bombay High Court holds that unauthorized constructions cannot be legitimized by delay, administrative inaction, or lack of regularization, citing binding Supreme Court precedents.