Court Proceedings

Italian marines case: SC suspends all court proceedings in India

The Supreme Court on Wednesday suspended all court proceedings in India relating to the trial of two Italian marines in connection with the 2012 killing of two fishermen off Kerala coast.

Media restrained from reporting allegations against ex-SC judge

The Delhi High Court Thursday restrained the media from publishing or telecasting the allegations levelled against former Supreme Court judge Swatanter Kumar by a former law intern, who has accused him of sexual harassment

Mumbai gangrape: Photojournalist faints in court during deposition

"The rape survivor fainted during the deposition after which we stopped the proceedings and I requested the court that she be referred for medical help," special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam said.

Delhi rape: Court upholds ban on media reporting trial of accused

A magistrate had restrained the media from reporting the proceedings noting that the courtroom was jam-packed with people who were unconnected due to which the accused could not be produced before her.

Supreme Court norms on rape not strictly followed, say experts

Some Delhi-based prominent women lawyers said while the degree of sensitivity in dealing with rape cases varies in different trial courts in the capital, the scenario is precarious in small towns.