Delhi High Court Strengthens Remedy Against Malicious Prosecutions In a ruling that could significantly reshape how individuals defend themselves against false accusations, the Delhi High Court  has held that victims of malicious or false complaints  can independently initiate criminal proceedings under Section 211 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)  — without first obtaining permission from a court or waiting for the prior case to be quashed. The decision came in Sunair Hotels L

SC slams Delhi HC for delay in bail plea, says even a day's delay in liberty matters is unacceptable; directs urgent hearing.