The court reinforced the principle actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea that is criminal liability attaches only to intentional acts.
Rajasthan High Court · 17 Mar 2026
It demonstrates Supreme Court’s proactive judicial review to align statutory provisions with social justice and equality principles.
Supreme Court of India · 17 Mar 2026
It reaffirms the police’s discretionary power to register an FIR when a cognizable offence is known.
Supreme Court of India · 16 Mar 2026
It clarifies that Section 482 CrPC powers are discretionary, and must balance protection against harassment with rights of prosecution to investigate criminal acts.
Supreme Court of India · 16 Mar 2026
It sets precedent for courts to prioritize expert medical certification over conflicting observations of law enforcement officers regarding the mental state of a victim.
Supreme Court of India · 16 Mar 2026
The Supreme Court reaffirmed the principle that the term “State” under Article 12 must be interpreted functionally, not just based on formal ownership or origin.
Supreme Court of India · 16 Mar 2026
It confirms that Section 299 CrPC is an exception to the general rule that evidence must be recorded in the presence of the accused.
High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh · 15 Mar 2026
It reaffirms that Habeas Corpus petitions cannot override the rights of a major to make personal decisions.
Andhra Pradesh High Court · 15 Mar 2026
The statutory presumption under Section 112 favors the legitimacy of a child born during marriage unless there is pleading of non-access.
Telangana High Court · 15 Mar 2026
The frivolous or omnibus use of dowry harassment provisions should be limited and not allowed to sustain proceedings.
Supreme Court of India · 11 Mar 2026
It emphasizes that litigating parties cannot rely on appellate stage to patch gaps in their case.
Supreme Court of India · 11 Mar 2026
It reinforces the equitable principle of clean hands, ensuring that parties seeking specific performance must act honestly.
Supreme Court of India · 11 Mar 2026
It demonstrates Supreme Court’s protective approach for accused rights against irregularities in enforcement procedure.
Supreme Court of India · 16 Mar 2026
The complainant-wife alleged her husband had multiple illicit relationships, including with an alleged second wife.
Karnataka High Court · 15 Mar 2026
It highlighted that circumstantial evidence must be cohesive and unbroken to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Supreme Court of India · 12 Mar 2026
The Court reinforced contractual supremacy: arbitral tribunals cannot override explicit contractual prohibitions on interest.
Supreme Court of India · 9 Mar 2026
