It reinforces the principle that public servants filing complaints in discharge of duty are treated differently under the Cr.P.C.
Supreme Court of India · 9 Mar 2026
The Court applied the principle of estoppel, preventing a party from benefiting from a settlement while simultaneously pursuing criminal remedies.
Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2026
The Court emphasized judicial restraint, discouraging litigants from re-litigating merits after bail has been granted.
Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2026
The Court applied a liberal interpretation to the concept of sufficient cause to prevent miscarriage of justice.
Calcutta High Court · 27 Feb 2026
The Court’s reasoning was grounded in the principle that documentary interpretation must be based primarily on the text and context of the instrument rather than on later conduct of the parties.
Supreme Court of India · 27 Feb 2026
The Court applied personal law principles to determine entitlement under service pension rules.
Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2026
The Court relied on Section 469(1)(c) CrPC, which recognises delayed discovery of offenders in regulatory offences.
Supreme Court of India · 27 Feb 2026
The decision underscores judicial intolerance towards honour killing and crimes arising out of perceived family honour.
Punjab and Haryana High Court · 27 Feb 2026
The Court reinforced the principle that custody matters require detailed evidence, which cannot be undertaken in writ proceedings.
Himachal Pradesh High Court · 27 Feb 2026
The judgment strengthens reliance on credible eyewitness testimony supported by medical evidence.
Supreme Court of India · 26 Feb 2026
The judgment clarifies the interpretation of Section 108 BNS, aligning it with the jurisprudence under Section 306 IPC.
Delhi High Court · 24 Feb 2026
The decision balances strict enforcement of economic offences with humanitarian considerations in sentencing.
Supreme Court of India · 24 Feb 2026
The Court reinforced the principle of limitation for execution of decrees under Article 135 of the Limitation Act, 1963.
Supreme Court of India · 23 Feb 2026
The ruling reinforces the scope of Article 20(3) of the Constitution of India, protecting individuals from being compelled to incriminate themselves.
Supreme Court of India · 23 Feb 2026
The Court reaffirmed the long-standing Indian position rejecting the strict “fruit of the poisonous tree” doctrine followed in certain jurisdictions like the United States.
Supreme Court of India · 23 Feb 2026
