A woman cannot ordinarily be arrested between sunset and sunrise under Section 43(5) BNSS. Even in exceptional circumstances, the prescribed written report and prior Magistrate-permission requirements must be followed.
Rajasthan High Court · 19 Aug 2026
The mere use of a caste name does not automatically constitute an offence under Sections 3(1)(r) or 3(1)(s) of the SC/ST Act.
Allahabad High Court · 19 Aug 2026
The Court held that persistent stalking, coercion, intimidation and interference with a woman's personal choices can, when viewed cumulatively, constitute a prima facie case of abetment to suicide.
Karnataka High Court · 19 Aug 2026
A Christian wife who seeks matrimonial relief under the Divorce Act can approach the District Court or Family Court having jurisdiction over her present place of residence.
Kerala High Court · 19 Aug 2026
A Trial Court cannot refuse to accept a charge-sheet against an accused merely because a co-accused is absconding and no warrant or proclamation has yet been issued against that person.
High Court of Tripura · 19 Aug 2026
A settlement between an accused and a victim does not automatically justify quashing criminal proceedings.
Gauhati High Court · 19 Aug 2026
A divorce decree does not by itself extinguish criminal proceedings arising from alleged cruelty or dowry-related offences committed during the marriage.
Rajasthan High Court · 19 Aug 2026
The Delhi High Court held that the reference to Section 167 CrPC in Section 43D(2) UAPA must, after the enactment of the BNSS, be read as a reference to Section 187 BNSS.
High Court of Delhi · 19 Aug 2026
A reliable dying declaration can support both conviction and acquittal.
Allahabad High Court · 19 Aug 2026
The Court held that persistent quarrelling and continued matrimonial discord can constitute cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act when established through evidence.
Delhi High Court · 19 Aug 2026
Courts can award more or less than 25%, depending upon the circumstances of each case.
Allahabad High Court · 19 Aug 2026
Section 354 IPC is not covered by Section 42 POCSO Act.
Delhi High Court · 19 Aug 2026
The Court held that persistent and serious matrimonial discord can constitute cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act.
Delhi High Court · 19 Aug 2026
A consensual sexual relationship between adults does not automatically become criminal merely because an allegation of a promise to marry is subsequently made.
High Court of Delhi · 19 Aug 2026
An alibi is a defence and must ordinarily be established by the accused through evidence at trial.
Allahabad High Court · 19 Aug 2026
Where sisters-in-law are living separately from the complainant, allegations of direct physical or mental torture require specific factual foundation.
Gujarat High Court · 19 Aug 2026
