It emphasises the importance of effective cross-examination; failure to put specific suggestions weakens the defence.
Karnataka High Court · 11 Feb 2026
The High Court carefully distinguished between statutory obligations under POCSO and the practical realities of adolescent offenders.
Punjab and Haryana High Court · 10 Feb 2026
It demonstrates judicial balancing between punishment for heinous offences and rehabilitative prospects of the convict.
Bombay High Court · 10 Feb 2026
It reinforces that SC/ST Act protections extend to cases where fraudulent civil suits are filed.
Kerala High Court · 10 Feb 2026
The ruling reinforces limits on prosecution powers after investigation is complete.
High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh · 10 Feb 2026
The decision clarifies that khula is analogous to talaq, giving the wife an independent right to terminate marriage.
Supreme Court of India · 10 Feb 2026
The decision reinforces the principle that mere notarisation or admission as exhibit does not validate a document.
Supreme Court of India · 9 Feb 2026
The Court reinforced the principle that circumstantial evidence must form a complete and unbroken chain pointing exclusively to the accused’s guilt.
Calcutta High Court · 9 Feb 2026
The Supreme Court emphasized speedy disposal of appeals in high-profile criminal cases.
Supreme Court of India · 9 Feb 2026
It clarifies that POCSO bail considerations include age, maturity, and nature of relationship, not just legal technicalities.
Delhi High Court · 6 Feb 2026
It reaffirms the principle that cybercrime and telecom frauds are serious offences requiring strict scrutiny.
Delhi High Court · 6 Feb 2026
The Supreme Court adopted a purposive and restrictive interpretation of Section 17-A, ensuring that the provision is not misused to stall genuine corruption investigations.
Supreme Court of India · 6 Feb 2026
It provides guidance for family courts and High Courts when dealing with DNA/paternity applications in maintenance cases.
Karnataka High Court · 10 Feb 2026
The Supreme Court reiterated the principle that bail is a right linked to the legal merits of the application, not contingent on payment to the complainant.
Supreme Court of India · 10 Feb 2026
The Court prioritised the bodily integrity and decisional autonomy of the pregnant minor over abstract considerations.
Supreme Court of India · 8 Feb 2026
The Court reaffirmed the principle that maintenance is a right of the spouse and cannot be denied on superficial grounds.
Supreme Court of India · 6 Feb 2026
