Section 142 explicitly requires the complaint to be made by payee/holder; third-party complaints are legally invalid.
Allahabad High Court · 29 Jan 2026
It confirms that convictions under IPC provisions must rely on solid evidence, particularly in cases involving minors.
Patna High Court · 29 Jan 2026
It interpreted Article 22(1) as imposing a non-derogable obligation on investigating agencies to supply written grounds of arrest.
Supreme Court of India · 28 Jan 2026
The judgment reinforces the constitutional protection of bodily autonomy and privacy under Article 21.
Madhya Pradesh High Court · 28 Jan 2026
The Court harmonised Section 14 HMA with the object of matrimonial law, which is to prevent unnecessary suffering, not prolong dead marriages.
Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2026
It aligns with progressive interpretation of Articles 14 & 15 to eliminate gender-based discrimination in inheritance.
Punjab & Haryana High Court · 28 Jan 2026
The suggestion to attach immovable assets of convicted offenders reflects a shift towards victim-centric and restorative justice.
Supreme Court of India · 27 Jan 2026
The court upheld the principle of double jeopardy, preventing repeated punishment for the same act.
Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2026
The court reinforced the principle of correctional justice, emphasizing reformation over mere punishment.
Calcutta High Court · 24 Jan 2026
The Court balanced technological efficiency with judicial accountability, stressing that AI is an aid, not a substitute.
Andhra Pradesh High Court · 23 Jan 2026
The Court clarified procedural nuances between cognizance vs. commencement of trial under Section 188 CrPC.
Kerala High Court · 23 Jan 2026
It cautions against frivolous or malicious use of penal provisions meant to protect genuinely aggrieved persons.
Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2026
The judgment draws a clear distinction between CrPC Section 156(3) and BNSS Section 175(4), highlighting the enhanced procedural protection under the BNSS.
Supreme Court of India · 28 Jan 2026
The Court reaffirmed that motive assumes importance in cases resting substantially on circumstantial evidence.
Punjab and Haryana High Court · 28 Jan 2026
The Court reinforced the principle that registration imparts sanctity and legal certainty to documents.
Supreme Court of India · 23 Jan 2026
The Court reinforces the protective purpose of POCSO, especially against abuse of minors by family members.
Delhi High Court · 23 Jan 2026
