It reinforced principle that statutory timelines under Section 309 CrPC serve the victim’s right to speedy justice, not accused’s right to automatic bail.
High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh · 19 Jan 2026
The right to personal liberty (Article 21) is a fundamental protection that cannot be overridden without proper justification.
Bombay High Court · 17 Jan 2026
It confirms powers of Central Government under Section 5(4) to grant citizenship to minors in special circumstances.
Supreme Court of India · 17 Jan 2026
It reinforces the doctrine of efficacious remedy: injunction is not available if another remedy is more appropriate and effective.
Supreme Court of India · 16 Jan 2026
It reinforces strict statutory interpretation of “penetration” under Section 3 POCSO.
Delhi High Court · 16 Jan 2026
It strengthens judicial efficiency by allowing appellate courts flexibility in handling cases without insisting on the accused’s physical presence.
Supreme Court of India · 16 Jan 2026
The Court reaffirmed that a decree is the formal expression of a judgment and must accurately reflect it.
High Court of Madhya Pradesh · 15 Jan 2026
The Court reaffirmed that test identification parade is not substantive evidence, but plays a crucial role in corroborating dock identification.
High Court of Kerala · 15 Jan 2026
It clarified that Sections 34 and 37 provide limited and narrow grounds for interference with arbitral awards.
Supreme Court of India · 15 Jan 2026
The Court clearly demarcated the field of operation of Section 19(b) SRA and Section 52 TPA.
Supreme Court of India · 15 Jan 2026
It reaffirmed that res judicata cannot be defeated by indirect methods such as belated amendments.
Kerala High Court · 15 Jan 2026
The Court reaffirmed the evidentiary value of dying declarations as substantive evidence.
Supreme Court of India · 15 Jan 2026
The judgment reinforces that custody agreements voluntarily entered into cannot be casually resiled from.
Gujarat High Court · 14 Jan 2026
The Court relied on the principle that parental responsibility and spousal maintenance are independent legal obligations.
Delhi High Court · 14 Jan 2026
The judgment reinforces the absolute nature of the doctrine of lis pendens.
Supreme Court of India · 14 Jan 2026
