The Court reinforced the protective purpose of Section 125 CrPC, which ensures maintenance for wives and children even when they have some potential to earn.
Allahabad High Court · 11 Jan 2026
The Court’s reasoning recognized that the criminalization of a consensual relationship based on false promise allegations may not always reflect the facts of the case.
Supreme Court of India · 11 Jan 2026
It clearly distinguished between “law and order” and “public order”, emphasizing that not every crime impacts public order.
Supreme Court of India · 10 Jan 2026
The Court reinforced the strict interpretation of abetment of suicide, preventing its mechanical application.
Gauhati High Court · 10 Jan 2026
It reaffirmed that criminal jurisdiction is statutory and cannot be assumed casually.
Supreme Court of India · 10 Jan 2026
It clarifies that Section 21 is procedural, not a mandatory prerequisite.
Supreme Court of India · 10 Jan 2026
The Interim maintenance is meant to protect the dependent spouse, and mere allegations without proof do not suffice to deny relief.
Delhi High Court · 10 Jan 2026
The Court emphasized statutory presumption under Section 16 of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act.
Allahabad High Court · 9 Jan 2026
The Court reaffirmed the supremacy of statutory procedure over judicially created shortcuts, particularly in sensitive matters involving children.
Supreme Court of India · 9 Jan 2026
It clarifies that appeal under Section 37(1)(c) is not restricted; it includes dismissals based on procedural defaults.
Delhi High Court · 8 Jan 2026
The judgment carefully balanced liberty interests under CrPC bail provisions with public interest in effective criminal prosecution, placing the requisite threshold between mere prima facie inquiry and full trial evidence.
Supreme Court of India · 8 Jan 2026
The Court reaffirmed that Section 173(8) CrPC is designed to permit additional investigation only on valid and serious grounds and not as a matter of routine once charges are framed.
Bombay High Court · 8 Jan 2026
The Court balanced statutory compliance with humanitarian considerations by allowing temporary notification-based movement under escort.
Punjab & Haryana High Court · 8 Jan 2026
It clarifies the narrow scope of waiver under Section 12(5), protecting parties from coerced or implied consent.
Supreme Court of India · 7 Jan 2026
