It clarifies that statutory provisions like Section 14(1), HSA 1956 cannot be circumvented by restrictive instruments.
Delhi High Court · 3 Feb 2026
The judgment reinforces the Court’s proactive role in criminal trials to ensure discovery of truth.
Andhra Pradesh High Court · 3 Feb 2026
It reiterates Supreme Court’s principle of speedy trial under Article 21, even in serious NDPS cases.
Supreme Court of India · 2 Feb 2026
It clarified that registration alone does not validate a Will, highlighting the statutory safeguards of Sections 63, 68 & 69.
Chhattisgarh High Court · 2 Feb 2026
It clearly separated alleged misconduct of the Investigating Officer from the evidentiary value of material already collected.
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court · 2 Feb 2026
The judgment strongly condemns forum shopping and unsubstantiated allegations against judges.
Punjab & Haryana High Court · 2 Feb 2026
The judgment reinforces the duty of courts to curb mala fide prosecution arising from private or neighbourhood disputes.
Calcutta High Court · 2 Feb 2026
The Supreme Court directed pan-India implementation of the National Policy on Menstrual Hygiene for school-going girls (Classes 6–12).
Supreme Court of India · 30 Jan 2026
It ensures that remission rights under Section 428 Cr.P.C. are preserved for life sentences imposed by Sessions Courts.
Karnataka High Court · 30 Jan 2026
The freedom of speech is circumscribed by the rights of others; defamatory publications cannot be shielded under Article 19(1)(a).
Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2026
The Court adopted a pragmatic and equitable approach, distinguishing between a maintenance claim and a claim for share in joint property income.
Karnataka High Court · 30 Jan 2026
The judgment reiterates the distinction between breach of promise and false promise of marriage.
Karnataka High Court · 30 Jan 2026
The judgment reinforces the settled principle that mens rea is central to the offence of abetment.
Madhya Pradesh High Court · 30 Jan 2026
The court observed that the mere presence of a lawyer in the professional capacity of giving advice or suggestions cannot amount to intimidation.
Supreme Court of India · 30 Jan 2026
The judgment reinforces that Section 143-A NI Act confers discretion, not an automatic right.
Gauhati High Court · 30 Jan 2026
