The Magistrate had not taken cognizance under Section 190, but merely directed investigation which is permissible in law.
Supreme Court of India · 25 Jul 2025
This judgment reinforces that legal entitlement under personal law is not absolute when it comes to child custody and can be overridden by welfare considerations.
Bombay High Court · 21 Jul 2025
It clarifies the mandatory nature of blood sample collection by police under Section 53A Cr.P.C., while emphasizing procedural fairness and rights balancing.
Delhi High Court · 19 Jul 2025
The Revision petitions against interlocutory orders are expressly barred under Section 438(2) of BNSS 2023.
Delhi High Court · 18 Jul 2025
The Right to speedy trial under Article 21 is violated when undertrials are jailed indefinitely without commencement of trial.
Supreme Court of India · 18 Jul 2025
The ruling is significant because tribal communities have often remained outside the purview of modern personal laws like the Hindu Succession Act.
Supreme Court of India · 18 Jul 2025
The Religious freedom under Articles 25 and 26 is not absolute and is subject to public order, morality, and health.
Madras High Court · 18 Jul 2025
It held that res judicata is a mixed question of law and fact, which cannot be summarily decided at the stage of Order VII Rule 11 application.
Supreme Court of India · 18 Jul 2025
The Subject revolves around that when a partnership has more than two partners, and the deed provides that death of one does not dissolve the firm, then the partnership continues.
Supreme Court of India · 17 Jul 2025
The bench held that in exceptional and peculiar circumstances, proceedings for serious offences like rape may be quashed, especially if the prosecutrix unequivocally withdraws support and the continuance would lead to injustice.
Supreme Court of India · 17 Jul 2025
It reaffirms prior precedents that criminal proceedings should not be lightly quashed, particularly when the allegations involve intent to cheat and deprive others of rightful property.
Supreme Court of India · 17 Jul 2025
The Court criticized the investigation and lower courts for their haste and undue pressure, which led to a miscarriage of justice.
Supreme Court of India · 17 Jul 2025
The Prison authorities are not obligated to provide personalized or luxurious food but must ensure adequate, nutritious, and medically appropriate meals.
Supreme Court of India · 17 Jul 2025
The Court reaffirmed the fundamental legal principle that circumstantial evidence requires a strict and complete chain of proof, where each link is crucial to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt.
Calcutta High Court · 14 Jul 2025
The judgment underscores the strict approach adopted by the judiciary towards bail in NDPS cases, especially where commercial quantities are involved.
Supreme Court of India · 14 Jul 2025
