The Supreme Court revives criminal proceedings against bank officials, ruling premature quashing of FIR by High Court improper in alleged misappropriation of pledged gold.
Supreme Court of India · 11 Jun 2025
The Supreme Court holds that voluntary narco-analysis by an accused is permissible, but not an indefeasible right, and inadmissible without corroboration.
Supreme Court of India · 11 Jun 2025
The High Court cannot enhance sentence in an appeal filed by the accused by invoking suo motu revisional powers under Section 401 CrPC.
Supreme Court of India · 10 Jun 2025
The Discharge of teacher in abetment to suicide case due to lack of mens rea and absence of essential elements under Section 306 IPC.
Supreme Court of India · 7 Jun 2025
The Enhanced compensation and maintenance awarded to victim of 20 years of domestic violence, recognizing husband's substantial wealth and wife's right to standard of living.
Sessions Court, Mumbai · 7 Jun 2025
The Right of a victim to appeal against acquittal under the proviso to Section 372 CrPC without seeking special leave.
Supreme Court of India · 7 Jun 2025
The Recovery of tainted money alone does not trigger presumption of guilt under Section 20 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 without proof of demand.
Supreme Court of India · 7 Jun 2025
The Grounds of arrest need not be separately communicated under Article 22(1) when a person is arrested pursuant to a warrant but the warrant itself fulfills this constitutional requirement.
Supreme Court of India · 7 Jun 2025
The Criminal law case on quashing rape and SC/ST Act charges based on false promise of marriage and abuse of legal process.
Supreme Court of India · 31 May 2025
The minimum punishment of 20 years under amended Section 6 POCSO Act is mandatory and not open to judicial discretion.
Supreme Court of India · 29 May 2025
The Supreme Court reaffirmed the well-settled principle that child witnesses are inherently vulnerable and susceptible to influence or tutoring.
Supreme Court of India · 29 May 2025
The Supreme Court has followed a balanced approach—respecting the High Court's discretion while ensuring that the petitioner is not incarcerated unnecessarily before trial.
Supreme Court of India · 29 May 2025
The Enhancement of permanent alimony to ensure maintenance reflective of the wife's standard of living post-divorce.
Supreme Court of India · 7 Jun 2025
The Recognition of same-sex relationships as familial units and condemnation of police inaction in protecting LGBTQIA+ rights.
Madras High Court · 7 Jun 2025
The Unjustified delay in deciding bail violates the fundamental right to liberty under Article 21.
Supreme Court of India · 29 May 2025
