The Court took a purposive approach to interpret Order 21 Rule 32(5) CPC, expanding the remedy to include restoration of possession where needed.
Rajasthan High Court · 23 Aug 2025
It was held that no right to residence under Section 17 of PWDVA exists after divorce, unless there is a separate statutory right.
Delhi High Court · 23 Aug 2025
By recognizing the right of a legal heir to prosecute an existing appeal, it ensured the continuity of justice even after the death of an appellant.
Supreme Court of India · 23 Aug 2025
A widowed daughter-in-law is entitled to maintenance from the estate of her father-in-law, but only from coparcenary property, not from his self-acquired or other separate assets.
Delhi High Court · 21 Aug 2025
The Supreme Court clarified that Section 195 Cr.P.C. mandates a written complaint by the public servant concerned or their superior before a court can take cognizance of offences under Sections 172–188 IPC.
Supreme Court of India · 21 Aug 2025
The High Court’s direction reflects the judiciary’s concern over the inefficiency and possible complicity of police in NDPS investigations, particularly regarding arrest of accused persons.
Punjab and Haryana High Court · 21 Aug 2025
The judgment underscores the role of forensic examination of the audio evidence, indicating the evolving nature of evidence in dowry and suicide-related cases.
Madras High Court · 21 Aug 2025
The ruling introduces judicial scrutiny over automatic application of the SC/ST Act, especially when both parties belong to Scheduled Castes.
Punjab and Haryana High Court · 21 Aug 2025
The Supreme Court emphasized the distinction between penal law enforcement and protection of individual liberty in romantic, near-majority relationships.
Supreme Court of India · 20 Aug 2025
It reinforced the view that the mere act of photography, without evidence of repeated contact or monitoring, does not meet the threshold for stalking.
Himachal Pradesh High Court · 19 Aug 2025
The Court emphasized the necessity of corroborative evidence and medical proof in cases of dowry death and cruelty.
Delhi High Court · 18 Aug 2025
It reinforced the principle of gender neutrality, stating that offences under the Act are not confined to male perpetrators.
Karnataka High Court · 18 Aug 2025
The Court emphasised on the fact that Cruelty must be of such nature that living together becomes intolerable minor disagreements and occasional refusals do not qualify.
Madhya Pradesh High Court · 18 Aug 2025
The Court balanced the interests of justice by affirming the kidnapping conviction where evidence was adequate, showing nuanced judicial review.
Bombay High Court · 18 Aug 2025
The Court held that the 24-hour period under Article 22(2) starts from the moment a person’s liberty is effectively curtailed, not the formal recording of the arrest.
Kerala High Court · 14 Aug 2025
