The Court emphasized duty of care on highways, recognizing that high speed is the norm, and any sudden obstruction must be warned about.
Supreme Court of India · 30 Jul 2025
The retrospective application of the amended harsher punishment was violative of Article 20(1) of the Constitution, which prohibits retrospective imposition of a heavier penalty.
Supreme Court of India · 28 Jul 2025
The Court emphasized that the amendment was made before cross-examination started, so the accused would have a full opportunity to contest the evidence and facts at trial.
Supreme Court of India · 26 Jul 2025
The Court described the FIR as a "counterblast" to the divorce case and stated it was aimed at pressuring the husband and his family.
High Court of Delhi · 25 Jul 2025
The Court identified five exceptions where the doctrine of merger would not apply.
Supreme Court of India · 25 Jul 2025
The Court provided a progressive interpretation of maintenance rights, especially in the context of qualified but non-working women.
High Court of Delhi · 25 Jul 2025
The act of shouting “I love you” without sexual intent does not amount to sexual harassment or assault under the POCSO Act.
High Court of Chhattisgarh · 25 Jul 2025
The Psychological evidence showing the child's deteriorating mental health qualified as new and important evidence under Article 137.
Supreme Court of India · 25 Jul 2025
The Bombay High Court held recently Taunting a woman about her complexion and inability to prepare food properly are 'domestic quarrels' and the same cannot be a ground to invoke sections 498-A and 306 if the woman dies by suicide.
Bombay High Court · 25 Jul 2025
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 bench balanced individual dignity and societal norms, highlighting the seriousness of false allegations and public humiliation in intimate relationships.
Bombay High Court · 18 Jul 2025
The Revision petitions against interlocutory orders are expressly barred under Section 438(2) of BNSS 2023.
Delhi High Court · 18 Jul 2025
