High Court of J&K & Ladakh upholds FIR under Section 498A IPC, ruling that mental and physical harassment, even without suicidal intent, constitutes cruelty.
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court · 23 Apr 2025
The Supreme Court imposes ₹5 lakh cost on advocate for filing frivolous Article 32 petition, citing abuse of process and misuse of legal knowledge.
Supreme Court of India · 23 Apr 2025
The Supreme Court restores POCSO trial against teacher, slams Kerala High Court for conducting “mini-trial” and quashing FIR prematurely.
Supreme Court of India · 23 Apr 2025
The Non-compliance with Section 313 CrPC leading to acquittal in a murder case.
Supreme Court of India · 22 Apr 2025
The Supreme Court decides the Distinction between civil disputes and criminal offences under Sections 420 and 406 of the IPC
Supreme Court of India · 22 Apr 2025
The Contempt of Court by a Revenue Officer for willfully disobeying High Court orders and forcibly evicting slum dwellers in violation of judicial directives.
Supreme Court of India · 22 Apr 2025
The Supreme Court encapsulates the principle that the Challenge to compromise decree must be through a recall application before the same court; a fresh suit is barred under Order 23 Rule 3A CPC.
Supreme Court of India · 22 Apr 2025
The Court emphasized that mere defects or irregularities in the investigation do not automatically vitiate the prosecution’s case. A conviction may still be sustained if other substantial evidence is present.
Supreme Court of India · 21 Apr 2025
The Court’s reasoning highlighted the role of timely notice in ensuring that the defendant has an opportunity to rectify the situation before criminal action is pursued
Supreme Court of India · 21 Apr 2025
Purchaser under an agreement to sell has no locus standi to seek injunction against a third party without privity of contract.
Supreme Court of India · 21 Apr 2025
The Guidelines were issued for the High Courts must be circumspect in matrimonial disputes while considering quashing petitions, especially when allegations emerge after years of marriage or post-divorce filing.
Supreme Court of India · 21 Apr 2025
The court proposed the need to impose time limits for oral submissions in arbitration appeals to prevent judicial overload and delay.
Supreme Court of India · 21 Apr 2025
The Supreme Court upheld conviction in a murder case, ruling that absence of motive is not fatal when strong circumstantial evidence clearly establishes the accused's guilt.
Supreme Court of India · 21 Apr 2025
The case involves the copyright infringement and licensing authority of Phonographic Performance Ltd. (PPL) against Azure Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. regarding the use of PPL's sound recordings without a valid license.
Supreme Court of India · 21 Apr 2025
The Court's application of the doctrine of prospective overruling ensures legal stability and maintains judicial hierarchy by ensuring that ongoing and settled cases are governed by the law in place at the time of their initiation.
Supreme Court of India · 18 Apr 2025
