It balances the rights of the accused with the need for fair and effective prosecution of sexual offences.
Gujarat High Court · 15 Apr 2026
It strengthened the doctrine that courts must perform selective appreciation of evidence, extracting credible parts even from inconsistent statements.
Supreme Court of India · 15 Apr 2026
The Court emphasized the legal transformation in status when a tenant acquires ownership rights in the same property.
Bombay High Court · 15 Apr 2026
At the stage of Section 156(3) CrPC, courts cannot examine defence material or conduct a mini-trial; investigation must proceed if prima facie cognizable offence is disclosed.
Supreme Court of India · 14 Apr 2026
The Contempt jurisdiction is limited to enforcing compliance with judicial directions and cannot be used to re-adjudicate or alter findings already decided in the original judgment.
Supreme Court of India · 14 Apr 2026
The judgment strengthens the principle of natural justice, particularly the right to be heard (audi alteram partem).
Supreme Court of India · 13 Apr 2026
A party may withdraw consent in mutual divorce proceedings, but cannot resile from a duly executed and court-approved mediation settlement unless vitiated by fraud, coercion, or non-performance.
Supreme Court of India · 13 Apr 2026
The judgment reinforces the principle that criminal liability cannot be imposed vicariously without strict compliance with statutory requirements.
Supreme Court of India · 13 Apr 2026
The court held that Internal disputes of co-operative societies, absent public law elements, are not amenable to writ jurisdiction under Article 226.
Supreme Court of India · 11 Apr 2026
The ruling reinforces the philosophy that criminal justice should focus on reformation rather than punishment, especially in minor offences.
Supreme Court of India · 11 Apr 2026
If a tenant parts with exclusive possession, a partnership claim cannot save it the courts will lift the veil to expose sub-letting
Supreme Court of India · 10 Apr 2026
It clarifies the dual limitation requirement: one for Section 11 application and another for the underlying substantive claim.
Supreme Court of India · 10 Apr 2026
The judgment reinforces the limited scope of Section 27 of the Evidence Act, emphasizing that discovery alone is not conclusive proof of guilt.
Supreme Court of India · 10 Apr 2026
The Court reinforced the principle under arbitration law that consent must be clear and specific, especially for arbitration agreements.
Supreme Court of India · 10 Apr 2026
It underscores that beneficial legislation cannot be interpreted beyond legislative intent.
Gauhati High Court · 9 Apr 2026
