The Court criticized the High Court’s insensitivity and observed that “Courts should not delay such matters nor grant frivolous adjournments.”
Supreme Court of India · 30 Jul 2025
The case reaffirms the principle that while conviction is possible without recovery of a dead body, the standard of circumstantial evidence must be extremely high.
Punjab & Haryana High Court · 30 Jul 2025
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 Supreme Court’s move reflects the sensitivity and complexity involved in interpreting survivor testimony, especially when ambiguous terms like ‘samband’ and ‘physical relation’ are used.
Supreme Court of India · 28 Jul 2025
The Court allowed the appeal, quashing the criminal proceedings against Lakshya Sen, Chirag Sen, their parents, and coach U. Vimal Kumar.
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
