Kerala High Court rules that a victim’s appeal against acquittal can be summarily dismissed under BNSS if no prima facie arguable case is shown.
Read Full ArticleKerala High Court holds that a divorced Muslim woman can claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC even after receiving amounts under the 1986 Act.
Andhra Pradesh High Court rules theft below ₹5,000 is non-cognizable under BNS; police cannot register FIR or investigate without magistrate’s permission.
Supreme Court refuses to quash FIR over tweet against PM Narendra Modi, says free speech was brazenly abused; petitioner may approach High Court.
Kerala High Court denies bail to former Travancore Devaswom Board officials in Sabarimala gold misappropriation case, citing gravity of allegations.
Madras High Court slams Tamil Nadu officials for defying court orders, holds law and order cannot justify non-compliance with judicial directives.
Allahabad High Court holds “Sar Tan Se Juda” slogan incites violence against the State, challenges sovereignty, and rejects bail under Section 152 BNS.
Kerala High Court rules inherent powers under BNSS cannot be used to quash Section 138 NI Act conviction after revision, even if parties settle later.
Madras High Court rules that timely investigation under BNSS is mandatory, holding unexplained delays defeat the purpose of India’s reformed criminal justice system.
Delhi High Court stays CBI summons to advocate Sachin Bajpai, holding lawyers cannot be treated as suspects for acts done in professional duty.
Madras High Court summons Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary and ADGP over repeated defiance of court orders on Karthigai Deepam at sacred sites.
Supreme Court grants interim bail to a woman jailed by an appellate court for changing lawyers in a cheque bounce appeal, calling the court’s approach unjustified.
Jharkhand High Court allows CM Hemant Soren exemption from personal appearance in a minor summons case under Section 174 IPC, citing official responsibilities.
The Kerala High Court ruled that a Muslim husband cannot avoid maintaining his first wife by citing a second marriage or support provided by their adult son.
Kerala High Court refuses to quash NDPS case, holding that cultivating cannabis in pots amounts to an offence and disputed facts must be tried in court.
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![Kerala HC Denies Bail to Former Travancore Devaswom Board Officials in Sabarimala Gold Misappropriation Case [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_5803_Kerala_HC_Denies_Bail_to.webp)
![Madras HC Pulls Up Tamil Nadu Officials for Defying Court Orders, Says Law and Order Cannot Justify Non-Compliance [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_9440_WhatsApp_Image_2025-12-29_at_1.16.09_PM.webp)
![Slogan ‘Gustakh-e-Nabi Ki Ek Hi Saza, Sar Tan Se Juda’ Amounts to Incitement Against the State: Allahabad HC Rejects Bail [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_1800_Slogan_Gustakh_e_Nabi.webp)
![Inherent Powers Cannot Be Invoked to Quash Conviction at Post-Revisional Stage; Compounding After Final Order Not Permissible: Kerala HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_5704_Inherent_Powers_Cannot.webp)
![Timely Investigation Under BNSS Is Mandatory: Unexplained Delay Defeats Purpose Of Reformed Criminal Law: Madras HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_1910_Timely_Investigation_Under.webp)
![Delhi HC Stays CBI Summons to Advocate Sachin Bajpai, Says Lawyers Cannot Be Treated as Suspects for Discharging Professional Duties [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_9392_Delhi_HC_Stays_CBI_Summons.webp)
![Madras HC Summons Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary and ADGP Over Repeated Defiance of Court Orders on Deepam Issue [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_2775_Madras_HC_Summons_Tamil.webp)
![SC Slams Appellate Court for Jailing Woman Over Repeated Lawyer Changes in Cheque Bounce Appeal [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_2146_SC_Slams_Appellate_Court.webp)
![Jharkhand HC Allows Hemant Soren Exemption From Personal Appearance in Minor Offence Case [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_2242_Jharkhand_HC_Allows.webp)
![Muslim Husband Cannot Cite Second Marriage or Son’s Support to Avoid Maintenance: Kerala HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_4750_Muslim_Husband_Cannot.webp)
![Growing Cannabis in Pots Is Also ‘Cultivation’, NDPS Case Cannot Be Quashed: Kerala HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_9185_cultivation.webp)
