Madras High Court rules that timely investigation under BNSS is mandatory, holding unexplained delays defeat the purpose of India’s reformed criminal justice system.
Read Full ArticleDelhi 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.
Delhi HC cancels pre-arrest bail of advocate accused of rape, citing attempts to influence the victim through judicial officers and interfere with justice.
Kerala High Court held that an adult Christian daughter cannot claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC unless unable to maintain herself due to disability.
Allahabad High Court quashes false religious conversion FIR, slams police for illegal arrest, and orders ₹75,000 compensation for wrongful detention in UP.
Delhi HC denies anticipatory bail to Virender Singh Bidhuri, holding that assault and caste-based abuse on a flyover occurred “within public view” under the SC/ST Act.
SC mulls pan-India guidelines to curb delays in framing charges; notes cases where charges aren’t framed even after years despite BNSS mandate of 60 days.
Madras HC quashes case against men booked for watching Ayodhya Ram Mandir live telecast, ruling such gatherings don’t amount to unlawful assembly.
SC affirms that judicial magistrates can order any person, including accused or witness, to provide voice samples for investigation even under CrPC.
Punjab & Haryana HC denies anticipatory bail in cross-border drone drug smuggling case, citing rising drone threats to national security and youth.
Delhi High Court stays CBI summons to advocate Sachin Bajpai, holding lawyers cannot be treated as suspects for acts done in professional duty.
22 December, 2025 10:52 PM
Madras High Court rules that timely investigation under BNSS is mandatory, holding unexplained delays defeat the purpose of India’s reformed criminal justice system.
22 December, 2025 11:22 PM
Supreme Court sets aside Gujarat High Court order allowing examination of a minor child witness after seven years, holding it unnecessary and prejudicial.
22 December, 2025 11:41 PM
Supreme Court quashes 498A cruelty FIR against husband, holding vague allegations reflect normal marital wear and tear and don’t justify criminal trial.
22 December, 2025 11:13 PM
Madras High Court calls for audit of fees paid to law officers, flags exorbitant payments and unnecessary appearances by Additional Advocate Generals.
22 December, 2025 08:56 PM
Sheikh Hasina blames the Yunus-led interim government for straining India-Bangladesh ties, citing hostile rhetoric and failure to protect minorities.
23 December, 2025 12:08 AM
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