Andhra Pradesh High Court rules theft below ₹5,000 is non-cognizable under BNS; police cannot register FIR or investigate without magistrate’s permission.
Read Full ArticleAnalysis of Karnataka’s Hate Speech Bill, 2025, examining vague definitions, harsh penalties, executive powers, and its impact on free speech.
PIL in Supreme Court seeks recognition of racial slurs as hate crimes after the death of Tripura student Anjel Chakma in Dehradun.
Supreme Court refuses to quash FIR over tweet against PM Narendra Modi, says free speech was brazenly abused; petitioner may approach High Court.
Allahabad High Court holds “Sar Tan Se Juda” slogan incites violence against the State, challenges sovereignty, and rejects bail under Section 152 BNS.
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 denies bail to police officer in brutal caste-based honour killing, stressing “jail and jail” over “bail not jail” for such heinous crimes.
Srinagar court grants NIA transit remand of alleged Red Fort blast co-conspirator Jasir Bilal Wani for production before Delhi Special Court.
Constable accused of symbolic marriage and caste-based rejection denied anticipatory bail by Karnataka High Court under SC/ST (POA) Act provisions.
Supreme Court rules arrests and remands illegal if written grounds aren’t furnished at least two hours before the accused’s production before a Magistrate.
Allahabad High Court quashes false religious conversion FIR, slams police for illegal arrest, and orders ₹75,000 compensation for wrongful detention in UP.
Karnataka HC quashes rape case, ruling withdrawal of consent mid-act in a consensual encounter doesn’t amount to rape; calls prosecution abuse of law process.
Karnataka HC quashes rape case, observing a nuanced distinction between consensual intimacy and rape, calling prosecution a miscarriage of justice.
Gauhati HC quashes FIR against CNN-News18 anchor Akansha Swarup, ruling her Kamakhya Temple remarks were careless but lacked malicious intent.
Indian business families urge SEBI to recognise daughters-in-law as relatives under takeover norms, citing succession planning, trusts, gender equality and compliance risks.
09 January, 2026 05:58 PM
Kerala HC holds SARFAESI pre-deposit must be made before DRAT, not the bank, and writ petitions are not maintainable when a statutory appellate remedy exists.
09 January, 2026 07:08 PM
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