Supreme Court rules no maintenance if DNA proves non-paternity; Section 112 presumption yields to scientific evidence when findings attain finality.
Read Full ArticleAmicus Curiae Sidharth Luthra urges the Supreme Court to adopt revised Draft Criminal Practice Rules 2026 in line with BNSS, BNS and BSA reforms.
Supreme Court slams casual practice of declaring witnesses hostile; upholds life imprisonment in SC/ST Act case involving rape of minor girl.
This research paper examines India’s transition from IPC, CrPC, and IEA to BNS, BNSS, and BSA, emphasizing victim-centric and technology-driven justice reforms.
Union government mandates IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act references be read as BNS, BNSS & BSA in official documents from July 1, 2024.
Madras HC advocates protest against new criminal laws, urging the Centre to halt enforcement. Statewide strike in Tamil Nadu, court proceedings boycotted.
Punjab and Haryana HC clarifies applicability of old CrPC and new BNSS provisions for pending cases, ensuring continuity in legal proceedings.
Senior Advocate Mahalakshmi Pavani critiques India's new criminal laws, highlighting their hasty implementation, lack of substantial reform, and potential legal ambiguities.
The High Court of Jharkhand orders Universal LexisNexis to correct a crucial error in the new Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, to prevent miscarriages of justice.
Discover Bharat's transformation with new criminal laws replacing colonial relics. Insights from legal luminaries and lawmakers highlight the journey ahead.
Explore India's revamped criminal laws with 10 key points, replacing British-era codes for faster justice and addressing modern crimes.
First FIR under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita filed against a street vendor in New Delhi for obstructing a road, highlighting the new criminal code in action.
Calcutta High Court upholds lawyers' right to work amidst 'Black Day' protest, ruling Bar Council resolution non-binding.
PIL in SC seeks expert committee to assess the viability of new amended criminal laws, citing minimal public participation and potential defects.
BCI urges Bar Associations to avoid strikes over new criminal laws, promises committee for amendments amid widespread concerns.
Supreme Court refuses to hear pleas against cancellation of AOR Exam 2026 and asks aggrieved lawyers to submit representation to the CJI.
11 May, 2026 02:22 PM
Senior Advocate Mahalakshmi Pavani critically examines Indian matrimonial law, judicial paternalism, and gender bias, calling for gender-neutral domestic violence laws and equal constitutional protection for men and women alike.
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Supreme Court quashes BCI warning against advocate after both disciplinary committees found misconduct complaint baseless and motivated.
11 May, 2026 05:30 PM
Supreme Court dismisses Ashwini Upadhyay’s PIL seeking regulation and monitoring of all institutions imparting religious or secular education to minors.
11 May, 2026 06:48 PM
ED opposes Jacqueline Fernandez’s approver plea in the Sukesh Chandrashekhar Rs 200 crore money laundering case, calls her an active participant.
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