Advocate Udit Arora examines how prosecution under CrPC and BNSS remains a constitutional duty—balancing justice, fairness, victim rights and protection of the innocent.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court invokes Article 139A to transfer three decade-old criminal revision petitions from Allahabad High Court to itself, citing exceptional delay and public importance.
Amicus 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 grants bail to three accused in the Pune Porsche crash blood sample tampering case, noting 18 months of custody and completed investigation.
In an explosive and exclusive interview with LawStreet Journal, the daughter of Kuldeep Singh Sengar breaks her silence on the Unnao rape case, making several revelations and asserting that her father is not a rapist.
Andhra Pradesh High Court rules theft below ₹5,000 is non-cognizable under BNS; police cannot register FIR or investigate without magistrate’s permission.
Delhi High Court warns that false rape allegations cause lifelong harm to the accused and issues directions on recovery of victim compensation.
PIL in Supreme Court seeks recognition of racial slurs as hate crimes after the death of Tripura student Anjel Chakma in Dehradun.
Allahabad High Court holds revision not maintainable against Magistrate’s order under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. directing registration of FIR.
Supreme Court rules that bail cannot be granted solely on parity and courts must assess each accused’s specific role before granting bail; sets aside Allahabad HC orders.
Congress passes the Epstein Files Transparency Act, mandating the DOJ to release unclassified Epstein documents as the bill awaits President Trump’s approval.
The Supreme Court criticises Maharashtra Police for a four-year delay in framing charges and seeks explanations from the SP and Trial Court over prolonged incarceration.
Madras HC orders three cops to pay ₹10 lakh for fabricating evidence in NDPS case; directs DGP inquiry for false testimony and unfair investigation.
SC overturns Delhi HC bail to Olympian Sushil Kumar in 2021 murder case, citing risk of witness influence, trial obstruction & gravity of offence.
Gujarat HC slams police for 9-year delay in reporting accused’s death, recalls conviction, orders action for negligence and poor coordination.
The Transgender Persons Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes removing self-perceived gender identity, raising constitutional concerns over NALSA protections.
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Supreme Court dismisses MCGM’s challenge to arbitral award, holds party conduct relevant while deciding jurisdictional objections under Section 16 of the Arbitration Act.
13 March, 2026 12:31 PM
Madras High Court acquits woman in husband’s murder case, holding Section 106 of the Evidence Act cannot substitute the prosecution’s primary burden of proof.
13 March, 2026 02:11 PM
Supreme Court pulls up Railways over slow safety progress, seeks detailed affidavit on fund allocation and says counter ticket passengers cannot be denied travel insurance.
13 March, 2026 02:04 PM
Centre revokes Ladakhi activist Sonam Wangchuk’s detention under NSA after nearly six months; Supreme Court continues hearing challenge to the legality of the order.
14 March, 2026 05:33 PM
Delhi High Court quashes 498A IPC FIR and DV Act complaint, holding vague allegations and ordinary matrimonial discord cannot amount to criminal cruelty.
14 March, 2026 01:13 PM
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