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 ArticleDelhi 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.
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.
10 January, 2026 12:52 AM
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