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FIR Over Fake Tweet Quashed by SC | Big Relief to Tejasvi Surya | LawStreet Exclusive Interview

“Fight your battles before the electorate,” the Supreme Court told the Karnataka government while dismissing its plea against the quashing of FIR against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya over an allegedly fake tweet on a farmer’s suicide.

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'Right of private defence,' SC acquits medical practitioner for killing assailant by snatching pistol [Read Order] Judiciary
'Right of private defence,' SC acquits medical practitioner for killing assailant by snatching pistol [Read Order]

SC acquits doctor for killing assailant, upholding his right of private defence after snatching pistol during attack.

SC tells Madras HC to give early hearing to pleas challenging validity of new criminal laws Judiciary
SC tells Madras HC to give early hearing to pleas challenging validity of new criminal laws

SC asks Madras HC to expedite hearing on pleas challenging validity of new criminal laws — BNS, BNSS & BSA.

SC acquits death row convict, another man in rape-murder of girl child [Read Judgment] Judiciary
SC acquits death row convict, another man in rape-murder of girl child [Read Judgment]

SC acquits death row convict and another man in 2012 Lucknow rape-murder of 12-year-old girl, citing poor investigation and lack of evidence.

SC recalls order against HC judge on taking away criminal roster Judiciary
SC recalls order against HC judge on taking away criminal roster

SC recalls order removing HC judge from criminal roster, cites institutional dignity; says directions weren’t to embarrass but to uphold judicial integrity.

Sessions court vested with complete power to summon any person at outset as accused: SC [Read Judgment]

SC: Sessions court can summon any person as accused at outset, even if not charge-sheeted, based on evidence in final report.

A New Dawn in India’s Criminal Justice System: Replacing Colonial Shackles with Indigenous Legal Reforms

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.

Andhra Pradesh HC Directs Strict Compliance With Arnesh Kumar Judgment In Social Media Cases [Read Judgment]

Andhra Pradesh High Court directs strict compliance with Arnesh Kumar guidelines in social media cases to prevent misuse of criminal law and ensure fair remand.

SC Dismisses Appeal In Murder Case, Upholds Acquittal Based On Insufficient Circumstantial Evidence [Read Order]

Supreme Court upholds acquittal in Rajasthan murder case, holding that recovery of blood-stained weapon alone is insufficient to prove guilt.

J&K HC Refuses to Quash Assault Charges, Says Alibi Can’t Be Tested at Pre-Trial Stage [Read Order]

J&K High Court rejects plea to quash assault charges, rules that alibi claims must be examined during trial, not at the pre-trial stage.

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Quashes FIR in Property Dispute, Says Civil Cases Can’t Be Criminalised [Read Judgment]

J&K High Court quashes FIR against nephews in property dispute, ruling civil matters can’t be given criminal colour to harass parties.

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SC cancels suspension of sentence and bail to gangster Chhota Rajan in 2001 Jaya Shetty murder case, upholding CBI’s plea against Bombay HC order.

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