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

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