The Supreme Court held that anticipatory bail is unnecessary in private complaint cases after a magistrate issues summons, as police cannot arrest the accused unless a non-bailable warrant is issued.
Read Full ArticleMadras HC says BNSS Section 348 cannot be used to fill prosecution gaps, sets aside recall order, stressing necessity over relevance.
Bombay HC held that a 21-day delay in filing an FIR for sexual offences is not fatal due to social stigma, and refused to quash a prima facie Section 354 IPC case.
Orissa High Court has held that inserting a hand inside the clothing of a minor victim, even without proof of digital penetration, constitutes 'sexual assault' under Section 7 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.
Rajasthan HC rules legal heirs can continue a victim’s appeal against acquittal after death, restores appeal, and flags Section 394 CrPC gap.
35 साल पुराने हत्या के प्रयास के मामले में बिहार के 85 वर्षीय व्यक्ति को 3 साल की ...
Supreme Court refers Section 392 CrPC issue to a larger Bench, questioning whether a third judge can overturn unanimous findings of a Division Bench.
J&K court jails self-styled godman for 30 days after he refused to pay ₹49,000 compensation imposed for filing a frivolous complaint.
Madras HC upholds POCSO conviction based solely on DNA evidence despite hostile witnesses, modifies offence category, and reduces sentence.
સુપ્રીમ કોર્ટે ઠરાવ્યું કે વિદેશ પ્રવાસનો અધિકાર ઝડપી સુનાવણીના અધિકાર સા...
Supreme Court rules the right to travel abroad must yield to speedy trial rights, barring an accused from flying to the USA without court approval.
85-year-old Bihar man gets 3-year jail term in a 35-year-old attempt-to-murder case; court cites age, incapacity, and prolonged trial delay.
Supreme Court held signatories to transaction documents can face Section 141 NI Act prosecution, while mere office bearers cannot.
Supreme Court quashes criminal and DV proceedings against husband’s relatives, holding vague and general allegations are insufficient.
Delhi High Court converts a murder conviction to culpable homicide in a liquor dispute killing between intoxicated friends.
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