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.
Read Full ArticleRajasthan 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 जेल; अदालत ने उम्र, शारीरिक अक्षमता और मुकदमे में हुई लंबी देरी को माना आधार।
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.
Supreme Court says inmates must explain deaths occurring inside homes, upholds conviction of man for murdering wife over dowry demands.
Bombay HC says wife cannot be denied maintenance merely for filing restitution plea after husband sought divorce; education alone no ground to refuse support.
Supreme Court held PMLA courts must hear accused before taking cognizance under BNSS, ruling violation makes the order void ab initio.
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