Supreme Court sets aside Gujarat High Court order allowing examination of a minor child witness after seven years, holding it unnecessary and prejudicial.
Read Full ArticleDelhi court dismisses ED’s PMLA complaint in National Herald case, holding FIR for scheduled offence mandatory before prosecution.
Supreme Court upholds bail in the 2010 Jnaneswari Express derailment case while issuing sweeping directions to ensure speedy trials in UAPA cases.
Calcutta High Court upholds POCSO conviction, rules minors cannot give valid consent, rejects delay plea, and orders enhanced compensation for the victim.
Jharkhand High Court allows CM Hemant Soren exemption from personal appearance in a minor summons case under Section 174 IPC, citing official responsibilities.
Supreme Court rules that courts cannot hold a mini-trial while deciding Section 319 CrPC applications and must summon additional accused based on prima facie evidence.
Punjab & Haryana High Court quashes riot and unlawful assembly case against CM Bhagwant Mann and AAP leaders, citing lack of evidence and no valid prohibitory order.
Kerala High Court restores maintenance to a wife, ruling that earning capacity or occasional work cannot bar her claim if she lacks stable income.
The Kerala High Court ruled that a Muslim husband cannot avoid maintaining his first wife by citing a second marriage or support provided by their adult son.
Madras High Court rules police cannot treat SC/ST complaints as civil disputes and must register FIRs immediately under Section 18-A without preliminary enquiry.
Calcutta High Court delivers split verdict on juveniles seeking anticipatory bail; majority bars pre-arrest relief, strong dissent prompts larger Bench review.
Kerala High Court rules that husbands cannot reduce maintenance by citing loans or savings; gross income must be considered under Section 125 CrPC.
Madras High Court rules that Superintendents of Police cannot be held liable for Investigating Officers’ delay in filing chargesheets or closure reports.
Top Maoist commander Madvi Hidma and five others were killed in an Andhra Pradesh encounter inside Papikonda National Park, marking a major blow to CPI (Maoist).
Madras HC rejects grandfather’s plea seeking maintenance from a remarried mother, holding the natural guardian father is alive, capable and responsible for the child.
Delhi High Court stays CBI summons to advocate Sachin Bajpai, holding lawyers cannot be treated as suspects for acts done in professional duty.
22 December, 2025 10:52 PM
Madras High Court rules that timely investigation under BNSS is mandatory, holding unexplained delays defeat the purpose of India’s reformed criminal justice system.
22 December, 2025 11:22 PM
Supreme Court sets aside Gujarat High Court order allowing examination of a minor child witness after seven years, holding it unnecessary and prejudicial.
22 December, 2025 11:41 PM
Supreme Court quashes 498A cruelty FIR against husband, holding vague allegations reflect normal marital wear and tear and don’t justify criminal trial.
22 December, 2025 11:13 PM
Madras High Court calls for audit of fees paid to law officers, flags exorbitant payments and unnecessary appearances by Additional Advocate Generals.
22 December, 2025 08:56 PM
Sheikh Hasina blames the Yunus-led interim government for straining India-Bangladesh ties, citing hostile rhetoric and failure to protect minorities.
23 December, 2025 12:08 AM
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