Allahabad HC flags blatant violation of Supreme Court encounter guidelines, summons UP Home Secretary and DGP over police firing and FIR lapses.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court restores murder conviction, holding that absence of motive is not fatal when a credible and trustworthy dying declaration exists.
J&K and Ladakh High Court quashes seizure of building material on ‘Gair Mumkin Talai’, holds Common Lands Act inapplicable in municipal areas.
Sharjeel Imam disputes Delhi Police claim of conspiracy with Umar Khalid in CAA protest case as Delhi court hears arguments on charge framing.
Delhi High Court sets aside furlough rejection of life convict, clarifying that convictions during custody cannot justify the “habitual offender” tag.
Supreme Court grants bail to Amtek Auto promoter Arvind Dham, holding prolonged incarceration without trial progress violates the right to speedy trial under Article 21.
Supreme Court issues notice on a woman lawyer’s plea alleging illegal 14-hour custody, sexual assault, threats and evidence destruction by Noida Police.
Supreme Court refuses to quash FIR over tweet against PM Narendra Modi, says free speech was brazenly abused; petitioner may approach High Court.
Bombay High Court upholds B-summary report, dismisses plea to reopen sexual assault FIR against Sajjan Jindal, citing delay, consent, and lack of merit.
Allahabad High Court holds revision not maintainable against Magistrate’s order under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. directing registration of FIR.
Supreme Court quashes 498A cruelty FIR against husband, holding vague allegations reflect normal marital wear and tear and don’t justify criminal trial.
Supreme Court quashes ACB FIR against Karnataka MLA R Ashoka in land allotment case, citing lack of sanction, malice and political vendetta.
Supreme Court acquits rape accused, holding courts cannot presume a victim was “won over” if she turns hostile; FIR alone cannot sustain conviction.
Calcutta High Court upholds POCSO conviction, rules minors cannot give valid consent, rejects delay plea, and orders enhanced compensation for the victim.
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.
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![SC Quashes 498A Cruelty FIR Against Husband, Says Vague Allegations Don’t Make Out Criminal Offence [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_2475_SC_Quashes_498A_Cruelty.webp)
![SC Quashes FIR Against R. Ashoka in Land Allotment Case [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_9579_SC_Quashes_FIR_Against.webp)
![Can Courts Convict an Accused When the Rape Victim Turns Hostile? Supreme Court Says ‘No’ [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_1865_Can_Courts_Convict_an.webp)
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