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Truth always chimera; judges cant tread path of righteousness to enter moral conviction, SC sets aside conviction in murder case [Read Judgment]
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Truth always chimera; judges cant tread path of righteousness to enter moral conviction, SC sets aside conviction in murder case [Read Judgment]

SC: Truth is a chimera without valid evidence; sets aside murder conviction citing lack of proof, hostile witnesses, and flawed investigation.

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'Motive remains hidden in inner recesses of perpetrator's mind,' SC upholds conviction of man for filicide Judiciary
'Motive remains hidden in inner recesses of perpetrator's mind,' SC upholds conviction of man for filicide

SC upholds life sentence for man in filicide case; says motive often lies hidden in perpetrator’s mind and its absence can’t always lead to acquittal.

Kerala High Court mandates fetus preservation in minor victims’ MTP cases, calls for legislative action [Read Order] Judiciary
Kerala High Court mandates fetus preservation in minor victims’ MTP cases, calls for legislative action [Read Order]

Kerala High Court mandates mandatory preservation of foetus in minor victims’ MTP cases, urging legislative action to address gaps in existing laws.

'When second FIR is permissible,' SC lists out situations [Read Judgment] Judiciary
'When second FIR is permissible,' SC lists out situations [Read Judgment]

SC clarifies when a second FIR is permissible, listing exceptions like counter-complaints, larger conspiracies, and new facts, even from the same incident.

Filing FIR after civil suit nothing but abuse of process of law: SC [Read Judgment] Judiciary
Filing FIR after civil suit nothing but abuse of process of law: SC [Read Judgment]

SC: Filing FIR after a civil suit is abuse of process of law; quashes FIR against Goa MLA Jit Arolkar in a property dispute, citing lack of criminal intent.

Any reference of IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act to be read as BNS, BNSS & BSA: Union govt [Read Notification]

Union government mandates IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act references be read as BNS, BNSS & BSA in official documents from July 1, 2024.

Zero FIR: Here’s all you need to know!

Understanding Zero FIR: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Section 154 allows FIR at any police station. E-FIR under Section 173 ensures efficient crime reporting in India.

High Court halts investigation, orders Police to register crimes under new laws [Read Order]

Karnataka High Court stays investigation, directs police to use the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita instead of the old Indian Penal Code for registering crimes.

Madras HC Advocates protest against New Criminal Laws, entire Tamil Nadu on strike [Read Circular]

Madras HC advocates protest against new criminal laws, urging the Centre to halt enforcement. Statewide strike in Tamil Nadu, court proceedings boycotted.

Punjab and Haryana HC interprets the applicability of provisions of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita [Read Order]

Punjab and Haryana HC clarifies applicability of old CrPC and new BNSS provisions for pending cases, ensuring continuity in legal proceedings.

New Criminal Laws criticised for hasty implementation and superficial changes

Senior Advocate Mahalakshmi Pavani critiques India's new criminal laws, highlighting their hasty implementation, lack of substantial reform, and potential legal ambiguities.

Jharkhand HC takes suo moto action against Universal LexisNexis for error in New Criminal Law Publication [Read Order]

The High Court of Jharkhand orders Universal LexisNexis to correct a crucial error in the new Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, to prevent miscarriages of justice.

Bharat attains new glory with its own criminal laws

Discover Bharat's transformation with new criminal laws replacing colonial relics. Insights from legal luminaries and lawmakers highlight the journey ahead.

First FIR under new laws filed in Delhi

First FIR under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita filed against a street vendor in New Delhi for obstructing a road, highlighting the new criminal code in action.

Plea in SC seeks to stay, constitute Expert Committee to assess viability of three New Criminal Laws [Read PIL]

PIL in SC seeks expert committee to assess the viability of new amended criminal laws, citing minimal public participation and potential defects.

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SC directs Telangana Speaker to decide disqualification petitions against 10 rebel BRS MLAs within 3 months [Read Order]

SC orders Telangana Speaker to decide disqualification pleas against 10 rebel BRS MLAs within 3 months, stressing swift action on political defections.

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