Madras High Court denies bail to police officer in brutal caste-based honour killing, stressing “jail and jail” over “bail not jail” for such heinous crimes.
Read Full ArticleAllahabad High Court slammed Muzaffarnagar Police for violating a stay order, declaring the detenue a major and ordering her immediate release.
Allahabad High Court upholds one-year passport validity for applicants facing criminal cases unless the court order specifies a longer duration.
Allahabad High Court quashes false religious conversion FIR, slams police for illegal arrest, and orders ₹75,000 compensation for wrongful detention in UP.
Madras High Court holds moral policing illegal, saying it violates women’s dignity and liberty under Article 21, and fuels social ostracization.
SC directs HCs, trial courts to decide anticipatory and regular bail pleas within 2 months, stressing personal liberty cannot be kept in abeyance.
SC sets aside P&H HC order; rules 20% deposit mandatory for suspension of sentence in ₹8.65 crore cheque bounce case under NI Act.
Himachal Pradesh HC directs police to act on a protection plea by a 20-year-old man and his 17-year-old wife married under Muslim law.
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
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
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
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