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A New Dawn in India’s Criminal Justice System: Replacing Colonial Shackles with Indigenous Legal Reforms
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A New Dawn in India’s Criminal Justice System: Replacing Colonial Shackles with Indigenous Legal Reforms

This research paper examines India’s transition from IPC, CrPC, and IEA to BNS, BNSS, and BSA, emphasizing victim-centric and technology-driven justice reforms.

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Bomaby HC Directs FIR Registration In Alleged Custodial Death Of Law Student [Read Order] Judiciary
Bomaby HC Directs FIR Registration In Alleged Custodial Death Of Law Student [Read Order]

Bombay High Court orders FIR in alleged custodial death of law student Somnath Suryawanshi, citing rights violations and need for fair investigation.

'HC took very courageous stand,' SC refuses to interfere with order to demolish illegal structures [Read Order] Judiciary
'HC took very courageous stand,' SC refuses to interfere with order to demolish illegal structures [Read Order]

SC hails Bombay HC’s bold stand on demolishing illegal Thane structures; refuses to interfere, cites underworld link and rule of law concerns.

Can't put gun on theatre owners to ban Kamal Haasan's CBFC certified 'Thug Life': SC Judiciary
Can't put gun on theatre owners to ban Kamal Haasan's CBFC certified 'Thug Life': SC

SC slams Karnataka’s de facto ban on Kamal Haasan’s ‘Thug Life’, says CBFC-certified films can’t be blocked by mob threats; rule of law must prevail.

SCAORA condemns ED's summons against Sr advocate Arvind Datar [Read Statement] Judiciary
SCAORA condemns ED's summons against Sr advocate Arvind Datar [Read Statement]

SCAORA strongly condemns ED’s summons to Sr Adv Arvind Datar, calling it a threat to legal independence and a misuse of power despite its withdrawal.

When technology takes driver’s seat in legal system, it erodes public faith in judiciary: CJI [Read Keynote Address]

CJI Gavai warns against tech overtaking judiciary, says it erodes public trust and the rule of law; calls for balanced innovation in legal systems.

Pledged not to take up post retirement roles to preserve independence of judiciary: CJI Gavai [Read Statement]

CJI Gavai pledges no post-retirement roles to uphold judicial independence; stresses ethics, transparency, and trust at UK roundtable.

Fake encounter are extra judicial killings: Supreme Court [Read Judgment]

Fake encounters are extra-judicial killings, says SC; such acts demand strict legal scrutiny to uphold fairness, due process, and Article 21 rights.

SC orders setting up SIT against Minister for remarks against Col Qureshi

SC orders SIT probe against MP Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi; calls his apology insincere and remarks crass.

SC transfer probe into 2023 custodial death case to CBI; orders arrest of MP police officers [Read Judgment]

SC transfers 2023 MP custodial death probe to CBI; orders arrest of police officers, citing biased investigation and threat to key eyewitness.

Punjab & Haryana HC orders compensation for convict detained beyond sentence [Read Judgment]

Punjab & Haryana HC awards Rs 3 lakh to a convict detained 9 months beyond sentence, slams systemic inequality and state negligence in prison oversight.

BITS Law School Partners with USC Gould School of Law to Shape and Empower the Future-Ready Lawyers

BITS Law School signs MoU with 125-year-old USC Gould School of Law to offer dual degrees, LL.M. pathways, student exchanges & global legal opportunities.

Who is Justice B.R. Gavai? Meet India’s 52nd Chief Justice

Justice B.R. Gavai to become India’s 52nd Chief Justice on May 14, 2025; second Dalit to hold the post after Justice K.G. Balakrishnan.

Top 15 Landmark Judgments by Justice B.R. Gavai Ahead of His Elevation as Chief Justice of India

Justice B.R. Gavai, set to become the 52nd CJI, has delivered key verdicts on demonetisation, electoral bonds, Article 370, and more. Here are his top 15 judgments.

JUDICIAL POWER: SINE QUA NON FOR CITIZEN’S RIGHT Prelude

Read how the Keshav Singh case sparked a constitutional crisis and led the Supreme Court to redefine the limits of judicial power in India.

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'In-house procedure had legal sanctity,' SC dismisses Justice Varma's plea against recommendation for removal

SC upholds in-house probe into Justice Varma, dismisses his plea against removal; says process is legally valid and judge’s conduct lacked credibility.

07 August, 2025 12:05 PM
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Sole testimony of victim even without medical evidence sufficient to uphold rape conviction: SC [Read Judgment]

SC: Victim’s sole testimony, even without medical evidence, sufficient to uphold rape conviction if found credible and consistent.

07 August, 2025 03:11 PM

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