SC slams Kerala HC practice of directly entertaining anticipatory bail pleas, says litigants must first approach Sessions Court unless in exceptional cases.
Read Full ArticleSC clarifies that rejection of anticipatory bail doesn’t mean automatic arrest; custody depends on investigation, conduct, and case facts.
SC cancels bail to actor Darshan in murder case; slams VIP jail perks, warns officials to uphold rule of law and treat all accused equally.
SC holds WhatsApp or email not valid for notice under Section 35 BNSS due to arrest risk; personal service required to safeguard liberty.
SC questions Justice Varma for not challenging in-house probe panel earlier despite cash haul case; asks why he joined inquiry if he found it flawed.
SC slams Karnataka HC for granting bail to actor Darshan in murder case, calls reasoning flawed and akin to acquittal; reserves order on state’s plea.
SC upholds Allahabad HC order mandating 2-month cooling-off period and Family Welfare Committees to prevent misuse of Section 498A in matrimonial cases.
SC agrees to hear Justice Yashwant Varma’s plea challenging removal recommendation and alleging denial of fair hearing, due process, and reputational harm.
SC grants anticipatory bail to TN MLA M Jegan Moorthy in abduction case, issues notice to police, says matter needs consideration.
SC to examine if Pankaj Bansal judgment on furnishing arrest grounds applies retrospectively; Karnataka govt challenges HC ruling.
SC grants bail to senior journalist Kommineni Srinivasa Rao, stressing protection of journalistic freedom and noting he didn’t make the alleged remarks himself.
SC cancels bail of Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni in 2016 BJP worker murder case over witness tampering; orders him to surrender in a week.
SC refers sanction-for-prosecution issue in BS Yediyurappa corruption case to larger bench to maintain judicial discipline and propriety.
SC: Stay on discharge in criminal cases only in rare, exceptional circumstances, as it has grave consequences on accused’s liberty.
SC judge Justice Abhay S Oka urges law colleges to focus moot court problems on civil, criminal cases to strengthen advocacy skills and legal profession.
Delhi Karkardooma Court orders NGO to return pet dogs, flags misuse of authority, and says animal welfare must operate within the rule of law.
19 January, 2026 03:22 PM
Delhi High Court upheld Press Council of India’s rejection of Editors Guild’s claim, citing delay and non-compliance, and declined to interfere in 15th Press Council constitution.
19 January, 2026 01:39 PM
Supreme Court enforces Article 21A, mandates statutory rules for RTE Act’s 25% quota, and empowers NCPCR to monitor State compliance.
19 January, 2026 02:43 PM
Supreme Court rules accused on bail after suspension of sentence need not appear on every hearing date in appellate or revisional courts.
19 January, 2026 12:47 PM
Delhi High Court grants sweeping interim relief against AI deepfake pornography, orders takedown, de-indexing, disclosure and MeitY-led website blocking.
19 January, 2026 04:50 PM
Kerala High Court holds that a Hindu wife can claim maintenance from her husband’s immovable property, laying down a three-stage framework of rights.
19 January, 2026 02:00 PM
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