Amicus Curiae Sidharth Luthra urges the Supreme Court to adopt revised Draft Criminal Practice Rules 2026 in line with BNSS, BNS and BSA reforms.
Read Full ArticleSC slams Kerala HC practice of directly entertaining anticipatory bail pleas, says litigants must first approach Sessions Court unless in exceptional cases.
SC 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.
Supreme Court criticised SBI and banks for being lenient with big defaulters while subjecting small borrowers to borderline harassment.
21 May, 2026 11:51 AM
Supreme Court approves nationwide three-tier ICU framework, calls India’s healthcare system in a “dreadful position”, and seeks urgent reforms.
21 May, 2026 10:55 AM
Supreme Court allows NALSAR’s stray dog welfare model, subject to liability for dog-bite incidents on campus.
21 May, 2026 04:07 PM
Bombay HC says wife cannot be denied maintenance merely for filing restitution plea after husband sought divorce; education alone no ground to refuse support.
21 May, 2026 03:28 PM
Madras High Court directs ECI to construct permanent ramps at polling booths and make websites accessible for persons with disabilities.
21 May, 2026 04:27 PM
Delhi High Court reserved order on Raghav Chadha’s plea against defamatory posts, questioning whether personality rights were involved.
21 May, 2026 04:45 PM
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