India - High Court of Gauhati

Sudden Fight Over Land Attracts Exception 4 to S.300 IPC, Reducing 302 Conviction to 304 Part-I: Gauhati High Court

From Dao Blow to Reduced Term: Gauhati HC Rules Sudden Land Clash Not MurderIn a nuanced ruling on April 20, 2026, the Gauhati High Court bench ofJustice Michael ZothankhumaandJustice Kaushik Goswamimodified the murder conviction of Md. Fazar Ali from Section 302 IPC to Section 304 Part-I IPC...

28 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Appellate Court Can Reverse S.201 IPC Conviction Even Without Accused's Appeal: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Frees Accused in Headmistress Rape-Murder Case, Affirms Appellate Power to Overturn Unchallenged ConvictionsIn a significant ruling on appellate oversight, theSupreme Court of Indiadismissed the State of Assam's appeal against theGauhati High Court's acquittal of Moinul Haque @ ...

24 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on Post-Facto Environmental Clearances

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on Post-Facto Environmental ClearancesIn a pivotal hearing for environmental jurisprudence, a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court of India, comprisingChief Justice Surya Kant,Justice Joymalya Bagchi, andJustice Vipul Pancholi, reserved its judgment on Decemb...

02 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Systemic Discrimination in ACRs & Opportunities Bars Fair PC Denial to Women SSCOs Despite Vacancy Cap: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Strikes Down Systemic Barriers: Women Army Officers Win Permanent Commission BattleIn a resounding verdict for gender justice, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that denying Permanent Commission (PC) to women Short Service Commission Officers (SSCWOs) stemmed from deep-rooted...

24 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Continued Possession of Pre-PMLA Property Bought from Proceeds of Crime Attracts S.5 Attachment: Delhi HC

Delhi HC Revives ED's Arsenal: Pre-PMLA Property Fair Game if You're Still Holding ItIn a landmark ruling, a Division Bench of the Delhi High Court—comprisingJustice C. Hari ShankarandJustice Om Prakash Shukla—overturned a single judge's decision, holding that properties bought...

17 Mar 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Extends Tribunal Tenures Amid Concerns

Supreme CourtExtends Tribunal Tenures Amid Performance ConcernsIn a nuanced ruling that balances immediate judicial exigency with long-term systemic critique, India'sSupreme Courthas extended the tenures of several tribunal members, even as it voiced strong reservations about the recurring pr...

10 Mar 2026

India -

Punjab HC Acquits Ram Rahim in Journalist Murder

Punjab HC Acquits Ram Rahim in Journalist MurderIn a landmark decision that delivers a major blow to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted controversial Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in ...

07 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

Acquittal in Criminal Case No Bar to Departmental Proceedings Against Police: Madhya Pradesh HC

Cop's Gold Heist Acquittal Fails to Shield Him from Job Loss: MP High CourtIn a stark reminder that criminal courts and departmental bosses play by different rules, theMadhya Pradesh High Court at Gwaliorhas upheld the dismissal of Assistant Sub-Inspector Sultan Singh Nagar from the police fo...

05 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala Govt Appeals Dileep Acquittal in Actress Assault Case

Kerala Government Appeals Dileep Acquittal in Landmark 2017 Actress Assault CaseIn a significant escalation of one of India's most sensational criminal trials, the Kerala Government filed an appeal on February 27 in the Kerala High Court, challenging the acquittal of Malayalam film actor Dile...

28 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Doubtful Dying Declaration Without Fitness Endorsement Can't Sustain 302 IPC Conviction: Rajasthan HC Acquits Accused

From Flames of Suspicion to Acquittal: Rajasthan HC Frees Man in Wife's Tragic Burn DeathIn a meticulous reversal that underscores the sanctity ofproof beyond reasonable doubt, theRajasthan High Court at Jodhpur (Division Bench)has acquitted Soma Meena, overturning his life imprisonment convi...

27 Feb 2026