India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Quashes Death in Rape-Murder Over Probe Flaws

In a decision that underscores the Indian judiciary's unwavering commitment to procedural integrity, the Supreme Court has overturned a death sentence imposed on an appellant-accused in a harrowing rape-murder case, citing egregious flaws in the police investigation. This ruling, featured pro...

02 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Rajasthan HC Orders Inquiry into SHO's Misconduct with Lawyers, Urges Soft-Skills Training

Rajasthan HC Orders Inquiry into SHO's Misconduct with Lawyers, Urges Soft-Skills Training Jaipur, November 2025– In a stern rebuke highlighting the fragile coordination between law enforcement and the legal fraternity, the Rajasthan High Court has directed an inquiry into the alleged misbeha...

04 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Supreme Court Slams Prosecutors for 'Abandoned Justice' in Murder Trial, Orders Retrial

Supreme Court Slams Prosecutors for 'Abandoned Justice' in Murder Trial, Orders Retrial New Delhi, December 1, 2025– In a scathing indictment of prosecutorial conduct, the Supreme Court of India has set aside the convictions of three individuals in a high-profile murder case, accusing public ...

04 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

SCBA Survey Highlights Gender Disparities Yet Optimism Among Women Lawyers

SCBA Survey Highlights Gender Disparities Yet Optimism Among Women Lawyers In a revealing snapshot of the Indian legal landscape, a recent survey by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has uncovered persistent gender disparities faced by women advocates, even as a majority express strong...

03 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Gauhati

Gujarat HC Notices Plea to Quash FIR Against Bipolar Man Who Thought He Was Batman

Gujarat HC Issues Notice on Plea to Quash FIR Against Bipolar Man Who 'Perceived Himself as Batman' In a case that blends mental health challenges with criminal liability, the Gujarat High Court has issued notice on a petition seeking to quash an FIR against a man accused of setting fire to a...

03 Dec 2025

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Illuminates Evidence Act Provisions in Landmark 2025 Rulings

Supreme Court Illuminates Evidence Act Provisions in Landmark 2025 Rulings In a series of pivotal judgments delivered throughout 2025, the Supreme Court of India has provided critical clarifications on the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (now aligned with the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, or B...

03 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Madras

Madras HC Upholds ₹1.23 Crore Arbitral Award in 'Maatraan' Film Distribution Dispute

Madras HC Upholds ₹1.23 Crore Arbitral Award in 'Maatraan' Film Distribution Dispute In a significant ruling for the Indian film industry and arbitration practice, the Madras High Court has dismissed a petition challenging an arbitral award, directing MediaOne Global Entertainment Ltd. to pay...

03 Dec 2025

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Seeks Response on PwD Reservation for Prosecutor Posts

Supreme Court Issues Notice on Petition Seeking PwD Reservation for Additional Public Prosecutor and Government Pleader Posts In a significant development for disability rights in public employment, the Supreme Court of India has issued notice to the Kerala government on a petition challengin...

03 Dec 2025

India -

Navigating the Triad: A Deep Dive into UAPA, PMLA, and NIA Act Jurisdictions

A comprehensive analysis of the distinct operational spheres of India's most formidable national security and financial crime statutes, clarifying the powers of the NIA, ED, and police, and the procedures governing investigation and trial. In the intricate landscape of Indian criminal law, th...

17 Nov 2025

India - True

DNA Test Cannot Override 'Conclusive Proof' of Legitimacy Under S.112 Evidence Act Without Proving 'Non-Access': Bombay High Court

DNA Test Cannot Dislodge Legitimacy Presumption Without Proof of Non-Access: Bombay HC The High Court, prioritizing the child's welfare, held that the powerful legal presumption of legitimacy for a child born during a valid marriage cannot be challenged by a DNA test unless the husband first ...

10 Jul 2025