India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

Deprivation of Maintenance Rights Constitutes Domestic Violence: MP High Court Orders ₹10 Lakh Compensation

Economic AbuseasDomestic Violence: MP High Court Grants ₹10 Lakh CompensationIn a landmark ruling that strengthens the protections afforded to women under theProtection of Women fromDomestic ViolenceAct,2005, theHigh Court of Madhya Pradeshhas sent a stern message regarding the use ofcivil li...

13 Jun 2026

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Delhi Court Denies Bail to Cook in Hotel Fire

Delhi Court Denies Bail to Cook in Hotel Fire: Legal Challenges of Individual Liability in DisastersThe recent fire at the Flourish Stays B&B in the Hauz Rani area of Malviya Nagar has left 22 individuals, including 13 foreign nationals, dead in a catastrophic event that has sent shockwaves t...

09 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

Endless Investigation Violates Article 21: Supreme Court Orders Conclusion of Two-Decade Old Probe

Justice Delayed is Justice Denied: Supreme Court Cracks Whip on 19-Year Investigative LanguorIn a stinging rebuke to investigative inertia, theSupreme Court of Indiahas intervened in a criminal matter that had languished for nearly two decades without reaching a logical conclusion. Observing ...

04 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Balance Between Personal Liberty and Investigational Integrity: Bombay HC Permits International Travel Under Customs Act

Balancing Liberty and Inquiry: Bombay High Court Rules on Travel Rights During DRI Investigations In a significant order addressing the intersection of fundamental rights and ongoing criminal investigations, theBombay High Courthas upheld a directive allowing an accused person to travel abroa...

03 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Bombay

Right to Travel Abroad Persists During Investigation: Bombay HC Upholds Bail Relaxation in Customs Act Case

Balancing Freedom and Investigation: When Can an Accused Travel Abroad? In a significant ruling addressing the intersection of personal liberty and investigative oversight, the High Court of Judicature at Bombay has clarified the parameters for allowing an accused individual to...

03 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Discharges Contempt Case Against Senior Citizens Following Unconditional Apology for Courtroom Abuses

A Lesson in Decorum: Delhi High Court Deals with Courtroom Abuse In a recent order that underscores the vital necessity of maintaining decorum in the face of judicial proceedings, the Delhi High Court has disposed of a contempt petition against two individuals who disrupted official proceedin...

11 Aug 2025

India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

Legal Battle Escalates in Twisha Sharma Death Case

Legal Battle Escalates in Twisha Sharma Death CaseThe untimely death of 33-year-old former model and actor Twisha Sharma has transcended a local tragedy to become a focal point of intense legal contention in Madhya Pradesh. With petitions moving toward the Principal Bench of the

22 May 2026

India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

Absconding Advocate Seeks Bail in High-Profile Dowry Death Case

Absconding Advocate Seeks Bail in High-Profile Dowry Death CaseThe legal landscape of Madhya Pradesh is currently anchored by a high-stakes, unfolding drama that intersects private tragedy with public scrutiny. The case surrounding the death of former model and actor Twisha Sharma has transce...

21 May 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Karnataka HC Stays FIR Proceedings Under Section 196 BNS for Alleged Hate Speech, Citing Article 19 Free Speech Rights

Karnataka High Court Pauses Hate Speech Case Against Writer: Free Speech Takes Center StageIn a swift move safeguarding expression rights, the Karnataka High Court has granted an interim stay on criminal proceedings against writer Chakravarthy Sulibele (also know...

12 May 2026

India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

Double Jeopardy Plea Under Section 300 CrPC Can't Be Rejected on Delay Grounds: MP High Court

Double JeopardyShield Holds Firm: MP High Court Rejects Delay as Barrier in Bank Fraud RetrialIn a landmark ruling, theMadhya Pradesh High Court at Indorehas affirmed that pleas invokingdouble jeopardyunderSection 300(1)CrPCandArticle 20(2)of the Constitution cannot be brushed aside merely du...

30 Apr 2026