India - High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh High Court Commutes Death Sentence For Two Convicts In Triple Murder Case

Andhra Pradesh High Court Commutes Death Sentence For Two Convicts In Triple Murder CaseIn a significant judgment regardingcapital punishment, theHigh Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravatihas commuted the death sentences imposed upon two individuals, Narapuram Shravan Kumar and Narapuram Varap...

29 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh High Court Rules Mere Recovery Of Stolen Goods Insufficient For Murder Conviction

Andhra Pradesh High Court Rules Mere Recovery Of Stolen Goods Insufficient ForMurderConvictionIn a significant ruling, theHigh Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravatihas overturnedmurderandrobberyconvictions, emphasizing that the recovery of stolen property alone cannot bridge theevidentiary gap...

29 Jul 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Rules Accused Lacks Right To Constant Lawyer Presence During Police Custodial Interrogation

Supreme Court Rules Accused Lacks Right To Constant Lawyer Presence During PoliceCustodial InterrogationTheSupreme Court of Indiahas delivered a significant ruling balancing theinvestigative powersof the police against theconstitutional rightsof an accused. In a directive that refines the app...

28 Jul 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Rules Police Can Seek Custodial Remand in Parts Under New Criminal Law

Supreme Court Rules Police Can Seek Custodial Remand in Parts Under New Criminal LawIn a landmark interpretation of the recently enacted Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, the Supreme Court of India has clarified that police custodial remand...

28 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh High Court Quashes Cheating FIR Over Substandard Oxygen Plant Citing Deficiency in Service

Andhra Pradesh High Court Quashes Cheating FIR Over Substandard Oxygen Plant Citing Deficiency in ServiceIn a significant ruling that draws a clear line between criminal dishonesty and contractual failure

21 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh High Court Allows Withdrawal Of Motor Accident Appeal; No Cross-Appeal Needed

Andhra Pradesh High Court Allows Withdrawal Of Motor Accident Appeal; No Cross-Appeal NeededIn a significant ruling on appellate procedure in motor accident claims, theAndhra Pradesh High Courthas held that an appellant – here theA.P. State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC)– is entitled to ...

20 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Andhra Pradesh

High Court of Andhra Pradesh Denies Bail to Navy Sailor in 2019 Espionage Case Under UAPA

High Court Denies Bail to Navy Sailor in Multi-Year Espionage Case In a significant ruling concerning national security, the High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati has denied a bail application filed by Ashok Kumar Deg, a former Indian Navy sailor accused of passing classified data to fore...

06 May 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Surname Defense under Section 35 Trade Marks Act Unavailable to Corporate Entities: Bombay High Court

Corporate Entities Cannot Claim "Surname Defense" to Circumvent Trademark Laws: Bombay High Court In a significant ruling for intellectual property law, the Bombay High Court has clarified that the "surname defense" available under Section 35 of the Tr...

08 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Non-Supply of Witness Statements Vitiates Charges: High Court of AP

Non-Supply of Witness Statements Vitiates Charges: High Court of AP In a significant ruling concerning the procedural rights of the accused under the newly enactedBharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita(BNSS), 2023, the High Court of Andhra Pradesh has underscored the non-negotiable...

03 Jul 2025

India - High Court of Kerala

Hindu Widow's Life Estate Under Will Enlarges to Absolute Ownership Under Section 14(1) HSA: Kerala High Court

From Life Interest to Full Control: Kerala HC Empowers Hindu Widow's Rights in Landmark Will DisputeIn a nuanced ruling blending inheritance law with educational management, the Kerala High Court has declared that a life estate ...

09 Mar 2026