India - High Court of Delhi

Post-Arrest Marriage as a Bail Strategy: Delhi High Court Denies Relief in POCSO Case

Strategic Marriage Fails to Secure Bail: Delhi High Court Denies Relief in POCSO Case In a significant ruling regarding the misuse of the judicial process, theHigh Court of Delhihas dismissed a bail application filed by an accused involved in a serious case of rape, pregnancy, and illegal abo...

09 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Disclosure Statements of Co-Accused Insufficient for Bail Denial: Delhi High Court in Bail Appln. 855/2026

Liberty Over Allegations: Delhi High Court Criticizes Reliance on Disclosure Statements In a significant ruling emphasizing the threshold for pre-trial detention, theHigh Court of Delhihas granted bail to an accused held in connection with a murder case, signaling that prosecution cases built...

27 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi HC Grants Bail Under Section 479 BNSS, Criticizes Investigative Lapses by EOW in Fraud Case

Justice for the Incarcerated: Delhi HC Invokes Section 479 BNSS to Grant Bail amid EOW Scrutiny In a significant decision addressing the rights of undertrials and the accountability of investigative agencies, the High Court of Delhi has granted regular ba...

13 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Trauma of Sexual Violence Victims Cannot Be Minimized: Delhi HC Criticizes Trial Court’s Insensitive Conduct in POCSO Case

Trauma of Sexual Violence Victims Cannot Be Minimized: Delhi HC Criticizes Trial Court’s Insensitive Conduct In a stern reminder of the duty of special courts to handle survivors of sexual violence with empathy, the Delhi High Court has expressed "...

20 Mar 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Dismisses Frivolous Petition Seeking Revision of Interlocutory Order: NDPS Act Proceedings

Delhi High Court Rejects Attempt to Challenge Interlocutory Trial Court Order in NDPS Case In a stern reminder against the misuse of judicial process, theHigh Court of Delhihas dismissed a petition filed by an accused in an NDPS Act case, labeling the plea as "totally frivolous." The court af...

17 Jul 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Failure to Present Investigation File Leads to Interim Protection: Delhi High Court on Police Accountability

When the File Goes Missing: High Court Grants Interim Relief Following Police LapsesIn a stinging rebuke to the investigating authorities, the Delhi High Court has granted interim protection from arrest to a petitioner seeking anticipatory bail, citing a "shocking" lack of professionalism and...

08 Jul 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Reverses Discharge of Accused in Wrongful Confinement and Hurt Case Under IPC Section 323 and 342

Beyond the Medical Record: Delhi High Court Clarifies Standard for Framing Charges In a significant ruling, the High Court of Delhi has overturned a trial court’s decision to discharge two individuals accused of wrongful confinement and voluntarily causing hurt. ...

18 Jul 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Courtroom Decorum in Hybrid Era: Delhi High Court Directs Bar Associations to Sensitize Counsel on Virtual Hearing Conduct

The Virtual Gavel: Delhi High Court Issues Directives on Hybrid Hearing Decorum In a stern message directed at the legal fraternity, theDelhi High Courthas underscored that the transition to hybrid court proceedings does not grant a waiver on professional standards. In a recent order, Hon'ble...

30 Jan 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Acts of 'Shoot and Scoot' After Burning Effigy Not Protest, Attract Section 307 IPC: Delhi High Court

When Protest Turns Into 'Shoot and Scoot':DelhiHigh CourtCracks Down on Disruptive ViolenceTheDelhiHigh Courthas made it clear that not every act wrapped in the language of protest qualifies as protected expression. In a strongly worded judgment, Justice Girish Kathpalia refused to discharge ...

16 May 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Directs Police Protection, Video Removal to Safeguard Petitioners in Threat Case

Delhi High Court Steps In to Protect Family Amid Threats, Orders Swift Police Action The Delhi High Court has ensured enhanced security for a family facing serious threats following an alleged incident tied to a local FIR, bringing closure to their urgent plea fo...

23 Apr 2026