India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Failure to Put Incriminating Evidence to Accused Under Section 313 CrPC Vitiates Trial: Punjab and Haryana High Court

Justice Delayed is Justice Denied: How Procedural Lapses Led to a Retrial in a Heinous POCSO Case In a significant ruling concerning the integrity of criminal proceedings, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has set aside a death sentence and the underlying conviction in a har...

19 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

High Court of Himachal Pradesh Quashes FIR Under BNS Sections Following Amicable Settlement Between Parties

Harmony Over Litigation: High Court Quashes FIR Following Mutual Compromise In a significant order passed on April 7, 2026, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh has underscored the judicial preference for conflict resolution through mediation, even i...

07 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras HC Upholds Convictions in 2018 Katchanatham Mob Murder, Acquits One Appellant on Alibi Grounds

Justice After the Storm: Madras HC Decides Katchanatham Massacre Appeals The High Court of Judicature at Madras has delivered a landmark judgment confirming the convictions of 26 individuals involved in the horrific 2018 Katchanatham village massacre. In a case t...

18 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Gujarat

Acquittal in Double Murder Case: Flawed Circumstantial Chain and Procedural Lapses Defeat Prosecution: Gujarat High Court

From Death Row to Acquittal: Gujarat High Court Overturns Conviction in Double Murder Case In a significant ruling, theHigh Court of Gujarathas set aside the conviction and death sentence of Baldevbhai Budhaji Dhulaji Chauhan, who had been found guilty of a double murder and destruction of ev...

10 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Telangana

High Court Upholds Section 304-II IPC Conviction While Reducing Prison Sentence to Fine: Telangana HC

When Passion Meets the Law: Telangana HC Commutes Jail Term in Fatal Stabbing Case In a significant ruling concerning the limits of judicial sentencing, theHigh Court for the State of Telangana at Hyderabadhas upheld the conviction of a woman underSection 304-II of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)...

01 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi HC Upholds Removal of CRPF Constable for Concealing Murder Case Arrest and Dishonesty: Disciplinary Proceedings Dismissed

Behind the Badge: Delhi High Court Validates Termination of CRPF Constable for Concealment In a stern reminder of the expectations surrounding uniformed service members, the Delhi High Court has upheld the decision of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)<...

22 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

High Court Upholds Murder Conviction for Lone Shooter While Acquitting Co-accused in R.S. Pura Case

Selective Justice: High Court Confirms Life Term for Main Shooter, Acquits Three In a significant judgment delivered on April 23, 2026, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu has partially overturned a conviction handed down by the trial court in the notorious

23 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Article 21 Rights Not Absolute: Bombay HC Denies Bail to Habitual Offender in Murder Case Despite Trial Delay

Balancing Liberty and Safety: Bombay HC Denies Bail to Habitual OffenderIn a stern observation regarding the limits of constitutional guarantees, theNagpur Bench of theBombay High Courthas denied bail to an accused charged with murder, despite a significant delay in the commencement of the tr...

13 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Suits for Damages in Homicide Cases Not Governed by Article 82 of Limitation Act: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Beyond the Accident: Court Clarifies Limitation Rights in Homicide-Related Compensation ClaimsIn a significant ruling clarifying the scope of the Limitation Act, 1963, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has held t...

12 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Calcutta

Conviction for Attempt to Murder Under Section 307 IPC Upheld: Calcutta HC Affirms Reliability of Injured Eyewitness Testimony

Justice for the Amputated: Calcutta High Court Upholds Bomb Attack Conviction In a final determination regarding a brutal 2008 election-period incident, the Calcutta High Court has upheld the conviction of Sajal Maji for an attempt to murder. The case, involving ...

23 Apr 2026