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Vague 'Bad Work' Can't Presume Penetrative Sexual Assault Under POCSO Section 4 Without Evidence: Patna High Court

'Bad Work' Isn't Enough: Patna HC Frees Man from Life Term, Narrows POCSO Rape ConvictionIn a nuanced ruling on child sexual abuse laws, the Patna High Court partially allowed an appeal by Md. Khurshid @ Md. Khurshid Rayeen, overturning his life sentenc...

28 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Repeated Defaults & Contempt Can't Block SARFAESI Possession: Supreme Court Orders School Closure, Police Aid

Supreme Court Delivers Final Blow: Debt-Defaulting School Ordered Shut, Police to Clear Path for LendersIn a stern verdict emphasizing the supremacy of law over repeated defiance, the Supreme Court of India has mandated thepermanent closureof Chaitanya ...

23 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Justice Varma Resigns Amid Impeachment Over Cash Haul

Justice Varma Resigns Amid Impeachment Over Cash HaulIn a stunning development that underscores the high stakes of judicial accountability in India, Justice Yashwant Varma, a judge of theAllahabad High Court, has tendered his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu with immediate effect. The ...

10 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Only Prima Facie Case Seen at Charge-Framing Stage: Allahabad HC Denies Discharge to Editor in 153B, 295A IPC Case

'Prima Facie Enough': Allahabad HC Shields Trial Court, Rejects Book Editor's Bid to Escape Religious Offense ChargesIn a swift dismissal that underscores the limited scrutiny at charge-framing, the Allahabad High Court has upheld a trial court's refusal to discharge Dr. Madan Gopal Sinha, ed...

10 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Right to Travel Abroad Upheld as Basic Human Right Despite Bribery Conviction: Punjab & Haryana HC

Ex-DSP's Passport to Europe: Punjab & Haryana HC Affirms Travel as a Basic Human RightIn a ruling balancing personal liberty with judicial oversight, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has granted permission to Raka Ghirra, a 61-ye...

07 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Compassion Has No Place in Public Employment: Supreme Court Denies Second PE&MT Chance to Absent Police Aspirant

Golden Opportunity Lost: Supreme Court Slams "Lethargic" Police Aspirant, Rejects Second Chance PleaIn a stark reminder that public jobs demand grit over excuses, theSupreme Court of Indiahas overturned decisions by theCentral Administrative Tribunal (CAT)andDelhi High Court, denying Uttam Ku...

06 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Senior Officials Can't Claim Punishment Parity with Subordinates Despite Similar Misconduct: Supreme Court

Greater Trust, Stricter Accountability: Supreme Court Restores Bank Manager's Dismissal, Rejects Subordinate ParityIn a ruling emphasizing hierarchical responsibility in public service, theSupreme Court of Indiahas overturned theDelhi High Court's decision to soften the dismissal of aPunjab &...

03 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Omission to Sign Charge-Framing Order Curable Sans Prejudice: Supreme Court on Sections 215, 464 CrPC

Unsigned Charge Sheet? Supreme Court Says No Retrial Without PrejudiceIn a ruling that prioritizes substance over form, the Supreme Court of India has overturned the Allahabad High Court's directive for a fresh trial in a 2007 murder case, holding that an unsigned order framing charges is mer...

27 Mar 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on Industry Definition

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on Landmark 'Industry' DefinitionIn a highly anticipated development for India's labour law landscape, a nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, on March 19 reserved its judgment after three days of inten...

20 Mar 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Directs High Courts to Notify Convicts Before Appointing Amicus Curiae When Counsel Absent

"Give Him an Inch, He'll Take a Mile": Supreme Court Remands Murder Appeal Over Amicus OversightIn a ruling that balances speedy justice with fairness, the Supreme Court of India has set aside a Jharkhand High Court order in a decades-old murder case, remanding it for a fresh hearing. Justice...

19 Mar 2026