The Supreme Court directs all states and UTs to create rules for Anand Karaj marriage registration within four months, ensuring equal legal standing for Sikh marriages.
The Gujarat High Court ruled that Yusuf Pathan encroached on public land, stating that as a public figure, he has a greater responsibility to follow the law.
The Supreme Court has stayed several provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, but refused to strike it down completely, in a landmark decision.
The Supreme Court directs High Courts and lower courts to decide on all bail applications within two months, citing that personal liberty cannot be left in abeyance.
Supreme Court guidelines clarify that a delayed death due to medical complications doesn’t negate a murder charge if the original injuries were sufficient to cause death.
Delhi High Court cautions GST officials against accessing advocates’ computers without their consent and presence, upholding attorney-client privilege.
The Supreme Court establishes a 4-step test for High Courts to quash frivolous criminal complaints, citing a false rape case and the need to prevent abuse of the legal process.
The Telangana High Court has laid down new guidelines for police and courts when handling FIRs on social media posts, emphasizing free speech and preventing the criminalization of political criticism.
The Kerala High Court rules that individuals availing sexual services in brothels can be prosecuted under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 (ITP Act).
Punjab and Haryana High Court grants bail to a UAPA accused after five years, citing delayed trial. The court emphasized the right to a speedy trial under Article 21, asserting that lengthy incarceration, when the trial’s conclusion is uncertain, can be a form of punishment.
