Bombay High Court dismisses 498A cruelty case against matchmaker, ruling he is not a “relative” under IPC, and quashes charges for lack of specific roles.
Supreme Court acquits death row inmate, issues guidelines for DNA evidence collection and preservation, emphasizing chain of custody and proper documentation in criminal cases.
Nagpur Bench of Bombay HC flags increasing misuse of matrimonial laws and stresses the court’s role in encouraging respectful settlement of such disputes to reduce litigation and uphold justice.
Supreme Court rules secretly recorded calls between spouses are admissible in matrimonial disputes, overturning a High Court judgment on privacy.
Karnataka High Court rules that sending offensive texts does not amount to stalking under IPC, while upholding charges under other sections in Abhishek Mishra case.
Madras High Court sentences advocate to 4 months imprisonment and fine for contempt of court, breaching an undertaking to vacate premises despite orders.
Allahabad High Court dismisses a criminal revision challenging Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya’s educational degree, citing no cognizable offense or malice in the plea.
Kerala High Court mandates strict adherence to procedural formalities in preventive detention, ruling that all documents provided to the detenu must be legible for effective representation.
The Kerala High Court ruled that government sanction is not required to prosecute police officers for custodial torture, as such acts are outside official duty.
Delhi High Court upholds phone interception for large-scale corruption cases, citing public safety and economic impact. A ruling against a bribery accused.
