The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of an Indian Army officer who refused to attend regimental religious parades, prioritizing military discipline and unit cohesion over individual religious beliefs. The court emphasized that the armed forces place nation before religion, and officers must lead by example to maintain troop morale and unity.
India places the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance due to Pakistan’s sustained cross-border terrorism. This strategic move highlights India’s stance against state-sponsored terrorism and its commitment to regional stability.
Gwalior Bench of MP High Court rules forceful unnatural sex and assault by husband on wife constitutes cruelty under Section 498A IPC, even without dowry demands. Quashes Section 377.
Allahabad High Court rules Uttar Pradesh’s 2019 anticipatory bail restrictions are invalid after the repeal of CrPC, 1973, and enactment of BNSS, 2023, due to implied repeal.
The Karnataka High Court has set aside the state government’s order to withdraw 43 serious criminal cases, including those from the 2022 Hubballi riots, citing a violation of Section 321 CrPC.
Supreme Court quashes FIRs in rape case citing lack of evidence and inconsistencies; highlights concerns about misuse of false promise of marriage charges.
Calcutta High Court overturns trial court’s dismissal, granting husband divorce on grounds of cruelty and criticizing the lower judge’s “patriarchal” approach.
Delhi High Court upholds jail sentence for an advocate convicted of abusing a female judge, citing the act as a direct assault on the justice system. Sentences to run concurrently.
Delhi HC and Supreme Court address concerns over false Section 498A IPC cases, emphasizing accountability for unsubstantiated allegations and the need for legislative reform.
SC rules no separate communication of arrest grounds is needed if a warrant is issued, as it satisfies Article 22(1) of the Constitution.
