The Supreme Court quashed an FIR in a marital rape case, ruling that sexual intercourse by a man with his wife does not constitute rape under IPC Section 375 Exception 2.
SC directs release on bail if an accused’s fundamental rights under Articles 21 and 22 are violated during or after arrest, ensuring legal protection.
Supreme Court mandates 33% reservation for women in bar bodies across India. Learn about key judgments and efforts to ensure women’s representation in bar associations.
Supreme Court directs compensation, audits, and pollution control measures in Vellore river case, aiming to address tannery pollution and ecological damage.
Punjab & Haryana HC denies anticipatory bail, citing a surge in heroin cases and the state’s failure to curb drug trafficking. Court calls for stringent action.
MP High Court upholds divorce on grounds of cruelty as wife’s false dowry allegations and refusal to cohabitate are deemed mental cruelty towards her husband.
Delhi HC directs trial courts to decide bail pleas promptly for undertrials who have served half their maximum sentence under BNSS, 2023.
The Supreme Court ruled that extra-judicial confessions must be true, voluntary, and free from coercion to establish guilt, overturning a Bombay High Court verdict.
The Supreme Court criticized trial courts for lacking courage in granting bail and urged High Courts to act judiciously, emphasizing the need for fair discretion.
Delhi HC condemns releasing legal documents to media before court review, citing prejudice and harm to judicial independence. Advocates face disciplinary action.
