Telangana High Court ruled that producing an accused after 24 hours without a transit warrant breaches Article 22(2) of the Constitution.
Karnataka HC rejects bail under UAPA, emphasizing national interest over personal liberty. Landmark judgment highlights the precedence of societal safety.
Supreme Court rules that the Domestic Violence Act is applicable to all women in India, regardless of religion or social background, ensuring equal protection of rights.
The Supreme Court ruled that one accused cannot be convicted while another is acquitted on similar evidence, setting a precedent for legal parity.
SC directs IIT Dhanbad to admit an SC student who missed the deadline due to financial hardship, exercising its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution.
Jharkhand High Court sets aside a trial court’s death sentence, citing contradictory evidence and procedural flaws in the murder case of a woman and her infant.
Gauhati HC ruled that forcible sexual intercourse between a legally married couple cannot be considered rape, setting aside a conviction by a trial court.
Kerala HC warns against involving young children in protests, highlighting risks to their health and well-being, and calls for strict action by law enforcement agencies.
Madras HC rules that wife’s suicide threats and false harassment cases against husband amount to mental cruelty, leading to the grant of divorce after 17 years.
The Supreme Court ruled that long undertrial custody leading to acquittal may give rise to claims for compensation, addressing a key issue in criminal justice.