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Bail in Serious Offences Like Murder Must Be Granted Only With Justifiable Reasons Recorded: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has recently reiterated that granting bail in serious criminal cases, especially those involving murder, must be supported by clear and justifiable reasons. The Court observed that in a recent case, bail was granted to two accused persons without proper application of mind, ignoring vital evidence…
Wiping a Minor’s Tears and Holding Her Hand Without Sexual Intent Does Not Constitute Sexual Assault: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently clarified that any physical contact during normal human interactions, such as wiping tears, holding hands, or comforting someone, does not inherently constitute sexual assault. The Court emphasized that the presence of sexual intent must be established through surrounding circumstances…
Victim Cannot Be Denied Investigation Documents Under BNSS Merely for Incorrectly Citing CrPC Provision: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has delivered a significant judgment clarifying the rights of victims in criminal cases. The Court emphasized that a victim is entitled to obtain copies of investigation documents under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), even if the victim mistakenly mentions the wrong statutory…
Wife Cannot Revive Waived Monetary Claims Through DV Proceedings After Settlement: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has recently clarified a significant legal principle concerning the rights of a wife who voluntarily waives her monetary and maintenance claims during a settlement. In the case of Reji Baby v. Subi Mary & Ors, the Court held that once a wife has voluntarily relinquished her claims through a…
POCSO Conviction Set Aside After Court Finds Pregnancy Occurred Two Months Before Alleged Rape: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has acquitted an appellant in a POCSO case after discovering a significant inconsistency between the alleged date of rape and the medical evidence regarding the victim’s pregnancy. The court found that the pregnancy predated the alleged incident by nearly two months, which raised serious doubts…
Accused on Interim Bail Cannot Be Arrested Merely Because New Offences Are Added: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has issued a significant ruling emphasizing that police cannot arrest an accused who is already on interim bail, solely because new sections or offences have been added in the same case. The court clarified that such arrest would be unlawful and directed an inquiry into the conduct of the…
Earnest Money Deposit Shortfall Does Not Vitiate Sale If 25% of Sale Price Is Paid on Auction Day Under SARFAESI: Supreme Court
New Delhi, August 23, 2026: The Supreme Court has ruled that an auction sale conducted under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act) cannot be cancelled merely because the auction purchaser initially deposited a small amount less than the…
Maintenance for Wife Under Section 125 Cr.P.C. Enhanced to Protect Women’s Rights: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment delivered by the High Court of Himachal Pradesh at Shimla, Hon'ble Justice Vivek Singh Thakur has modified an order related to maintenance of a wife under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.). The case involved the wife, Kusum Thakur, who challenged a lower court’s decision to…
Police Probe Found Shooting Incident Fake; News18 Reporter’s Plea Seeking FIR Rejected: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a petition filed by journalist Amit Kumar Srivastava seeking registration of an FIR over an alleged attempt on his life. The Court noted that the police had conducted an inquiry and disputed the journalist’s version of the incident, stating that the alleged shooting appeared to…
Security Cheque Can Trigger Section 138 Depending on the Circumstances, High Court Explains: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by R.S. Shukla against the acquittal of Manjeet Singh and other accused in a cheque dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Justice Rakesh Kainthla delivered the judgment on 21 August 2026, holding that although the accused…
