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' Victim' in Rape Cases Is a Myth; Women Respond to Trauma in Different Ways: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court, in a landmark judgment on August 6, 2026, has challenged the long-held belief that victims of sexual assault must behave in a specific, stereotypical manner to be believed by courts. The Court, while convicting Tarun Tejpal in a 2013 rape case, emphasized that women deal with trauma in different…
Prisoner's Parole Cannot Be Denied Solely Because Six Months Have Not Elapsed Since the Previous Release: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has delivered an important judgment emphasizing that a prisoner’s request for parole cannot be rejected just because six months have not passed since their last release. The Court clarified that the statutory provisions do not restrict prisoners from applying for parole before the…
Preventive Detention Orders Passed Without Application of Mind Termed 'Deplorable'; Union Government Urged to Redress the Situation: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has expressed strong disapproval over the practice of issuing preventive detention orders without proper application of mind and without referring to the actual "grounds of detention." The Court emphasized that such actions are highly deplorable and called upon the Union Government to take…
Proof of Saptapadi Ceremony Not Required at the Cognizance Stage in a Bigamy Complaint: Uttarakhand High Court
The Uttarakhand High Court has made an important ruling regarding cases of bigamy under Section 494 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The Court clarified that proving whether the essential ceremonies of a second marriage, such as Saptapadi, were performed is a matter to be decided during the trial, not at the initial…
Judgments Operate Retrospectively Unless Expressly Declared Prospective: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has reaffirmed an important legal principle that all judgments of this Court are presumed to be retrospective unless they explicitly state that their application is prospective. This clarification was made by a bench consisting of Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Sheel Nagu. The decision emphasizes…
Media May Report Court Proceedings, but Audio and Video Clips of Hearings Cannot Be Circulated: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has issued a clarification regarding the reporting of court proceedings by media organizations. The case was filed as a public interest litigation by journalist Harshita Grover, who sought clear guidelines to regulate the use, extraction, editing, circulation, and monetization of…
Proceedings Against Doctor in Minor Pregnancy Termination Case Not Quashed: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has recently refused to quash criminal proceedings initiated against Dr. Poonam Mishra, who is accused of violating legal provisions under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The court clarified that it was not declaring…
Minor Rape-Murder Case: Death Penalty Quashed and Matter Remanded for Fresh Proceedings: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has delivered a landmark judgment in a tragic case involving the rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Panipat. The case had initially resulted in the death sentences of two men, Pardeep and Sagar alias Kallu, by a Sessions Court in February 2022. However, the High Court has now…
Consider Whether Vehicles Without Insurance Can Be Denied Fuel: Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment aimed at improving road safety and ensuring compliance with vehicle insurance laws, the Supreme Court has directed the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) and the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) to develop a pilot project. This project will connect vehicles’…
Father's Duty to Pay Maintenance Cannot Be Adjusted Against Daughter's PPF Savings: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has issued an important judgment clarifying that a father's legal obligation to maintain his child cannot be offset by the money invested in the child's Public Provident Fund (PPF) account. The court upheld a decree requiring the father to pay over ₹8.13 lakh along with interest, emphasizing the…
