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In-House Counsel Entitled to Attorney-Client Privilege, Court Clarifies: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India on Friday issued an important clarification stating that in-house counsel employed by companies or corporates do not qualify as “advocates” under the law and therefore cannot claim the protection of attorney–client privilege under Section 132 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA). The…
In-House Counsel Not Considered ‘Advocate’; Communication with Employer Not Protected Under Section 132 of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam: Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment clarifying the scope of legal professional privilege under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA), the Supreme Court of India has held that in-house counsels employed by companies are not entitled to the protection of client-attorney privilege under Section 132 of the BSA. The Court…
Supreme Court Clarifies: Rape Case Based On False Promise To Marry Cannot Be Settled Amicably
The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a significant order in a case involving allegations of sexual intercourse under the false promise of marriage. The matter titled X VERSUS State of Kerala & Another originated from a complaint filed at Balussery Police Station, Kerala, on May 24, 2022. The complainant, a…
Supreme Court Upholds Life Imprisonment for Woman Who Burnt Niece-In-Law Alive After Rejected Love Proposal
In a chilling case of murder, the Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the conviction and life imprisonment of Jemaben, who was accused of setting her niece-in-law Leelaben on fire. The horrifying incident took place on the night of November 29–30, 2004, in a small hut in Banaskantha, Gujarat. The Supreme Court bench,…
2018 Amendment To Specific Relief Act Not Retrospective In Nature: Supreme Court Clarifies
The Supreme Court of India has clarified that the 2018 amendment to the Specific Relief Act, 1963, brought by Act 18 of 2018, has no retrospective effect. The amendment, which came into force on October 1, 2018, made the grant of specific performance a mandatory relief instead of a discretionary one. However, the…
NDPS Disposal Rules Do Not Prohibit Interim Release of Seized Vehicle to Innocent Owner: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India on October 27, 2025, ruled that when the owner of a vehicle proves that it was used for transporting narcotic substances without his knowledge or connivance, he cannot be denied interim custody of the vehicle during the pendency of trial. The judgment was delivered by a Bench of Justice…
Court to Examine Whether POCSO Act Is Gender Neutral; Trial Against Karnataka Woman Accused of Sexually Assaulting Minor Boy Stayed: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to examine whether the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 is gender neutral in its application. This decision comes in the case of Archana Patil, a 48-year-old art instructor from Bengaluru, who has been accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy.…
Hindu Succession Act Inapplicable to Members of Scheduled Tribes, Court Reiterates: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India heard Civil Appeal No. 4980 of 2017 filed by Nawang & Anr. against the judgment and order dated 23rd June 2015 passed by the High Court of Himachal Pradesh at Shimla in RSA No. 8/2003. The case concerned the application of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 in tribal areas of Himachal Pradesh.…
Mercy Plea of Youth Who Brutally Killed Innocent Mediator in Family Feud Rejected; 8-Year Jail Term Upheld: Supreme Court
In a notable decision on Friday, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal of Kotresh alias Kotrappa, a 20-year-old man from Karnataka, who sought a reduction in his prison sentence. Kotresh was convicted for causing the death of an innocent bystander, S, during a violent family altercation. The Karnataka High Court had…
Sentence Reduction Denied for Young Man Convicted of Killing Innocent Bystander in Family Feud Over Rape and Marriage: Supreme Court
In a notable judgment dated October 17, 2025, the Supreme Court of India dismissed the appeal of a 20-year-old convict, Kotresh alias Kotrappa, who sought further reduction in his prison sentence. The Criminal Appeal, arising out of SLP (Crl.) No. 16833 of 2024, was heard by a bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta…
