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Custodial Interrogation Cannot Be Used to Extract Information After Recovery; Anticipatory Bail Granted in Excise Case: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In an important judgment concerning anticipatory bail and police investigation, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that custodial interrogation cannot be justified merely for extracting further information once recovery has already been effected and the accused has cooperated with the investigation. The Court…
Bail Granted in Etah Woman Murder Case; Serious Deficiencies in UP Forensic DNA Testing Facilities Flagged: Allahabad High Court
In a significant order concerning criminal investigations and forensic evidence, the Allahabad High Court granted bail to an accused in an alleged rape and murder case from Etah district of Uttar Pradesh. While granting relief, the Court expressed serious concern over deficiencies in the State's forensic science…
Action Warned Against Lawyers Making Reels In and Around Court Premises: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court Advocates’ Association (KHCAA) has issued a strict warning to lawyers regarding the making and sharing of social media reels and videos inside the High Court premises. The Association stated that such conduct is inconsistent with the dignity and professional ethics expected from members of the…
Loss of Records in 19-Year-Old Gujarat Police Case Viewed Seriously; Action Sought Against Errant Officers: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the disappearance of investigation records in a criminal case pending for nearly nineteen years in Gujarat. The Court observed that loss of records during an active criminal investigation strikes at the foundation of the criminal justice system and can make genuine…
Menstrual Hygiene Right Must Be Made Meaningful and Workable, Union and States Told: Supreme Court
In a strong reminder to the Union Government and States, the Supreme Court has reiterated that menstrual hygiene is a facet of the fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The Court stressed that mere recognition of this right is not sufficient unless it is effectively implemented at the ground…
POCSO Conviction Upheld on Basis of Child's DNA Report Despite Survivor Turning Hostile; Sentence Modified to 20 Years: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has upheld the conviction of Murugan under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for committing penetrative sexual assault on a minor girl, which ultimately resulted in the birth of a child. The judgment was delivered by a Division Bench comprising Justice Anand Venkatesh…
Full Reimbursement of Emergency Medical Expenses Ordered; Right to Health Prevails Over Rate Ceilings: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment strengthening the right to health, the Delhi High Court has held that outdated reimbursement ceilings cannot be used to deny or restrict legitimate medical expenses incurred during emergency treatment. The Court directed full reimbursement of medical costs and also ordered refund of salary…
Cheque Bounce Case Fails as Demand Notice Omitted Amount; Acquittal Upheld: Kerala High Court
In an important ruling under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the Kerala High Court has held that a statutory demand notice in a cheque dishonour case must clearly mention the exact cheque amount. The Court ruled that failure to specify the amount makes the notice legally defective and the…
Prolonged Marital Separation Can Amount to Mental Cruelty; Dead Relationship Need Not Be Sustained: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling on matrimonial law, the Supreme Court has upheld a decree of divorce and held that prolonged separation of spouses may amount to a de facto abandonment of marriage, even if there is no explicit intention of desertion. The Court emphasized that when a marriage becomes a “dead relationship” with…
AI Rules for Courts Drafted, Disclosure of AI-Assisted Filings Made Mandatory: Supreme Court
In a landmark development aimed at regulating technology in the justice system, the Supreme Court of India has released draft “Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence in Courts, 2026”. The proposed framework lays down strict safeguards for the use of Artificial Intelligence in courts and tribunals, while…
