Courts Must Apply BNSS Safeguards Before Investigating Public Servants
Allahabad High Court sets aside a mechanical FIR direction and issues statewide compliance instructions.
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False Promise to Marry Charge Cannot Apply Against Woman
Karnataka High Court quashed Section 69 BNS against a woman while leaving other investigative issues open.
Marriage-Based Will Revocation Survives Constitutional Challenge
Kerala High Court upheld statutory revocation of specified wills on a testator’s later marriage.
General Abuse Without Sexual Remarks Does Not Trigger Harassment Charge
Kerala High Court quashed the sexual-harassment count while allowing other abuse and intimidation charges to continue.
Supreme Court Restores Acquittal in Criminal Breach of Trust Case
Supreme Court restored an acquittal because entrustment, misappropriation and dishonest intention were not proved.
Cattle Transport Cases Did Not Justify Preventive Detention
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court quashed detention based on cattle-transport cases lacking a public-order nexus.
Kerala Must Prioritise Consumer Commission Staffing and Infrastructure
Kerala High Court sought time-bound details on staffing and infrastructure for consumer commissions.
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