Kissing Child’s Lips Can Constitute Aggravated Sexual Assault
Delhi High Court upheld a POCSO conviction based on the credible testimony of a six-year-old victim.
Editorial Team
Named Co-Adulterers Must Be Heard Before Adverse Findings
Allahabad High Court said a specifically named alleged co-adulterer must be heard before an adverse finding is recorded.
Forged Writ Filings Justify Summary Dismissal, Gauhati High Court Warns
Gauhati High Court upheld a Foreigners Tribunal opinion after finding fabricated pleadings were used in the writ challenge.
FSSAI Seeks Three Legal Consultants
FSSAI invites online applications for three Legal Consultant posts in Delhi by 22 October 2026.
Compelled Separation Does Not Establish Marital Desertion
Jharkhand High Court grants divorce after finding a wife’s departure was compelled by cruelty, not voluntary desertion.
Private Email Services Are Not Public Functions
Delhi High Court dismisses a writ seeking restoration of a suspended Gmail account, finding no public function.
Anti-Corruption Exemption Does Not Block RTI Disclosure
Madras High Court orders disclosure of a vigilance enquiry record subject to redaction and third-party safeguards.
Karnataka Adopts Rapid Response Protocol for Underage Pregnancies
Karnataka High Court closes a minor’s petition after the state adopts a coordinated protocol for underage pregnancies.
Family Members Need Abetment Evidence for Bigamy Charges
Patna High Court quashes proceedings against relatives where a spouse allegedly concealed an earlier marriage.
Decades-Long Delay Defeats Compassionate Appointment Claim
Madhya Pradesh High Court rejects a compassionate appointment claim filed more than two decades after the employee’s death.