SC Rules: Dowry Not a Must for 498A Cruelty, Revives Case Against Husband
The Supreme Court has clarified that a demand for dowry is not a necessary condition for prosecuting cruelty under Section 498A of the Indian Penal...
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Supreme Court Grants Bail in Money Laundering Case, Cites Trial Delays and Extended Custody
The Supreme Court has granted bail to Udhaw Singh, an accused in a money laundering case, highlighting the excessive time he has spent in custody...
Supreme Court to States: Consider Early Release for Eligible Inmates Without Applications
The Supreme Court has issued directives requiring state governments and union territories to proactively review cases for the premature release of convicts under existing remission...
Supreme Court Revisits Motor Accident Compensation Rules | Fresh Look at No-Fault Claims
The Supreme Court has decided to revisit a crucial ruling on motor accident compensation, questioning whether claimants should be barred from seeking benefits under Section...
Supreme Court: Bail Should Be Granted Liberally If Magistrate Trial Stalls Beyond 60 Days
The Supreme Court has emphasized that bail applications under Section 437(6) of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) should be approached with leniency, especially when a...
Supreme Court: Remission Terms Must Be Fair, Not Burdensome
The Supreme Court has underscored that conditions attached to the premature release of convicts must be reasonable, ensuring they are not oppressive or impractical. A...
SC Acquits Man in 30-Year-Old ‘Kidnapping’ Case, Citing Girl’s Willingness to Marry
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a man accused of kidnapping a minor nearly three decades ago, concluding that the...
Supreme Court Scraps Defamation Case Against Journalists, Warns Media on Reckless Reporting
The Supreme Court has thrown out a defamation case against journalists from the Times of India, underscoring the vital role of responsible journalism while cautioning...
SC Shields YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia from Arrest Amid Controversial Remarks on ‘India’s Got Latent’
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court granted interim relief to YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia, best known as Beer Biceps, in relation to two FIRs filed...
Supreme Court Slams Karnataka High Court for Ruling Without Hearing Lawyer in Cheque Bounce Case
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court expressed strong disapproval of the Karnataka High Court’s decision to dismiss a criminal revision petition in a cheque...