Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court ruled that authorities implementing measures against aggressive stray dogs cannot face criminal charges. The ruling allows for euthanisation of rabid or dangerous dogs to protect public safety.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court expressed reservations about its previous ruling denying bail to Umar Khalid, affirming that bail should be the default in UAPA cases. The Court's recent decision grants bail to another accused, potentially shifting the landscape of judicial precedence in similar cases.
FeaturedThe Telangana High Court has declined to grant interim protection from arrest to Bandi Sai Bageerath in a POCSO Act case, reserving its verdict after a late-night hearing.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has quashed outdated criminal proceedings and requested data on pending cases in the Allahabad HC, highlighting the need for timely justice.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has quashed criminal proceedings pending for 35 years, citing violations of the right to speedy trial. It also requested comprehensive data from the Allahabad High Court regarding criminal case backlog.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that admission of a signature on a blank cheque raises a presumption of liability under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, and failure to rebut it leads to conviction for dishonour.
Kerala HC rejects Pinarayi Vijayan and family's appeals against FIR in CMRL-Exalogic procurement case.
Kerala High Court suspends jail term of former DGP Tomin Thachankary in disproportionate assets case pending appeal.
Proper disposal, inventory, and sampling of seized drugs under Section 52A NDPS Act are mandatory; non-compliance risks acquittal.
Anticipatory bail denied in a Rs. 20 lakh GST fraud case involving forged invoices; court cites need for custodial interrogation.
Justice BV Nagarathna emphasized rehabilitation over punishment in juvenile justice, stating that the system must protect children even when they commit offences. She highlighted systemic challenges in implementation and the need for holistic reform.
Himachal Pradesh High Court upheld acquittal under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, ruling that complainant failed to prove financial capacity to advance the alleged loan.