Supreme Court of Indiacriminaldrug
Section 52A compliance key in NDPS cases
Proper disposal, inventory, and sampling of seized drugs under Section 52A NDPS Act are mandatory; non-compliance risks acquittal.
Oct 15, 2026Read more →
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Punjab and Haryana High Courttaxcriminal
Punjab & Haryana HC Denies Bail in Forged GST Bills Case
Anticipatory bail denied in a Rs. 20 lakh GST fraud case involving forged invoices; court cites need for custodial interrogation.
Oct 14, 2026Read more →
Supreme Court of Indiaconstitutionalcriminal
Child breaks law, law must not break child: SC Justice Nagarathna
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.
Oct 12, 2026Read more →
Himachal Pradesh High Courtcivilcriminal
HP HC Upholds Acquittal in NI Act Case Over Financial Capacity
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.
Oct 12, 2026Read more →
Special Executive Magistrate, Delhicivilconstitutional
CJP Activists Released After Delhi Police Detention
Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka were released by a Special Executive Magistrate after being detained by Delhi Police upon arrival from Mumbai. They were detained ahead of a planned protest at Jantar Mantar.
Oct 11, 2026Read more →
Bombay High Courttaxcriminal
₹13 Crore Fake ITC: Bombay HC Denies Bail
Bombay HC denies bail in ₹13 crore fake GST ITC case involving 12 non-existent suppliers; invoices lacked actual supply.
Oct 10, 2026Read more →
Bombay High Courttaxcriminal
₹29.7 Crore Fake ITC: Bombay HC Denies Bail
Bombay High Court denies anticipatory bail in a ₹29.7 crore fake GST ITC case involving non-existent firms, citing necessity of custodial interrogation.
Oct 10, 2026Read more →
Bombay High Courttaxcriminal
₹23 Crore Fake GST ITC: Bombay HC Denies Bail
Bombay High Court denies anticipatory bail in a ₹23 crore fake ITC case, citing need for custodial interrogation to probe shell companies and fraudulent invoicing.
Oct 10, 2026Read more →
Delhi High Courtcriminalconstitutional
Delhi HC rejects pleas on 2020 riots, Jamia violence
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking action against politicians for hate speeches linked to the 2020 Delhi riots and an SIT probe into police conduct at Jamia Millia Islamia during 2019 CAA protests. The Court held existing probes sufficient.
Oct 5, 2026Read more →
Gujarat High Courttaxcriminal
Gujarat HC Grants Bail in E-Way Bill Forgery Case
Gujarat High Court granted regular bail in an e-way bill forgery case, subject to deposit of ₹29.30 lakh as tax and compliance with standard conditions.
Oct 2, 2026Read more →
Delhi High Courtcriminalsentencing
Delhi HC to rule on trial court's power to impose modified life sentence
The Delhi High Court is considering whether a trial court can impose a 'modified sentence' of fixed-term imprisonment in murder cases, following reliance on the Sriharan verdict by a convict sentenced to 35 years.
Oct 1, 2026Read more →
Madras High Courtcriminalbail
Madras HC denies bail citing witness intimidation via Instagram
The Madras High Court upheld cancellation of bail granted to an extortion accused, citing Instagram posts glorifying him as a 'king' and brandishing weapons, which created a real risk of witness tampering.
Oct 1, 2026Read more →
Calcutta High Courtcriminalnarcotics
Calcutta HC Grants Bail in 8.5kg Ganja Case
Calcutta HC granted bail to accused in NDPS case involving 8.509 kg ganja, citing custody duration and quantity classification.
Oct 1, 2026Read more →