News Supreme Court Upholds Divorce on Grounds of Mental Cruelty, Awards ₹10 Lakh as One-Time Settlement: ‘Husband’s Conduct Shows Attempt to Escape Liability by Concealing Income RawlawJanuary 31, 20254 min read
News Bombay High Court Refers Interpretation of Section 50 Cr.P.C. to Larger Bench, Emphasizing the Need for Clarity on Whether Grounds of Arrest Must Be Communicated in Writing or Oral Communication Suffices RawlawJanuary 31, 20256 min read
News Delhi High Court Rejects Suit Challenging Registered Sale Deed: Holds That Oral Agreements Cannot Override Written Contracts, Fraud Allegations Already Quashed, and Non-Payment of Court Fee Makes Suit Liable for Rejection RawlawJanuary 31, 20255 min read
News Supreme Court Acquits Man in Dowry Death Case: “Trial Courts Must Avoid Moral Convictions and Ensure Prosecution Proves Cruelty Soon Before Death” – Holds That Contradictory Witness Statements and Lack of Evidence Cannot Justify Conviction Under Section 304-B IPC RawlawJanuary 31, 20255 min read
News Bombay High Court Converts Murder Conviction to Culpable Homicide, Modifies Life Sentence After Holding That the Killing Occurred in a Sudden Fight Without Premeditation Under Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC RawlawJanuary 31, 20256 min read
News Delhi High Court Denies Bail in Murder and Attempt to Murder Case: “Accused Allegedly Fired First Shot and Handed Firearm to Co-Accused Leading to Victim’s Death; Considering the Gravity of the Offence, No Case for Bail is Made Out” RawlawJanuary 31, 20256 min read
News Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Under SC-ST Act, Holds That Alleged Caste-Based Abuse Inside a Government Office Does Not Satisfy ‘Public View’ Requirement and Fails to Constitute an Offense Under Sections 3(1)(r) and 3(1)(s) RawlawJanuary 31, 20256 min read
News Bombay High Court Refers Interpretation of Section 50 of Cr.P.C. to Larger Bench: “Lack of Clarity in Arrest Procedures and Non-Compliance with Mandatory Written Grounds of Arrest Violates Fundamental Rights Under Articles 21 & 22 of the Constitution” RawlawJanuary 31, 20256 min read
News Delhi High Court Grants Bail in POCSO Case: Holds That Investigation Is Complete, Victim Claims Consent, and No Further Custodial Interrogation Is Required Despite Prosecution’s Argument on Minor’s Age and Statutory Offense RawlawJanuary 31, 20256 min read
News Supreme Court: “Polluter Pays Principle is Absolute” – Tanneries in Vellore Liable for Continuing Environmental Damage Until Full Ecological Restoration, Supreme Court Orders Reassessment of Compensation and Strict Enforcement of Pollution Control Measures RawlawJanuary 30, 20255 min read
