News Delhi High Court upholds conviction of habitual receiver of stolen mobile phones — “Unbroken chain of recovery proves offences under Sections 411, 413, 414 IPC” — appeal dismissed RawlawFebruary 26, 20265 min read
News Kerala High Court holds that “mere criticism of the Government, even if unpalatable, cannot trigger criminal prosecution” — Court quashes charges under IPC and Kerala Police Act for a social media post and reinforces constitutional protection of free speech RawlawNovember 12, 20256 min read
News Karnataka high court holds that “creating fake social media accounts to portray a woman as a call girl is prima facie defamatory and punishable” — Court refuses to quash charges under IPC defamation and IT Act offences, allowing prosecution to proceed RawlawNovember 9, 20256 min read
News Supreme Court: “Neighbourhood quarrels cannot be stretched into abetment of suicide; instigation must be clear and intentional” – Conviction under Section 306 IPC set aside, appellant acquitted RawlawSeptember 10, 20256 min read
News Allahabad High Court: “When the evidence of the star witness collapses, the foundation of the prosecution case also crumbles” – Conviction under Section 302 IPC Set Aside RawlawAugust 21, 20255 min read
News Calcutta High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings under Section 153A IPC for News Publication on Ground of No Mens Rea, Lack of Sanction, and Mechanical Cognizance by Magistrate “The graver the offence, the greater should be the care taken so that the liberty of citizen is not lightly interfered with.” RawlawJuly 16, 20256 min read
News Bombay High Court Denies Bail in 100 Crore Money Laundering Case, Holds “References to IPC in PMLA Must Be Construed Dynamically as BNS Repeal and Re-enactment Does Not Disrupt Predicate Offences” RawlawJuly 8, 20255 min read
