A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to allow victims of false criminal cases to file complaints against those making fabricated allegations. The petition urges the Court to interpret BNSS provisions so innocent people can legally act against false information, charges, and evidence.
The Supreme Court ruled that Parliament is not bound by any undertaking given by the Centre before the Court while enacting a law. The remark came during the hearing on challenges to Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which replaces the old sedition provision.
The Supreme Court has held that any complaint seeking a court-ordered investigation against a public servant under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita must be filed in writing and supported by an affidavit to prevent misuse and ensure accountability.
A court has sought a response from Amboli Police on a cheating and criminal breach of trust complaint filed against actor Kunal Khemu and his father, citing Section 175(3) BNSS and directing the officer to submit a statement.
The Belthangady court has once again postponed its order on taking cognisance of the SIT report in the Dharmasthala case to January 3, 2026. The report alleges false complaints and fabrication of evidence by multiple accused.
The Calcutta High Court ruled that caste-based abuse made over a phone call does not attract the SC/ST Act. The decision came while hearing Nurul Aras’ anticipatory bail plea under Section 482, seeking protection from FIR charges.
The Kerala Police Officers’ Association has approached the Supreme Court challenging the High Court’s guidelines that restrict arrests inside court premises, arguing that such directions amount to judicial legislation and create practical difficulties for effective law enforcement in practice.
A Special Judge in Agra has set aside the lower court’s order dismissing a sedition complaint against MP and actress Kangana Ranaut. The court directed a fresh hearing after finding procedural lapses in the earlier dismissal.
An FIR has been registered against Union Minister Lalan Singh after a viral video showed him telling supporters to “keep opposition leaders inside their homes” on polling day in Bihar’s Mokama constituency. Authorities booked him under the Representation of the People Act after reviewing surveillance footage.
The Karnataka High Court has stayed the investigation into the Dharmasthala mass burial case after four activists, who initially led the campaign demanding the probe, challenged the legality of the FIR. The court questioned the police’s action and stopped the SIT from summoning them till the next hearing.
