Advocate’s Rape Accused Released| Morality Has to Be Kept Separate From the Offence: Delhi HC Grants Bail to Married Gym Trainer

The Delhi High Court granted bail to a gym trainer accused of rape and blackmail, with Justice Girish Kathpalia observing that morality must remain separate from criminal determination and noting material presented prima facie indicated a consensual relationship between the parties.

Man Can’t Treat Wife Like An Animal, Marriage Is Not a Shield for Violence: Supreme Court Slams Husband Denies Bail

The Supreme Court of India denied anticipatory bail to a husband accused of brutal domestic violence, with Justices Aravind Kumar and P. B. Varale observing that a husband cannot “treat his wife like an animal” under marriage’s protection

“Hymen Need Not Be Ruptured, Even Slightest Penetration Constitutes Assault”: Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction In POCSO Case

The Delhi High Court upheld Rajender Sharma’s conviction in a child sexual assault case, ruling that a child victim’s testimony can sustain conviction even without conclusive medical evidence, while clarifying that hymen rupture is unnecessary to establish penetrative assault under Section 3(a) POCSO Act.

Haldwani Violence Case: Supreme Court Sets Aside Default Bail, Says High Court “Completely Wrong” on Investigation Delay Findings

The Supreme Court of India set aside default bail granted in the Haldwani riot case, directing accused to surrender, holding the Uttarakhand High Court wrongly criticised the investigating officer for delay beyond 90 days.

Gross Abuse of Criminal Process: Bombay High Court Quashes FIR Against Sashidhar Jagdishan in Lilavati Trust Dispute

Bombay High Court quashed FIR against Sashidhar Jagdishan in complaint by Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust. Bench of Justice MS Karnik and Justice NR Borkar set aside magistrate’s order, refused CBI probe.

Systemic, Organised Attempt to Brainwash: Nashik Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail Of TCS Staffer Nida Khan in Conversion Case

A Nashik court denied anticipatory bail to Nida Khan in sexual harassment and conversion case. K G Joshi held custodial interrogation necessary, noting allegations of sustained pressure and “brainwashing” requiring deeper investigation.

Supreme Court Rejects New Hate Speech Directions, Says Existing Laws are Sufficient and Highlights Enforcement Gaps

Supreme Court of India refused fresh directions on hate speech, citing adequate laws. Bench of Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta stressed issue lies in enforcement, not legislative gaps.

Big Reform in Death Penalty Cases | “Senior Advocates to Represent Convicts in Execution Cases”: Supreme Court

Supreme Court of India stayed execution of death row convict Aman Singh and issued directions on sentencing reform. Bench led by Vikram Nath sought records, suspending death sentence pending appeals.

A Bona Fide Purchaser, Cannot be Accused of Cheating Without Knowledge: Supreme Court

Supreme Court of India held bona fide purchaser cannot face prosecution for cheating or forgery without intent. Court stressed criminal liability requires clear evidence of inducement and participation in alleged fraud.

Scripted FIRs: Allahabad HC Flags Identical Cow Slaughter Cases Across UP Raise Serious Doubts

Allahabad High Court flagged “scripted FIRs” in cow slaughter cases across districts, citing identical complaints. Bench of Abdul Moin and Pramod Kumar Srivastava raised concerns over drafting patterns.