Weapon or Shield? | ‘Misuse of Section 498A IPC’: Supreme Court Judgments & Judicial Guidelines

Examining whether Section 498A IPC serves as protection or punishment, this report analyses Supreme Court judgments, judicial safeguards, and arrest guidelines addressing misuse while balancing women’s rights with safeguards against abuse of criminal law.

Supreme Court Cracks Down on Delays: High Courts Ordered to Submit BNSS Charge-Framing Data Urgently

The Supreme Court has directed all High Courts to quickly provide data on delays in framing charges under the BNSS. This move aims to create strict guidelines and prevent long custody periods without charges.

“No AI in Verdicts”: Kerala HC Issues First-Ever Guidelines for Judges on AI Use

Kerala High Court bars judges from using AI tools to pass judgments or grant relief. Cites privacy, data risks, and stresses full judicial responsibility.