Protection of Liberty Vital, But Victims’ Pain Cannot Be Ignored: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court set aside Patna HC’s anticipatory bail order in a murder case, stressing that liberty must be balanced with victims’ suffering. The bench directed the accused to surrender within four weeks and apply for regular bail.

Word Spreads Faster Than Wind About Dowry Harassment, Says Supreme Court While Acquitting Mother-in-Law

The Supreme Court acquitted a woman convicted under Section 498-A IPC, observing that “word spreads faster than the wind” about dowry harassment. The bench set aside the Uttarakhand High Court’s order citing lack of reliable evidence.

Supreme Court Sets Aside Allahabad HC Bail Granted to Murder Accused for Gathering Evidence to Prove Innocence

The Supreme Court set-aside the Allahabad High Court’s decision granting bail to a murder accused, ruling that the justification of gathering evidence to prove innocence lacked valid grounds and did not warrant such extraordinary indulgence from the court. New Delhi: The Supreme Court has set-aside an Allahabad High Court order that granted bail to a […]

Supreme Court Dissolves Marriage: “Ego Should Vanish, Now Look After the Child,” Says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court dissolved a couple’s marriage by mutual consent, urging them to shed egos and focus on their daughter’s well-being. The husband will pay Rs 50,000 monthly for the child’s upkeep.

Nitish Katara Murder Case| “Convict Must Be Released After Completion of the Prescribed Prison Term”: Supreme Court Orders Release of Sukhdev Pehelwan

Today, 12th August, In the 2002 Nitish Katara murder case, the Supreme Court ordered the release of Sukhdev Pehalwan, stating “Convict must be released after completion of the prescribed prison term”, and directed nationwide action to ensure no prisoner is kept beyond sentence.

Can Insurer Be Liable Without Third-Party Involvement? Supreme Court Refers Key MV Act Issue to Larger Bench

The Supreme Court has referred to a larger bench the question of whether insurance companies must pay no-fault compensation under Section 163A of the MV Act for the vehicle owner’s death, even without a third-party claim. The case arose from a minor’s plea after losing her parents in a solo accident.

Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on Telangana Medical Domicile Rule: CJI B R Gavai Flags Concerns

Supreme Court has reserved judgment on pleas challenging Telangana HC’s 4-year residency rule for medical admissions. CJI Gavai flagged concerns over exclusion of deserving students who briefly left the state.

Colonel Assault Case: “Respect the Army; You Sleep Peacefully Because of Them”: Supreme Court Backs CBI Probe in Assault on Colonel

Supreme Court dismisses Punjab Police plea, upholds CBI investigation into assault on Army Colonel.
Says disrespect to armed forces is intolerable and threatens national integrity.

“He Was No Minor”: Supreme Court Overturns Juvenile Status in Murder Case, Orders Adult Trial

Supreme Court sets aside Allahabad High Court and trial court orders declaring accused a juvenile; directs him to face murder trial as an adult based on medical and documentary evidence.

Supreme Court Directs Telangana Speaker to Decide BRS MLA Disqualification Case in 3 Months: “No MLA Should Be Allowed to Delay the Process”

Today, On 31st July, Supreme Court has ordered the Telangana Speaker to complete the disqualification proceedings against 10 BRS MLAs within three months, stating, “No MLA should be allowed to delay the process. The Speaker must draw adverse inferences if needed.”