The Delhi High Court held that the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000 clearly bars any appeal against an acquittal issued by a Juvenile Justice Board. It added that victims cannot claim a copy when disclosure risks violating juvenile privacy.
The Supreme Court has ruled that criminal revision proceedings filed by an informant or complainant do not automatically abate after their death. The Court held that the revisional court may continue to examine the legality and correctness of the lower court’s order in the interest of justice.
In the Kerala actress assault case, Judge Honey Varghese warned that tarnishing the court’s image could lead to contempt proceedings. She cautioned media and lawyers to report responsibly and avoid distorted portrayals of ongoing judicial hearings and processes.
The Supreme Court expressed shock over a 16-year pending trial of acid survivors who were forced to drink acid, calling the crime “horrendous.” The Court pulled up states and authorities for inaction and will hear the matter again after six weeks.
The Supreme Court on October 8, 2025, dismissed the Union Government’s plea to modify the 2014 Shatrughan Chauhan guidelines for death row convicts. The Bench said the plea lacked merit and reaffirmed that procedural fairness under Article 21 cannot be compromised.
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.
The Delhi High Court refused bail to a man accused of shooting his wife, stressing that her decision not to live with him due to violence and his criminal behavior cannot be treated as provocation under law.
The Supreme Court has ruled that in cases under Section 376 IPC, a rape victim’s credible and trustworthy testimony will prevail over the absence or insufficiency of medical evidence, provided her story is found to be creditworthy.
Today, On 23rd June, The NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of the brutal gang-rape of a 20-year-old girl in Gopalpur, Odisha, saying the incident may “raise a serious issue of violation of human rights,” and issued notices.
The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognizance of the gang-rape of a 20-year-old college student at Gopalpur beach in Odisha, demanding immediate arrests, speedy investigation, free medical aid, and psychological support for the victim.
