When Law Enforcers Turn Extortionists: Supreme Court Cancels Anticipatory Bail of Policemen Accused of Extortion and Reinforces Police Accountability
Citation: State of Maharashtra v. Rahul...
Introduction
In a landmark reaffirmation of the principles governing criminal trials in India, the Supreme Court of India has once again clarified that the testimony...
In one of the most consequential criminal justice interventions in recent years, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Union Government to establish...
Magistrate Can Order FIR Without Prior Sanction: Supreme Court Settles a Long-Standing Legal Controversy
By a Supreme Court Practitioner (25+ Years Experience)
Introduction
In a landmark clarification...
Introduction
In a constitutional democracy governed by the rule of law, the legitimacy of punishment depends not merely on conviction but on the fairness, timeliness,...
I. Introduction: More Than A Statutory Challenge
Every generation of constitutional adjudication witnesses certain cases that redefine the relationship between state power and personal liberty....
Punjab And Haryana High Court Dismisses Recall Application In Rape FIR Quashing Case
It is entirely in order and stands perfectly justified also that while...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Bail to YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra
While displaying absolute zero tolerance for espionage for Pakistani intelligence, the Punjab and Haryana...
Karnataka High Court Mandates Enforcement Of SOP To Prevent Foreigners Avoiding Deportation
It is entirely in the fitness of things that the Karnataka High Court...
Introduction
India’s political landscape has often witnessed intense debates around corruption, governance, and the role of investigative agencies. One such controversy emerged around the alleged...
Introduction
Few legal principles capture the essence of constitutional democracy as powerfully as the maxim “bail is the rule, jail is the exception.” Rooted deeply...
Introduction
The decision of the Delhi High Court to grant interim bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar, the former Uttar Pradesh legislator convicted in the Unnao...
Introduction: A Crime That Became a Constitutional Moment
On 9 August 2024, a crime occurred inside the precincts of Rg Kar Medical College and Hospital,...
Allegations of "rape on false promise of marriage" have become a significant category of sexual offence litigation in India. Courts are repeatedly called upon...