The Supreme Court has directed that information on linked or cross cases must be included in chargesheets to allow courts to club trials, preventing delays and anomalies in the criminal justice system.
Madras High Court praises Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita laws, emphasizing shift from colonial punitive framework to justice-centric system ensuring accountability and timely investigations. Read more.
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench dismissed a criminal case against a Ramtek businessman, imposing ₹50,000 costs on complainants for suppressing facts in a settled civil dispute. Read the full judgment details.
ICJ judge Leonardo Nemer Caldeira Brant says climate cases can use environmental law framework. He urges young lawyers to study hard and find luck. Madras HC Justice notes 60,000+ practising lawyers in TN.
Cricketer Prithvi Shaw tells a Mumbai court the molestation complaint against him is a 'false' attempt to misuse his celebrity status. The woman was earlier arrested for an alleged attack on Shaw.
Karnataka High Court sentences former Institute of Astrophysics employee to 4 months in jail for making scandalous statements against judges. Details on the contempt case and court order inside.
Karnataka High Court convicts a dismissed astrophysics institute employee for criminal contempt. Division bench imposes fine. Read the full details and legal implications here.
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut seeks exemption from Bathinda court appearance in defamation case, citing Parliament's winter session. Hearing adjourned to 2026.
The International Criminal Court rejects Israel's challenge, allowing its war crimes investigation in Gaza to proceed. Arrest warrants for PM Netanyahu and ex-minister Gallant are upheld. Read the full details.
The Karnataka High Court sentences K Dhananjay to four months in prison and fines him for criminal contempt, including forging an advocate's signature. Read the full details of the case.
Bengaluru's Jigani police arrest Shivakumar, a diploma-holding criminal involved in 28+ cases across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. Discover how he used Instagram to evade capture.
Delhi High Court grants 21-day furlough to Balwan Khokhar, a convict in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, citing rehabilitation. He has served nearly 12 years of a life sentence. Read the full details and court's reasoning here.
Delhi High Court grants relief to a man whose CISF constable appointment was cancelled due to a prior criminal case, ruling that mere institution of a case is not grounds for disqualification. Read the full judgment details.
A Delhi court finds prima facie evidence to frame charges against Uphaar convict Sushil Ansal for concealing criminal history in passport applications. The case will proceed on Jan 13, 2026.
Supreme Court criticises filing of chargesheets without strong evidence, says it clogs judicial system. Orders police and trial courts to ensure only cases with strong suspicion proceed to trial.
Rajasthan High Court approves state govt's plea to withdraw criminal cases against Education Minister Madan Dilawar and ex-MLA Bhawani Singh Rajawat. Read the full details here.
Ukraine's human rights chief alleges Russia transferred abducted children to North Korean camps. Over 20,000 children reportedly displaced since 2022 invasion. Read the shocking details.
Bombay High Court directs authorities to renew passport of a London-based professional, convicted in a South Goa attempted murder case, as his appeal is pending. Read the full details of the court's reasoning.
A wanted criminal carrying a cash reward was arrested after a police encounter in Kaushambi. Kuldeep was injured, and a pistol and motorcycle were seized. Read the full details.
The Osho International Foundation has appealed to the Supreme Court for an urgent hearing, citing a severe fund crisis that is paralyzing its charitable work. The plea is linked to a stalled land sale dispute.
Allahabad High Court directs UP Police to submit details of pending criminal cases against enrolled advocates. Justice Vinod Diwakar emphasizes impact on judicial integrity. Read the full order.
UK government announces major reforms to cut court delays, reducing jury trials for less serious crimes. Justice Secretary David Lammy calls it an emergency. Will this speed up justice?
The Supreme Court ruled that parity with co-accused cannot be the only reason for granting bail. The bench emphasized individual case merits. Read the full judgment details.
Bengaluru High Court refuses to quash case against man accused of raping, assaulting, and blackmailing a woman he met on Instagram. Justice details pattern of coercion and threats.
Venezuela's National Assembly calls an extraordinary session to probe alleged US extrajudicial executions. With 83 dead and 22 boats hit, Caracas slams ICC silence. Details inside.
Madras High Court disposed of 13,625 minor criminal cases in just three months through a special drive. Justice D Bharatha Chakravarthy led this landmark initiative to reduce case backlog in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Bombay High Court sets aside 20-year-old conviction citing lack of evidence. Man lost bank job, drove auto for survival. Read the full judgment details.
Haryana High Court refuses to quash petition against Palwal MLA Gaurav Gautam over election affidavit discrepancies. Case continues as court finds merit in allegations.
Madras High Court reduces death penalty to life imprisonment for man convicted of murdering ex-girlfriend. Key legal developments explained.
Delhi court acknowledges chargesheet against Atul Saraswati in criminal conspiracy case. Special Judge issues notice, next hearing scheduled for August 16. Key developments explained.