Delhi High Court cautions lower courts against imposing harsh conditions for releasing seized property. Justice Amit Sharma's ruling emphasizes balance between investigation and citizen rights. Read the full legal analysis.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi attacks UAPA law after SC denies bail to Umar Khalid. He blames Congress for its origin and BJP for strengthening it, calling for a review. Read more.
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to a London-based NRI accused of rape on a false promise of marriage, overturning a Bombay High Court order. The court also suspended all lookout notices against him. Read the full details.
Supreme Court hears petitions on stray dog rules, sharply criticising arguments by Sharmila Tagore's counsel. Court warns against romanticising dogs in hospitals. Read the full details.
Tamil Nadu government petitions Madras High Court to revoke interim bail of YouTuber Savukku Shankar, alleging he misrepresented his health and created videos. Court directs response by Jan 19.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that being declared an absconder does not bar anticipatory bail. A midwife nurse was granted pre-arrest bail in a case involving IPC sections 316, 420, 504, and 120B. Read the full legal analysis.
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to Rohit Bhati, accused in the murder of Nikki Bhati. The court noted a prima facie case for bail but did not comment on the trial's merits. Read the full details.
Allahabad HC grants anticipatory bail to a nurse, ruling that a proclamation declaring an accused absconder doesn't create a total embargo on bail. Key details inside.
Supreme Court issues notice to Maharashtra govt on bail appeals by accused in Pune Porsche crash case. Two software engineers died in the May 2024 accident. Next hearing on Jan 30, 2026.
Supreme Court rulings reinforce 'bail is rule, jail exception.' Experts urge Parliament for a dedicated Bail Act to protect personal liberty and ensure speedy trials. Read more.
A Delhi court has issued release orders for four accused in the Delhi riots case after the Supreme Court granted them bail. One accused, Shadab Ahmad, did not appear to furnish bail bonds. Get the latest updates.
Following the Supreme Court's bail order distinguishing 'masterminds' from 'facilitators', four more accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case file fresh pleas. Details inside.
The Supreme Court granted bail to a businessman citing delay in trial, affirming the right to speedy trial under Article 21. This comes a day after denying bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam.
Supreme Court asks Centre & Delhi govt to consider a special court for ISIS-linked case. Bench hears bail plea of Md Heydaitullah accused of Telegram propaganda. Read for details.
The Supreme Court has ruled that the right to a speedy trial is fundamental and cannot be ignored due to an offence's severity. The court granted bail, stating economic offences are not a homogeneous class for blanket bail denial. Read the full analysis.
Uttarakhand High Court grants bail to three men accused under Cow Progeny Act, emphasizing personal liberty under Article 21. Justice Alok Kumar Verma cites 'bail is rule, jail exception' principle. Details inside.
Meghalaya High Court grants bail to a 24-year-old in a POCSO case, noting a consensual romantic relationship. Justice Diengdoh cites Supreme Court's stance that punishing adolescent boys was never the Act's objective. Read the full details.
Supreme Court rejects activist Umar Khalid's bail plea in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots 'larger conspiracy' case. Family expresses deep disappointment, citing lack of evidence. Read the full details.
Families of five accused granted bail in the 2020 Delhi riots case express relief and sorrow as others remain jailed. Read their emotional stories of loss and hope.
Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case, citing 'hierarchy of culpability'. Five co-accused granted bail. Read the detailed analysis of the court's reasoning on stringent UAPA bail conditions.
Supreme Court protects trial judges from frivolous complaints, reinstates MP judicial officer. A fearless judge is bedrock of independent judiciary, says SC bench. Read more.
Families of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam express anguish as Supreme Court denies them bail in the Delhi riots conspiracy case, while five co-accused secure relief. Details inside.
Supreme Court grants bail to five of seven accused in 2020 CAA protest case after six years in prison. Families express relief and hope. Read the full story.
Activist Rahul Easwar moves Kerala High Court for anticipatory bail after a complainant alleges he violated bail conditions in a cyber harassment case involving an MLA. Details inside.
Gujarat High Court grants conditional bail to a man, born to Bangladeshi parents, in a forgery case, noting he prima facie established his Indian identity. Read the details.
Supreme Court grants bail to 5 accused in Delhi riots conspiracy case but denies it to Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam. 11 strict conditions imposed, including travel bans and social media restrictions. Read the full details.
The Supreme Court has rejected bail for activist Umar Khalid in the Delhi riots conspiracy case. He tells his partner 'jail is my life now.' Read the full details of the court's decision and its implications.
Supreme Court rejects Umar Khalid's bail plea in Delhi riots conspiracy case. The activist, in jail since 2020, says 'Jail is my life now' in a call to his partner. Read the full story.
Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam after 5+ years without trial, spotlighting India's undertrial crisis & judicial role in protecting liberty. Read the analysis.
Supreme Court reinstates a Madhya Pradesh judicial officer, ruling that mere errors in judgment should not lead to disciplinary action. The verdict underscores judicial independence.