Delhi court acquits 3 in 2009 acid attack case
A Delhi court acquitted three accused in a 2009 acid attack case due to lack of evidence. The victim's lawyer vows to challenge the verdict in higher courts. Read the full story.
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Haryana HC Cuts Jail Term in Decade-Old Subsidy Fraud Case
The Punjab and Haryana High Court slashes a convict's sentence in a 2012 subsidy scam, emphasizing rehabilitation over retribution. Read the full judgment details.
Court orders charges against Karti Chidambaram in visa scam
A Delhi court has ordered framing of charges against Congress MP Karti Chidambaram and six others in a 2011 visa scam case. One accused discharged. Read the full details.
Haryana's 72% Conviction Rate Under New Laws Triples Old Rate
Haryana achieves a remarkable 72% conviction rate under new criminal laws, disposing of over 81,000 cases. Learn how legal reforms and focused prosecution are driving justice.
SC: Trial courts can't impose imprisonment till natural life end
Supreme Court clarifies trial courts cannot sentence convicts to imprisonment till the end of their natural life. Ruling came in a murder appeal by Kiran. Read the full legal analysis.
HC: Passport deposit not automatic bail condition
Punjab & Haryana High Court rules that demanding passport deposit for bail must be based on specific flight risk evidence, not used punitively. Landmark order protects personal liberty.
Eluru Police Achieves 156% Conviction Rise with AI
Eluru Police's AI-powered case management and court monitoring system led to a 156% conviction surge, securing 51 convictions including 29 life terms. Discover how tech is transforming justice.
Court: No criminal negligence in Vaishno Devi landslide deaths
A Katra court ruled out criminal negligence by Vaishno Devi Shrine Board in the August landslide that killed 35 pilgrims, calling it an unforeseeable natural disaster. Read the full details.
Court: No criminal case in Vaishno Devi landslide deaths
Katra court dismisses plea for criminal action against shrine board officials in the August landslide that killed 35 pilgrims, calling it a natural calamity. Read the full details of the ruling.
SC: Passport renewal allowed if court gives NOC
Supreme Court rules that govt cannot deny passport renewal to an accused if the trial court gives a no-objection certificate. Liberty is the state's first obligation, says bench.
SC Quashes Patna HC Bail for 5 Accused in Armed Assault
Supreme Court cancels bail for five habitual offenders, ruling criminal antecedents are vital in bail decisions. Read the full analysis of the landmark judgment.
SC: Time-bound probe should be exception, not norm
The Supreme Court ruled that time-bound investigations cannot be the norm, emphasizing that speedy trials are a fundamental right under Article 21. Read the full analysis.
Punjab & Haryana HC: Silence on Sentences Favours Convict
Punjab & Haryana High Court clarifies a key legal principle: if a judgment is silent on concurrent or consecutive sentences, it must be presumed to run concurrently, favouring the convict. Read the full analysis.
2017 Actor Assault Case: Two Convicts Appeal to HC
Salim and Pradeep, convicted in the 2017 actor assault case, appeal to Kerala HC, claiming no evidence links them to the crime. They seek acquittal and bail.
US Senator Rubio Threatens Sanctions on ICC Judges
US Senator Marco Rubio vows to sanction ICC judges if they issue arrest warrants for Israeli leaders over Gaza actions. A major US-Israel solidarity move.
SC orders cross-case details in chargesheets to club trials
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 HC Hails New Criminal Laws for Timely Justice
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.
Nagpur HC fines complainants ₹50k, quashes criminal case
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.
Prithvi Shaw: Molestation complaint is 'frivolous'
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.
Ex-Employee Gets 4-Month Jail for Contempt Against Karnataka HC Judges
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 HC convicts ex-employee for criminal contempt
Karnataka High Court convicts a dismissed astrophysics institute employee for criminal contempt. Division bench imposes fine. Read the full details and legal implications here.
Kangana Ranaut Seeks Exemption from Bathinda Court Hearing
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut seeks exemption from Bathinda court appearance in defamation case, citing Parliament's winter session. Hearing adjourned to 2026.
ICC Rejects Israel's Plea, Upholds Netanyahu Arrest Warrant
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.
Bengaluru resident jailed for contempt of court
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 Police Arrest Serial Offender Across 3 States
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 HC Grants Furlough to 1984 Riots Convict Balwan Khokhar
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 HC Orders CISF Appointment After Acquittal
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.
Court Orders Charges Against Sushil Ansal for Passport Fraud
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.
SC: Stop clogging courts with weak cases, act as filters
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 HC Permits Withdrawal of Cases Against Politicians
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.
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