Supreme Court Quashes Rape Case Over Alleged False Promise Of Marriage After Three-Year Consensual Relationship

The Supreme Court has recently quashed criminal proceedings against a man accused of sexually exploiting a woman under the pretext of marriage, holding that a three-year consensual relationship could not be said to be based on coerced consent or misrepresentation.A bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice K Vinod Chandran allowed the appeal against the Chhattisgarh government and...

Woman Made To Believe Man Had Divorced First Wife Entitled To Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court recently held that a woman, who was not aware of the husband's earlier marriage and was made to believe that the first wife had been divorced, would be entitled to maintenance under Section 125 CrPC (Section 144 BNSS). The court thus ordered maintenance to be paid to a woman, who was argued to be the husband's second wife. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 482] "Though the...

Delhi High Court Flags 'Political Selectivity' In Pleas Seeking FIR Against Politicians Over Alleged Hate Speeches During Delhi Riots

The Delhi High Court on Monday (October 5) said that there were elements of “political selectivity” in pleas seeking FIR registration against various politicians, including BJP leaders Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma for alleged hate speeches in connection with the 2020 Delhi Riots. The court said this while dismissing a batch of petitions seeking SIT or independent investigation into...

'Investigating Officer Must Not Create Evidence' : Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal After Finding Witnesses Were 'Set Up'

An investigative agency cannot manufacture a chain of circumstances by introducing witnesses without explaining why, when and under what circumstances it recorded their statements, the Court said.

Kerala High Court Dismisses Contempt Petition Against Businessman Kochouseph Chittilappilly

The Kerala High Court recently dismissed the criminal contempt case initiated against businessman Kochouseph Chittilappilly for allegedly making remarks against a sitting judge. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 545]The Division Bench of Dr. Justice A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Mohammed Nias C.P. set aside the Advocate General's order granting sanction to initiate contempt proceedings...

Article 22(1) | Initial Arrest/Remand Can Be Challenged Only Till S. 167 CrPC Stage; Not After Charges Are Framed: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has held that a challenge alleging violation of Fundamental Right under Article 22(1) of the Constitution (non-communication of grounds of arrest) in relation to the initial arrest and remand can only be raised during the stage governed by Section 167 CrPC, and not at a subsequent stage after charges have been framed.A bench of Justice Manish Mathur made this...

Madras High Court Calls For Mandatory Attachment Of Properties Suspected To Be Acquired Through Corruption, Suggests Amendment To PC Act

The Madras High Court has suggested amendments to the Prevention of Corruption Act to ensure that properties, which are believed to have been obtained through corrupt means, are mandatorily attached and are not dealt with during the pendency of proceedings. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 478] Justice B Pugalendhi observed that such a strong and deterrent measure will put fear in the minds...

Second Arrest Of Accused Already In Custody In Another Case Is Fresh Arrest; Its Grounds Must Be Communicated: Allahabad High Court

HC said that the grounds for such arrest must be communicated to the accused in accordance with Article 22(1) of the Constitution of India.

Child Victim Admitting She 'Memorized' Her Statement Does Not Automatically Prove Tutoring: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has held that a child victim's admission that she had memorized what was read to her by the police does not, by itself, establish that she was tutored. The Court observed that where the victim remains steadfast in cross-examination, and her material testimony remains intact, such an admission cannot be treated as sufficient to discredit her evidence.Justice Abhay S....

Motor Accident Compensation Can Be Enhanced Even Without Claimants' Cross-Appeal If Insurer Challenges Quantum: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has held that where an Insurance Company appeals against an award of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, the compensation can be enhanced even though the claimants have filed no appeal or cross-objection. It held that once the adequacy of the award is in question in the appeal, the Court is duty-bound to see whether what was awarded is 'just compensation' and to...

Cheque Bounce Complaint Filed Before Deemed Service & Expiry Of 15-Day Payment Period Is Premature: HP High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881filed before the drawer is deemed to have received the statutory notice and before expiry of the prescribed 15-day payment period is premature. The Court observed that such a complaint cannot confer jurisdiction upon the Magistrate to take cognizance of the offence.Justice...

Tailor Kanhaiya Lal Murder Case: Rajasthan High Court Denies Bail To Five, Says Terror Strikes At “Psychological Sovereignty” Of Nation

The Rajasthan High Court has upheld the denial of bail to five accused in the 2022 beheading case of Udaipur tailor Kanhaiya Lal.The division bench of Chief Justice Sanjay K Agrawal and Justice Sameer Jain rejected the appeals filed against the orders of the special NIA Court, whereby the bail applications of the appellants were dismissed.It observed that the terror created by the offence was...