S. 35 BNSS | Notice Of Appearance Must Be Served Physically, WhatsApp Or Email Not Valid Modes: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has recently observed that Section 35(3) does not empower the Police to communicate by WhatsApp or Email the pre-arrest notice or copy of the FIR. The court clarified that the physical service of notice at the pre arrest stage is mandatory as intended by the legislature.The single judge bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna, relying on apex court decisions, held that...

Sabarimala Reference : Supreme Court Constitutes 9-Judge Bench; Hearing To Commence On April 7

The Supreme Court will commence hearing the Sabarimala reference matter from April 7 before a nine-judge Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.Apart from the CJI, the Bench comprises Justice BV Nagarathna, Justice MM Sundresh, Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Justice Aravind Kumar, Justice Augustine George Masih, Justice Prasanna B Varale, Justice R Mahadevan and...

Judicial System Which Disposes Cases Quickly But Compromises Fairness Not Effective : Supreme Court Justice Vipul Pancholi

The objective must be to balance efficiency with integrity, Justice Pancholi said.

Rajasthan HC Quashes 'Organ Removal' Case Against Shelter Home, Says Culpable Homicide Charge Impossible When Act Alleged On Dead Body

The Rajasthan High Court quashed the cognizance for culpable homicide not amounting to murder taken against a charitable home shelter working for the destitute, accused of illegal organ removal, by the family member of a person who was rescued by the society. It was opined that the charges were legally unsustainable and based on mere speculations. The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar...

Legal Research, Understanding Impugned Order No Ground To Condone Delay: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that conducting legal research or understanding the impugned order cannot be a ground for condoning the delay. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said that if such a ground were to be accepted as a sufficient explanation, it would render the law of limitation and the principles of delay and laches largely otiose. The Court dismissed an application seeking condonation...

'Not Proper At This Stage': Kerala High Court Refuses To Quash Order Restraining Construction Of Commercial Kiosks In Queen's Walkway

The Kerala High Court recently dismissed an appeal preferred by Goshree Islands Development Authority seeking to set aside a Single Bench's order restraining the construction/installation of commercial kiosks on Queen's Walkway in Ernakulam.The Division Bench of Justice Sathish Ninan and Justice P. Krishna Kumar remarked that it would not be proper for it to consider the appeal...

Plea In Supreme Court Challenges Transgender Persons Amendment Act 2026, Says Omitting Self-Identification Violates Art 21

The petitioners argued that the right to self-identification of gender conferred by the 2014 NALSA judgment cannot be taken away by a statute.

Supreme Court Monthly Criminal Digest February 2026

Anticipatory Bail – Conditional Orders for Deposit: The Supreme Court criticized the Jharkhand High Court for making the grant of anticipatory bail contingent upon the deposit of a specific sum – Noted that High Court had directed the petitioners to file a supplementary affidavit showing payment of Rs. 9,12,926.84/- to the complainant, failing which the bail application would stand...

Institutions Like ECI, CAG Must Function Independently, Free From Political Influence: Justice BV Nagarathna

Justice Nagarathna highlighted that control over the election process is in effect a control over political competition.

Delimitation Is A Legislative Function: Punjab & Haryana High Court Dismisses Challenges To Municipal Ward Notifications

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has held that the process of delimitation of wards of Municipal Councils and Municipal Corporations cannot be set aside merely on the ground of alleged violation of principles of natural justice. The Court observed that delimitation is a legislative function and once the prescribed procedure under the governing rules is followed, such exercise is not open...

Delhi High Court Protects Personality Rights Of Actor Mohanlal Against AI-Generated Content, Unauthorized Merchandise

The Delhi High Court has passed a john doe order protecting the personality rights of veteran Malayalam actor Mohanlal. Justice Jyoti Singh restrained multiple entities, including unknown entities, from unauthorized commercial exploitation of his personality attributes, including through AI-generated content.The Court held that the actor had made out a prima facie case for protection of...

Role Of A Judge Often Requires Taking Unpopular Or Inconvenient Decisions: Justice Vikram Nath

Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath on Saturday (April 4) said that the role of a judge often demands courage to take decisions that may be unpopular or inconvenient, emphasizing that judicial independence is sustained by the willingness to uphold the law even under public scrutiny.Speaking at a two-day Annual Conference of Judges of the District Judiciary on the theme "Re-shaping Dispensation...