
Understanding Criminal Offenses: Cognizable vs. Non-Cognizable, Bailable vs. Non-Bailable, and Compoundable vs. Non-Compoundable
In the realm of criminal law, understanding the various classifications of offenses is crucial for both common people...

Karnataka HC Grants Bail to 20-Year-Old POCSO Accused, Citing Risk of Exposure to Hardcore Criminals in Detention
On June 14, 2024, the Karnataka High Court granted bail to a 20-year-old man accused under the Protection...

Concerns Over 10-Year Jail for Break-Ups Under Section 69 of BNS
Section 69 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has introduced a new legal provision that criminalizes sexual relationships...

Prohibition of Plastic Flowers: Bombay High Court’s Directive and Environmental Impact
On July, 2024, the Bombay High Court addressed a significant environmental concern regarding the prohibition of plastic flowers....

Bombay High Court Upholds ₹1.2 Lakh Monthly Maintenance for Wife in Vegetative State
The High Court, under Justice Sharmila Deshmukh, reinstated the original amount on June 18, 2024, emphasizing the need...

Allahabad High Court: Cruelty Finding Leads to Divorce, Not Dependent on Desertion Proof
This case of divorce was heard by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench, presided over...

Relying Solely on DNA Tests for Convictions is Highly Unsafe: Karnataka HC Upholds Acquittal in POCSO Case
In a landmark judgment on July, 2024, the Karnataka High Court upheld the acquittal of a respondent in...

Kerala High Court Rules: Eviction of Divorced Women in Shared Households Cannot Be Done Without Due Legal Process
In a landmark judgment on June 27, 2024, Justice A. Badharudeen of the Kerala High Court emphasized that...

Bombay High Court Upholds College’s Dress Code Banning Religious Attire
In June 2024, the Bombay High Court, with Justice AS Chandurkar and Justice Rajesh S Patil presiding, delivered...

Kerala High Court Affirms Woman’s Freedom to Select Spouse, Releases Her from Custodial Restraint
On June 3, 2024, the Kerala High Court issued a landmark ruling affirming the fundamental right of an...