In a critical move, the Supreme Court of India recently set aside a condition imposed by the Patna High Court that required bail bonds to be furnished months after the initial bail orders were passed. The Court found such conditions legally unfounded, questioning the delay as unfair to the accused. Read more…
In a significant move toward strengthening child protection, the Supreme Court of India recently issued crucial directives to ensure effective implementation of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. Highlighting the devastating impact of child marriage, which strips children of their right to fully experience childhood and their autonomy, the Read more…
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, set to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC) of 1860, introduces a range of changes to India’s criminal justice system. One notable reform is the inclusion of community service as a form of punishment for certain offenses. This marks a shift from traditional penalties, Read more…
In a significant judgment today, the Supreme Court of India set aside a High Court ruling that accepted the date of birth mentioned in an Aadhaar Card to determine the age of a victim in a motor accident compensation case. The bench, comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and Ujjal Bhuyan, clarified Read more…
In a significant ruling on October 21, the Supreme Court of India addressed an essential aspect of criminal trials concerning the admission of prosecution documents. The Court ruled that when the defence accepts the genuineness of prosecution documents under Section 294 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and waives Read more…