14 May 2026 – Lawcutor

Andhra Pradesh High Court Cancels Bail Granted to School Principal in POCSO Case Involving 16-Year-Old Autistic Girl, Holds Successive Bail Applications in Serious Offences Require Substantial Change in Circumstances

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The High Court of Andhra Pradesh has allowed the criminal petition filed by the maternal grandmother of the victim (de facto complainant) and cancelled the bail granted to K. Sambasiva…

Delhi high court…

Delhi High Court Acquits Man Convicted Under Section 497 IPC Citing Its Declaration as Unconstitutional by Supreme Court in Joseph Shine Judgment

The Delhi High Court on 11th May 2026 allowed the criminal appeal filed by Kamal Kapoor in CRL.A. 844/2013 and acquitted him of the offence under Section 497 of the…

allahabad high court…

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Seeking Protection for Live-in Relationship Where Male Partner is Below 21 Years of Age, Holding That Court Cannot Confer Legitimacy or Facilitate Continuation of Relationship Which Substitutes Impermissible Marriage

The Allahabad High Court has dismissed Writ-C No. 469 of 2026 filed by Shajiya Parveen and another, who sought directions to police authorities to restrain family members, particularly the father…

Supreme Court Acquits Accused in SC/ST Atrocity and Murder Case Observing That Evidence of Hostile Witnesses Can Be Used to Discredit Prosecution Case and Support Acquittal When Prosecution Fails to Establish Foundational Facts

The Supreme Court has allowed the appeal filed by Talari Naresh and acquitted him of charges under Sections 302 and 323 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 3(2)(v) and…