News Update Andhra Pradesh High Court Sets Aside Preventive Detention Order, Orders Immediate Release of Detenu 4 Aug 2026 Introduction The Andhra Pradesh High Court has allowed a habeas corpus petition and set aside a preventive detention order, directing the immediate release of the detenu, G. Siddabattula Surya Rao…
News Update… Rajasthan High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance: Judges’ Bungalows, Geeta Bhawan, Schools and Temples Found Entered as Waqf Property in Jodhpur 4 Aug 20264 Aug 2026 Introduction Acting on a newspaper investigative report, the Rajasthan High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of what it has described as "grave and shocking irregularities" in the recording of…
bombay high court… Bombay High Court Orders De Novo Probe by State CID After “Shocking” Lapses in POCSO Investigation 28 Jul 202628 Jul 2026 Introduction In a strongly worded order, the Bombay High Court's Kolhapur Bench has transferred the investigation into a POCSO case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), directing a fresh,…
News Update… Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Cheque Bounce Case: Material Alteration of Cheque Voids Conviction 27 Jul 2026 Background The appellant was convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 for dishonour of a cheque. The trial court held that the cheque was for ₹1,10,000. The…
News Update… Supreme Court Grants Bail in Corruption Case: Delay in Sanction Cannot Justify Prolonged Detention 25 Jul 2026 Background The appellant was arrested in December 2025 in connection with an FIR under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The High Court of Allahabad rejected his…
News Update… Supreme Court Holds Section 19(1) JJ Act Order Mandatory – Conviction of Juvenile as Adult Without Specific Determination Set Aside 13 Jul 2026 The Supreme Court has clarified that the Children’s Court must pass a reasoned order under Section 19(1) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, after receiving…
News Update… Supreme Court Quashes Advocate’s Inclusion in IBA Caution List – Limits List to Fraud Cases; Reinforces Bar Councils’ Exclusive Disciplinary Role 7 Jul 20267 Jul 2026 The Supreme Court allowed the appeal of advocate Ajay Vijh and directed immediate removal of his name from the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) Caution List. Background Ajay Vijh, a panel…
News Update Andhra Pradesh High Court Permits Accused to Travel Abroad for Family Event – Reiterates Right to Travel as Basic Human Right 7 Jul 2026 The High Court of Andhra Pradesh allowed a Criminal Revision Petition filed by Devineni Avinash, setting aside the trial court’s rejection of his application for return of passport and permission…
bombay high court… Bombay High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Arrest – Clarifies Distinction Between Section 50 & Section 207 CrPC 1 Jul 2026 The Bombay High Court (Kolhapur Bench) has rejected a petition filed by an accused seeking release on the ground that documents forming part of the earlier charge sheet were not…
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