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Supreme Court Pulls Up Allahabad High Court Over Lax Bail Order in Child Trafficking Case
The Supreme Court of India strongly criticised the Allahabad High Court for granting bail through what it described as a “casual and unreasoned” order...
Excise Policy Probe: Court Exonerates Arvind Kejriwal In ED Summons Matters
Court Holds Skipping ED Summons Alone Does Not Attract Criminal Liability
A Delhi court has acquitted former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in cases arising...
Magistrates and the Imperative of Judicial Depth: Reaffirming Reasoned Adjudication at the Trial Stage
Introduction
Magistrates occupy a decisive position in India’s criminal justice system. At the trial stage, they act as the first judicial safeguard against arbitrary prosecution...
Supreme Court Holds Motive Insignificant When Direct Evidence in Form of Dying Declaration Exists
The Supreme Court of India on January 15, 2026 restored the murder conviction of a man accused of killing his wife, holding that the...
Supreme Court Ruling: Importance of Transparency in Disclosure Statements Under Section 27 of the Evidence Act
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court emphasized the necessity of a complete chain of evidence to sustain any conviction. The Court's decision highlights...
