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Privacy vs. Surveillance: Location-Sharing as a Bail Condition Deemed Unconstitutional
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has struck down the practice of requiring an accused to continuously share their live Google Maps location as a bail condition. The Court held this to be an excessive and disproportionate infringement of the fundamental right to privacy under Article 21. Calling the practice a form of "virtual confinement," the judgment emphasized that any restriction on a fundamental right must be reasonable and satisfy the test of proportionality
Jul 153 min read


Uttarakhand HC Orders Retrial for Visually Impaired Man Convicted of Rape Due to Non-Availability of Braille Documents
Uttarakhand HC orders retrial for blind rape convict as trial documents weren’t provided in Braille, denying fair trial rights.
Jul 43 min read


Kerala High Court Rules No Cut‑Off Date Needed for Settlement Under Section 245C: Live 153A/153C Notices Suffice
Kerala HC rules 153A/153C notices issued before Sept 30, 2021, are enough for valid tax settlement—no cut-off date needed.
Jun 303 min read


“No Court Permission Needed for Passport Renewal Unless Chargesheet Is Filed or Cognizance Taken, Rules Kerala High Court”
Kerala HC: No passport denial if no chargesheet filed or court cognizance taken FIR alone isn’t a “pending proceeding.”
Jun 233 min read


There Shouldn't Be Even A Single Day's Delay In Liberty Matters: Supreme Court Raps Delhi HC Over Bail Hearing Delay
SC slams Delhi HC for delay in bail plea, says even a day's delay in liberty matters is unacceptable; directs urgent hearing.
Jun 22 min read


Punjab & Haryana HC: Child’s “Ordinary Residence” for Guardianship Jurisdiction Is Fact-Based, Not Permanent
Punjab & Haryana HC: Child's "ordinary residence" for custody is fact-based, not fixed or permanent.
May 192 min read


SC Issues Notice on Six Appeals Against Acquittals in 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Cases
SC issues notice in six appeals challenging acquittals in 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases, hearing set for July 21.
May 122 min read


Supreme Court: Disobedience of Court Orders Undermines the Rule of Law
Supreme Court: No one is above the law—defying court orders strikes at the heart of democracy and rule of law.
May 122 min read


SC Seeks New Forensic Report on Audio Clips Alleging Ex-Manipur CM Biren Singh’s Involvement in Ethnic Violence
SC orders fresh forensic report on leaked audio tapes allegedly linking ex-CM Biren Singh to Manipur ethnic violence.
May 122 min read


Alibi Is a Trial Defence, Not Gospel Truth: Supreme Court Restores Summons in Abetment to Suicide Case
Supreme Court reinstates summons in abetment to suicide case, emphasizing that alibi must be tested during trial.
May 75 min read


NCLT Mumbai: Voting Share of Abstaining Members Can’t Be Excluded in CoC Voting Calculations
NCLT: Abstaining CoC members' votes can't be excluded when calculating 66% majority under IBC.
May 63 min read


Supreme Court Directs Release of Ranveer Allahabadia’s Passport in Obscenity FIR Case
SC returns YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia’s passport; FIR clubbing plea deferred in India’s Got Latent obscenity case.
May 62 min read


Supreme Court: Additional Witness Under Section 311 CrPC Can Be Examined as Prosecution Witness If Initially Missed by Prosecution
Supreme Court clarifies that courts can summon additional prosecution witnesses under Section 311 CrPC for a just decision.
May 63 min read


Punjab & Haryana High Court Directs Haryana Govt to Establish Fast Track POCSO Courts Within Two Months
Punjab & Haryana HC directs Haryana Govt to fast-track the setup of POCSO courts within 2 months for quicker justice to children.
Apr 292 min read


Karnataka High Court Rejects Bail Pleas of Actress Ranya Rao and Co-Accused in Gold Smuggling Case
Karnataka HC denies bail to actress Ranya Rao in gold smuggling case; stresses strict compliance under Customs Act.
Apr 293 min read


Consistency, Certainty, Predictability: Supreme Court Seeks Reconsideration of Section 428 CrPC Interpretation
Supreme Court questions conflicting interpretations of Section 428 CrPC and seeks clarity from a larger Bench.
Apr 234 min read


Supreme Court Criticizes Lengthy Submissions in Arbitration Matters, Calls for Strict Time Limits
Supreme Court urges time limits on lengthy arguments in arbitration cases to boost efficiency and curb delays.
Apr 212 min read


Madhya Pradesh High Court Affirms Acquittal in Marital Unnatural Sex Case, Highlights Lack of Marital Rape Recognition Under IPC
MP High Court upholds acquittal in marital unnatural sex case, reiterates marital rape not recognized under IPC.
Apr 212 min read


Criminal Justice Must Not Be Rendered a Casualty’: Supreme Court Upholds Conspiracy Conviction in R. Baiju v. State of Kerala
SC upholds conviction in R. Baiju case, highlighting criminal conspiracy, delayed testimony, and abuse of political power.
Apr 174 min read


Justice Ujjal Bhuyan Flags Public Distrust in ED Arrests, Calls for Higher PMLA Conviction Rates
Justice Bhuyan urges fair trials under PMLA, citing low conviction rates and rising concerns over prolonged ED detentions.
Apr 62 min read
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