Delhi High Court Strengthens Remedy Against Malicious Prosecutions In a ruling that could significantly reshape how individuals defend themselves against false accusations, the Delhi High Court  has held that victims of malicious or false complaints  can independently initiate criminal proceedings under Section 211 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)  — without first obtaining permission from a court or waiting for the prior case to be quashed. The decision came in Sunair Hotels L

The Supreme Court has quashed the FIR filed under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act against the Vice Chancellor of SHUATS. The Court observed that mere allegations of religious conversion without supporting evidence cannot justify prosecution under the anti-conversion law, emphasizing the need for concrete proof and procedural fairness.

The Supreme Court of India, in State of Maharashtra v. Arjun Sharma, has established a stringent 'twin-test' for the admissibility of AI-generated evidence in criminal trials. The ruling addresses a legal vacuum for technologies like generative AI, which are not covered by Section 65B of the Evidence Act. The test mandates proof of both Authenticity (process integrity) and Reliability (algorithmic soundness), requiring prosecutors to open the AI's "black box" for judicial scr

Supreme Court cancels bail in child trafficking case; slams High Court and declares, “Children are not commodities.”

Supreme Court sets aside conviction under Section 306 IPC, ruling that mere allegations cannot justify criminal liability.

Mere possession does not suffice – Supreme Court sets aside conviction in a stolen property case, reinforcing proof beyond doubt.

Supreme Court clarifies the validity of multiple FIRs in corruption cases, balancing fundamental rights and investigative powers.

Death penalty in India: How the ‘Rarest of Rare’ doctrine evolves under BNS & BNSS. Key reforms, legal impact & judicial insights.

The Supreme Court upholds the right to dignity in custody, ruling that arrests must comply with constitutional safeguards.

Mere proof of robbery is not sufficient – Supreme Court sets aside conviction, emphasizing procedural integrity in criminal trials.

Analysis of Madhushree Datta vs. State of Karnataka: Workplace harassment, criminal law misuse, and judicial restraint highlighted.

Supreme Court quashes charges against Laxmi Das, clarifying the thin line between casual remarks and abetment under Section 306 IPC.

SC quashes criminal proceedings against Naresh Aneja, emphasizing high standards for quashing and the importance of tangible evidence.

SC warns against misuse of Section 498-A IPC in matrimonial disputes, emphasizing the need for concrete evidence and judicial scrutiny.

Understanding Section 61 of BNS: How India's legal framework tackles criminal conspiracies with landmark judgments and case laws.

Understand abetment charges under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and how to defend against them effectively.

An in-depth analysis of Section 498A IPC: its impact, misuse, and reforms needed for justice and gender equality in India.

Supreme Court sets aside a flawed death penalty conviction, highlighting lapses in legal aid and procedural fairness.

Suspicion cannot replace proof: Supreme Court acquits accused in a case relying on circumstantial evidence.