The image of a weeping child sitting on a courtroom bench, caught between two parents who have ceased to speak to one another, has become a tragic staple of the Indian legal landscape. For decades, the corridors of family courts have been haunted by the "tug-of-war" phenomenon, where children are treated less like sentient beings with emotional needs and more like trophies to be won or assets to be divided. This grim reality faced a potential turning point on March 27, 2026,

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

SC slams Delhi HC for delay in bail plea, says even a day's delay in liberty matters is unacceptable; directs urgent hearing.