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Introduction:    In the process of granting bail in a case involving privilege, death, and supposed institutional interference, the Supreme Court offered remarks that extended well beyond the direct issue of freedom. Justice B.V. Nagarathna, addressing a Bench that included Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, utilized the hearing regarding the 2024 Pune Porsche case to highlight a broader issue, parental responsibility in a time when affluence, accessibility, and negligence intersect with

Introduction: The legal profession, often described as one of the most tradition-bound sectors, is gradually witnessing a measured yet significant shift towards technological adoption. With increasing volumes of legislation, judicial pronouncements, regulatory compliance requirements, and rising client expectations, legal professionals today face pressures that conventional methods alone can no longer efficiently address. Artificial Intelligence (AI), while still evolving in

Introduction: The Orissa High Court has ordered the State of Odisha to compensate the wife of an undertrial prisoner who passed away in custody because of the negligence by jail authorities in delivering prompt and sufficient medical care for diabetes.  A Single Bench led by Justice Biraja Prasanna Satapathy determined that the neglect of prison staff to provide adequate medical treatment to a recognized diabetic inmate constituted a blatant infringement of the State’s custo

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Introduction: The advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under Article 143 of the Indian Constitution was designed as a restricted constitutional mechanism, intended to aid the President on matters of law or fact of public significance, not to disturb established law or undermine fundamental constitutional principles. However, the recent advisory opinion in In Re: Special Reference No. 1 of 2025 (Nov. 20, 2025) has sparked significant constitutional discourse, posing iss

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Introduction: Indian courts have long been troubled by the inappropriate application and excessive reach of criminal laws related to matrimonial conflicts. In a major decision issued on December 19, the Supreme Court emphasised once more that not every marital conflict can be classified as criminal cruelty . The Court dismissed a cruelty and dowry harassment case under Section 498A IPC and the Dowry Prohibition Act, stating that claims about financial management, sending mone

Introduction: Judiciary at the Threshold of a New Revolution, Justice Manmohan, a judge on the Supreme Court of India, recently expressed a powerful vision for the future of India's judicial system, positioning it firmly at the brink of a "fourth industrial revolution." While addressing a conference in Delhi on 29 November 2025, centered on “Transforming Justice Delivery System with AI & Technology,” he emphasized the critical need to incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Introduction: Why a Minimum Age Law for Social Media in India Is Urgently Needed: The absence of a minimum age law for social media in India has created a serious legal and constitutional gap in the protection of children online. As social media platforms increasingly shape how children learn, interact, and perceive their identities, the risks associated with unrestricted digital exposure have become impossible to ignore. Following Australia’s recent ban on social media acces

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Introduction The Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 is not simply a weaker form of criminal law, it is quite muddled. At its foundation is an ongoing identity dilemma: the law struggles to determine if a child in conflict with the law (CICL) is an offender or a recipient of help, a wrongdoer or a victim. It adopts the structure of adult criminal procedure, inquiry, evidence, bail, remand, while asserting that it is not a prosecution. It rebrands punishment as rehabilitation, prisons

Introduction In a landmark decision emphasising the division between civil issues and criminal charges, the Supreme Court acquitted an individual of all criminal accusations  related to an enduring family property conflict in Kolkata’s Salt Lake region. The Court determined that the claims, even if taken literally, did not reveal the necessary components of the alleged offences and that the criminal proceedings were improperly used to cast a civil issue in a criminal light. T

Introduction CJI Surya Kant's Constitution Day address presented an ambitious vision for India's judiciary, striking a balance between uniformity, inclusiveness, and innovation. His call for a national judicial strategy, emphasis on mediation, fair incorporation of technology, and prioritization of international cooperation collectively reflect a modern, cohesive view for delivering justice. President Droupadi Murmu’s remarks highlighted the importance of inclusivity by stres

Introduction Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has strongly dismissed the enduring notion that encouraging mediation undermines the judicial system, describing this perspective as “unacceptable” in the current scenario. Addressing a celebration event held by the Bar Council of India in his recognition, the CJI stressed that mediation should be seen as a fundamental and empowering part of the justice delivery system, rather than a substitute arising from judicial shortco

Case Title:  Nandkumar @ Nandu Manilal Mudaliar Versus State of Gujarat. Introduction In a crucial ruling upholding the tenets of compassionate appointments , the Supreme Court of India determined that civil death presumption occurs only after seven years have passed since an individual went missing and that the dependents of such an employee cannot seek compassionate appointment if the employee had already been regarded as retired and pension benefits were accepted prior to

Introduction In a significant remark, the Supreme Court of India has raised alarms regarding the misuse of POCSO Act and the growing abuse of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, especially in instances stemming from marital conflicts and consensual teenage relationships. The Court highlighted the critical necessity for boys and men to be informed about the legal regulations surrounding sexual offences and the extensive implications of these law

Case title:  Mihir Rajesh Shah Versus State of Maharashtra and Another. Introduction In a significant decision emphasizing the constitutional protections of personal freedom, the Supreme Court of India has determined that not providing the written grounds of arrest  in a language comprehensible to the arrestee makes the arrest and ensuing remand unlawful. The ruling, issued by a bench including Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih, greatly broadens the

Case Title:  CBI v. Amit Aishwarya Jogi, SLP(CRL.) No. 30, 2012. Introduction In a significant reassertion of federal prosecutorial limits, the Supreme Court  of India has confirmed that a State Government cannot autonomously lodge an appeal against an acquittal in a criminal case investigated and prosecuted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The three-judge Bench featuring Justices Vikram Nath, Sanjay Karol, and Sandeep Mehta based its decision on the precedent se

Case Title:  Marufa Begum v. Union of India (Neutral Citation: 2025:AHC:190289-DB). Introduction In a notable reaffirmation of investigative authority, the Allahabad High Court has determined that police officials are entirely authorised to instruct banks to freeze accounts  believed to be involved in criminal activities. The Court additionally specified that a dissatisfied account holder should obtain relief from the Magistrate, rather than through writ jurisdiction under Ar

Case Title:  Sareed Ahmed Ganie v. Union of India & Another. Introduction In a notable decision strengthening evidentiary protections under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act) , the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court determined that Call Detail Records (CDRs) indicating communication between accused individuals, absent any related voice recordings, cannot solely warrant the refusal of bail in cases involving substantial amounts of narcotics. A Sin