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Telling Someone to "Go and Die" During a Quarrel is Not Abetment of Suicide: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court rules that telling someone to "go and die" during a heated quarrel does not constitute abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC. Read the full analysis of Safwan Adhur v. State of Kerala, where the court distinguishes between angry outbursts and criminal instigation.
Chandigarh Cow Deaths: Punjab & Haryana HC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Over Alleged Cruelty and Missing Carcass Parts
The Punjab & Haryana High Court takes suo motu cognizance of 50+ cow deaths in Chandigarh. Allegations of missing hooves, horns, and plastic ingestion.
No More 'Blanket' Bank Account Freezing: Allahabad HC Issues Strict 5-Point Protocol for Police in Cyber Crime Cases
Allahabad High Court issues a landmark 5-point protocol to stop illegal and blanket bank account freezing in cyber crime cases. Read about the mandatory 24-hour Magistrate notification rule, requirements for specific lien amounts, and bank liability under Section 106 BNSS.
Misuse of Article 226 for Matrimonial Dispute: Madras HC Judgment
The Madras High Court slammed a father-in-law for using Article 226 to "wreak vengeance" on his daughter-in-law amid a divorce. Read about the ₹40L bond case
"Western Influence & Live-In Trends": Allahabad HC Quashes Life Sentence in Rape Case After Finding Victim Was a Major
The Allahabad High Court has set aside a life sentence in a rape case, observing that "Western ideas" of live-in relationships often lead to FIRs after couples part ways. The Court found the victim was a major who entered the relationship consensually
HC Rejects ‘Misled’ Plea in 50kg Beef Sale Case; Refuses Pre-Arrest Bail to 62-Year-Old
Punjab & Haryana High Court rejects a 62-year-old man's anticipatory bail in a 50kg beef seizure case, terming his claim of being "misled" by sellers a "clever ploy" and emphasizing the need for custodial interrogation.
Can a Wife Claim Maintenance If Her Family Rendered the Husband Disabled? Allahabad High Court Answers
Allahabad High Court rules that a wife cannot claim maintenance if her family rendered the husband physically disabled and incapable of earning. Read more on this landmark ruling on Section 125 CrPC and the principles of equity in matrimonial law.
Consent or Coercion? Delhi High Court Quashes Rape FIR Against Doctor, Says Relationship Was Voluntarily Consensual
Delhi High Court quashes a rape and SC/ST Act FIR against a doctor, ruling that a long-term consensual relationship is not "rape on the pretext of marriage." Read the full analysis of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma’s judgment on the distinction between a breach of promise and a false promise to marry.
"No Decency in Reporting": Delhi High Court Pulls Up Newslaundry Over "Shit" Remark; Differentiates Between Satire and Disparagement
Delhi High Court slams Newslaundry for "indecent" language in reporting while clarifying the legal distinction between satire and disparagement in a copyright feud with TV Today.
Central Govt Sanction Not Needed to Start Case for Foreign Crimes, Only Required for Trial: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court clarifies that Central Government sanction under Section 188 CrPC is not required for taking cognizance of foreign offences, but is mandatory before the trial begins.
CCI Probe Finds Tata Steel, JSW Steel, and SAIL Guilty of Cartelization; 56 Top Executives Held Liable
CCI finds Tata Steel, JSW Steel, and SAIL guilty of price fixing and cartelization between 2015-2023. 56 top executives held liable as industry faces billion-dollar fines.
Decoding the 'Hidden' Cost of Money: How RBI is Fixing Your Foreign Trips and Transfers
RBI proposes full disclosure of forex charges, mandating banks to reveal total transaction costs upfront. The move aims to end hidden fees in international remittances, travel, and overseas education payments.
2025 Year-End Business Wrap: Big Wins, Legal Battles, and India’s Growing Economic Power
From a bumper IPO year and Tata Steel’s global legal battle to record Bollywood revenues, RBI rate cuts, and AI investments, here’s a simple roundup of India’s biggest business stories at the close of 2025 and what to expect in 2026.
India’s Economic Leap: How 2025 Reforms Pushed GDP from 5.4% to 8%
India’s GDP growth jumped from 5.4% in Q2FY25 to 8% in Q2FY26. This article explains how the 2025 economic reforms—tax relief, rural support, MSME growth, and infrastructure investment—helped revive India’s economic momentum.