Manjit Thakur
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HC NewsMedical Examination Of Accused: Patna HC Orders Police Training
Patna High Court acquits POCSO accused, labeling Section 53A CrPC a "forgotten provision" in Bihar. The Court orders police sensitization on mandatory medical exams and DNA profiling in sexual offence cases.
Supreme Court JudgementTrial Courts Must Record Offer of Free Legal Aid before SC
The Supreme Court of India mandates trial courts to record the offer of free legal aid to the accused before witness examination begins. Read about the new guidelines for fair trials under Article 39A.
SC NewsHousing Societies Cannot Stall Membership Indefinitely: Supreme Court Rules Statutory Authorities Can Intervene
The Supreme Court rules that housing societies cannot delay membership decisions indefinitely. Statutory authorities like the Registrar have the power to intervene and grant membership if a society fails to act. A major win for flat owners' rights.
SC NewsBNSS Arrest Rules: Police Need Fresh Material, SC Says
Supreme Court rules BNSS Section 35(6) arrests require "fresh material." Police cannot arrest based on old grounds used in Section 35(3) notices. Legal analysis of Satender Kumar Antil judgment.
SC NewsCourt Cannot Compel Any Woman to Complete Pregnancy SC Allows
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India allows a minor to terminate a 30-week pregnancy, declaring that no woman can be compelled to complete an unwanted pregnancy. Read the full details of Justice Nagarathna's judgment on reproductive autonomy.
HC NewsCan Land Grabbing Case before the Special Tribunal Be Quashed HC
Gauhati High Court rules on Section 528 BNSS (formerly 482 CrPC), holding that settled possession is no defense against land grabbing charges. Read the analysis of Khanindra Deka vs State of Assam (2026).
HC NewsAdults Can Choose Partners Without Family Approval: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court rules that consenting adults do not need societal or parental approval to marry. Justice Saurabh Banerjee affirms that the right to choose a life partner is a fundamental part of Article 21. Read the full legal analysis here.
High Court JudgementsCan Anticipatory Bail Be Cancelled For Breach Of Settlement?
The Punjab & Haryana High Court recalls anticipatory bail for "Shopping for Liberty." Justice Sumeet Goel rules that bail granted on the basis of a settlement can be cancelled if the accused breaches the compromise. A must-read for legal professionals on the misuse of judicial leniency.
NewsCLAT 2026 Merit List Revision Ordered By Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court has ordered the Consortium of NLUs to revise the CLAT 2026 merit list. Read about the judgment in Avneesh Gupta vs. Consortium, the disputed questions, and how this impacts NLU admissions and rankings.
News"His Health Is Not Good": Supreme Court Urges Centre to Rethink Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA Detention
The Supreme Court expresses concern over the health of activist Sonam Wangchuk, currently detained under the NSA in Jodhpur Jail. Read the full details of the SC's urge to the Centre to review his detention and the legal arguments from Kapil Sibal and Tushar Mehta.
Supreme Court JudgementSupreme Court Quashes Madras High Court’s ‘Late Evening’ Stay on Tamil Nadu Laws Involving Governor’s Deemed Assent
Supreme Court quashes Madras High Court's late-evening order staying Tamil Nadu's Vice-Chancellor appointment laws. Read about the "deemed assent" controversy and the SC's take on judicial procedural propriety.
Supreme Court JudgementFurther Investigation After Final Report Needs Court Nod: SC
The Supreme Court rules that police cannot conduct further investigation under Section 173(8) CrPC (193(9) BNSS) without prior court permission after a closure report is accepted. Read the full analysis of the Pramod Kumar v. State of UP judgment.