The Supreme Court of India is poised to address an important question regarding the maintainability of a cheque bounce complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI…
The Supreme Court of India, in a recent ruling in Kunhimuhammed @ Kunheethu v. State of Kerala, clarified once again that the absence of premeditated intention to commit murder does…
Introduction The Indian judiciary has consistently grappled with the challenge of adapting traditional evidentiary rules to the demands of the digital era. With electronic records such as videos, audio clips,…
Introduction On September 15, 2025, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant ruling that will have long-term implications for the administration of Waqf properties across the country. The Court…
The Supreme Court of India has delivered an important ruling clarifying the evidentiary treatment of “court witnesses,” i.e., witnesses summoned by the court under its powers conferred by Section 311…
On February 7, 2025, the Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling clarifying the constitutional safeguard under Article 22(1) of the Indian Constitution, which guarantees that no person who is arrested…
The Supreme Court of India has delivered a notable ruling that clarifies the evidentiary limits of Test Identification Parades (TIP) in criminal trials. In Vinod @ Nasmulla v. State of…
The Supreme Court has once again clarified the scope of the term “complaint” under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), emphasizing that only a complaint filed before a Judicial…
The Supreme Court of India, in a recent ruling, once again emphasized the sanctity of personal liberty and the responsibility of the State to safeguard it. On September 8, 2025,…
The Supreme Court has clarified the scope of anticipatory bail under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. Interpreting Section 18 of the Act, the Court…
