It confirms that Section 299 CrPC is an exception to the general rule that evidence must be recorded in the presence of the accused.
High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh · 15 Mar 2026
The complainant-wife alleged her husband had multiple illicit relationships, including with an alleged second wife.
Karnataka High Court · 15 Mar 2026
The statutory presumption under Section 112 favors the legitimacy of a child born during marriage unless there is pleading of non-access.
Telangana High Court · 15 Mar 2026
It reinforces the equitable principle of clean hands, ensuring that parties seeking specific performance must act honestly.
Supreme Court of India · 11 Mar 2026
It emphasizes that litigating parties cannot rely on appellate stage to patch gaps in their case.
Supreme Court of India · 11 Mar 2026
The frivolous or omnibus use of dowry harassment provisions should be limited and not allowed to sustain proceedings.
Supreme Court of India · 11 Mar 2026
It reinforces the principle that public servants filing complaints in discharge of duty are treated differently under the Cr.P.C.
Supreme Court of India · 9 Mar 2026
The Court reinforced contractual supremacy: arbitral tribunals cannot override explicit contractual prohibitions on interest.
Supreme Court of India · 9 Mar 2026
The Court emphasized judicial restraint, discouraging litigants from re-litigating merits after bail has been granted.
Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2026
The Court applied the principle of estoppel, preventing a party from benefiting from a settlement while simultaneously pursuing criminal remedies.
Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2026
The Court applied personal law principles to determine entitlement under service pension rules.
Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2026
The Court’s reasoning was grounded in the principle that documentary interpretation must be based primarily on the text and context of the instrument rather than on later conduct of the parties.
Supreme Court of India · 27 Feb 2026
The Court’s reasoning was based on the doctrine that similarly placed accused should not be treated differently when the prosecution case has failed entirely.
Karnataka High Court · 27 Feb 2026
The Court applied a liberal interpretation to the concept of sufficient cause to prevent miscarriage of justice.
Calcutta High Court · 27 Feb 2026
The decision underscores judicial intolerance towards honour killing and crimes arising out of perceived family honour.
Punjab and Haryana High Court · 27 Feb 2026
