The Court highlighted the psychological and social harm caused by labeling young adults as “aggravated sexual offenders” when no evidence exists of predatory behavior.
Rajasthan High Court · 6 Feb 2026
The Court reasoned that while the welfare of the child is a central consideration, other factors materially affect the child’s overall well-being and must guide custody decisions.
Supreme Court of India · 6 Feb 2026
The Supreme Court held that serving of notice under Section 35(3) of BNSS is mandatory for offences punishable up to 7 years.
Supreme Court of India · 6 Feb 2026
It clarifies that POCSO bail considerations include age, maturity, and nature of relationship, not just legal technicalities.
Delhi High Court · 6 Feb 2026
It reaffirms the principle that cybercrime and telecom frauds are serious offences requiring strict scrutiny.
Delhi High Court · 6 Feb 2026
It reinforces that irrelevant character attacks have no place in criminal proceedings, especially in sensitive cases like rape.
Allahabad High Court · 6 Feb 2026
The Court reaffirmed the principle that maintenance is a right of the spouse and cannot be denied on superficial grounds.
Supreme Court of India · 6 Feb 2026
The Court reaffirmed the settled principle that ancestral nucleus capable of yielding income triggers a presumption in favour of joint family ownership.
Supreme Court of India · 5 Feb 2026
The Court relied on principles of preventive justice and protection of vulnerable communities under the SC/ST Act.
Supreme Court of India · 5 Feb 2026
The Court clarified that Section 29A(4) termination is not absolute and is expressly subject to the court’s discretionary power to extend the mandate before or after expiry.
Supreme Court of India · 4 Feb 2026
It clarifies that statutory provisions like Section 14(1), HSA 1956 cannot be circumvented by restrictive instruments.
Delhi High Court · 3 Feb 2026
The judgment reinforces the Court’s proactive role in criminal trials to ensure discovery of truth.
Andhra Pradesh High Court · 3 Feb 2026
It reinforces that abetment of suicide requires positive, intentional act or instigation, not mere verbal harassment or suspicion.
Calcutta High Court · 6 Feb 2026
The Court reinforced the principle of judicial oversight in criminal investigations, ensuring that investigative agencies cannot bypass courts once a case is closed.
Supreme Court of India · 6 Feb 2026
The Court reaffirmed settled jurisprudence distinguishing false promise of marriage from a mere breach of promise.
Supreme Court of India · 5 Feb 2026
It confirms that arbitral jurisdiction depends on valid consent, and fraud affecting agreement strikes at its root.
Supreme Court of India · 3 Feb 2026
