The Court reinforced the equitable nature of anticipatory bail, which cannot be misused for concealment of facts.
Punjab and Haryana High Court · 16 Feb 2026
The High Court held that a Magistrate is duty-bound to consider every police report, including supplementary reports.
Allahabad High Court · 16 Feb 2026
The judgment reinforces strict adherence to limitation periods & signals a clear departure from overly liberal condonation in State litigation.
Supreme Court of India · 16 Feb 2026
The Supreme Court recognized a novel legal issue regarding live-in relationships and cruelty under Section 498A IPC.
Supreme Court of India · 16 Feb 2026
The Court reinforced the principle of judicial discipline and responsibility of accused to cooperate with trial.
Supreme Court of India · 13 Feb 2026
The Court clarified that dock identification, without a credible TIP, is inherently weak when the accused is not previously known.
Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2026
The Court expanded the scope of writ jurisdiction by emphasising enforcement of public duty over the technical classification of “State.”
Madras High Court · 13 Feb 2026
The observation regarding parental responsibility introduces a broader dimension in analyzing causation in suicide cases.
Gujarat High Court · 13 Feb 2026
The judgment reinforces the strict application of the doctrine of lis pendens to protect the integrity of judicial proceedings.
Supreme Court of India · 12 Feb 2026
It emphasises the importance of effective cross-examination; failure to put specific suggestions weakens the defence.
Karnataka High Court · 11 Feb 2026
The High Court carefully distinguished between statutory obligations under POCSO and the practical realities of adolescent offenders.
Punjab and Haryana High Court · 10 Feb 2026
The Supreme Court reiterated the principle that bail is a right linked to the legal merits of the application, not contingent on payment to the complainant.
Supreme Court of India · 10 Feb 2026
The decision clarifies that khula is analogous to talaq, giving the wife an independent right to terminate marriage.
Supreme Court of India · 10 Feb 2026
The ruling reinforces limits on prosecution powers after investigation is complete.
High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh · 10 Feb 2026
It provides guidance for family courts and High Courts when dealing with DNA/paternity applications in maintenance cases.
Karnataka High Court · 10 Feb 2026
