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04/08/2026, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Extends Section 498A IPC Protection to Women in Marriage-Like Live-in Relationships

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, in Dr. Lokesh BH & Ors. v. State of Karnataka & Anr., 2026 LiveLaw (SC) 753, delivered a significant judgment expanding the scope of protection under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The Bench comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh held that a woman […]

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04/08/2026, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of FIR Withdrawal and Protection for Student Protesters; Limits “Criminal Antecedents” to Grave Offences

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, in Shailendra Mani Tripathi v. Union of India & Ors., Diary No. 44078/2026 and connected matters, issued an important clarification on August 3 regarding its earlier interim order concerning the nationwide student protests that followed allegations of examination paper leaks and other irregularities. The matter was heard by a […]

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03/08/2026, 1 month ago

Religious Sentiments Cannot Override Rule of Law: Himachal Pradesh High Court Orders Removal of Unauthorized Gate on Public Road

Introduction: The Himachal Pradesh High Court, in Sunil Kumar v. Baddi Barotiwala Nalagarh Development Authority (CWP No. 9804 of 2023), reaffirmed that religious sentiments cannot be invoked to justify unlawful obstruction of public property or interfere with the legal rights of citizens. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua held that while religious places deserve protection and respect, […]

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03/08/2026, 1 month ago

Rajasthan High Court Urges Legal Training for Police in POCSO Cases After Finding Defects in Age Determination Procedure

Introduction: The Rajasthan High Court, in Shankar Ram v. State of Rajasthan (2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 314), has emphasized the need for extensive legal training of investigating officers dealing with cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and matters involving juveniles. Justice Ashok Kumar Jain made this observation while granting bail to […]

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03/08/2026, 1 month ago

Allahabad High Court Upholds Life Sentence in Quadruple Murder, Finds Circumstantial Evidence Formed Complete Chain of Guilt

Introduction: The Allahabad High Court, in Vinay Pratap Singh @ Bablu v. State of Uttar Pradesh (2026 LiveLaw (AB) 506), upheld the conviction and life sentence of a man found guilty of murdering his live-in partner, her mother, and her two minor children. A Division Bench comprising Justice Rajesh Singh Chauhan and Justice Abdhesh Kumar […]

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03/08/2026, 1 month ago

Criminal Proceedings Cannot Replace Civil Remedies in Temple Property Disputes: J&K High Court Quashes FIR

Introduction: The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, in Lek Raj Padha v. Union Territory of J&K & Another (2026 LiveLaw (JKL) 326), has held that disputes relating to the management, leasing, preservation and administration of temple property are essentially civil in nature and cannot be converted into criminal proceedings for criminal breach of […]

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03/08/2026, 1 month ago

Allahabad High Court Clarifies Notarised Affidavits Are Sufficient for Filing Writ Petitions, Photo Verification Not Mandatory

Introduction: The Allahabad High Court, in Biswajit Chowdhury v. Registrar General, High Court of Judicature at Allahabad & Others (2026 LiveLaw (AB) 507), has clarified that litigants are not required to personally appear before the Photo Verification Centres at Allahabad or Lucknow for the purpose of filing writ petitions. A Division Bench comprising Justice Alok […]

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03/08/2026, 1 month ago

Magistrate’s Mere ‘Seen’ Endorsement on NDPS Inventory Is Not Substantial Compliance with Section 52A: Uttarakhand High Court

Introduction: The Uttarakhand High Court, in Hashim v. State of Uttarakhand (Bail Application No. 820 of 2025), has held that a Magistrate’s mere endorsement of the word “seen” on the inventory of seized narcotic substances does not amount to substantial compliance with the certification requirements under Section 52A of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances […]

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03/08/2026, 1 month ago

Bombay High Court Clarifies Hague Convention Does Not Apply to Expatriate Adoptions Recognised by Receiving Country

Introduction: The Bombay High Court, in Mangesh Bhaskarrao Manwatkar v. Union of India (Writ Petition No. 16232 of 2025), delivered a significant ruling on the interplay between the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 (HAMA), the Adoption Regulations, 2022, and the Hague Convention on Inter-country Adoption. A Division Bench comprising Justice Ravindra V. Ghuge and […]

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