BNS introduces terrorism as a distinct offense under Section 113, which closely mirrors UAPA's definition. The provision covers acts intended to threaten India's unity, integrity, sovereignty, ...

A recent Supreme Court ruling in Dileepbhai Nanubhai Sanghani v. State of Gujarat, citation 2025 INSC 280 dated May 14, 2025.clarifies when corruption charges can stick, protecting public servants ...

On the other hand, there is Rajasthan High Court, which in Sunil Bhatt v. State 14, held that the accused can seek a narco-analysis test at a relevant stage in view of the statutory right to lead ...

Section 66 of the BNS represents one of the most stringent provisions in Indian criminal law, addressing cases where sexual offenses under Section 64 result in either death or persistent vegetative ...

It is obvious that Section 14 is aimed at removing restrictions or limitations on the right of a female Hindu to enjoy, as a full owner, property possessed by her so long as her possession is ...

13. Additionally, the High Court in repeatedly allowing the adjournment requests has only allowed the Accused persons to deploy dilatory tactics to delay their trial and have failed to ensure that the ...

Thus, permitting the father-in-law and mother-in-law to remain at large would run counter to the ends of justice, especially when the evidence reflects a probable nexus between their persistent dowry ...

Adoption Deed was registered, the presumption under Section 16 of the Act of 1956 attached to it and it was for Defendant No.1 to rebut that presumption. We find that he did so more than sufficiently.

4. The Appellant, who is the first informant, has taken an exception to the impugned judgment and order of the High Court. He is the brother of a victim of the offence Vijay Singh (PW1). The ...

Thus, the Objects and Reasons of Commercial Courts Act, 2015 is to provide for speedy disposal of the commercial disputes which includes the arbitration proceedings. To achieve the said Objects, the ...

The globalization of commerce and increasing cross-border transactions have made the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments a critical aspect of India's legal framework. The Code of Civil ...

The object of recording the complainant's statement and witnesses, if any, is to ascertain the truth. The learned Magistrate is duty-bound to put questions to the complainant to elicit the truth. The ...