Compulsory Registration of FIR is a Police Duty- Supreme Court
Principles of democracy and liberty demand a regular and efficient check on police powers. One way of keeping check on authorities with such powers is by documenting every action of…
Jurisdiction of District Judge Under Section 24 CPC to Transfer a Reference Under Section 146 CrPC- Supreme Court Analysis
In the case of Ramchandra Aggarwal v. State of Uttar Pradesh (1966), The Supreme Court considered an important question whether the District Judge has jurisdiction under s. 24 of the…
Sanjeev Kumar v. State of Haryana:Punjab and Haryana High Court
Introduction The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently adjudicated upon the case of Sanjeev Kumar v. State of Haryana & Ors. (CRWP-941-2025), delivering a significant ruling on child custody disputes,…
Ranveer Gautam Allahabadia v. Union of India: Supreme Court Order
Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in the case of Ranveer Gautam Allahabadia v. Union of India & Ors., issued a significant ruling concerning fundamental rights, freedom of expression, and…
Interpreting the Right to Default Bail: Supreme Court’s Verdict in Enforcement Directorate v. Kapil Wadhawan
The Supreme Court of India, in Enforcement Directorate v. Kapil Wadhawan & Anr. (Criminal Appeal Nos. 701-702 of 2020), addressed a crucial issue pertaining to an accused’s right to default…
Does Covenant of Pre-emption offend the rule against perpetuities? – Supreme Court Ruling
Supreme Court in the case of Rambaran Parosad v. Ram Mohit Hazra (1966), considered this question of perpetuities. The Meaning of ‘Perpetuities’ “A perpetuity”, as defined by Lewis in his…
Circumstantial evidence in a criminal trial: Supreme Court Judgment in Vinod Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) 2014
Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in its judgment in Vinod Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) , dealt with crucial aspects of circumstantial evidence in a criminal…
The doctrine of ‘last seen together’: Punjab and Haryana High Court
Introduction The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently delivered its judgment in CRM-M-62038-2024, concerning the bail application of an accused in a case involving murder under Section 302 of the…
Procedure to Be Followed for Arresting a Person Without Warrant- Settled Legal Position
Sub-Section (1) of Section 41 of CrPC lists cases where police may arrest a person without a warrant. The corresponding provision in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short…
MOTOR ACCIDENTS COMPENSATION: SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT IN DEEPAK SINGH v. MUKESH KUMAR
Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in its judgment dated February 10, 2025, in the case of Deepak Singh Alias Deepak Chauhan v. Mukesh Kumar & Ors., delivered a significant…