Delhi HC Raises Key Question on BNSS Cognizance, Seeks Larger Bench Clarity
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Uttaranchal High Court stays proceedings against minor boy accused of kidnapping minor girl in consensual relationship case
The minor victim admitted in her statement that she was engaged in physical relations with the minor boy, which was consensual.
High speed not ‘sine qua non’ to constitute offence under Section 279 IPC; Del HC grants leave to appeal against acquittal
“Possibility of rashness and negligence by a driver cannot be negated on the mere account of low speed, especially when it is alleged that the respondent was driving a heavy vehicle, carrying material over the permissible weight limit, in a zig-zag manner prior to the accident.”
Section 108 BNS| No abetment of suicide without proximate positive action by accused: Punjab & Haryana HC grants bail to wife in husband’s suicide case
“It is well settled proposition of law that bail is the rule, and jail is an exception and pre-trial incarceration of the wife should not be a replica of post-conviction sentencing.”
Police encounters, firing at accused’s leg become routine to please superior officers: Allahabad High Court seeks explanation from ACS and DGP
“Although this Court recognizes that police personnel also have the right of private defense and may use force in appropriate circumstances, it is well settled that where death occurs or grievous injuries are caused to the accused, the procedure mandated by the Supreme Court must be strictly followed.”
Bodies of Control: Handcuffing and the Return of the Carceral State under BNSS
by Sandhyashree Karanth*
Summons cannot be issued against ‘a post’ in criminal cases, as it is not a juridical person: Jharkhand High Court
In the case at hand, criminal proceeding was initiated against the post of ‘Plant Head’ of a company.
Delhi HC: No anticipatory bail to law student who harassed complainant, posted obscene content, and made derogatory posts against Judge and Police
“The allegations in the present case are not merely of a single isolated incident but reveal troublesome conduct of the accused spanning over several months, involving physical intimidation and digital harassment.”
Here’s why Bengaluru Court rejected defamation complaint against CM Siddaramaiah over RSS and Bajrang Dal remarks
“As such alleged statement or remarks were an intrinsic part of a legislative debate on the governance and law & order. Thus, the same is squarely within the sphere of proceedings in the legislature.”
“Everyone has failed to discharge their responsibility”; Rajasthan High Court acknowledges delays in Bail Process as Two women held for 43 days in bailable offence
“With anguish and pain, this Court observes here that the learned Magistrate as well as learned Additional District & Sessions Judge failed to exercise their discretion in right perspective and in a very casual manner, decided the bail applications, placed before them.”
Criminal Law July 2025: A Dive into the Month’s Biggest Criminal Cases
Covering all the important criminal cases across various High Courts and the Supreme Court, this roundup provides a quick summary of cases, links to other roundups and a few top stories of the July 2025.
Gravity of offence justifies denying bail to juvenile accused of heinous crime: Rajasthan High Court
“The gravity of the offence, specifically, the allegation of mercilessly causing the death of another person, necessitates a cautious approach.”
Rajasthan High Court imposes Community Service condition under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan while granting bail to NDPS accused
“As a reformative approach to re-include the accused-applicant back in the society with a better vision, aim and zeal in life, this court deems it fit to impose an ancillary condition upon the applicant.”
No Scope for inherent powers to interfere with interim orders passed under DV Act without manifest illegality: Kerala High Court
“As far as the present case is concerned, the interim order passed by the Magistrate cannot be said to be gross illegality or irregularity. The petitioner could very well approach the same court seeking order, modifying or vacating the aforesaid order if there are sufficient reasons. That apart, appeal is provided under Section 29 of the PWDV Act against the aforesaid order”
Can police refuse an FIR for an unsigned email complaint from abroad? Kerala High Court answers
“Section 173 of the BNSS granted statutory recognition to the concept of Zero FIR, which now deals with the registration of FIRs in cognizable cases. Zero FIR has been introduced with the primary purpose of ensuring that victims can file complaints regardless of jurisdiction.”
Lawyers at the Police Station: Protection of the Accused or Interference in the Investigation Process?
by Gautam Khazanchi* and Vinayak Chawla**
[Online Trolling] Andhra Pradesh High Court directs State to identify and block swear, militant words on social media
“In the present day, vulgar, hate filled and abusive posts in social media have become the new age norm. The “trolls” as they are called, attract lightning responses all over and this is all the when the point of reference is a celebrity or a political leader of stature and the following.”