criminal intent

denying bail for lack of permanent residence
Case BriefsHigh Courts

‘In our country, there are hermits and sages who do not have permanent homes or residences and stay in ashrams, and even those people can be and have been arraigned as accused.’

civil relationship
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The Court further observed that there is a worrying trend that consensual relationships going on for prolonged period, upon turning sour, have been sought to be criminalised by invoking criminal jurisprudence.