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1 yr training to become Civil Judge, Digital Arrests Prevention SOPs, S. 498-A IPC extended to Live-in Relationships: Explore Biggest Rulings of August 2026

Explore Supreme Court judgments from August 2026 covering defining decisions on prevention of digital arrests, constitutionality of death sentence by hanging, concerns over lack of legal mechanism on private investigators, guidelines to deal with dowry and cruelty cases and many more.

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Supreme Court Issues Directions for Speedy Trials in Dowry & Cruelty Cases

The Supreme Court has issued detailed directions to tackle delays in dowry and cruelty cases. From framing charges within 60–90 days and

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Frame charges in 60-90 days, no unnecessary adjournments: SC gives directions for effective Speedy Trials in Dowry & Cruelty cases

The latest set of directives issued by the Supreme Court in pursuance of its December 2025 directions intends to address the systemic delay and ineffective implementation attending prosecutions under Sections 304-B, Section 498-A, Penal Code, 1860 and the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961.