Introduction Imagine this. You live in Delhi, but someone has filed a case against you in Chennai. Or perhaps your matrimonial case is pending hundreds of kilometres away, making every hearing expensive and stressful. Or maybe you genuinely believe that you cannot receive a fair trial before a particular court. The first question that naturally […]
Case Title: Khalil Pasha & Ors. v. Abdul Rasheed & Anr. Neutral Citation: 2026 INSC 754 Case No.: Criminal Appeal arising out of Special Leave Petition (Criminal) No. 1115 of 2023 Date of Judgment: 28 July 2026 Bench: Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice K. Vinod Chandran Can Someone Be Convicted Simply Because the Crime Looks
Introduction Imagine that after years of facing a criminal trial, the judge pronounces: “The accused is convicted.” For most people, this is one of the most frightening moments of their lives. Many assume that the case is over, that there is nothing left to do, or that they will immediately be taken to prison. That
Introduction Many people think that once a judge says, “The accused is convicted,” the person is immediately sent to prison. That is not always correct. One of the most misunderstood concepts in criminal law is the difference between an Order of Conviction and an Order of Sentence. Although these two orders are closely connected, they
Case Title: Archana Avinash Shelke v. State of Maharashtra & Anr. Case No.: Special Leave Petition (Criminal) No. 2163 of 2025 Date of Judgment: 23 July 2026 Bench: Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice K. Vinod Chandran Can Every Allegation Under the POCSO Act Lead to Trial? Supreme Court Says “No” The Supreme Court of India
Introduction Imagine waking up one morning and learning that a court has issued a warrant against you. The first question most people ask is: “Will I be arrested immediately?” The answer depends on what type of warrant has been issued. Many people believe that every warrant means immediate jail or that a non-bailable warrant (NBW)
Introduction Whenever citizens protest against a government decision, a university policy, rising prices, unemployment, or any public issue, one question repeatedly arises: “Do citizens actually have a legal right to protest?” Many people believe that: These assumptions are only partly true. The Indian Constitution recognises the right to peaceful protest as an essential feature of
Introduction Every few months, videos of police using lathis, tear gas, water cannons, or physical force against protesting students, workers, farmers, or citizens circulate across social media. The police often justify such action by saying: “We were maintaining law and order.” This raises an important constitutional question: The answer lies in the Constitution, criminal procedure,
Case Details Case Title: Lata v. Union of India & AnotherCase No.: Civil Appeal No. ____ of 2026 (Arising out of SLP (Civil) No. 30726 of 2025)Date of Judgment: 17 July 2026Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay KarolCitation: Yet to be officially reported Introduction Have you ever booked a train ticket and noticed that your ticket
Introduction The recent incident involving Sonam Wangchuk, who was shifted by the Delhi Police from his hunger strike to Safdarjung Hospital, has sparked a nationwide legal debate. Many people are asking: These are not merely political questions—they are constitutional questions involving personal liberty, bodily autonomy, medical consent, police powers, and judicial oversight. What Happened? According
