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SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES LEGAL MEANING OF MARITAL CRUELTY WHY IN THE NEWS ? Recent Judgement: The Supreme Court held that calling one’s wife names such as “stupid” or “useless” does not automatically constitute criminal cruelty or intimidation. Legal Significance: The judgement emphasises the need for specific evidence of harassment, coercion or abuse before imposing criminal …
Read MoreINDIA NEEDS A NATIONAL SENTENCING COUNCIL FOR FAIR JUSTICE WHY IN THE NEWS ? Policy Debate: The Supreme Court, in Sunita Devi v. State of Bihar (2024), highlighted concerns over inconsistent sentencing and urged the Centre to examine a comprehensive national sentencing policy. Institutional Reform: The Law Commission of India is examining the issue, renewing …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT WITHDRAWS BLANKET RULE ON DEATH PENALTY REPORTS WHY IN THE NEWS ? Recent Decision: A three-judge Supreme Court bench withdrew its earlier blanket direction requiring courts to obtain reports on aggravating and mitigating circumstances in every death-penalty case. NALSA Plea: The decision followed a clarification plea by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) …
Read MoreTHE PITFALLS OF MANDATORY FIRs Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies and Interventions for development of various sectors. Why in the News? The Supreme Court has reiterated that police must register an FIR when information about a missing person is received, extending the principle beyond missing children. While mandatory registration can strengthen responses to abduction and human …
Read MoreSupreme Court Defines Limits of Obscenity and Profane Speech Why in the News ? A Zero FIR was registered over allegedly offensive remarks against the Prime Minister, reviving debate on the distinction between obscenity, profanity, defamation, and free speech under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and constitutional law. Legal Issues Surrounding the FIR: A Zero …
Read MoreColonial Shadows Undermine India’s Decriminalisation Reform Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions, Dispute Redressal Mechanisms, Transparency & Accountability Why in the News ? The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 has sparked debate because while it seeks to decriminalise minor offences and improve ease of doing business, its controversial savings clause may preserve old …
Read MoreSupreme Court Refers UAPA Bail Issue To Larger Bench Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India has referred to a larger Bench the issue of whether prolonged imprisonment and delay in trial can override stringent bail restrictions under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967 while granting interim bail to two Delhi …
Read MoreFalse POCSO Complaint Prosecution Narrowly Interpreted by Court Why in the News ? The Kerala High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 22 of the POCSO Act, clarifying that prosecution for false complaints applies only to select grave offences under the Act, not to lesser offences like sexual harassment. This interpretation echoes principles of environmental …
Read MoreSupreme Court Expands Victim Definition In Criminal Revisions Why in the News? The Supreme Court ruled that legal heirs of a deceased victim can continue criminal revision proceedings, broadening the interpretation of “victim” under CrPC, strengthening victim participation, and ensuring substantive justice over procedural technicalities. This decision reflects principles of environmental democracy in the legal …
Read MoreSC Protects Accused From Harsher Sentence On Appeal Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India issued a crucial ruling that reinforces fundamental rights and legal safeguards for the accused. The court determined that appellate courts cannot enhance a convict’s sentence in an appeal filed solely by the accused. This Supreme Court ruling strengthens …
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