J&K High Court Says:- Accused must Explain circumstances within his Knowledge
Although the prosecution carries the primary burden of proving the guilt of the accused, courts are empowered to draw an…
Supreme Court Reiterates: No “Mini-Trial” While Deciding Section 319 CrPC Applications
Tacit Legal 24 feb 2026 In a significant judgment strengthening the scope of Section 319 CrPC, the Supreme Court of…
Supreme Court: Child Custody Cannot Be Decided on “Welfare Alone”; Conduct, Financial Capacity & Educational Stability Also Relevant
Tacit Legal 19 – Feb – 2026 Supreme Court of India has reiterated that while the welfare of the child…
Supreme Court: Insurer Can Be Directed to “Pay and Recover” Even for Gratuitous Passenger in Goods Vehicle If Travel Was Incidental
Tacit Legal 19-feb 2026 In a significant ruling strengthening the principle of “pay and recover” in motor accident compensation cases,…
Supreme Court: Preliminary Inquiry Not Mandatory Before FIR Under Prevention of Corruption Act Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
In a significant ruling strengthening anti-corruption jurisprudence, the Supreme Court has reiterated that a preliminary inquiry is not a mandatory…
Supreme Court Delivers Split Verdict on Constitutionality of Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act
Top Court Divided on Whether Prior Government Approval for Corruption Investigations Is Constitutional Tacit Legal 13-Jan-2026 A two-judge Bench of…
POCSO Trial Truncated Midway: Court Orders Release of Accused After DNA Mismatch and Victim’s Clear Exoneration
Sessions Court Holds Continuation of Trial a Futile Exercise Where Chances of Conviction Are Nil Shivaji Rathore 09-01-2026 Background of…
Supreme Court Bars Service of Section 41A CrPC Notices Through WhatsApp or Electronic Modes
Shivaji Rathore 01-01-2026 In a significant reaffirmation of procedural safeguards under criminal law, the Supreme Court has categorically held that…
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Reiterates: Revenue Authorities Cannot Proceed When Civil Court is Already Seized of the Dispute
Shivaji Rathore 12-Dec-2025 In a significant ruling reinforcing judicial discipline between parallel forums, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir…
SC: Cash Transactions Above ₹20,000 Do Not Make Debt Unenforceable Under Section 138 NI Act
Supreme Court Sets Aside Kerala HC View Declaring Cash Loans Above ₹20,000 as “Not Legally Enforceable Debt Shivaji Rathore, 11…