Allahabad High Court Mandates Prosecution for False FIRs: Police Officers Face Liability for Non-Compliance
Shivaji Rathore 30-01-2026 In a far-reaching and precedent-setting judgment, the Allahabad High Court has issued a strict mandamus to the…
Supreme Court Keeps UGC Promotion of Equity Regulations, 2026 in Abeyance; Revives 2012 Framework
Shivaji Rathore 29-01-2026 The Supreme Court of India on Thursday ordered that the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in…
Supreme Court Clarifies Magistrate’s Powers Under Section 175(4) BNSS in Cases Against Public Servants
Shivaji Rathore, 28-01-2026 The Supreme Court laid down an authoritative interpretation of Section 175(4) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita,…
Power of Magistrate to Monitor Investigation and Registration of FIR
TACIT LEGAL 21-01-2026 One of the most common grievances faced by complainants in criminal law is the non-registration of FIR…
Pre-Cognizance Hearing Not Mandatory in Cheque Dishonour Cases: J&K High Court
Section 223 BNSS Inapplicable to Proceedings under Section 138 NI Act Tacit Legal 20 Jan 2025 In a significant ruling…
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…
Marrying Outside District Does Not Give Automatic Local Residence Benefit in Government Jobs: J&K High Court
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Reaffirms Proof-Based Local Residence in Public Recruitment Shivaji Rathore 12 jan 2026 The…
Magistrate Cannot Discharge Accused at Section 251 CrPC Stage in Summons Cases: Delhi High Court
Once Cognizance Is Taken and Summons Issued, Magistrate Lacks Power to Recall Process, Rules Court Court Shivaji Rathore 09-01-2026 Legal…
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…
J&k cooperative housing society held to be a “Public Authority” under RTI
Shivaji Rathore 9-1-2026 In a significant ruling reinforcing transparency and accountability, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh…