Landmark Judgments (SC/HC)
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Double Presumption of Innocence: When Can an Acquittal Be Overturned?
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has delivered a powerful reaffirmation of core criminal law principles that every law student and practitioner should…

Supreme Court Unveils Draft AI Regulations 2026: A Historic Framework for AI in Indian Courts
AI permitted for research and drafting. Strictly prohibited for judicial decision-making. Human oversight mandatory. Introduction A lawyer uses AI to draft a…

Supreme Court Judgments on Water Leakage: A Homeowner’s Guide to Legal Rights
Damp patches, black mold, damaged woodwork. Who is responsible? The builder, the society, or the neighbor? The courts have answered. Introduction Owning…

Supreme Court: Every Mobile Phone Has Become a “Virtual Common Gambling House”
In a landmark ruling, the Court upheld state laws regulating online betting, warning of threats to public order and public health. Introduction…

Delhi High Court Recognises Right to be Forgotten as Integral Facet of Right to Privacy Under Article 21
Landmark judgment by Justice Sachin Datta balances privacy and dignity with the principle of open justice. Introduction A judgment follows you forever.…

Supreme Court Mandates Complete Disclosure of Criminal History in Bail Applications
Zebakhan v. State of U.P. (2026 INSC 144) establishes structured disclosure framework. Suppression of antecedents will no longer be tolerated. Introduction “FIR…

Supreme Court Clarifies: High Courts Can Quash Criminal Proceedings Under Article 226, Not Just Section 528 BNSS
Constitutional powers are broader than statutory remedies. Justice cannot be trapped in technicalities. Introduction Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita…

Supreme Court Declares Safe Highway Travel a Fundamental Right: Landmark Judgment Bans Parking on National Highways
“In Re: Phalodi Accident v. NHAI” links road safety to Article 21, orders removal of encroachments, and holds state officials accountable. Introduction…

Kerala High Court: Retirement Does Not Shield Police Officers from Criminal Liability for Custodial Torture
The Police Complaints Authority erred by dismissing a complaint on departmental rules while ignoring its broader statutory powers. Introduction A retired police…

Syntax vs. Statutes: The Bombay High Court’s ₹50,000 Lesson in Algorithmic Accountability
VERDICT: The Bombay High Court imposed a ₹50,000 cost on a litigant for submitting unverified, AI-generated case law (Heart & Soul Entertainment…