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Legal diagram illustrating the Double Presumption of Innocence shielding an acquitted defendant from mechanical appellate reversals by Adv. Shoeb Hakim
Landmark Judgments (SC/HC)6 min read

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 AI Regulations 2026 framework governing artificial intelligence tools in Indian courts by Adv. Shoeb Hakim
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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 Water Leakage Judgments legal framework for homeowners against builders and societies by Adv. Shoeb Hakim
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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…

mobile service operators India
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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…

Right to be Forgotten Delhi High Court judgment balancing Article 21 privacy rights with open justice in digital records by Adv. Shoeb Hakim
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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.…

Diagram detailing the Supreme Court Bail Disclosure framework mandated by the Zebakhan judgment by Adv. Shoeb Hakim
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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…

Quashing Criminal Proceedings Article 226 vs Section 528 BNSS constitutional power analysis by Adv. Shoeb Hakim
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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 of India ruling on National Highway parking ban and Article 21 by Adv. Shoeb Hakim
Landmark Judgments (SC/HC)4 min read

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 ruling on police accountability and custodial torture liability after retirement by Adv. Shoeb Hakim
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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…

Adv Shoeb Hakim rejecting unverified AI citations with a red stamp while pointing to a physical law book, ensuring algorithmic accountability.
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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…

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