A special CBI court in Guwahati has framed charges against six men for the May 2023 Manipur ethnic violence incident involving gang-rape and murder. The trial is set to proceed, marking a key step for accountability. Read the full details.
Supreme Court rulings reinforce 'bail is rule, jail exception.' Experts urge Parliament for a dedicated Bail Act to protect personal liberty and ensure speedy trials. Read more.
Veteran US Judge Alvin Hellerstein, known for rulings against Trump, ensures a fair trial for Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro on narco-terrorism charges. Read the latest developments.
Judge Alvin Hellerstein, 92, oversees the Venezuela sanctions trial, applying lessons from his Jewish faith and his historic rulings against the Trump administration. Read about this remarkable jurist's journey.
Supreme Court stresses speedy trials for Naxal cases, grants interim bail to Gadchiroli blast accused. Highlights infrastructure gaps as Amit Shah vows to end extremism. Read more.
The Supreme Court granted bail to a businessman citing delay in trial, affirming the right to speedy trial under Article 21. This comes a day after denying bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam.
Bargarh court sentences Prashanta Bag to death for the 2024 rape and killing of a minor. The swift trial saw 37 witnesses. Family gets Rs 15 lakh compensation. Read the full details.
The Supreme Court's recent ruling making bail harder under terror laws sets a dangerous precedent, risking the criminalization of dissent and indefinite incarceration without trial. Read the full analysis.
The Supreme Court extends its stay on trial proceedings against Ashoka University professor Sabyasachi Das. The case involves a controversial social media post. Read for full details.
The Supreme Court has ruled that the right to a speedy trial is fundamental and cannot be ignored due to an offence's severity. The court granted bail, stating economic offences are not a homogeneous class for blanket bail denial. Read the full analysis.
Supreme Court extends ban on trial court from taking cognizance of chargesheet against Ashoka University professor due to lack of sanction from Haryana government. Read the latest legal updates.
Supreme Court extends order preventing trial court from taking cognizance of chargesheet against Ashoka University professor due to lack of sanction. Read the latest legal update.
Kerala High Court dismisses allegations against SIT investigating Sabarimala gold heist, warns against media trial. Read the full details of the court's strong observations.
Delhi High Court refuses to stay trial against Lalu Prasad Yadav in IRCTC scam case, asks CBI to file reply. Key developments in the high-profile corruption case explained.
Punjab & Haryana High Court quashes FIR in a fatal road accident case, ruling that mere negligence without criminal intent shouldn't lead to trial. Landmark judgment clarifies Section 304-A IPC application.
A special CBI court has decided to begin the trial in the high-profile Manesar land scam case, involving alleged illegal acquisition of 912 acres. Key accused include former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda. Read for full details.
Supreme Court says courts must not routinely set deadlines for investigative agencies, stepping on their toes. Timelines are only for cases of proven delay. Read the full analysis.
Allahabad High Court rebukes Meerut sessions court for not waiting for Supreme Court order copy. Justice Shailendra quashes summons in 2020 double murder case, emphasizing judicial patience. Read the full judgment details.
A Pune sessions court granted bail to two co-accused in a case where a Bhutanese woman was allegedly sexually exploited by 11 men over five years. The court cited parity and lack of evidence of force. Read the full details.
Three Bawaria gang members challenge life sentence in Madras High Court for 2005 murder of ex-AIADMK MLA K Sudarsanam. Get the latest updates on the case.
Jammu & Kashmir High Court sets aside 1979 murder conviction of Shameema Begam, citing 46-year delay and her age. The court closed one of Kashmir's longest-running cases.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that trial courts cannot allow endless adjournments for cross-examining witnesses. The decision came in a petition filed by Damalu Shankar Lamani. Read the full judgment details.
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court frees 70-year-old woman, citing 46-year ordeal and 'heat of passion' in 1979 case. Justice Sanjay Parihar emphasizes balance in sentencing. Read the full story.
Indian Railways' indigenous Vande Bharat Sleeper Train aces final high-speed trial at 180 km/h in Kota. A major step towards launch. Read more about this technical milestone.
Delhi High Court orders expedited trial for a Yemeni national facing multiple cases, noting his prolonged detention is a financial burden on the state. Details inside.
A landmark Supreme Court order in a UAPA case could curb prolonged incarceration without trial. Learn how this impacts justice and the accused's rights.
Allahabad High Court acquits Azad Khan after 24 years in jail, ruling his confession was made under fear for his life and his right to a fair trial was violated. Read the full story.
Allahabad High Court acquits Azad Khan, jailed for 24 years in dacoity case, ruling his confession was made under fear. The court slammed the trial for lacking evidence and legal aid. Read the full story.
Allahabad High Court acquits Azad Khan, noting trial court's error in convicting him solely on a confessional statement made under fear. He spent 24 years in jail.
Comedian Russell Brand faces fresh rape and sexual assault charges from two more women. His trial is scheduled for 2026. Read the latest updates on the case.