Santhankulam Case 2026: Legal Analysis of Custodial Death and Court Verdict
1. Introduction There is something uniquely disturbing about a case of custodial death. When a private citizen commits a crime, we call it a tragedy. When an agent of the state — a police officer, sworn to protect the public — commits murder inside a…
Rahul Gandhi Defamation Case: Karnataka HC Quashes 40% Commission Charges
In a significant legal victory for the Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, the Karnataka High Court on February 17, 2026, quashed the criminal defamation proceedings initiated against him by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The…
Rajpal Yadav Released: Delhi High Court Suspends Jail Sentence
In a major legal relief for veteran Bollywood comedian and actor Rajpal Yadav, the Delhi High Court (DHC) has ordered the interim suspension of his jail sentence. This development comes just weeks after the actor surrendered to serve time in a…
Why MP High Court Rejected Pen Drive Evidence in Malini Jain Case
In the digital age, audio and video recordings are often seen as “smoking guns” in legal battles. However, a recent landmark judgment by the Madhya Pradesh High Court serves as a crucial reminder: Electronic evidence is only as…
POCSO Act and Teenage Romance: Delhi High Court’s Landmark Ruling on Bail in Consensual Relationships
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 is one of the most strict laws in the Indian legal framework that aimed to protect minors from any kind of sexual abuse. But in recent years, there have been many such challenges before…
Is Strike a Right or a Violation? Rajasthan HC’s Landmark Ruling on Bar Associations (2026)
The relationship between the Bar and the Bench has always been the cornerstone of the Indian judicial system. However, this bond often faces friction when lawyers resort to strikes or boycotts to protest administrative decisions. In a significant and…