When a Breakup Turns into a Criminal Case: Decoding the Supreme Court’s Latest Ruling on “False Promise of Marriage”
Picture this. A couple enters into a physical relationship. They stay together for three years. There are ups and downs, but they are romantically involved. Then, one day, they break up. The relationship sours. And suddenly, one partner files a rape case…
Supreme Court Order dated October 11, 2026: Stay on the detention of peaceful protesters and restoration of normal life in Delhi.
The Supreme Court on the protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Delhi held special hearing on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana’s bench gave clear instructions. Peaceful and unarmed protesters…
Supreme Court Quashes POCSO Case Against Teacher: Corporal Punishment Is Not Sexual Assault
A POCSO case is brought against a geography teacher who struck students on the back and waist for failing to respond to questions during class.He is defeated at the trial court stage. He is defeated in the High Court. He arrives at the Supreme Court —…
Allahabad High Court Quashes NSA Detention of DU Student Activist, Orders Compensation
The Allahabad High Court recently delivered a strong order quashing the National Security Act (NSA) detention of Delhi University graduate and student activist Akriti Chaudhary. The court found serious flaws in the detention process linked to the Noida…
Supreme Court Quashes NEET Protest FIRs Under Article 142: Relief for Student Protesters
The Supreme Court of India made a decision on September 1 2026. The Court said that all FIRs connected to the NEET-UG protests that happened from July 20 to July 25 should be canceled. The group of judges used their powers under Article 142 of the…
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India: History, Purpose, and Landmark Cases
In 1979, a journalist named Chameli Singh wrote a letter to the Supreme Court of India. Not a formal petition drafted by lawyers on expensive stamp paper. Just a letter — describing the horrific conditions in which undertrial prisoners were being kept in…
Judicial Review in India: Meaning, Scope & Landmark Cases
1. Introduction — What Is Judicial Review? If you think about it, any government can pass a law. But should every law that gets passed be automatically valid? What if Parliament tomorrow passes a law saying people cannot criticize the government? Should…
Supreme Court Rules: Converting to Christianity or Islam Ends Scheduled Caste Status
In a judgment that has clarified a long-standing question, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that Scheduled Caste (SC) status is strictly tied to religion. If you convert to Christianity, Islam, or any faith outside the three recognised ones, you no…
M.C. Mehta: The Environmental Lawyer Who Changed India’s Laws
Imagine standing before the Taj Mahal on a clear day, only to notice its once-pristine white marble slowly turning yellow. For most visitors, it might be a passing disappointment. For lawyer Mahesh Chandra Mehta, it became a lifelong calling. Often…