Delay in lodging FIR, if reasonably explained, does not vitiate prosecution. Assistance of advocate in drafting FIR does not by itself affect credibility. The only caveat that the same requi..

Obscenity under Section 294 of the Indian Penal Code requires words capable of arousing sexually impure thoughts. Mere mocking or tasteless remarks do not satisfy the test of obscenity. “S..

Abetment of suicide under Section 108 read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita requires prima facie material showing instigation or intentional aid. Mere registration of a crimi..

Use of words referring to profession does not by itself attract offences under Sections 3(1)(Da) and 3(1)(Dha) of the SSCST Act-- Intentional insult must be with specific intent to humiliate..

Order 11 Rule 1(5) CPC permits production of additional documents in commercial suits beyond prescribed timelines if reasonable cause for earlier non-disclosure is shown. Procedural timeline..

Further to amend the Punjab Regulation of Crusher Units, and Stockists and Retailers Rules, 2025...

Mere breaking up of a relationship does not, by itself, constitute "instigation" under S.108 BNS/S.306 IPC. To establish abetment of suicide, there must be clear mens rea on the part of the ..

A Family Court is not bound by the strict rules of admissibility under the Indian Evidence Act. Section 14 of the Family Courts Act, 1984 empowers a Family Court to receive any report, state..

A married daughter cannot be denied ex-gratia and leave encashment benefits arising from the service of her deceased father solely on the ground of marital status. Leave encashment is a stat..

A threat by an accused to commit suicide unless the victim accompanies him constitutes "enticement" within the meaning of Section 363 of the Indian Penal Code. To establish kidnapping, it is..

Under Section 469 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the period of limitation for taking cognisance commences from the date on which the police officer first acquires knowledge of the commis..

Absence of opinion of a medical officer on sexual assault does not, by itself, entitle an accused to acquittal in cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. Medical evi..