Abhilash Kumar Singh

The apex court has underscored the need for a pragmatic approach in applying Section 306 of the IPC, warning against its overuse in cases of abetment to suicide. Recent rulings have set a higher evidentiary bar for prosecutions, aiming to prevent misuse while ensuring justice for victims

In the recent case of Ri...

Denial of earned leave encashment violates constitutional rights, asserts a landmark judgment by the Gujarat High Court

The apex court has expressed concern regarding the growing practice of characterizing civil disputes as criminal offenses, a trend notably prominent in Uttar Pradesh and elsewhere in India

The Supreme Court in a r...

The apex court recently took a significant step in addressing the issue of inter-state trafficking of such enslaved people, including minors. One of the key challenges highlighted by the Court is the disbursal of immediate financial assistance to rescued children. The directive is a crucial step towards addressing the issue which affects millions of people

The Supreme Court, while expressing concern about the recurrent instances of foreign citizens who secure bail and abscond after being accused of crimes committed in India, has asked the central government to establish a formal procedure for addressing such situations  

In a landmark decision, the apex court has determined that mere verbal altercations and threats do not meet the legal definition of “assault” as outlined in the Section. It has described the case referred to as “an abuse of the process of law”

The apex court has passed a significant ruling aimed at curbing the practice of “bulldozer justice”, which involves the arbitrary demolition of individuals’ homes due to alleged criminal activity. The Court has also established comprehensive guidelines for municipal authorities to follow when undertaking property demolitions

In a recent order, the Delhi High Court has taken a serious note of the menace of stray dogs and monkeys in the Capital. The Court showed special concern over these animals attacking people with disabilities. As an immediate measure, it instructed the authorities to relocate all monkeys to the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary