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FIR Must Be Registered if Cognizable Offence Made Out; Alternative Remedy Not Absolute Bar to HC Jurisdiction; Investigators Too Can Be Investigated: SC Read more: https://lawtrend.in/fir-must-be-registered-if-cognizable-offence-made-out-alternative-remedy-not-absolute-bar-to-hc-jurisdiction-investigators-too-can-be-investigated-sc/ Supreme Court Landmark Ruling – FIR Registration Mandatory   The Supreme Court of India has upheld the Delhi High Court’s direction for mandatory FIR registration when a cognizable offence […]

Supreme Court Clarification on Quashing of FIR/Chargesheet under Article 226 New Delhi, September 3, 2025 The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has clarified an important aspect of criminal jurisprudence regarding the scope of writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. The Court held that: A writ petition under Article 226 may be

Custodial Deaths Across India – The Unnoticed Crisis   Custodial deaths represent one of the gravest assaults on human rights and the dignity of life guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. Yet, despite repeated judicial interventions, parliamentary debates, and recommendations by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), this disturbing trend continues largely

SUPREME COURT LANDMARK JUDGMENT (2025) “Victim’s Credible Testimony Alone Is Sufficient for Conviction in Rape Cases — Even Without External Injuries or Medical Evidence” Case Summary: In [State vs. Accused – Name Withheld], the Supreme Court of India upheld the conviction of a man accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl. The accused challenged his

Supreme Court Directs Trial Courts and High Courts Not to Grant Bail Relying Solely on Undertakings by Accused Date: August 2025Issued by: Dr. Anthony Raju, Advocate, Supreme Court of IndiaChairman – Indian National Human Rights Protection Council The Supreme Court of India has issued a critical directive to all Trial Courts and High Courts across