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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

How to Deal with a Fake POCSO Case in High Court By Dr. Anthony Raju, Advocate, Supreme Court of India | Expert in POCSO, Rape, and Dowry Death Cases ✅ Understanding the Context The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 is a powerful law meant to safeguard minors from sexual exploitation. However,

Why Date of Birth Is Crucial Evidence in POCSO Cases – Expert Legal Opinion In POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) cases, the date of birth of the victim is a critical piece of evidence because the entire applicability of the Act depends on the victim being a minor (below 18 years of age)

“A Dangerous Precedent Against Legal Independence” — Dr. Anthony Raju on ED Summon to Sr. Advocate Pratap Venugopal Calls for CJI’s Suo Motu Cognizance Applauded New Delhi: Renowned legal voice Dr. Anthony Raju, Advocate, Supreme Court of India and Chairman, Indian National Human Rights Protection Council, has expressed deep concern over the ED summons issued

Constitution vs Parliament: What is Supreme in India? | CJI & Dr. Anthony Raju Answer 🔹 “All three pillars – Executive, Legislature, Judiciary – derive their powers from the Constitution and must function within its framework.” — Chief Justice of India, Justice B.R. Gavai This powerful statement reinforces the supremacy of the Indian Constitution over