Supreme Court on Marital Rape Exception: Latest Hearing, Consent and Marital Rights
The marital rape exception in Indian criminal law has become an important constitutional and legal issue involving consent, personal autonomy, gender equality and the rights of married women. The debate concerns whether marriage should provide a legal exemption from rape prosecution when a husband engages in sexual intercourse with his wife without her consent. In […]
Supreme Court: Understanding India’s Highest Court
The Supreme Court is the highest court in India and plays an important role in the country’s justice system. It interprets the Constitution, hears important appeals and protects fundamental rights. Located in New Delhi, the Court deals with legal matters that can affect individuals, businesses, government authorities and society. Understanding how the Supreme Court works […]
Supreme Court Clarifies POCSO Presumption: Prosecution Must Establish Foundational Facts
The Supreme Court of India has recently clarified an important aspect of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act), concerning the statutory presumptions under Sections 29 and 30. In its judgment dated 17 September 2026 in Deepak in JC v. State Govt. of NCT Delhi, the Court explained that these presumptions […]
Supreme Court’s Approach to Bail Under the New Criminal Laws: Key Takeaways for Accused Persons
India’s criminal justice system has undergone a significant transformation with the introduction of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA). These laws have replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, respectively, […]
Understanding Bail Law: Expert Insights on Anticipatory, Regular & Interim Bail
Bail law plays a crucial role in the Indian criminal justice system by protecting the fundamental rights of individuals while ensuring the proper administration of justice. Bail is a legal mechanism through which a person accused of an offense can secure temporary release from custody while awaiting trial or further legal proceedings. It helps maintain […]