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 […]
What is the Supreme Court’s Latest Bail Jurisprudence in 2025
What is the Supreme Court’s Latest Bail Jurisprudence in 2025 Bail law is an important law in the field of criminal justice. In 2025, the Indian Supreme Court issued a number of judgments and directions. This system clarified the principles trial courts must apply when deciding anticipatory and regular bail. Together, these rulings show three […]
How Anticipatory Bail is Being Interpreted in Rape Cases
How Anticipatory Bail is Being Interpreted in Rape Cases Anticipatory bail has a tricky and hard position in the world of criminal law. This is especially true when combined with charges of rape. On the one hand, it is a main guarantee for personal freedom. So this stops people from being arrested randomly. On the […]
When High Courts Can Suspend Sentence on Appeal
When High Courts Can Suspend Sentence on Appeal The power of a High Court to suspend a sentence during the pendency of an appeal carries significant weight in criminal appellate jurisprudence. It is a balancing act between two conflicting interests. The one is the right of a convicted individual who waits in the wings to […]