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, […]
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 […]