India: Crime

The Supreme Court examined whether the use of abusive language constitutes obscenity under Indian Penal Code provisions, focusing on the distinction between vulgar speech and legally obscene material. The ruling establishes critical precedent on when offensive language crosses into criminal obscenity, requiring sexual connotation rather than mere vulgarity.

The relationship between compromise settlements and the mandatory registration of FIRs continues to generate significant debate within Indian criminal jurisprudence. A recurring question before courts is whether an attempted settlement between parties can dilute or postpone the statutory obligation of the police to register an FIR where information discloses the commission of a cognisable offence.

The Rajasthan High Court examines whether police authorities possess the constitutional authority to subject accused persons to public humiliation through forced cross-dressing, head-shaving, and orchestrated media exposure prior to judicial determination of guilt.

In Ex. Sqn. Ldr. R. Sood v. Union of India & Ors., 2026 INSC 366, the Supreme Court of India has clarified that an accused who is discharged stands on a higher footing...

The Supreme Court’s decision in Deepa Joshi v. Gaurav Joshi1 (2026) marks a significant reaffirmation of the principles governing maintenance under matrimonial law. The judgment clarifies the treatment of financial...

This March 2026 legal newsletter examines pivotal judicial pronouncements and regulatory developments spanning arbitration, competition law, constitutional matters, insolvency proceedings, and environmental regulations. The comprehensive analysis explores how recent legal shifts impact businesses and professionals navigating India's dynamic regulatory environment across multiple practice areas including renewable energy, real estate, mining, and white collar crime.

The enforcement system under the Companies Act 2013 (Act) has changed a lot over the past decade. Earlier even small procedural mistakes could lead to criminal charges.

The High Court of Delhi, by its order dated 16.01.2026, in the matter of Malabar Gold and Diamond Limited & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors., held that investigating agencies do not have power under Section 106...

The intersection of educational discipline and criminal liability has long presented complex challenges for the Indian judiciary, particularly in an era where child rights are increasingly emphasized yet traditional...