Applicability of Section 498A to live-in relationship: Dr. Lokesh B.H. & Ors. v. State of Karnataka & Anr

Background of the CaseDr. Lokesh B.H. & Ors. v. State of Karnataka & Anr., 2026 INSC 784, is a significant criminal law judgment of the Supreme Court of India concerning the applicability of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code,…

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The Telangana Advocates Protection Act, 2026

The Telangana Advocates Protection Act, 2026 was enacted by the State Legislature of Telangana with the objective of providing legal protection to advocates against violence, intimidation, harassment, and other forms of interference arising from the discharge of their professional duties.…

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The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024

The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, represents a landmark legislative effort by the Government of India to safeguard the integrity of the country’s competitive examination system. Enacted against a backdrop of frequent paper leaks and organized cheating…

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Victim-centric justice in India: Evaluating the effectiveness of compensation schemes under BNSS, 2023

AbstractThe justice system for criminal matters in India has typically focused on those accused of crimes frequently paying insufficient attention to the entitlements and requirements of individuals who have suffered due to criminal actions. Gradually legal judgments and changes aimed…

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Surendra Koli v. State of Uttar Pradesh: Curative justice and the imperative of evidentiary consistency

Abstract The Indian Supreme Court's November 2025 judgment in Surendra Koli v State of Uttar Pradesh represents a watershed moment in Indian criminal jurisprudence. After nearly twenty years on death row, Surendra Koli was acquitted through a curative petition when…

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