Supreme Court holds arrest is not mandatory under BNSS; Section 35(3) notice compulsory for offences punishable up to seven years, strengthening safeguards for personal liberty.
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HUSBAND’S DUTY TO MAINTAIN EX-WIFE AFTER DIVORCE
Supreme Court holds husband’s duty to maintain ex-wife continues post-divorce, enhancing maintenance to ₹30,000 despite education or parental support, ensuring dignity and social justice.
EYEWITNESS CANNOT MEASURE INJURIES IN MURDER
Supreme Court criticises Bombay High Court for granting bail in mob murder, holding eyewitnesses need not specify injuries when Sections 149 IPC and SC ST Act apply.
DELAY IN PRONOUNCEMENT OF JUDGMENTS MUST END
Supreme Court warns High Courts against delayed judgments as CJI Surya Kant stresses timelines, transparency, and Article 21 right to speedy justice.
ANTI CONVERSION LAWS CHALLENGED BEFORE SUPREME COURT
The Supreme Court is examining a major constitutional challenge to anti-conversion laws, with NCCI alleging violations of religious freedom, personal liberty, and criminal justice principles.
PARENTS LIABLE IN DRUNK DRIVING CASES
The Supreme Court, while granting bail in the Pune Porsche accident case, strongly observed that parents must be held responsible for enabling reckless and intoxicated driving by children.