Supreme Court on Child Protection: Legal Safeguards and Accountability Under Indian Law
Child protection is an essential part of India’s legal and constitutional framework. Every child has the right to live with dignity, receive appropriate care and education, and remain protected from abuse, exploitation and violence. With the increasing use of smartphones, social media and digital platforms, protecting children has become more complex. Online exploitation, circulation of […]
Supreme Court on Digital Arrest Scams: Legal Remedies and Police Investigation in India
Digital arrest scams have become a serious form of cybercrime in India. In these scams, fraudsters impersonate police officers, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials, Enforcement Directorate (ED) officers, judges or other government representatives. They use phone calls, video calls, fake legal documents and threats of arrest to frighten victims into transferring money. The Supreme […]
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, […]
