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29/04/2026

The Union Government’s status report reveals a coordinated effort to combat digital arrest scams through technology and policy. WhatsApp's ban of 9,400 accounts marks a shift from reactive to proactive network mapping. With the upcoming Biometric Identity Verification System (BIVS) and SIM Binding, the government aims to eliminate the anonymity and easy access to telecom infrastructure that international scam syndicates currently exploit.
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27/04/2026

The post exposes the "Digital Arrest" scam as a psychological extortion tactic with zero legal validity under the new Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). It explains that legitimate law enforcement will never use video calls for arrests or demand "security deposits." The guide outlines criminal sections under the BNS to hold scammers accountable and highlights the "Golden Hour" protocol (calling 1930) and Section 457 BNSS as the primary legal paths to recovering stolen funds.
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24/04/2026

The Supreme Court has ruled that police cannot arrest an accused in a private complaint case simply because a process has been issued. Arrest is only permissible if the Magistrate issues a Non-Bailable Warrant. The Court deprecated the practice of accused persons being forced to seek anticipatory bail or surrender before trial courts in summons-only cases, calling such directions "wholly without jurisdiction" and a waste of judicial time.
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22/04/2026

The Bombay High Court held that the Section 29 presumption of the POCSO Act is triggered only after the prosecution proves the foundational facts of the case. In an appeal where the victim turned hostile, the Court ruled that the trial court erred by relying on corroborative evidence (like medical reports) to trigger a presumption of guilt without substantive proof of the offense. The Court emphasized that the presumption of innocence remains a vital human right and issued guidelines for courts to evaluate evidence when a victim recants their statement.
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20/04/2026

The Supreme Court has issued pan-India safety guidelines, declaring that a safe commuting environment is a fundamental right under Article 21. The Court banned the parking of heavy vehicles on highway carriageways and ordered the removal of unauthorized dhabas within the Right of Way. Enforcement will be driven by Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS), with District Task Forces responsible for compliance within a strict 60-day window.
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18/04/2026

The Supreme Court has approved a proposal by the CAQM to increase the Environment Compensation Charge (ECC) for commercial vehicles entering Delhi starting April 2026. Crucially, the Court has also mandated a 5% annual increase in these charges to ensure they remain a long-term deterrent against vehicular pollution. The ruling emphasizes that non-essential commercial traffic must utilize peripheral expressways to minimize the environmental load on the national capital.
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16/04/2026

The Supreme Court has upheld a finding of deficiency in service against a bank for failing to present a customer's cheques within their three-month validity period. The Court ruled that banks have a mandatory duty to exercise due diligence as agents of their customers. While the Court reduced the compensation to 6% of the cheque value, it sent a clear message that operational issues like strikes do not absolve banks of the responsibility to act within a "reasonable time" once normal functioning resumes.
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13/04/2026

Justice B.V. Nagarathna has raised concerns regarding the lack of a formal forum to address misconduct or bias among arbitrators in India. She noted that while arbitration is becoming a primary tool for resolving complex commercial disputes, the "accountability vacuum"—partly caused by judicial hesitation to intervene against former judges—poses a risk to the system's credibility. She stressed that establishing a proper mechanism for complaints is vital to maintaining trust in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
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10/04/2026

The Supreme Court ruled that calling someone a "bastard" does not constitute an offense of obscenity under Section 294 IPC. The Court held that for language to be legally "obscene," it must possess a sexual undertone or appeal to prurient interests. Mere abusive language or profanity, while offensive, does not meet the criminal threshold unless it carries a sexual connotation. This ruling sets a clear standard for distinguishing between crude insults and criminal indecency.
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08/04/2026

The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that the restrictions at the Sabarimala temple are matters of denominational faith and should be immune to judicial interference based on "constitutional morality." Arguing before a nine-judge bench, the government stated that religious autonomy must be respected and that specific traditions should not be branded as discriminatory. The Court is currently weighing whether it has the authority to define "essential religious practices" or if such matters lie beyond judicial reach.
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07/04/2026

The excerpt explores the legal evolution of live-in relationships in India, highlighting that they are legal among consenting adults and protected under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005. It details the shift from social taboo to judicial recognition, ensuring maintenance for women and inheritance rights for children. While it acknowledges the flexibility and "compatibility testing" live-in setups offer, it also warns of the lack of "coparcenary rights" for children and the various logistical hurdles couples face compared to the stable institution of marriage.
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03/04/2026

The Supreme Court has reiterated that while Writ Petitions against a Show Cause Notice are generally discouraged, they are maintainable in exceptional circumstances. The Court held that if a notice suffers from a lack of jurisdiction, premeditation, or violates natural justice, the High Court can exercise its powers under Article 226 to prevent injustice. This ruling ensures that citizens are not forced to undergo long, biased adjudication processes when the very foundation of the notice is legally hollow.
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