June 7, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT SETTLES THE LAW: HIGH COURTS CAN QUASH DV COMPLAINTS UNDER SECTION 12 USING INHERENT POWERS UNDER CRPC / BNSS

In a landmark Judgment delivered on May 19, 2025, the Hon’ble Supreme Court held that High Courts are empowered to quash proceedings initiated under Section 12(1) of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act,…

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June 7, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

CAN THE HIGH COURTS ENHANCE THE SENTENCE OF CONVICTION WHILE DECIDING AN APPEAL BY CONVICT? : SUPREME COURT ANSWERS IN NEGATIVE

Introduction On 4th June, 2025, a Two Judge Bench of the Apex Court, presided by Justice S C Sharma and Justice Nagarathna, allowed an appeal arising out of an Order of Madurai Bench of Madras…

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