Andhra Pradesh High Court clarifies transfer jurisdiction under Section 447 BNSS, balancing judicial convenience with fair trial rights in domestic violence cases.
Madhya Pradesh High Court clarifies that recalling prosecutrix under Section 348 BNSS is permissible when defence evidence needs confrontation, even post-cross-examination.
Madhya Pradesh High Court clarifies that summoning an additional accused under Section 358 BNSS demands evidence stronger than prima facie, but short of conviction-grade proof.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that denying an accused the right to examine themselves as a defence witness under BNSS Section 353 violates fair trial rights under Article 21.
Rajasthan High Court directs complainant to submit representation during investigation under BNSS, ensuring fair consideration of facts before probe completion.
Madras High Court rules that criminal appeals against conviction cannot be dismissed summarily for non-appearance, mandating merits-based disposal under Sections 385-386 BNSS.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds accused may summon call detail records at defence stage under BNSS Section 256(3), affirming right to fair trial under Article 21.
Madhya Pradesh High Court suspends life sentence of appellant who served over 10 years in jail pending appeal, affirming discretion under Section 430 BNSS despite gravity of offence.
Kerala High Court dismisses pre-arrest bail application under Section 482 BNSS, holding custodial interrogation necessary for serious offences with prima facie evidence.
Punjab and Haryana High Court clarifies that transfer of criminal trials under BNSS Section 448 requires cogent evidence of bias, not subjective apprehension or delay.
Jharkhand High Court holds that economic fraud involving deception in government medicine distribution cannot be quashed as a civil dispute, reinforcing strict standards for FIR quashing under BNSS 2023.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that seized vehicles cannot be confiscated during trial if owner is not accused, affirming statutory limits on police power under BNSS.
Madhya Pradesh High Court grants anticipatory bail where dual prosecutions arise from identical facts, emphasizing protection against multiplicity of proceedings under BNSS.
Kerala High Court holds that accused are entitled to statutory bail under BNSS Section 483 if investigation remains incomplete beyond sixty days of arrest, regardless of gravity of offence.
Madhya Pradesh High Court grants bail in a Section 138 NI Act case, holding that prolonged trial delay and past non-appearance cannot justify denial of regular bail without evaluating current risk of flight.