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Why POCSO court granted bail to Mumbai teacher arrested for ‘sexually assaulting’ her teen student

Court decides relationship was 'consensual' and as teacher had resigned from school, teacher-student relationship did not exist anymore, so 'allegation of influence was diluted'.  

As CJI Gavai reiterates ‘bail is the rule’, a look at landmark ruling & the challenges it faces

CJI B.R. Gavai has called for a return to the landmark principle, calls for courts to reassert it even in stringent UAPA and PMLA cases.

Calcutta HC grants bail to 2 under trial for murder on the ground of right to life under Article 21

The accused, Munna Dhali and Nabu Dhali, have been incarcerated for over 12 years, awaiting completion of trial in a 2012 murder case.

VVIP chopper scam: Christian Michel refuses to accept bail in fresh twist, says Delhi unsafe for him

Delhi High Court granted the British national bail, earlier on Tuesday, considering his prolonged incarceration of over six years since his extradition to India from the UAE.

‘IIT-Baba’ who shot to fame during Kumbh out on bail after arrest for marijuana possession

Jaipur police were investigating purported video on social media showing 'IIT-Baba' Abhay Singh threatening to commit suicide when held with a small quantity of ganja.

Jailed J&K MP Engineer Rashid seeks interim bail to attend upcoming Parliament session

A Delhi court has directed the NIA to file a reply by 5 March. Rashid’s regular bail application is currently pending before the court.

Accused not informed of grounds of arrest is entitled to bail even where law restricts it, says SC

A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and N Kotiswar Singh said that a citizen’s right to be informed about grounds of arrest is mandatory under Article 22(1) of the Constitution.

Cops say AAP MLA Naresh Balyan was ‘intermediary’ for Kapil Sangwan, but fell out with gangster

Two-time Uttam Nagar MLA's lawyer says disclosure statement won't hold up in court. Balyan, who is in judicial custody in a MCOCA case, was denied bail by a Delhi court Wednesday.

Elgar Parishad case: Why Rona Wilson & Sudhir Dhawale were granted bail after 6 yrs in jail

Wilson, a researcher, and Dhawale, an activist, were booked under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, which has strict bail provisions. Bombay HC relied on a 2021 SC ruling.

Karnataka High Court grants actor Darshan interim bail on medical grounds

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday granted interim bail for six weeks to jailed actor Darshan Thoogudeep Srinivas, accused in the Renuka Swamy...

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.