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Registered Sale Deed Has Strong Presumption of Genuineness and High Degree of Sanctity

By K Rajasekharan 24 January 2026Civil lawNo Comments

The Supreme Court, in Hemalatha (D) By Lrs vs Tukaram(D) By Lrs, observed that a registered sale deed carries a greater presumption of validity and genuineness, and therefore cannot be lightly declared as 'sham' to oppose the sale transaction.

SC Warns Against Use of AI-Generated Evidence in Matrimonial Cases and Proposes Remedial Measures

By K Rajasekharan 23 January 2026Matrimonial and Maintenance CasesNo Comments

In Neha Lal v. Abhishek Kumar [2026 INSC 73], the Supreme Court observed a disturbing trend where parties in matrimonial disputes increasingly use fabricated and AI-generated evidence.

Constitutional Courts Can Order CBI Investigation, But in Exceptional Circumstances

By K Rajasekharan 23 January 2026Criminal lawNo Comments

In State of W.B. v. Committee for Protection of Democratic Rights [(2010) 3 SCC 571], a Five-Judge Bench of this Court held that Constitutional Courts are fully empowered to direct for CBI investigation, and restrictions under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 do not apply to Constitutional Courts.

Kerala HC Grants 14 Lakh Compensation for Illegal Arrest and Custody

By K Rajasekharan 22 January 2026UncategorizedNo Comments

The Kerala High Court, in V.K. Thajudheen and Ors. v. State of Kerala and Ors [2025:KER:88675], directed the State government to pay Rs. 14 Lakhs compensation to a NRI man, Thajudheen, and his family after he was imprisoned for a period of 54 days in judicial custody based on false charge of chain snatching, causing much ignominy to them.

If Information Discloses Offence, Police Must Register FIR but Arrest Not a Must

By K Rajasekharan 22 January 2026Civil lawNo Comments

In the landmark case of Lalita Kumari v. Government of Uttar Pradesh [2013 4 KLT 632], a Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court of India underscored that the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) is mandatory whenever information discloses the commission of a cognizable offence.

How to Obtain Criminal Case Records by a Stranger in Kerala?

By K Rajasekharan 15 January 2026Criminal lawNo Comments

In Shone George v. Union of India & Anr. [2025:KER:66503], the Kerala High Court observed that as per Rule 226 of the Criminal Rules of Practice, Kerala, the applicant has to file a duly verified Petition, setting forth the purpose for which the copy is required, and the Court is bound to pass an Order on that Petition, except when the application is for certified copy of a Judgment.

Split Verdict on Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act: Prior Sanction for Investigation

By K Rajasekharan 14 January 2026Corruption & Bribery casesNo Comments

In Centre for Public Interest Litigation v. Union of India [2026 INSC 55], the Supreme Court delivered a split verdict regarding the constitutionality of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act (PC Act), which was introduced by the 2018 amendment.

FIR Can Be Quashed Under Article 32 of the Constitution

By K Rajasekharan 12 January 2026Criminal lawNo Comments

For seeking quashing of an FIR (First Information Report) and consequential proceedings, a Writ Petition under Article 32 of the Constitution can be directly filed in the Supreme Court, observed the Supreme Court in Rajendra Bihari Lal v. State of U.P. [2025 INSC 1249].

A Magistrate Taking Cognizance in a Protest Complaint Must Consider Refer Report of Police

By K Rajasekharan 11 January 2026Criminal lawNo Comments

A magistrate taking cognizance based on a protest complaint must consider the refer report filed by the police and pass a speaking order, the High Cout of Kerala observed in Anilkumar v. State of Kerala and Anr [2026: KER:772].