Legal News & Insights

Short, carefully written articles on developments in Indian law — what changed, why it matters and what a litigant should do next. Organised by area of law.

Criminal & Bail

23 Oct 2026

Official Secrets Act & Prolonged Custody: Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Accused in Espionage Case

The Delhi High Court has dismissed the regular bail plea of Habib Ur Rahman, accused under Sections 3 and 9 of the Official Secrets Act, holding that allegations touching upon national security require higher scrutiny. Despite over three years in custody and medical ailments, the Court found sufficient corroborative material connecting the applicant to an alleged espionage network.

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Criminal & Bail

28 Sept 2026

Supreme Court Directives on Public Safety in Delhi-NCR: Constitutional Guarantees under Article 21

Addressing systemic administrative and policing failures following recent crimes in Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court invoked Article 21 to order mandatory 4-week interim safety measures, CCTV/lighting audits, and fast-track POCSO trials.

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