Author: Tarun Choudhury

The registration of a First Information Report (FIR) is the first critical step in the criminal justice process. Traditionally, this procedure was governed by Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC). However, with the introduction of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), which replaces the CrPC, the provisions related to FIR registration have been modified and renumbered under Section 173 BNSS. This article examines the key differences between the two provisions, supported by case laws and judicial interpretations, to provide a clear understanding of how FIR registration has evolved under the new legal framework. Legal Provisions:…

The Tamil Nadu Governor Withholding Bills Case A Constitutional Crossroads On April 8, 2025, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark verdict in State of Tamil Nadu v. Governor of Tamil Nadu. What began as a political standoff between the state government and the Governor has now become a defining moment in India’s constitutional history. At the heart of the dispute was a simple but profound question: Can a Governor sit indefinitely on bills passed by the state legislature, effectively halting the democratic law-making process? The Court’s answer was a resounding no. But as with many constitutional debates, this judgment has…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way movies are made and consumed — from scriptwriting to editing and even creating new endings. But when does this technological magic cross the line? The recent uproar over the Bollywood film Raanjhanaa’s re-release with an AI-generated happy ending has brought this question into sharp focus. The film’s director, Aanand L. Rai, called this AI-created ending an “imprudent appropriation” of his work and is thinking of taking legal action. This situation isn’t just about one movie; it’s about bigger issues — copyright, creative rights, and the ethics of using AI in art. Let’s break…

Overview In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court reiterated that bail once granted cannot be cancelled mechanically. The decision came in the case of Sanjay Kumar Jangid & Anr v. Mukesh Kumar Agarwal & Anr, Criminal Appeal No. 2381 of 2025, wherein the Apex Court restored the bail of the accused after finding no supervening circumstances to justify its cancellation. Case Background The case stemmed from FIR No. 854/2021 registered under Sections 420, 406, 467, 468, 471, 447, and 120B of the IPC. The complainant alleged fraudulent transfer of a plot under a housing scheme in Jaipur. The accused were…

Case Title: ABC v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Another Criminal Appeal No.: 2894 of 2025 Neutral Citation: 2025 INSC 803 Date of Judgment: June 4, 2025 In a landmark ruling with far-reaching implications, the Supreme Court of India has quashed a criminal case under Section 498A IPC filed by a woman police officer against her husband, his aged parents, and five sisters. The Court delivered this significant judgment while exercising its criminal appellate jurisdiction under Article 142 of the Constitution. Misuse of Legal Provisions Highlighted The Apex Court expressed strong disapproval of the complainant’s misuse of legal machinery, especially…

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