Tag: Supreme Court Judgments
All the articles with the tag "Supreme Court Judgments".
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Secret Recordings Between Spouses — Admissible in Divorce Cases? Supreme Court Ruling Explained
Can secretly recorded conversations between husband and wife be used as evidence in divorce proceedings? The Supreme Court of India has ruled yes — subject to safeguards. This landmark judgment balances marital privacy (Article 21) against the right to a fair trial, clarifies Section 122 of the Evidence Act, and gives procedural guidance for Family Courts.
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Supreme Court’s “Romeo-Juliet Clause” Judgment (2026) — A Turning Point in POCSO Law
In 2026, the Supreme Court suggested a “Romeo-Juliet Clause” to protect consensual adolescent relationships from harsh POCSO prosecution. This landmark observation addresses misuse of the Act, age determination in bail proceedings, and the urgent need for reform in India’s child protection laws.