Justice, at its purest, is meant to illuminate truth. Yet, there are times when that very light casts shadows—where the innocent are condemned and the guilty walk free. Wrongful convictions are not just legal errors; they are psychological tragedies that scar individuals and corrode the moral fabric of society.

In an age where every whisper becomes a headline and every trial a live broadcast, the courtroom of law often finds itself overshadowed by the court of media. The rise of “media trials” — where public opinion precedes judicial pronouncement — has deeply unsettled the foundations of fair justice. While the Constitution of India grants freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a), this freedom was never intended to override the presumption of innocence and the rig

The Chhattisgarh High Court strengthens the recognition of male victims of mental cruelty in marital disputes. In circumstances of economic distress, emotional abuse like taunting and humiliation can be as damaging as physical maltreatment. The judgment also reaffirms that desertion requires clear evidence of intent to abandon the marital relationship—with the wife’s letter serving as pivotal proof.