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Victim's appeal against a Magistrate's acquittal lies before Sessions Court: SC on BNSS
On 22 September 2026, the Supreme Court ruled that under Section 413 of the BNSS, a victim appealing a Magistrate's acquittal must go to the Sessions Court, not the High Court.
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Missing train ticket cannot by itself defeat railway accident compensation: SC
On 25 September 2026, the Supreme Court restored an ₹8 lakh award with interest to the parents of a passenger who died after a train accident. It held that failing to recover a ticket does not defeat a claim when bona fide travel is shown.
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Re-arrest after illegal arrest needs a Magistrate's approval, rules Supreme Court
On 21 September 2026, the Supreme Court held that if an accused is freed because their Article 22(1) rights were violated, police cannot re-arrest them on their own. They must first get a Magistrate's approval.