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  Supreme Court Advocates for Mandatory Disclosure in Bail Pleas and Shields Judicial Officers from Unwarranted Criticism By- Adv. Abhishek Jat New Delhi, India – In a significant move towards greater transparency and the protection of judicial integrity, the Supreme Court of India, on July 18, 2025, issued a pivotal ruling in the case of Kaushal Singh vs. State of Rajasthan . The Court not only expunged adverse remarks made against a Judicial Officer but also strongly recommended that all High Courts across the nation implement a mandatory rule requiring accused persons to disclose their complete criminal history and prior bail application details when seeking bail. A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sanjay Karol, and Justice Sandeep Mehta, while addressing the appeal, emphasized the need for a uniform practice akin to Rule 5 of Chapter 1-A(b) Volume-V of the Punjab & Haryana High Court Rules. This rule currently obligates bail petitioners to declare whether a s...

  By Abhishek Jat, Advocate Understanding the RTI Act The Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act) empowers Indian citizens to request information from any public authority, including the police. It is designed to promote transparency and accountability, allowing individuals to access records, documents, and details held by government bodies. This right is especially useful if you believe you have been falsely implicated in a criminal case, such as under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which deals with allegations of cruelty by a husband or his relatives. Why File an RTI in a False 498A Case? False arrests under Section 498A can cause immense distress and legal complications. Filing an RTI application with the police-specifically, the Station House Officer (SHO) or the Public Information Officer (PIO) of the concerned police station-can help you obtain: Copies of the FIR and related documents Details of the investigation process Evidence collected and statements recor...