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J&K High Court halts probe against ex-MLA Shoaib Lone in wife's rape case.
Jammu and Kashmir High Court stays investigation against ex-MLA Shoaib Lone in rape case lodged by woman claiming to be his wife The FIR was register... Read Full Blog
MLA and Senior Advocate AS Ponnanna appointed Legal Advisor to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
MLA and Senior Advocate AS Ponnanna appointed Legal Advisor to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Ponnanna worked as additional Advocate General o... Read Full Blog
Priyank Kharge on Cong's promises: "No free schemes, people's money."
There is no scheme that is free for all, this is people's money': Priyank Kharge on Cong's five poll promises Priyank Kharge said there is no scheme ... Read Full Blog
World Environment Day 2023: Theme, Significance And All You Need To Know
World Environment Day 2023: Theme, Significance And All You Need To Know World Environment Day raises awareness, mobilises action, and promotes envir... Read Full Blog
These women lawyers of Nilgiris have been demanding toilet in court complex for 25 years
Built at a cost of ₹39 crore, the new court complex in Ooty inaugurated in June last year has everything except a toilet that women lawyers can use. ... Read Full Blog
Madras HC: Police lack jurisdiction to investigate non-cognizable offence under Section 12
Police Have No Jurisdiction to Investigate and File a Final Report in Respect of the Offence Under Section 127 (a) 4 of the RP Act, 1951 As It Is a No... Read Full Blog
Haj is 'religious practice' protected by Constitution: Delhi High Court
The Court, therefore, stayed the decision of the Central government to suspend the registration of certain Haj Group Organisers (HGOs). The Delhi Hig... Read Full Blog
SC denies urgent plea on Manipur internet ban as HC already hearing it
Supreme Court declines urgent listing of plea against Manipur internet ban since High Court already hearing the matter A vacation bench of Justices A... Read Full Blog
Kerala HC: Contemnor to Apologize on YouTube for Allegations
Kerala High Court: Contemnor Ordered to Publish Apology Video on YouTube for Allegations Against Judges The Kerala High Court has issued an order to ... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC plea challenges adoption regulations limiting child adoption.
Plea Filed in Delhi High Court Against Adoption Regulations Barring Parents with Two Children from Adopting Third 'Normal Child' New Delhi, [Date]: ... Read Full Blog
Minister's wife files Habeas Corpus plea against his ED arrest.
Wife of Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji Files Habeas Corpus Plea Against His Arrest by ED S Megala, the wife of Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Ba... Read Full Blog
Calcutta HC: Husband's Property in Wife's Name Not Benami
Calcutta High Court Rules Husband Buying Property in Wife's Name Not Necessarily Benami Transaction In a recent ruling, the Calcutta High Court clari... Read Full Blog
Delhi High Court: Permission Required for Tree Pruning, Rejects Girth Exemption
Delhi High Court Mandates Prior Permission for Tree Pruning, Sets Aside Guidelines Allowing Exemption Based on Girth Size The Delhi High Court recent... Read Full Blog
Bombay High Court Denies Urgent Relief to VFX Studio in Adipurush Credits Dispute
Mumbai, June 16, 2023 - In a recent development, the Bombay High Court has rejected an urgent plea for relief from Trishul Media Entertainment, a prom... Read Full Blog
Kerala HC Stays Trial Proceedings Against Actor Unni Mukundan in Modesty Outrage Case
Kerala High Court Stays Trial Proceedings Against Actor Unni Mukundan in Modesty Outrage Case Kochi, June 16, 2023 - The Kerala High Court has grant... Read Full Blog
Meghalaya High Court Urges Strict Action Against False Evidence in Criminal Proceedings
The Meghalaya High Court has called on trial courts to take strong action against litigants and witnesses who provide false evidence in criminal proce... Read Full Blog
Manipur High Court Urges Police to Show Empathy Towards Accused Persons Out on Bail
The Manipur High Court has called upon the police to display empathy when dealing with accused individuals who are out on bail, emphasizing the need t... Read Full Blog
Gauhati High Court Criticizes Bilasipara Police for Registering Post-Investigation FIR
The Gauhati High Court has criticized the Bilasipara Police for registering a "post-investigation FIR" in a case, which the Court observed as being al... Read Full Blog
Bar Council of India Condemns Kerala HC Judge's Remarks on Legal Education Regulation
Bar Council of India Condemns Kerala High Court Judge's Remarks on Legal Education Regulation New Delhi, June 16, 2023 - The Bar Council of India (BC... Read Full Blog
HC of J&K and Ladakh Issues Notice on Iltija Javed's Plea Challenging Conditional Passport
The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has issued notice on a plea filed by Iltija Javed, daughter of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister ... Read Full Blog
Fake Antique Dealer Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Sexual Abuse of Minor Girl
A Kerala court has handed down a life imprisonment sentence to Monson Mavunkal, a fake antique dealer, in a case filed under the Protection of Childre... Read Full Blog
Enforcement Directorate Challenges Madras HC Order Allowing Minister's Hospital Transfer
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has approached the Supreme Court of India to challenge a Madras High Court decision permitting Tamil Nadu minister V ... Read Full Blog
Calcutta HC Warns Kolkata Municipal Corp on Unauthorised Vendors
Calcutta High Court Warns Kolkata Municipal Corporation of Dissolution if Unauthorised Vendors are Not Addressed The Calcutta High Court has issued a... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC Sets Aside Transit Remand Order, Rules Habeas Corpus Petition Maintainable
Delhi High Court Sets Aside Transit Remand Order, Rules Habeas Corpus Petition Maintainable The Delhi High Court has overturned an order of the Duty ... Read Full Blog
Madras High Court Constitutes Special Bench to Monitor POCSO and JJ Act Implementation
Madras High Court Constitutes Special Bench to Monitor POCSO and JJ Act Implementation The Madras High Court has established a dedicated special benc... Read Full Blog
Kerala HC Notices Plea on Illegal Activities at Temple
Kerala High Court Issues Notice on Plea Alleging Illegal Activities by RSS Members at Sree Sarakara Devi Temple. The Kerala High Court has sought a r... Read Full Blog
Bombay High Court Orders Verification of Water Supply to Inmates of Taloja Central Prison
The Bombay High Court has recently ordered the Secretary of the Raigad District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) to verify the adequacy of water supply... Read Full Blog
Karnataka HC Overturns Spousal Travel Expense Order
Karnataka High Court Sets Aside Order Requiring Wife to Bear Husband's Travel Expenses for Cross-Examination Bengaluru, Karnataka - The Karnataka Hig... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court Delays Hearing in ED Plea on Senthil Balaji Case, Awaits Madras HC Verdict
The Supreme Court has deferred the hearing of a plea filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which argues that the Madras High Court made an error ... Read Full Blog
Bombay HC Denies Quashing of SC/ST Commission Appointments
Mumbai, Maharashtra - The Bombay High Court, on June 20, declined to quash an order issued by the Eknath Shinde government, which had canceled appoint... Read Full Blog
Bombay High Court Protects Applicant's Right to Refund of Court Fees
The Bombay High Court recently interpreted Rule 5 of the Debts and Recovery Tribunal (Refund of Court Fees) Rules, 2013 to safeguard the entitlement o... Read Full Blog
Bombay High Court Expresses Exasperation at Frivolous PIL Petitions
Acting Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar of the Bombay High Court expressed frustration at the increasing number of frivolous public interest litigation (PI... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court: Complete Circumstantial Chain Establishes Guilt
The Supreme Court recently emphasized the importance of a complete chain of evidence in cases based on circumstantial evidence, ruling that if there a... Read Full Blog
Bombay HC Transfers Police Station Assault FIR to Matunga
The Bombay High Court transferred a case involving allegations of an attack on two lawyers inside the Antop Hill police station premises. The lawyers ... Read Full Blog
Gauhati High Court Examines Challenge to Eviction Proceedings in Silsako Wetland Area
Gauhati High Court Examines Challenge to Eviction Proceedings in Silsako Wetland Area The Gauhati High Court is currently reviewing a plea challengin... Read Full Blog
Kerala HC Takes Notice of Delayed Speeding Challans, Seeks Responses from Authorities
Kerala High Court Takes Notice of Delayed Speeding Challans, Seeks Responses from Authorities The Kerala High Court has recently taken cognizance of ... Read Full Blog
Kerala High Court Supports Installation of AI Cameras for Traffic Violation Detection
The Kerala High Court recently expressed its support for the installation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) cameras on roads to detect traffic rule viol... Read Full Blog
Homemaker Wife Deserves Equal Share in Husband's Assets: Madras HC
In a recent judgment, the Madras High Court recognized the contribution of a housewife to the household and held that she is entitled to half the shar... Read Full Blog
Calcutta HC: Uncontested Election Robs Voters' Right to Choose
Calcutta High Court Highlights Importance of Voter Choice, Orders Examination of Deletion of Candidates from Poll List The Calcutta High Court, while... Read Full Blog
Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against Action OTT CEO in Kerala Gold Smuggling Case
The Karnataka High Court has quashed a First Information Report (FIR) filed against Vijesh Pillai, the CEO of the video streaming platform Action OTT,... Read Full Blog
Orissa High Court Elevates Five Lawyers to the Prestigious Designation of Senior Advocates
Orissa High Court Elevates Five Lawyers to the Prestigious Designation of Senior Advocates In a significant development, the Orissa High Court has an... Read Full Blog
Allahabad HC Seeks Govt's Response on "Adipurush" Public Interest
Allahabad High Court Seeks Union Government's Response on Protection of Public Interest Regarding the Movie "Adipurush" The Allahabad High Court has ... Read Full Blog
Meghalaya HC: State Inaction on Illegal Coal Mining Evident
Meghalaya High Court Criticizes State Government's Inaction Against Illegal Coal Mining The Meghalaya High Court expressed disappointment with the St... Read Full Blog
Karnataka HC Quashes FIR Against Pramod Muthalik for Alleged Provocative Remarks
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a First Information Report (FIR) registered in 2017 against Pramod Muthalik, the Founder-President of the fring... Read Full Blog
Calcutta HC Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam : Sensitivity Needed in POCSO Cases
Calcutta High Court Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam has urged judicial officers to show greater sensitivity when dealing with human trafficking cases and ... Read Full Blog
Bombay HC: Sensitization of Human Rights Court Judges Examined
The Bombay High Court has inquired with the High Court administration about sensitization programs conducted for judges designated to hear cases relat... Read Full Blog
SC to Implement Domain-based Roster System for Judges from July 3
The Supreme Court of India is set to introduce a new scientifically-driven roster system when it reopens on July 3 after the summer vacation. The new... Read Full Blog
Karnataka HC denies plea to quash case against MR Seetharam for unaccounted funds
In the case of MR Seetharam v. State of Karnataka and Ors, the Karnataka High Court has refused to quash proceedings against former Karnataka Minister... Read Full Blog
Karnataka HC dismisses Twitter plea, imposes ₹50 lakh costs.
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Twitter challenging ten blocking orders issued by the Indian Central government between Feb... Read Full Blog
SC to Examine if Resolution Professionals are 'Public Servants' in POC Act
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a plea regarding whether a Resolution Professional (RP) in a... Read Full Blog
Kerala HC: Police Chief to Sensitize Officers on Mental Healthcare Act
The Kerala High Court has directed the State Police Chief to ensure that all police officers in the state are sensitized on the provisions of the Ment... Read Full Blog
Madras HC: Women Police Stations as Kangaroo Courts Shameful
The Madras High Court recently criticized the functioning of All Women Police Stations (AWPS) in Tamil Nadu, stating that they have become units of co... Read Full Blog
Karnataka HC Orders National Tribunals to Implement E-Filing and E-Appearance Services
Karnataka High Court Orders National Tribunals to Implement E-Filing and E-Appearance Services The Karnataka High Court has issued a directive to all... Read Full Blog
Kerala High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to YouTube Channel Editor in Defamation Case
Kerala High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to YouTube Channel Editor in Defamation Case The Kerala High Court has refused to grant anticipatory bail ... Read Full Blog
Teesta Setalvad's Regular Bail Plea Rejected by Gujarat High Court
Activist Teesta Setalvad has suffered a major setback as the Gujarat High Court rejected her application for regular bail in a case related to alleged... Read Full Blog
Allahabad HC Slams "Shameful, Vulgar" Adipurush Depiction
The Allahabad High Court has criticized the makers of the film "Adipurush" for the shameful and vulgar depiction of certain characters. The court has ... Read Full Blog
Bombay High Court reprimands lawyers for misleading court, initiates disciplinary action
In the case of Lakhan Prasad Misal vs The State of Maharashtra, the Bombay High Court criticized two lawyers and their respective clients for mislead... Read Full Blog
Delhi High Court upholds RBI's decision on ₹2,000 note exchange, dismisses plea
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition challenging the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to withdraw ₹2,0... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC denies bail to Sisodia, Nair, others in money laundering case
On Monday, the Delhi High Court denied bail to former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia, as well as A... Read Full Blog
Orrisa HC quashes case against Odisha TV for undermining COVID-19 seriousness
The Orissa High Court has quashed a criminal case against Odisha TV (OTV) for broadcasting a phone conversation regarding COVID-19. The case was filed... Read Full Blog
Karnataka HC denies bail based on gender in woman's husband murder case
The Karnataka High Court has refused to grant bail to a woman who is alleged to have stabbed her husband to death. The court stated that it cannot rel... Read Full Blog
Split verdict in Madras HC's Habeas Corpus plea for V Senthil Balaji's release in ED case
A division bench of the Madras High Court has delivered a split decision regarding the release of Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji, who was arrest... Read Full Blog
SC rejects plea to phase out reservation, imposes ₹25k costs on petitioner
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) petition seeking the gradual phasing out of the current reservation system i... Read Full Blog
SC refuses PIL challenging use of male pronouns in Indian Constitution
The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday rejected a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that challenged the use of male pronouns in certain provisions of t... Read Full Blog
Madras HC: Habeas Corpus maintainable post-remand if blatant illegality found
The Madras High Court has ruled that a plea for a Habeas Corpus writ before the High Court can be maintainable even after an order of remand has been ... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC directs Oppo to deposit security in Nokia's patent infringement case
The Delhi High Court has issued an interim order in favor of Nokia in its patent infringement dispute against Oppo, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer.... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC: Go First, IRP require lessor approval for leased planes amid insolvency
The Delhi High Court has ruled that Go First Airlines or its Interim Resolution Professional (IRP) cannot utilize planes leased to the insolvent airli... Read Full Blog
UGC challenges Madras HC order exempting graduates from inter-state distance learning ban
The Supreme Court has issued a notice in a plea filed by the University Grants Commission (UGC) challenging the Madras High Court's ruling that exempt... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC upholds mandatory uniform and badges for auto and taxi drivers, dismisses plea
The Delhi High Court has rejected a plea challenging the provisions of the Delhi Motor Vehicles Rules and permit conditions that require taxi and auto... Read Full Blog
Punjab challenges Centre in SC over unpaid food grain procurement fees.
The Punjab government has filed an original suit before the Supreme Court against the Central government, alleging non-reimbursement of statutory fees... Read Full Blog
SC: No discretion to reduce minimum sentence for POCSO Act aggravated sexual assault.
The Supreme Court has stated that courts do not have the discretion to reduce minimum sentences imposed for offences, including aggravated sexual assa... Read Full Blog
Delhi Excise Policy Scam: Manish Sisodia moves Supreme Court for bail
Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, Manish Sisodia, has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Cou... Read Full Blog
Calcutta HC: Central forces to stay in WB for 10 days to prevent post-poll violence.
The Calcutta High Court has ordered the continued deployment of central paramilitary forces in West Bengal for 10 days after the declaration of result... Read Full Blog
SEBI to Bombay HC: 'Fit and proper' notices to stock broker firms on hold till August 2.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has informed the Bombay High Court that it will not currently require compliance with show cause not... Read Full Blog
SC sets aside Calcutta HC order for fresh selection in school jobs scam
The Supreme Court has overturned an interim order of the Calcutta High Court that directed the West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) to condu... Read Full Blog
Kerala High Court Introduces Machine Scrutiny of Bail Applications
The Kerala High Court is set to implement a pioneering system of machine or automated scrutiny for bail applications, making it the first court in the... Read Full Blog
Kerala High Court Utilizes AI Tool for Translation of Judgments
The Kerala High Court and District Courts have implemented Anuvadini, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool developed by the All India Council for Te... Read Full Blog
SC: High Court cannot quash Magistrate order under SARFAESI Act via Section 482 CrPC
The Supreme Court has ruled that High Courts cannot quash a magistrate's order under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act (Securitization and Reconstructio... Read Full Blog
NLUs inform Delhi HC: CLAT 2024 in regional languages not feasible
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has informed the Delhi High Court that it is nearly impossible to hold the Common Law Admission Tes... Read Full Blog
Justice MM Sundresh calls for surveillance laws respecting fundamental rights
During the 3rd Justice HR Khanna Memorial National Symposium, Justice MM Sundresh of the Supreme Court emphasized the need to codify laws that enable ... Read Full Blog
SC Collegium recommends transfer of Justice P Sam Koshy from Chhattisgarh to Telangana HC
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the transfer of Justice P Sam Koshy, a judge of the Chhattisgarh High Court, to the Telangana High Court. ... Read Full Blog
SC to hear Manish Sisodia's bail plea in Delhi Excise Scam on July 14
The Supreme Court has scheduled the hearing of the bail plea filed by former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the Delhi Excise Scam case ... Read Full Blog
Rain disrupts courts in North India; Himachal HC closed, NCLT Delhi cancels hearings.
Due to heavy downpour in north India, several courts and tribunals have suspended their physical functioning or assured lawyers that no adverse orders... Read Full Blog
SC seeks Centre's response on AAP plea against Delhi Services Ordinance.
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Central government in response to a plea by the Delhi government challenging the constitutional validity ... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC appoints Justice AK Sikri and Justice MR Shah as arbitrators in RailTel dispute.
The Delhi High Court has appointed former Supreme Court judges, Justices AK Sikri and MR Shah, as arbitrators in a dispute between Margo Networks Pri... Read Full Blog
SC lists challenge to Shiv Sena name, symbol allotment to Eknath Shinde faction on July 31
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the plea filed by Uddhav Thackeray, leader of the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) faction, challenging ... Read Full Blog
Calcutta HC questions SEC over poll violence in WB panchayat elections.
The Calcutta High Court has criticized the State Election Commission (SEC) for its alleged failure to control violence during the West Bengal panchay... Read Full Blog
SC strikes down ED Director's tenure extension, upholds CVC Act amendment.
The Supreme Court has declared the extension of tenure granted to the incumbent Director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Sanjay Kumar Mishra, as... Read Full Blog
SC to decide Umar Khalid's bail plea on July 24 in minutes.
The Supreme Court has decided to hear the bail plea filed by activist Umar Khalid in connection with the Delhi Riots conspiracy case on July 24. Khali... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC grants bail to Tahir Hussain in 5 Delhi Riots cases.
The Delhi High Court has granted bail to former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor Tahir Hussain in five separate cases related to the Delhi Riots of 20... Read Full Blog
Allahabad HC: Bar associations must ensure access to justice for poor litigants.
The Allahabad High Court has emphasized that Bar Associations have a duty to find ways to secure legal aid for individuals who cannot afford legal rep... Read Full Blog
Gujarat HC reprimands State over deaths from stray cattle inaction.
The Gujarat High Court has criticized the state government for its failure to address the issue of stray cattle causing injuries to people and for not... Read Full Blog
Delhi High Court Rejects Plea to Condone Delay of 27 Years in Anti-Sikh Riots Appeal.
The Delhi High Court has recently rejected a plea by the State to condone a delay of 27 years and 335 days in filing an appeal against the acquittal o... Read Full Blog
Bombay HC denies Nawab Malik's plea for temporary medical bail in money laundering case.
The Bombay High Court has rejected the temporary medical bail plea of former Maharashtra minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Ma... Read Full Blog
Kerala HC directs State to sensitize magistrates handling suspicious death inquests.
The Kerala High Court has directed the state government to ensure that Executive Magistrates handling inquiries into suspicious deaths are appropriate... Read Full Blog
SC reprimands NGT for relying on expert report without party's objection.
The Supreme Court has emphasized that the National Green Tribunals (NGTs) should not pass orders based solely on expert committee recommendations with... Read Full Blog
Justices Ujjal Bhuyan, SV Bhatti sworn in as SC judges; court strength now 32.
Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and SV Bhatti were sworn in as judges of the Supreme Court of India on Friday, increasing the working strength of the top court ... Read Full Blog
Uttarakhand HC: UPCL cannot evade responsibility for electrocution of minor.
The Uttarakhand High Court has rejected a plea by the Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd. (UPCL) to quash a trial court summons in a case involving a 1... Read Full Blog
SC: Motor accident claims decided on preponderance, not proof beyond doubt.
The Supreme Court has stated that a standard of proof beyond reasonable doubt cannot be applied when considering a claim petition seeking compensation... Read Full Blog
Delhi University challenges order on re-instating NSUI leader in High Court.
The Delhi University (DU) has filed an appeal in the Delhi High Court challenging a single-judge order that directed the university to reinstate Lokes... Read Full Blog
Justice Najmi Waziri retires from Delhi HC; emphasizes institutional survival.
Justice Najmi Waziri, a retiring judge of the Delhi High Court, emphasized the imperfect nature of justice and institutions during his farewell ceremo... Read Full Blog
Madras HC orders state to seize ill-gotten wealth of govt employees.
The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to conduct asset verification of all state government employees, particularly police offi... Read Full Blog
SC Collegium recommends two advocates, one judicial officer as HP HC judges.
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of two advocates, Ranjan Sharma and Bipin Chander, along with judicial officer Rakesh Kain... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Three Appointments as Judges of Telangana High Court
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of a judicial officer and two advocates as judges of the Telangana High Court. Sujana Kala... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court Releases New Guidelines for Appointment of Senior Advocates.
The Supreme Court of India has issued new guidelines titled "Guidelines for Designation of Senior Advocates by the Supreme Court of India, 2023" to go... Read Full Blog
MP HC seeks State response on plea against NSA detention in Sidhi Urination case.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has requested a response from the state government regarding a plea challenging the invocation of the National Security ... Read Full Blog
SC considers referring challenge to Delhi Services Ordinance to Constitution Bench.
The Supreme Court of India has contemplated referring the Delhi government's challenge to the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amend... Read Full Blog
Harish Salve mulls PIL to ban Constitutional functionaries from social media.
Senior Advocate Harish Salve informed the Supreme Court on Monday that he is considering filing a public interest litigation (PIL) petition to restric... Read Full Blog
Court convicts ex-Coal Secretary, ex-MP, 5 others in coal scam.
In a recent verdict, a Delhi court convicted former Coal Secretary HC Gupta, former Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) Vijay Darda, and others in a... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court to Hear Rahul Gandhi's Appeal in Defamation Case on July 21.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the appeal filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi challenging the Gujarat High Court's decision not to stay his co... Read Full Blog
SC transfers High Court petitions on State Bar Council fees.
The Supreme Court has transferred petitions challenging the high enrolment fees imposed by various State Bar Councils, which were earlier pending befo... Read Full Blog
Delhi Court grants interim bail to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in harassment case.
A Delhi court has granted interim bail till July 20 to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) ... Read Full Blog
Asaram Bapu moves Gujarat HC against rape conviction; seeks sentence suspension.
Controversial self-styled godman Asaram Bapu has moved the Gujarat High Court, seeking to suspend the life sentence imposed on him by a court in the s... Read Full Blog
IBC overrides Electricity Act; creditors prioritized over government dues: SC.
The Supreme Court recently ruled that the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code of 2016 (IBC) supersedes the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003, in view... Read Full Blog
SC grants bail to Teesta Setalvad; releases her from custody.
The Supreme Court has granted bail to activist Teesta Setalvad in the conspiracy case lodged against her for allegedly maligning the State of Gujarat ... Read Full Blog
No lustful intent, no outrage of modesty: Kerala Court.
A Judicial First Class Magistrate-II judge at Aluva, Santosh TK, emphasized that to convict someone under Section 354 IPC, there must be a culpable in... Read Full Blog
SC takes suo motu cognisance of Manipur video; warns govt.
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud expressed deep concern over the video and remarked that the court will take action if the government d... Read Full Blog
Bombay HC allows prayers in disputed Jalgaon mosque.
The district collector had issued the restraining order on July 11 after being approached by a Hindu outfit, Pandavwada Sangharsh Samiti (PSS), claimi... Read Full Blog
Chhattisgarh HC: Wife can't be treated as bonded labourer.
In a recent case [Priya Sharma v. Sanjit Sharma], the Chhattisgarh High Court allowed a wife's plea challenging a 2018 divorce order passed by a famil... Read Full Blog
Kamal R Khan moves HC to quash Laxmii film review FIR.
Film actor Kamal R Khan has filed a petition in the Bombay High Court challenging a first information report (FIR) registered against him for defamati... Read Full Blog
SC: Writ Courts mustn't usually intervene in GST officers' arrest power.
Supreme Court Upholds Power of GST Officers to Arrest, Observes Writ Courts Should Not Interfere In a recent case, the Supreme Court of India upheld ... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court frames questions of law for Delhi Services Ordinance Constitution Bench.
The Supreme Court of India has referred the challenge to the legal validity of the Delhi Services Ordinance to a Constitution Bench. The Court framed ... Read Full Blog
"Law Equal for All": Delhi Court Grants Bail in Sexual Harassment Case
The Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) of Rouse Avenue Courts in Delhi granted bail to BJP Member of Parliament (MP) Brij Bhushan Sharan... Read Full Blog
SC Seeks ED's Response on V Senthil Balaji's Plea for Release in Money Laundering Case
The Supreme Court has asked the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to respond to a plea by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader and Tamil Nadu minister V ... Read Full Blog
Kerala High Court: No Anticipatory Bail in UAPA Cases Under Any Circumstance
The Kerala High Court has ruled that the bar on granting anticipatory bail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) is absolute. A divisi... Read Full Blog
Gauhati HC: Suo Motu Bail Cancellation for Casual Release of Rapist Hostel Warden
The Gauhati High Court has initiated suo motu bail cancellation proceedings against a hostel warden accused of raping 21 students under the age of 12.... Read Full Blog
Ahmedabad Car Crash: Accused & Father Taken To Crime Spot After Arrest
Ahmedabad Police has arrested car driver Tathya Patel and his father Prajnesh Patel in connection with an incident where Tathya's speeding car crushed... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC orders Tehelka, Tarun Tejpal to pay ₹2 Cr for defaming Army Officer in 2001 sting
The Delhi High Court has ordered journalists Tarun Tejpal, Aniruddha Bahal, and Mathew Samuel, along with news platform Tehelka, to pay ₹2 crore in d... Read Full Blog
KMC, SDM Law College collaborate on 2 aspects
Mangaluru's SDM Law College and Kasturba Medical College have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to address the knowledge gap between me... Read Full Blog
High court quashes man's second divorce
The Gujarat High Court has quashed the decree annulling the second marriage of a Vadodara resident and directed the lower court to reexamine the case ... Read Full Blog
J&K High Court upholds termination of judicial officer for fake certificate.
The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh upheld the termination of a judicial officer, Mohammad Yousuf Allie, who was dismissed from service in ... Read Full Blog
Ashok Singla elected Chairperson, Punjab & Haryana Bar Council.
Advocate Ashok Singla has been elected as the Chairperson and Advocate Ranvir Singh Dhaka as the Vice Chairperson of the Punjab and Haryana State Bar... Read Full Blog
Bombay HC quashes case against drone users during PM visit.
The Bombay High Court, on July 11, ruled in favor of two individuals who were booked for flying drones when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Mumb... Read Full Blog
Kerala HC grants bail to port officials in Tanur boat case.
The Kerala High Court granted bail to two senior port officials, Sebastian Joseph and Prasad VV, who were arrested in connection with the Tanur boat a... Read Full Blog
NLSIU grad Thomas Sebastian joins Essex Court Chambers.
Thomas Sebastian, a former Barrister at Monckton Chambers, has joined Essex Court Chambers in London. Sebastian is a graduate of the National Law Scho... Read Full Blog
SARFAESI Act proceedings unaffected by SEBI Act orders: Delhi HC.
The Delhi High Court recently clarified that proceedings under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security I... Read Full Blog
Allahabad HC grants bail to four accused of illegal mass conversion.
The Allahabad High Court recently granted bail to four men who were accused of waging war against India through illegal and mass religious conversion.... Read Full Blog
SC permits proceedings against non-signatory to dishonoured cheque.
The Supreme Court of India allowed proceedings to continue against a non-signatory to a dishonored cheque in a case where a woman operated a joint ban... Read Full Blog
Coal scam verdict: Vijay Darda gets 4 years, HC Gupta 3 years.
A Delhi court sentenced former Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) Vijay Darda, his son Devender Darda, and director of JLD Yavatmal Energy Pvt Ltd,... Read Full Blog
Maternity leave a human right; denial an assault on dignity: Orissa HC.
The Orissa High Court has emphasized that maternity leave is a basic human right and its denial would amount to an assault on the dignity of women em... Read Full Blog
NCLT admits Cafe Coffee Day insolvency plea by IndusInd Bank.
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) at Bengaluru has admitted the insolvency plea filed by IndusInd Bank against Coffee Day Global, the parent co... Read Full Blog
Bombay HC stays criminal proceedings against NCP MLA Rohit Pawar's Baramati Agro.
The Bombay High Court has stayed the criminal proceedings initiated against Baramati Agro Limited, a sugar factory company controlled by NCP lawmaker ... Read Full Blog
Kashmiri Pandits back Article 370 abrogation, move SC in support.
The organisation "Youth 4 Panun Kashmir," representing Kashmiri Hindus, filed an intervention application before the Supreme Court in support of the C... Read Full Blog
Marathi rapper Rajesh Mungase gets anticipatory bail for song defamation.
The sessions court in Kalyan, Maharashtra, granted anticipatory bail to Marathi rapper Rajesh Mungase, who was booked for allegedly creating a defamat... Read Full Blog
Chhattisgarh High Court reduces jail term for man convicted in witchcraft case
In the case of Madan Lal Sahu v. State of Chhattisgarh, the Chhattisgarh High Court reduced the prison sentence of a man who had been convicted for ki... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court reduces jail term for soldier who killed fellow soldier
In the case of L/nk Gursewak Singh vs. Union of India, the Supreme Court modified the conviction and reduced the jail sentence of a former soldier who... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC discharges Rajiv Khosla, others in 2006 Tis Hazari Violence case.
The Delhi High Court has discharged around twelve lawyers, including former Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) President Rajiv Khosla, in a crim... Read Full Blog
Calcutta HC sets aside senior lawyer-arbitrator's award for non-disclosure.
The Calcutta High Court recently set aside an arbitral award in a dispute between the Bagri Group and the Bhaiya Group, headed by Gopal Das Bagri and ... Read Full Blog
Punjab and Haryana HCDirects Compensation for Baseless FIR in Drug Case
The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently ordered the Punjab State police to compensate ₹10,000 to a man, Pushpinder Kumar, against whom a baseless F... Read Full Blog
Bombay High Court Debates Reservation Benefits for Abandoned Children
In a recent hearing, the Bombay High Court expressed concerns regarding the potential misuse of reservation benefits for abandoned children, particula... Read Full Blog
Kerala HC: Customised software for specific users qualifies as "goods" for tax levy.
The Kerala High Court recently clarified that customised software developed for a specific user should be classified as "goods" and not "service" for ... Read Full Blog
SC: Medical practitioner's license cannot be revoked under Contempt of Courts Act.
The Supreme Court of India has set aside a Calcutta High Court order that revoked a medical practitioner's licence for contempt of court. The bench of... Read Full Blog
Bombay HC: District judges to monitor 'grim situation' in Maharashtra govt schools.
The Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court has taken serious note of the deplorable conditions in government-run schools in Maharashtra and ordered... Read Full Blog
J&K HC quashes order sealing Madarsas, cites violation of Natural Justice.
The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed an order issued by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of Kishtwar to seal two Madarsa... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court Reacts to Sexual Violence Incident in Manipur.
The Supreme Court of India has stated that the incident of sexual violence against two women in Manipur cannot be justified by citing similar incident... Read Full Blog
Woman lawyer moves SC over threats, boycott by Kakdwip Court Bar Association.
The Supreme Court of India has issued notice to the Kakdwip Court Bar Association in response to a plea filed by an advocate, Bina Das, alleging thre... Read Full Blog
Man entitled to second marriage under personal law must maintain first wife: Calcutta HC.
The Calcutta High Court has ruled that a man entitled to marry for the second time under personal law is obligated to support his first wife. The Cou... Read Full Blog
[Motor Accidents] Multiplier method for serious injury compensation upheld.
The Kerala High Court recently passed a significant judgment in the case of The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd v Abdul Khader, affirming that the mult... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court criticizes Manipur police, cites lack of law and order.
The Supreme Court expressed serious concern on Tuesday about the escalating violence in the state of Manipur and the failure of the State Police to ta... Read Full Blog
Karnataka High Court disapproves life imprisonment "till last breath".
The Karnataka High Court recently reaffirmed that trial courts do not have the authority to impose "special category sentences" such as imprisonment f... Read Full Blog
CBI opposes Sisodia bail plea in Delhi Excise Scam, alleges conspiracy.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has accused Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi minister Manish Sisodia of engaging in a criminal ... Read Full Blog
SC dismisses challenge to M Karunanidhi statue construction.
The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging the Tamil Nadu government's decision to construct a 134 feet tall 'Pen' statue on Marina beach, Che... Read Full Blog
Kerala HC seeks State response on migrant worker's child rape-murder.
Following the brutal rape and murder of a 5-year-old daughter of a migrant labourer family, a public interest litigation (PIL) petition has been filed... Read Full Blog
Allahabad HC denies minor's protection from prosecution in kidnapping case.
The Allahabad High Court recently dismissed a plea seeking protection for a 17-year-old boy from criminal prosecution for his alleged live-in relation... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court Commences Final Hearings on Challenge to Abrogation of Article 370 in J & K
A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India has begun the final hearings on the challenge to the Central government's move to abrogate Article ... Read Full Blog
Allahabad HC upholds ASI survey of Gyanvapi mosque premises.
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a plea filed by a Muslim party challenging the Varanasi court's order allowing the Archaeological Survey of Ind... Read Full Blog
Manipur HC orders status quo on Kuki-Zo burial site.
The Manipur High Court has ordered status quo to be maintained at the proposed burial site in Haolai Khopi village of Churchandpur district, where the... Read Full Blog
Media must exercise restraint; society trusts news as gospel.
The Karnataka High Court has recently emphasized that individuals responsible for managing print and electronic media should exercise caution and refr... Read Full Blog
"Supreme Court: Witnesses from West Bengal to Communicate in Hindi Before UP Court".
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court reaffirmed that Hindi is the national language of India and witnesses appearing before tribunals in Uttar Prades... Read Full Blog
"Arbitration in unstamped lease deed? SC open court".
Last month, the Supreme Court issued notice and allowed an open-court hearing of a curative petition on whether an arbitration agreement in an insuffi... Read Full Blog
SC stays Madras HC's bail to PFI-linked lawyer M Mohammed Abbas.
The Supreme Court has stayed a Madras High Court order granting bail to lawyer M Mohammed Abbas in a case registered against him under the Unlawful Ac... Read Full Blog
SC appoints ex-Delhi HC Judge Jayant Nath as temporary DERC Chairperson.
The Supreme Court has appointed former Delhi High Court judge, Justice Jayant Nath, as the Chairperson of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission ... Read Full Blog
Stratage Law Partners expands to Bengaluru, welcomes Anisha Shroff as Partner.
Anisha Shroff is a graduate of Symbiosis Law School, Pune, in 2007, and she completed her LLM from Columbia Law School in 2012. With over 13 years of ... Read Full Blog
SC stays HC verdict quashing election victory of AIADMK MP P Ravindranath Kumar.
The Supreme Court of India has stayed a Madras High Court ruling that had invalidated the 2019 election of P Ravindranath Kumar as a Member of Parliam... Read Full Blog
SC stays Rahul Gandhi's conviction in defamation case over Modi Surname Remark.
The Supreme Court of India has granted relief to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by staying his conviction in the 'Modi surname' case. The trial court ha... Read Full Blog
Karnataka HC: Police must register FIR when complaint discloses cognizable offence.
The Karnataka High Court recently emphasized that the police must register a First Information Report (FIR) when a complaint discloses a cognizable of... Read Full Blog
Allahabad HC: Lawyer's chamber not a commercial activity; no commercial electricity tarif.
The Allahabad High Court recently ruled that the profession of an advocate does not constitute a commercial activity and, therefore, should not be su... Read Full Blog
Allahabad HC imposes ₹10k costs on woman for false rape case and subsequent marriage.
The Allahabad High Court recently quashed a rape case filed by a woman against a man after finding that the first information report (FIR) lodged by ... Read Full Blog
Number of Cheetah deaths in Kuno not low: SC.
The Supreme Court emphasized that the number of deaths of African cheetahs at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh is not low, despite the accurac... Read Full Blog
SC dismisses "bogus petition" against TN Minister.
The Supreme Court of India declined to entertain a petition that sought an inquiry into allegations of financial impropriety based on two audio clips... Read Full Blog
NIA To Bombay HC: Gautam Navlakha linked to urban naxal movement, aids rural struggle.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) opposed the bail application of human rights activist and journalist Gautam Navlakha in the Bombay High Court... Read Full Blog
SC initiates contempt against PIL litigant for non-payment of ₹1 lakh costs.
The Supreme Court has initiated contempt of court proceedings against Upendra Nath Dalai for failing to deposit the costs of ₹1 lakh that were imposed... Read Full Blog
CJI Chandrachud counters Kapil Sibal on former CJI Gogoi's basic structure comment.
Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal mentioned the recent comments made by former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi in the Rajya Sabha regarding the basic s... Read Full Blog
SC stays Kerala HC order quashing FIR against ex-DGP Jacob Thomas.
The Supreme Court has issued a stay on a Kerala High Court judgment that had quashed a First Information Report (FIR) against Dr. Jacob Thomas, a for... Read Full Blog
DK Shivakumar pulls out of lawyers' event amid judge-sharing controversy.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has decided to withdraw from the 10th State-Level Advocates' Conference scheduled to take place in Mysor... Read Full Blog
Kerala HC: Bus owners must not discriminate students citing concession rates.
The Kerala High Court ruled that bus owners cannot discriminate against students by denying them access to buses or giving preference to other passeng... Read Full Blog
Parliamentary Committee suggests raising retirement age for HC, SC judges.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice has recommended extending the retirement age of judges in the S... Read Full Blog
Gujarat HC denies urgent hearing to Teesta Setalvad in Godhra case.
The Gujarat High Court has declined an urgent hearing for human rights activist Teesta Setalvad's plea to quash the case against her regarding allege... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC sets guidelines for doctors, police handling pregnant assault survivors.
The Delhi High Court has issued a set of directions to be followed by authorities and doctors when dealing with survivors of sexual assault who are pr... Read Full Blog
SC Justice Nagarathna worried about students skipping school for exams.
Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna raised concerns about the practice of "dummy admissions" in higher school education, where students focus on entra... Read Full Blog
Manjusha Deshpande appointed as Bombay HC additional judge.
The Central government has approved the appointment of advocate Manjusha Ajay Deshpande as an additional judge of the Bombay High Court. This decisio... Read Full Blog
Kejriwal, Singh challenge summons in PM degree defamation case.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Member of Parliament Sanjay Singh have approached the Gujarat High Court seeking a stay on the proceedings in... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court scraps 75% marks criterion for sports quota.
The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that setting a high minimum percentage of marks in board examinations for reservation under the sports quota wou... Read Full Blog
Collegium recommends transfer of Telangana HC judges.
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the transfer of four judges from the Telangana High Court to other High Courts. The initial transfer propo... Read Full Blog
Edelweiss CEO, Chairperson denied immediate relief in Nitin Desai suicide abetment case.
The Bombay High Court has declined immediate relief to Raj Bansal, the CEO of Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Co. Ltd., and its chairperson, Rashesh S... Read Full Blog
Temporary medical bail granted to NCP's Nawab Malik for two months by Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court has granted temporary medical bail to former Maharashtra minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik in a mone... Read Full Blog
Pothole-related deaths not natural: Bombay High Court.
The Bombay High Court has emphasized that state governments and civic authorities have a constitutional obligation to construct and maintain good roa... Read Full Blog
Mob lynching to carry death penalty in new law replacing IPC.
Mob lynching could potentially be made a crime punishable with the death penalty under the proposed Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which could replace... Read Full Blog
Central Government introduces bill in Lok Sabha to replace IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act.
The provided passage discusses a significant legislative development that took place on August 11, 2023, in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's... Read Full Blog
SC quashes Madras HC order for tort law codification
The Supreme Court recently overturned a directive from the Madras High Court to the Central government regarding the enactment of a law on tort liabi... Read Full Blog
Madras HC quashes bank employee's WhatsApp criticism case.
The Madras High Court recently quashed a charge memo issued against a government bank employee who had posted critical messages on a WhatsApp group ab... Read Full Blog
Delhi court denies bail to woman accused of theft
A Delhi court recently denied bail to a woman accused of stealing bags, laptops, and iPads from the Delhi High Court premises. The court's decision wa... Read Full Blog
Uttarakhand HC: Blacklist owners mistreating Kedarnath Yatra horses.
The Uttarakhand High Court has issued several directives to ensure the welfare of mules, horses, and other equines used during the Kedarnath Yatra pi... Read Full Blog
Swamy moves SC against Madras HC order in foreign defamation suit.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dr. Subramanian Swamy has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court of India challenging a Madras High Court order tha... Read Full Blog
Kashmir shows development, Tiranga rally signifies people's aspiration: J&K HC CJ.
Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice N Kotiswar Singh, expressed optimism about the future of Kashmir while partic... Read Full Blog
PM Modi expresses gratitude to SC for providing judgments in local languages.
In his Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his gratitude to the Supreme Court of India for making court judgments availab... Read Full Blog
Karnataka HC orders building expansion, seeks 3 proposals for CM's review.
The Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to present a minimum of three proposals to the Chief Minister regarding the expansion of t... Read Full Blog
Long possession doesn't always imply adverse possession right: SC.
The Supreme Court has underlined that a prolonged period of possession of land does not automatically establish a right over the land through the pri... Read Full Blog
Goal of free, speedy justice still unfulfilled: Calcutta HC CJ.
Calcutta High Court Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam expressed that while India has gained independence, the constitutional goal of providing an efficient,... Read Full Blog
SC denies review plea on quashed rule for consumer forum experience.
The Supreme Court has rejected a plea for the review of its March 2023 judgment, which allowed lawyers and other professionals with a minimum of 10 ye... Read Full Blog
Husband's excessive drinking is mental cruelty: Chhattisgarh HC.
The Chhattisgarh High Court recently ruled that if a husband engages in excessive alcohol consumption instead of fulfilling his responsibilities, it c... Read Full Blog
AIBE XVIII scheduled for October 29.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has announced the date for the upcoming All India Bar Examination (AIBE-XVIII) as October 29, 2023. Online registration... Read Full Blog
Justice Rajnish Bhatnagar recommended for transfer to Rajasthan HC.
In a recent development, the Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the transfer of Justice Rajnish Bhatnagar, a judge at the Delhi High Court, to th... Read Full Blog
Valid adoption essential for legal heir certificate: Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court recently issued a verdict emphasizing that a legal heirship certificate cannot be granted to an adopted individual without prope... Read Full Blog
Interim orders delay arrests in serious cases: Kerala HC.
The Kerala High Court recently expressed concern over the misuse of interim "not-to-arrest orders" by accused individuals in serious criminal cases, i... Read Full Blog
Calcutta High Court Declines Urgent Hearing of PIL on Recent Violence.
The Calcutta High Court recently declined to urgently hear a public interest litigation (PIL) petition related to recent violence in the Hooghly distr... Read Full Blog
Directing prompt job relocation not intimidation: Calcutta HC.
The Calcutta High Court recently ruled that an employer cannot be charged with criminal intimidation or criminal conspiracy solely for instructing an ... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC directs Organiser to remove defamatory article about school principal.
The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of a defamatory article published by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) weekly magazine Organiser and ... Read Full Blog
Umar Khalid's bail plea adjourned for non-miscellaneous day hearing.
The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing of the bail application filed by Umar Khalid, a student and activist from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU... Read Full Blog
Vehicle docs to include Aadhaar-linked phone after Kerala HC plea on ownership fraud.
To prevent unauthorized transfer of vehicle ownership, the Kerala Motor Vehicle Department has introduced a measure to include the registered owner's ... Read Full Blog
Nuh DC tells Punjab & Haryana HC no religious bias in demolition drive.
The Deputy Commissioner of Nuh district in Haryana has responded to allegations of religious discrimination and selective demolition in the district. ... Read Full Blog
SC criticizes Gujarat HC's casual approach in rape survivor's pregnancy plea.
The Supreme Court conducted a special Saturday session to address concerns over the Gujarat High Court's handling of a case involving a 26-week pregna... Read Full Blog
Madras HC: No need to reveal minor victim's name for abortion under POCSO.
The Madras High Court has ruled that medical professionals are not required to insist on the disclosure of the names of minors who seek medical termin... Read Full Blog
Karnataka HC rejects bid to quash suicide abetment case in LGBTQ harassment.
The Karnataka High Court has declined to quash an abetment of suicide case against three individuals accused of harassing their colleague based on his... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC dismisses PILs against Google Pay, cites no need for RBI approval.
The Delhi High Court has dismissed two public interest litigation (PIL) petitions seeking the cessation of Google Pay's operations in India over alleg... Read Full Blog
Panchayat limit: Step-children excluded, prior-marriage children included - Bombay HC.
The Bombay High Court has clarified that the two-child limit stipulated in Section 14 of the Maharashtra Village Panchayat Act, which renders an indiv... Read Full Blog
SC denies quash plea by BJP leader S Ve Shekher for derogatory post against journalists.
The Supreme Court has upheld a Madras High Court order that declined to dismiss the pending proceedings against actor and former Member of Legislative... Read Full Blog
SC backs St. Stephen's College 15% interview marks for minority admissions.
The Supreme Court has declined to interfere with a Delhi High Court decision that permitted St. Stephen's College to assign 15% weightage to interview... Read Full Blog
Goa Archbishop not under RTI Act: Bombay HC.
The Goa division of the Bombay High Court has ruled that the Archbishop of Goa and Daman and Diu is not considered a 'public authority' under the Righ... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC slams DDA, govt for Tis Hazari expansion delay.
The Delhi High Court has expressed its dissatisfaction with the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and the Delhi government for failing to provide lan... Read Full Blog
Spouse's post-marriage infidelity can lead to wife's suicide: Delhi HC.
The Delhi High Court recently made an observation that the discovery of a husband's infidelity shortly after marriage, along with his ill behavior, c... Read Full Blog
No extension beyond 120 days for non-commercial suit written statement: Delhi HC.
The Delhi High Court recently reiterated that in a non-commercial suit, a written statement must be filed within 120 days from the date the summons ar... Read Full Blog
Property retention not criminal breach of trust if no misappropriation: Kerala HC.
Justice Raja Vijayaragahavan V recently observed that Section 406 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) is applicable only in cases of misappropriation of pr... Read Full Blog
SC grants bail to ex-cop Pradeep Sharma in Antilia bomb scare case.
The Supreme Court has granted bail to Pradeep Sharma in connection with the Antilia bomb-scare case and the murder of businessman Mansukh Hiren. A ben... Read Full Blog
Imposter arrested for posing as PS of Madras HC judge for college seat.
The Chennai police have apprehended an individual for fabricating connections with the judiciary and exploiting the name of Madras High Court Judge, ... Read Full Blog
Kerala HC highlights case management flaws causing interim order misuse.
The Kerala High Court has drawn attention to issues in managing criminal cases, particularly criminal appeals, within its jurisdiction, expressing con... Read Full Blog
False allegations, threat of police action qualify as cruelty for divorce: Delhi HC.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that making false allegations, constantly threatening with police action and criminal trials constitutes mental cruelty... Read Full Blog
Minor can claim maintenance from mother under Section 125 CrPC: Uttarakhand HC.
The Uttarakhand High Court has clarified that a minor child can claim maintenance from their mother under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedur... Read Full Blog
Calcutta HC highlights non-implementation of prison reforms despite 1978 SC directive.
The Calcutta High Court has expressed concern over the lack of improvement in prison conditions, decades after the landmark 1978 Supreme Court judgme... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC directs SpiceJet, Ajay Singh to pay ₹100 crore to Kalanithi Maran by September 10
The Delhi High Court has directed SpiceJet and its Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), Ajay Singh, to pay ₹100 crore to Kalanithi Maran and his KAL... Read Full Blog
Gauhati High Court acquits 5 men in 2004 Independence Day bomb blast.
The Gauhati High Court has acquitted five convicts in a 2004 bomb blast case that resulted in the deaths of 13 people, including 10 children, during ... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC rejects Times Now Navbharat plea against airing 'Operation Paap' on AAP MLA.
The Delhi High Court has declined to overturn a trial court's order that restrained news channel Times Now Navbharat from broadcasting a program titl... Read Full Blog
Kerala HC initiates contempt against CPI(M) Secretary for defying court orders.
The Kerala High Court has taken suo motu action against the CPI (M) Idukki District Secretary, CV Varghese, for continuing the construction of party o... Read Full Blog
Madras Bar Association opposes Hindi names for bills replacing IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act.
The Madras Bar Association has passed a resolution expressing objections to the renaming of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Indian Evidence Act, and Code... Read Full Blog
SC outlines 11 factors to determine dying declaration weightage.
The Supreme Court has highlighted the importance of being cautious while relying solely on dying declarations to convict a person in a criminal case,... Read Full Blog
SC advises concise synopses; 60 pages excessive for 6-page HC order appeal.
The Supreme Court has advised parties to refrain from filing bulky synopses in cases brought before it. In a recent case (Drakshayanamma and others v... Read Full Blog
J&K suspends lecturer opposing Article 370 abrogation before Supreme Court.
The Jammu & Kashmir administration has suspended a senior lecturer from the School Education Department for reportedly participating in the ongoing le... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC mandates gadgets, infrastructure for disabled trial participation.
The Delhi High Court has ordered the Delhi government to provide infrastructure and financial assistance for essential gadgets to enable persons with... Read Full Blog
K. Parameshwar named Additional Advocate General for UP in SC.
Advocate K Parameshwar has been appointed as the Additional Advocate General (AAG) to represent the Government of Uttar Pradesh (UP) in cases before ... Read Full Blog
Delhi Court reprimands prosecution, police for 'misleading court' in Delhi riots cases.
A Delhi court has recently criticized the Delhi Police for its handling of investigations in two cases related to the northeast Delhi riots of 2020. I... Read Full Blog
Orissa High Court clears doctor accused of accepting ₹300 bribe in 1998.
The Orissa High Court recently acquitted a doctor who had been accused of accepting a bribe of ₹300 from a patient back in 1998. The doctor had been c... Read Full Blog
Final year HNLU Raipur student found dead in hostel washroom.
A fifth-year student named Urvi Bharadwaj from Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU) in Raipur was found dead in the girls' hostel washroom. The... Read Full Blog
Calcutta HC quashes FIR against trans rights activist aiding transwoman's escape.
The Calcutta High Court recently intervened on behalf of a transgender rights activist named Avinaba Dutta, who was charged with allegedly kidnapping ... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC dismisses plea challenging UPSC 2023 CSAT questions as Class XI, XII level.
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition that alleged a significant number of questions in the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) conducted by t... Read Full Blog
J&K won't remain UT forever: Centre tells Supreme Court.
The Central government has informed the Supreme Court that the status of Jammu & Kashmir as a Union Territory is temporary, and the government intend... Read Full Blog
SC denies lifting WFI poll stay; directs AP Wrestling Assoc. to approach HC.
The Supreme Court of India has declined to lift a stay imposed by the Punjab & Haryana High Court on the elections of the Wrestling Federation of Indi... Read Full Blog
Bank liable for customer losses due to unauthorized withdrawals: Kerala Consumer Court.
A Consumer court in Kerala has ruled that a bank is liable if a customer loses money due to unauthorized transactions from their bank accounts. The D... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC orders Omar Abdullah to pay ₹1.5 lakh monthly maintenance to estranged wife.
The Delhi High Court on Thursday ordered former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to pay ₹1.5 lakh per month as maintenance to estranged ... Read Full Blog
Punjab & Haryana HC chides judicial officers for lengthy delays in pending pleas.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has criticized additional sessions judges for significant delays in disposing of an application related to a case un... Read Full Blog
SC overturns 'peculiar' Gujarat HC bail decision in murder case based on compromise.
The Supreme Court has expressed disapproval of a Gujarat High Court's decision to grant bail to a murder accused based on a settlement with the compla... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC denies Congress plea for new EVM, VVPAT check before polls.
The Delhi High Court has rejected a plea filed by Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) President Anil Kumar, seeking directions from the Election C... Read Full Blog
Justice Mishra recuses from hearing Satyendar Jain's bail plea.
Supreme Court Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra has recused himself from hearing the bail plea of former Delhi Minister Satyender Jain in a money launderi... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court Quashes Section 498A IPC Case, Finds Ex-Wife's Vengeful Intent.
The Supreme Court has quashed a criminal case filed against the former in-laws of a woman under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which per... Read Full Blog
Void/voidable marriage Child Can Inherit Hindu Ancestral Property: SC.
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India, headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, has clarified t... Read Full Blog
Penalty not valid for insufficient stamping of arbitral award at execution: Karnataka HC.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that penalties under the Karnataka Stamp Act cannot be imposed on arbitral awards for being "insufficiently stampe... Read Full Blog
Kerala HC Grants Anticipatory Bail in Rape Case; Woman Received ₹5k After Incident.
The Delhi High Court has granted anticipatory bail to an accused in a case involving charges of financial fraud after considering the evidence present... Read Full Blog
Bombay HC Scolds Senior Lawyer For Blaming Junior, Orders Him To Gift A Book.
The Bombay High Court recently addressed the issue of alleged misconduct by a senior lawyer who attempted to shift the blame for a case's dismissal o... Read Full Blog
Systemic design to destroy marriage via live-ins: Allahabad HC.
The Allahabad High Court recently expressed concerns about what it called a "systematic design" aimed at undermining the institution of marriage in I... Read Full Blog
SC Overturns Calcutta HC; Counsel Appointed Last Minute Before Life Sentence.
The Supreme Court recently overturned a decision by the Calcutta High Court that had sentenced a murder accused to life imprisonment on the same day ... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC Grants Bail To Ex-Amrapali Group Chief Anil Kumar Sharma.
The Delhi High Court has granted regular bail to Anil Kumar Sharma, the former Chief Managing Director (CMD) of Amrapali Group, who was facing allegat... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC: False Rape, Dowry Harassment Claims Against Husband's Family Are Cruel.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that a wife making false allegations of rape and dowry harassment against her husband's family amounts to extreme cruel... Read Full Blog
J&K HC: Antimilitancy Activists Not Eligible For Freedom Fighter's Pension.
The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has ruled that individuals who have fought against militancy are not eligible for freedom fighter's pe... Read Full Blog
Allahabad HC: Include Retired Judicial Officer in SIT Probing Lawyers' Lathi-Charge.
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to include a retired judicial officer, Hari Nath Pandey, as a member of the Specia... Read Full Blog
IBC Crucial For Realizing Business Value: Justice SK Ramamoorthy, Madras HC.
Madras High Court judge, Justice Senthil Kumar Ramamoorthy, recently emphasized the significance of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) during a... Read Full Blog
Judges Urge CJI To Act Against Udhayanidhi Stalin For Remarks.
A letter has been sent to Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, signed by 262 prominent individuals, including 14 retired High Court judges, ur... Read Full Blog
Kerala HC Petition Seeks Probe Into Bribery Claims Against CM Vijayan.
A revision petition has been filed in the Kerala High Court challenging a vigilance court's decision to deny an investigation into allegations of bri... Read Full Blog
Delhi High Court Criticizes Gender-Based Presumptions in Justice System.
The Delhi High Court has strongly criticized gender-based presumptions within the justice system, stating that such presumptions have no place in the... Read Full Blog
Editors Guild of India Challenges FIR Against Fact-Finding Team in Manipur Riots.
The Editors Guild of India (EGI) has filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking the quashing of two First Information Reports (FIRs) registered by ... Read Full Blog
Bombay HC rejects PIL seeking inquiry into CM Shinde's Dussehra rally funds.
The Bombay High Court has rejected a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition filed by social activist Deepak Jagdev, which sought an investigation ... Read Full Blog
SC denies interim relief to Blenders Pride in trademark battle vs. American Pride whisky.
The Supreme Court has refused to grant interim relief to Pernod Ricard India, owner of the 'Blenders Pride' whisky brand, in a trademark infringement ... Read Full Blog
Policies allowing festivals on public roads need review: Bombay High Court.
The Bombay High Court has called on civic authorities and policymakers to reevaluate current regulations governing festivals, particularly those celeb... Read Full Blog
Advocates should argue, not just read from petitions: Gujarat High Court.
The Gujarat High Court has criticized an advocate for reading an entire petition before the court and insisting that the judges must read it as well. ... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court seeks West Bengal govt's response on teacher transfer law challenge.
The Supreme Court has asked the West Bengal government to respond to a petition challenging the retrospective application of a law permitting the tran... Read Full Blog
Trial courts urged to consider flexible use of video conferences for accused by DHC.
The Delhi High Court has emphasized the importance of considering virtual appearances for accused individuals, particularly when their age and health ... Read Full Blog
Maharashtra Defends Temple Control, Opposes Swamy's PIL in Bombay High Court.
The Maharashtra government has defended Pandharpur Temples Act of 1973 (PTA) in the Bombay High Court, contending that these temples occupy a unique p... Read Full Blog
Delhi Court Orders Action Against Police Officials For False Claim Regarding G20 Summit.
A Delhi court has directed the Delhi Police to take action against its officials for falsely claiming that a notice in a criminal revision case could ... Read Full Blog
Kerala HC Reserves Verdict on Bail For Accused in Sharon Murder Case.
The Kerala High Court has reserved its verdict on the bail plea of Greeshma, the prime accused in the murder of 23-year-old Thiruvananthapuram residen... Read Full Blog
Bombay HC Quashes FIRs Against IPS Officer Rashmi Shukla in Phone Tapping Case.
The Bombay High Court has quashed two first information reports (FIRs) filed against Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Rashmi Shukla over allegatio... Read Full Blog
Courts To Discourage Submission of Information in Sealed Covers: Bombay HC.
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has strongly deprecated the practice of courts accepting documents submitted by litigants in sealed cov... Read Full Blog
MP HC: Physical Contact And Clothing Pull Indicate Sexual Intent in POCSO.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently upheld the conviction of a person under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) and Se... Read Full Blog
SC Rebukes Bihar Govt, Sentences RJD's Prabhunath Singh To Life Term in 1995 Murder Case.
The Supreme Court has sentenced Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Member of Parliament, Prabhunath Singh, to life imprisonment for two mur... Read Full Blog
Jammu and Kashmir HC Quashes PSA Detention of Two Religious Clerics.
The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed preventive detention orders issued against two religious clerics, Mushtaq Ahmed Bhat (know... Read Full Blog
Few Women from Top Law Schools Reach Senior Legal Roles: Justice BV Nagarathna.
Supreme Court Judge Justice BV Nagarathna has highlighted the issue of systemic discrimination against women in the legal profession, particularly in... Read Full Blog
Police Must Ensure Accused's Presence in Court: Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court has emphasized the duty of the police to ensure that individuals accused in criminal cases and held in custody are properly produce... Read Full Blog
Karnataka High Court: Criminal Action for Solid Waste Violators.
The Karnataka High Court has directed the State government and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to consider initiating criminal action, i... Read Full Blog
Madras HC Summons Actor Vishal, Restrains 'Mark Antony' Release.
The Madras High Court has temporarily restrained the release of the movie "Mark Antony," which was scheduled for release on September 15, starring Vi... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC Quashes Matrimonial FIRs Against Lawyer, Orders 10 Pro Bono Cases.
The Delhi High Court has ordered a lawyer to take up ten pro bono cases while quashing two FIRs lodged against him by his wife in 2020 related to mat... Read Full Blog
Hindenburg vs. Adani: Petitioner Alleges SEBI Conflict in Adani Probe.
In a case concerning the Hindenburg Research report on the Adani group of companies, a petitioner has alleged that the Securities and Exchange Board ... Read Full Blog
Delhi High Court Takes Action Against Massive AJIO Trademark Fraud.
In a recent development, the Delhi High Court has ordered the Delhi Police to investigate fraudulent and illegal activities associated with the illeg... Read Full Blog
Allahabad HC: State Bar Council Can't Compel Bar Association on Membership.
The Allahabad High Court has recently clarified that the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh, or its functionaries, do not have the authority to compel any B... Read Full Blog
Madras HC Lifts Stay on 'Mark Antony' Release, Seeks Vishal's Bank Statements.
The Madras High Court has lifted the stay previously imposed on the release of the film "Mark Antony," starring Vishal, which is scheduled for releas... Read Full Blog
Bombay HC Stays Anti-Suit Injunction by Singapore Court Against Shaadi.com CEO.
The Bombay High Court has granted an interim stay on the enforcement of an anti-suit permanent injunction order passed by the High Court of Singapore... Read Full Blog
SC: DBS Bank Not Liable for Lakshmi Vilas Bank's Pre-Amalgamation Legal Violations.
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that criminal proceedings cannot stand against DBS Bank in connection with violations of law by officials of the ... Read Full Blog
SC to Centre: Review Policy Allowing LMV License Holders to Drive Vehicles up to 7,500 kg.
The Supreme Court of India has asked the Central government to review its policy on whether a person holding a driving license for light motor vehicl... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court: Unacceptable for NLU Jodhpur to Operate with Contractual Teachers.
The Supreme Court of India has expressed its concern and disapproval of the National Law University (NLU) Jodhpur operating with teachers on a contra... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court Upholds Life Imprisonment for Witchcraft Murder.
The Supreme Court of India has upheld the conviction of two men who were sentenced to life imprisonment for killing a woman suspected of practicing wi... Read Full Blog
Uttarakhand HC Orders Reconsideration of Civil Judge Exam Answers.
The Uttarakhand High Court has directed the State Public Service Commission to establish an Expert Committee to reevaluate answers to two questions po... Read Full Blog
Justice Venkatesh Refuses Recusal in Minister Ponmudi Case.
Justice N Anand Venkatesh of the Madras High Court has declined to recuse himself from hearing the suo motu revision petition regarding the acquittal ... Read Full Blog
Congress MLA Seeks SIT Probe in Nuh Violence; Discover Accusation in Court.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a notice to the Haryana government regarding a petition requesting the formation of a high-level Special ... Read Full Blog
Residential Electricity Tariff Valid for Lawyers Using Home as Office: Bombay HC.
The Bombay High Court has upheld an order of a consumer forum, which ruled that only a residential electricity tariff can be applied to a lawyer's res... Read Full Blog
SC Issues Notice on Virtual Hearings; All High Courts, NCLT, NCLAT, NGT Respond.
The Supreme Court of India has issued notices to all High Courts, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), the National Company Law Appellate Tribuna... Read Full Blog
Karnataka HC: No Coercive Action Against Sudhir Chaudhary in Hate Speech Case (For Now).
The Karnataka High Court has instructed the police not to take any coercive measures against TV news anchor Sudhir Chaudhary until September 20 in con... Read Full Blog
Why Destroy Sanatana Dharma? Madras High Court Questions Its Erosion.
Amidst the ongoing debate over Sanatana Dharma (an ancient term referring to "eternal duties" in Hinduism) following comments by a DMK minister, the ... Read Full Blog
Justice Dangre Recuses from Case Amid Allegations, Calls for CBI Probe.
Justice Bharati Dangre of the Bombay High Court has recused herself from a case and called for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into an e... Read Full Blog
BCI Offers to Hold CLAT, Advocates for English Proficiency Assistance.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has offered to conduct the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) for admission to National Law Universities (NLUs) across In... Read Full Blog
Naresh Goyal Challenges ED Arrest in Loan Default Case at Bombay High Court.
Naresh Goyal, the founder of Jet Airways, has moved the Bombay High Court to challenge his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a case relate... Read Full Blog
J&K HC Seeks Govt Response in Plea Challenging House Arrest of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.
Mirwaiz Molvi Mohammad Umar Farooq, a religious cleric and political leader, has filed a plea challenging his "illegal" house arrest in the High Court... Read Full Blog
Justice in Sedition Cases Depends on Power," Says CJI DY Chandrachud".
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud commented on colonial-era laws like sedition, stating that whether justice is served in cases involving t... Read Full Blog
SC Seeks CBI's Response to TMC Leader Anubrata Mondal's Bail Plea in Cattle Smuggling Case
The Supreme Court has asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to respond to a bail application filed by Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Anubra... Read Full Blog
Arvind Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh Challenge Summons in Defamation Case.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Member of Parliament (MP) Sanjay Singh have moved the Gujarat High Court to challenge a sessions court's refu... Read Full Blog
Justice Kaul: Poor Undertrials Remain in Jail, Rich Get Bail.
Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul expressed concern about individuals being held in jails as undertrials for extended periods before thei... Read Full Blog
Delhi High Court Takes Action Against Fraudulent Websites Impersonating Burger King.
The Delhi High Court has issued directions to prevent fraudulent websites imitating the Burger King brand from deceiving individuals seeking franchise... Read Full Blog
Women's Reservation Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha.
The Central government has introduced the Constitution (128th Amendment) Bill, 2023, commonly known as the Women's Reservation Bill, in the Lok Sabha... Read Full Blog
Delhi Police Rejects Delhi Riots Accused's Request for Probe Status.
The Delhi Police argued in court that the accused in the 2020 Delhi Riots conspiracy case have no legal right to request information on the status of ... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC: Family Courts Cannot Grant Divorce for Marriage Breakdown.
The Delhi High Court has clarified that family courts do not have the authority to grant divorce on the grounds of an irretrievable breakdown of marr... Read Full Blog
Bombay HC to Decide on Reservation for Abandoned vs. Orphaned Children.
The Bombay High Court has framed four questions to address the constitutionality and legality of whether 'abandoned' children can be classified as 'or... Read Full Blog
Karnataka HC Suggests Government Reconsider Blocking Orders in X Corp Case.
The Karnataka High Court has suggested that unwarranted publicity could be avoided if the Indian government reconsiders and passes reasoned orders re... Read Full Blog
DNA Paternity Tests Limited to Exceptional Cases: Kerala HC.
The Kerala High Court has emphasized that courts should not routinely order DNA tests to determine the paternity of a child in cases where paternity ... Read Full Blog
PH High Court Denies Protection to Live-in Relationship due to Existing Marriage.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has refused to grant police protection to a live-in couple, citing that the relationship was "illicit" and "promisc... Read Full Blog
Bombay HC Rejects Mehul Choksi's Plea Against Fugitive Economic Offender Status.
The Bombay High Court has rejected the petitions filed by businessman Mehul Choksi challenging the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) applications to dec... Read Full Blog
Kerala HC: Anticipatory Bail Possible in Child Rape Cases Without Prima Facie Evidence.
The Kerala High Court has clarified that Section 438 (4) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) does not create an absolute bar on granting pre-arr... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC Reduces Fine for KCP Militants Unable to Afford Release Fine.
The Delhi High Court has reduced the fine imposed on two convicted militants belonging to the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) of Manipur afte... Read Full Blog
Deputy Solicitor General Accuses School of Attempted Bribery During Inspection.
Deputy Solicitor General (DSG) of India Billawadal Bhattacharyya, who was appointed by the Calcutta High Court to inspect a school after its affiliati... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court Acquits Two Death Row Convicts, Calls for Police Investigation Code.
The Supreme Court of India has acquitted two individuals who were on death row and a third person who was facing life imprisonment in a 10-year-old ca... Read Full Blog
SC Seeks Udhayanidhi Stalin's Response on FIR Plea Over Remarks on Sanatana Dharma.
The Supreme Court of India has sought a response from Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin in response to a plea seeking the registration of a First... Read Full Blog
AP HC Dismisses N Chandrababu Naidu's Plea to Quash Skill Development Scam FIR.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has dismissed the plea by former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu seeking to quash the First Information Report (FIR)... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC Urges Prompt Implementation of National Litigation Policy.
The Delhi High Court has called for the Central government to prepare a time-bound action plan for the implementation of the National Litigation Poli... Read Full Blog
SC Seeks Response on PIL for Enforcement of Healthcare Professions Act.
The Supreme Court of India has issued notices to the Attorney General for India, all States, and Union Territories in response to a plea calling for ... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC Restrains Websites from Streaming India's Cricket Matches.
The Delhi High Court has issued a dynamic injunction in favor of Viacom18, the owner of Jio Cinema, restraining rogue websites from illegally streami... Read Full Blog
Calcutta HC: Wife Selling Property Without Husband's Consent Not Cruelty.
The Calcutta High Court has made a noteworthy ruling, stating that a wife's decision to sell property under her name without her husband's approval do... Read Full Blog
Amit Shah: Criminal Law Overhaul to Ensure Justice, Not Punishment.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has emphasized that the proposed overhaul of India's criminal laws is aimed at modernizing the country's legal system by... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail with Tobacco Sale Restriction to Poisoning Accused.
The Supreme Court of India recently granted anticipatory bail to an individual accused in a case related to allegations of poisoning. However, the co... Read Full Blog
Gujarat HC Takes Cognisance of Rape Allegations and Queer Student Harassment at GN.
The Gujarat High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of a news report concerning rape allegations and allegations of harassment of a queer student at... Read Full Blog
Kerala High Court Grants Bail to Accused-Girlfriend Greeshma in Sharon Murder Case.
The Kerala High Court has granted bail to Greeshma, the prime accused in the murder of 23-year-old Thiruvananthapuram resident Sharon Raj. Greeshma, w... Read Full Blog
Chandigarh AFT Bar Protests Justice Chaudhary's Transfer.
The Armed Forces Tribunal Bar Association (AFT Bar Association) at Chandigarh has decided to indefinitely abstain from work in protest of the transfe... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC Denies Injunction on Satinder Sartaaj Song Use.
The Delhi High Court refused to pass an interim order restraining the use of the song "Jalsa" by singer Satinder Pal Singh Sartaaj in the upcoming fi... Read Full Blog
Kishore Biyani Challenges Forensic Audit Report in Bombay HC.
Kishore Biyani, the founder of the Future Group, has approached the Bombay High Court to challenge the forensic audit process and report on the accoun... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC Halts Termination of Legislative Assembly Fellows.
The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Delhi Legislative Assembly Secretariat and the Delhi government in response to a petition challenging th... Read Full Blog
Epilepsy Not Ground for Divorce under Hindu Marriage Act: Bombay HC.
In a significant verdict, the Bombay High Court has ruled that divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 cannot be sought on the grounds that a spou... Read Full Blog
Child Custody Cases Not Transferable Based on Apprehensions: Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court has underlined that child custody cases governed by the Guardians and Wards Act should not be transferred from one court to another... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court Stays Defamation Case Against Union Minister L Murugan.
The Supreme Court has halted the trial court proceedings in a defamation case brought by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) mouthpiece publication Mu... Read Full Blog
AFT Bars Express Solidarity in Protest Against Transfer of Justice Dharam Chand Chaudhary.
The bar associations of the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) in Jammu and Lucknow have expressed their support for the AFT Chandigarh Bar Association in p... Read Full Blog
Dying Declaration Can't Be Basis for Convicting Co-accused: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that a dying declaration that was discarded by the court, leading to the acquittal of one accused, cannot be used as the b... Read Full Blog
Indore Judges and Lawyers Observe 'No Car Day' Using Public Transport and Bikes
Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava initiated the 'No Car Day' campaign in the city, encouraging residents to opt for public transportation or two-wheel... Read Full Blog
Bombay HC Grants Bail to Murder Accused, Seeks Trial Court's Explanation for Delay
The Bombay High Court expressed concern over the delays in completing a murder trial and called for an explanation from a sessions judge. Despite a pr... Read Full Blog
Gujarat High Court Extends Hybrid System for All Courtrooms
The Gujarat High Court has extended its hybrid system of court proceedings to all of its courtrooms and benches. This means that individuals can parti... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC Seeks Govt Response in PIL to Protect Heritage Properties in Chah Rahat.
The Delhi High Court has issued notice in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) aimed at safeguarding heritage properties at Chah Rahat, located in the ... Read Full Blog
Madras HC Upholds Conviction of 215 Officials in 1992 Vachathi Rape Case.
The Madras High Court has dismissed the appeals of 215 convicts, including former personnel from Tamil Nadu's forest and revenue departments, in the ... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC Orders WhatsApp to Deactivate Users Sharing Apna College Study Material.
The Delhi High Court has ordered WhatsApp to deactivate the mobile numbers of two users accused of copyright infringement for distributing study mate... Read Full Blog
Gauhati HC Questions PIL Seeking Prayer Room at Airport for Specific Community.
The Gauhati High Court expressed strong reservations about a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a separate prayer room for Muslims at Guwahati ... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court Restores Former Soldier's Disability Pension.
The Supreme Court set aside an order that limited a former soldier's disability pension payments to 1 year, extending the payment period by 10 years. ... Read Full Blog
Kerala High Court Rebukes Supplyco Over Delayed Payments to Farmers.
The Kerala High Court has criticized the Kerala Civil Supplies Corporation, or Supplyco, for delays in fulfilling its contractual obligations to pay f... Read Full Blog
Tripura HC Stays Order to Disclose WhatsApp Message Originator in Fake CM Resignation Case
The Tripura High Court has issued a stay order on a previous decision that required WhatsApp to disclose the originator of a chat containing a fake r... Read Full Blog
Bombay High Court Grants Temporary Relief to Baramati Agro, Stays Closure.
The Bombay High Court has temporarily extended the time for Baramati Agro Limited, a sugar factory company controlled by Nationalist Congress Party (N... Read Full Blog
Bombay High Court: Compulsory Licenses Apply to Radio and TV, Not Internet.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that compulsory licenses for copyrighted songs, granted under Section 31D of the Copyright Act, apply only to traditi... Read Full Blog
Bombay High Court Awards ₹2 Lakh Compensation to Unlawfully Detained Music Teacher.
The Bombay High Court has ordered the Maharashtra government to pay ₹2 lakh as compensation to the family of a music teacher who was illegally detaine... Read Full Blog
Kerala HC Quashes POCSO Rape Case as Survivor Married Accused and Didn't Wish to Pursue
The Kerala High Court has quashed a rape case filed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) against a man. The court's ... Read Full Blog
Custody Cannot Be Denied to Mother for Overseas Job: Kerala High Court.
The Kerala High Court has ruled that a mother's decision to relocate abroad for better career prospects should not be used to deny her custody of her... Read Full Blog
Meghalaya HC Grants Bail in NDPS Case for HIV Positive Accused.
The Meghalaya High Court has granted bail to a woman who was booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act) after conside... Read Full Blog
Kerala HC Denies Suspension of Conviction for Lakshadweep MP in Attempt to Murder Case.
The Kerala High Court has refused to suspend the conviction of Lakshadweep Member of Parliament (MP) PP Mohammed Faizal in an attempted murder case. ... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court Upholds Bail for Madurai Lawyer Accused of PFI Links.
The Supreme Court of India has upheld a Madras High Court order granting bail to lawyer M Mohammed Abbas, who was arrested under the Unlawful Activit... Read Full Blog
Delhi Mayor Seeks Delhi High Court's Nod for Asia Pacific Cities Summit Trip.
Delhi Mayor Dr. Shelly Oberoi has taken her case to the Delhi High Court due to the Central government's delay in deciding on granting her political c... Read Full Blog
Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav Granted Bail in Railway Jobs Scam.
A Delhi court has granted bail to Rashtriya Janata Dal leaders Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi, as well as the incumbent Deputy Chief Minister of Bih... Read Full Blog
Bombay HC Upholds Acquittal of Medical Officer Accused of ₹100 Bribe in 2007.
The Bombay High Court has upheld the acquittal of a government medical officer who was accused of accepting a bribe of ₹100 from a patient in exchange... Read Full Blog
SC Questions: Courts Examining Cabinet Notes, AAP Exclusion in Sisodia Bail Case.
The Supreme Court of India is considering whether courts can examine notes that are part of cabinet meetings and whether such cabinet notes enjoy the ... Read Full Blog
Calcutta HC Allows VHP, Bajrang Dal Shourya Jagran Yatra in Bengal.
The Calcutta High Court has granted permission for the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and the Bajrang Dal to proceed with their nationwide rally, called ... Read Full Blog
SC Objects to RP Filing Appeal Against NCLAT, Demands Neutrality.
The Supreme Court recently objected to a Resolution Professional (RP) filing appeals against a National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) order [... Read Full Blog
Kerala HC Allows Life Convict's Temporary Release for IVF Treatment.
The Kerala High Court has directed the Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services to grant a life convict a leave of at least 15 days to c... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC Issues Notice to 24 Banks Over Delayed Info on Fraudulent Websites.
The Delhi High Court has issued notice to 24 banks after the Delhi Police informed the court that delays by these financial institutions in responding... Read Full Blog
Allahabad HC: Saptapadi Essential for Valid Hindu Marriage.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that the Saptapadi (saat phere) ceremony is an essential requirement for the solemnization of a valid marriage und... Read Full Blog
Prabir Purkayastha, Amit Chakraborty Move Delhi HC Challenging FIR, Arrest.
NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha and the website's Human Resources (HR) head Amit Chakraborty have moved the Delhi High Court to challenge their a... Read Full Blog
Wife Cannot Claim Maintenance When in Adultery: Karnataka HC.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a wife cannot claim maintenance if she is in an adulterous relationship with another person. Justice Rajendra ... Read Full Blog
CJI Chandrachud Rebukes Bombay HC Judges on VC Hearings.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud expressed strong disapproval over the discontinuation of video conference (virtual) and hybrid mode heari... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court Declines to Stay Bihar Caste Survey
The Supreme Court of India refused to stay the Bihar caste survey and its results, but it has sought a response from the Bihar government regarding t... Read Full Blog
Dr. Kondaiah Jonnalagadda Appointed Head of Law Department at MNLU Aurangabad.
Professor Dr. Kondaiah Jonnalagadda has been appointed as the Head of the Department of Law at Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad. Dr. J... Read Full Blog
Bombay HC Grants Bail to Sanatan Sanstha's Vaibhav Raut in UAPA Case.
On September 20, the Bombay High Court granted bail to Vaibhav Raut, a member of the Hindu Govansh Raksha Samiti and Sanatan Sanstha, who was accused ... Read Full Blog
Three Pleas Seek Udhayanidhi's Removal over Sanatana Dharma Remarks.
Office bearers of the right-wing organization Hindu Munnani have filed three writ petitions before the Madras High Court objecting to remarks made by... Read Full Blog
HC Orders 48-Hour Notice Before Summoning Abhishek Banerjee.
The Calcutta High Court has ordered the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to provide a 48-hour prior notice before summoning Trinamool Congress (TMC) lead... Read Full Blog
Calcutta HC Commutes Death Sentences, Acquits One in Kamduni Gang Rape & Murder
The Calcutta High Court has commuted the death sentences of two individuals convicted in the 2013 Kamduni gang rape and murder case to life imprisonme... Read Full Blog
MP High Court Convicts 85-Year-Old Editor for Contempt, Fines ₹4,000
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has found an 85-year-old individual guilty of criminal contempt of court for making allegations against certain judges o... Read Full Blog
Allahabad HC Orders Congress to Pay ₹2.66 Crore to UPSRTC for Vehicle Usage
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Congress Party to pay over ₹2.66 crore to the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) within... Read Full Blog
Kerala HC Asks Police Chief to Examine Allegations in Dr. Vandana Das' Death
The Kerala High Court has ordered the State Police Chief to examine whether the alleged role of police officials in the Dr. Vandana Das murder case is... Read Full Blog
Madras HC Leads in Virtual Hearings: Justice M. Sundar
The Madras High Court has launched an upgraded version of its e-filing technology, known as version 3.0, with the aim of making electronic filing more... Read Full Blog
Referral to Larger Bench Not Automatic: J&K High Court
The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has emphasized that a case cannot be referred to a larger bench of the High Court simply because a liti... Read Full Blog
Over 40K Juvenile Justice Cases Pending: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has expressed concern over the high number of pending cases (over 40,000) before authorities under the Juvenile Justice (Care an... Read Full Blog
Calcutta HC: No Gag on Media in Abhishek Banerjee Case
The Calcutta High Court has stated that it cannot impose a gag order on media reports regarding Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee and ... Read Full Blog
Calcutta HC Orders Appointment of ST Candidate as Pradhan
The Calcutta High Court has paved the way for the appointment of an elected woman candidate, belonging to a Scheduled Tribe (ST) and from a minority p... Read Full Blog
Gujarat HC Calls for Stricter Anti-Ragging Enforcement
The Calcutta High Court has paved the way for the appointment of an elected woman candidate, belonging to a Scheduled Tribe (ST) and from a minority p... Read Full Blog
Delhi Court Summons BJP Leader Shahnawaz Hussain in Rape Case
A Delhi court has summoned Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain in relation to a rape case. The court rejected a cancellation re... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Five Judicial Officers as Kerala High Court Judges
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of five judicial officers as judges of the Kerala High Court. The recommended appointees a... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court Objects to Mention of Accused's Caste in Rajasthan High Court Judgment Title
The Supreme Court of India emphasized that the caste or religion of an accused person should have no relevance when a court is deciding their case. T... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Reply on Citizenship Termination Issue
The Supreme Court of India has asked the Central government to respond to a plea challenging the automatic termination of Indian citizenship when an i... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court Rejects 89-Year-Old Man's Plea to Divorce His 82-Year-Old Wife
The Supreme Court of India rejected a plea by an 89-year-old man to divorce his 82-year-old wife, highlighting that the concept of an "irretrievable b... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC Stays Proceedings Against Hero MotoCorp Chairman
The Delhi High Court has stayed the proceedings in a first information report (FIR) filed against Hero MotoCorp and its chairman and officials in an a... Read Full Blog
Passenger Seeks Anticipatory Bail Over Flight Misbehavior
An anticipatory bail application has been filed before a sessions court in Kerala by a man accused of misbehaving with a Malayalam actress during a fl... Read Full Blog
MP High Court Orders Community Service to Restore Dismissed Case
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has allowed the restoration of a dismissed criminal case, provided that the lawyer representing the case performs one ho... Read Full Blog
Delhi Court Remands AAP MP Sanjay Singh to 14 Days Judicial Custody
A Delhi court has remanded Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh to 14 days of judicial custody in a money laundering case related to the Delhi excise... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court Won't Halt AFT Member's Transfer; Seeks Centre's Response on AFT's Control
The Supreme Court declined to interfere with the transfer of Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) judicial member Justice Dharam Chand Chaudhary from Chandigar... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court orders inquiry into potential defiance of its orders by NCLAT bench.
The Supreme Court has ordered the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) chairperson, Justice Ashok Bhushan, to investigate allegations that ... Read Full Blog
"Like theft in a police station": Delhi HC on firms copying Japan Patent Office logo.
The Delhi High Court has granted an injunction in favor of the Japan Patent Office (JPO) in a case where it alleged that its logo was being copied by ... Read Full Blog
Allahabad HC grants bail to rape accused; restricts his online actions.
Allahabad High Court grants bail to rape accused but orders him not to put victim's photo as DP on WhatsApp or Facebook. The Allahabad High Court has... Read Full Blog
Litigants need not plead or cry in court; judges are not deities: Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court recently observed that while it's often referred to as a "temple of justice," there are no gods on the bench requiring obeisanc... Read Full Blog
Allahabad HC Fines ₹20k For Repeated Section 164 CRPC Requests.
The Allahabad High Court imposed a cost of ₹20,000 on a litigant for repeatedly requesting to make fresh statements under Section 164 of the Code of ... Read Full Blog
SC Dismisses Greeshma's Plea To Move Sharon Raj Murder Trial.
The Supreme Court has rejected a petition by Greeshma, who is accused of murdering her boyfriend Sharon Raj, to transfer the trial from Kerala to Tami... Read Full Blog
SC Denies Plea To Abort 27-Week Pregnancy After Week-Long Review.
The Supreme Court of India has rejected a plea to abort a pregnancy that had exceeded the 24-week threshold under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy... Read Full Blog
Police Flogging Victims Reject Monetary Compensation: Gujarat HC.
The five Muslim men who were flogged by policemen in public view in India's Gujarat state last year have reportedly refused monetary compensation from... Read Full Blog
High Court Quashes Kendriya Vidyalaya Ad Over Disability Reservation.
The Delhi High Court has reprimanded the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) for its restrictive practices in the recruitment of People with Disabiliti... Read Full Blog
Madras HC Grants RSS Permission For Route March In Tamil Nadu.
The Madras High Court has permitted the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to hold "route marches" across 35 locations in Tamil Nadu on October 22 and ... Read Full Blog
Same-Sex Marriage: What The Majority Judgment Of The Supreme Court Held
A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India has refused to recognize the right of same-sex couples to enter into marriages or have civil unions... Read Full Blog
Wife not entitled to interim maintenance when both earn equally: Delhi HC.
The Delhi High Court recently ruled that interim maintenance cannot be awarded to the wife under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, when both... Read Full Blog
Gyanendra Mishra Joins Dentons Link Legal As Employment Law And White-Collar Crime Partner
Gyanendra Mishra has joined Dentons Link Legal as a Partner in Employment Law and White-Collar Crime practice areas based in the firm's New Delhi offi... Read Full Blog
War Crime Culprits Must Face Trial Irrespective Of Nationality: Justice Rohinton Nariman.
Retired Supreme Court judge, Justice Rohinton Nariman, has emphasized the importance of indicting every individual responsible for war crimes in post-... Read Full Blog
Center Approves Shalinder Kaur & Ravinder Dudeja As Delhi HC Judges.
The Central government has issued notifications for the appointment of two judicial officers, Shalinder Kaur and Ravinder Dudeja, as judges of the Del... Read Full Blog
Central Government Approves Three Judicial Officers As Bombay HC Additional Judges.
The Central government has officially appointed three judicial officers as additional judges of the Bombay High Court. These judicial officers are Abh... Read Full Blog
Aditya Thackeray intervenes in PIL demanding his arrest in Sushant Singh Rajput case.
Aditya Thackeray, a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), has made a move to intervene in a public interest litigation (PIL) related to the deaths of... Read Full Blog
Karnataka HC denies DK Shivakumar's plea to quash CBI case on disproportionate assets.
The Karnataka High Court has rejected a petition from Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Congress leader, DK Shivakumar, to quash the first informati... Read Full Blog
Gujarat HC: 4 cops held in contempt, sentenced to 14 days' jail.
The Gujarat High Court has found four police officers guilty of contempt of court for publicly flogging five Muslim men in October last year. A divi... Read Full Blog
UPI transformed India, but cybercrime safeguards needed: Kerala HC.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the power of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to arrest an individual under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money... Read Full Blog
NCLAT annuls 'patently illegal' order by former NCLT Acting President.
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has set aside an order passed by a former acting President of the National Company Law Tribunal (N... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court grants absolute anticipatory bail to Srinivas BV in modesty case.
The Supreme Court has upheld the interim anticipatory bail granted to BV Srinivas, President of the Indian Youth Congress, in a case where he was accu... Read Full Blog
Bombay High Court quashes closure notice against Rohit Pawar's Baramati Agro unit.
The Bombay High Court has quashed an order issued by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) that directed the closure of a manufacturing unit ... Read Full Blog
Kerala HC: Sec. 498A IPC doesn't apply to live-in.
The Kerala High Court has ruled that Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which criminalizes cruelty to a married woman, cannot be invoked by ... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court acquits woman in newborn death; cites privacy.
The Supreme Court recently acquitted a woman accused of killing her newborn child after allegedly conceiving through a relationship with a co-villager... Read Full Blog
Delhi High Court Rejects AAP MP Sanjay Singh's Plea Against ED.
The Delhi High Court rejected the plea of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Delh... Read Full Blog
Manipur HC Allows Application to Challenge Meitei Community's Inclusion in ST List.
The Manipur High Court has permitted an application to challenge a single-judge judgment that directed the State government to consider including the ... Read Full Blog
Calcutta HC denies FIR against Suvendu Adhikari for TMC stooge remark.
Calcutta High Court Refuses to Allow Registration of FIR Against BJP Leader Suvendu Adhikari for Alleged Spat with Police Officer The Calcutta High ... Read Full Blog
Non-compliance with restitution decree grounds for divorce: Karnataka HC.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that non-compliance with a decree for restitution of conjugal rights constitutes a valid ground for divorce under S... Read Full Blog
Punjab and Haryana HC directs police to review protection request for lesbian couple.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has issued orders directing the police to examine and take necessary actions to protect a same-sex lesbian couple in a... Read Full Blog
Allahabad HC views live-in relationships as transient without stability or sincerity.
The Allahabad High Court has expressed reservations about live-in relationships, describing them as predominantly "time pass" and characterized by a l... Read Full Blog
Retired civil servants challenge Forest Conservation Act amendments in Supreme Court.
A group of retired civil servants has moved the Supreme Court to challenge the constitutional validity of recent amendments to the Forest Conservatio... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC: Donor gametes ban in surrogacy violates Surrogacy & ART Acts.
The Delhi High Court has declared that the recent modifications to the surrogacy law, which prevent the use of donor gametes in surrogacy procedures,... Read Full Blog
Kerala HC: India's religious pluralism respected in Vidyarambham.
The Kerala High Court recently emphasized that India's essence lies in its religious pluralism, which has encompassed a multitude of philosophies, be... Read Full Blog
Telangana Police's unlawful arrest of Bhopal academic criticized by MP HC.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued an order stating that evidence gathered by Telangana Police following the "illegal arrest" of an assistant p... Read Full Blog
Tense exchange among Gujarat HC judges halts hearing abruptly.
A recent incident occurred in the Gujarat High Court where two judges, Justices Biren Vaishnav and Mauna Bhatt, engaged in a heated exchange in open ... Read Full Blog
India expects children to care for elderly parents: Allahabad HC.
The Allahabad High Court recently emphasized the traditional norms and values in Indian society that prioritize the responsibility of looking after o... Read Full Blog
Judge taking up a non-assigned case is impropriety: SC.
The Supreme Court has recently emphasized the importance of judicial discipline and the need for judges to follow the assigned roster of cases as per... Read Full Blog
J&K HC expunges adverse remarks against Sr. Advocate Dar.
The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh recently expunged adverse observations made by Justice Javed Iqbal Wani against Senior Advocate Abdul ... Read Full Blog
Anonymous malafide reviews of movies should not be allowed: Kerala High Court.
The Kerala High Court recently emphasized the need for close monitoring of online platforms to prevent malicious film reviews and "review bombings" of... Read Full Blog
Kerala HC warns police against harassing complainant lawyer.
The Kerala High Court issued an interim order cautioning three police officers against harassing a lawyer who, along with his wife, alleged they were... Read Full Blog
Karnataka HC stops Gujarat firm from wreck removal; owner alleges foul play.
The Karnataka High Court recently issued an interim stay on any operations by a Gujarat-based firm to remove the wreckage left behind by a merchant sh... Read Full Blog
MP High Court fines lawyer ₹4 lakh for reckless complaints against judges.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently fined a lawyer ₹4 lakh after finding him guilty of criminal contempt of court in four cases due to his reckless... Read Full Blog
Husband obligated to support wife and children per law and religion: Karnataka HC.
The Karnataka High Court recently emphasized that a husband has a legal and religious duty to support his wife and children. The observation came in ... Read Full Blog
Voicing Concern About Murder Case Isn't Defamation: Kerala HC.
The Kerala High Court has ruled that a news report published by Malayala Manorama concerning a speech by former MLA KM Shaji, in which he called for ... Read Full Blog
Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari Appointed Acting Chief Justice of Uttarakhand HC.
Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court. His appointment came into effect on October 2... Read Full Blog
Kerala High Court Denies Plea To Quash Case Against Ganesh Kumar In Solar Scam.
The Kerala High Court has refused to quash criminal proceedings against Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) KB Ganesh Kumar of the Left Democratic Fr... Read Full Blog
NGT Celebrations Should Not Harm Health Strict Compliance of Firecracker Restrictions Need
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) at Bhopal has called for strict compliance with the Supreme Court's directions and the principal bench of the NGT re... Read Full Blog
Bombay High Court warns tax officials on delays in serving assessment orders.
The Bombay High Court has issued a stern warning to income tax assessing officers who are causing unnecessary delays in the issuance of assessment or... Read Full Blog
Wife doubting husband for late arrivals isn't cruelty: Chhattisgarh HC.
The Chhattisgarh High Court recently ruled that expressing doubts about a spouse having an affair due to frequent late-night arrivals cannot be consi... Read Full Blog
Calcutta HC: Ex-parte orders in matrimonial cases unjust, have socio-economic impact.
The Calcutta High Court recently criticized the practice of passing ex-parte orders (orders issued without hearing all parties involved) in matrimoni... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court upholds setting aside of ICC order in Antrix v Devas case.
The Supreme Court has declined to uphold an arbitral award by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) that directed Antrix Corporation Limited to... Read Full Blog
BJP MP Jaggesh moves Karnataka High Court after house raided over tiger claw pendant.
Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) and Kannada cine artist, Jaggesh, has approached the Karnataka High Court to challenge the legality of a recent... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court denies bail to Manish Sisodia in Delhi Excise Policy Scam case.
The Supreme Court has denied bail to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection with cases rela... Read Full Blog
SC uses CCTV to debunk NCLAT member's claims.
The Supreme Court of India has warned tribunals against judicial impropriety and attempts to defy the Supreme Court's orders. A bench led by the Chie... Read Full Blog
UP may charge teacher under Section 295A IPC: SC.
The Uttar Pradesh government has informed the Supreme Court that the school teacher who allegedly encouraged students to slap a Muslim classmate may ... Read Full Blog
Delhi court suggests mandatory prenuptial agreements.
A Delhi court has suggested that prenuptial agreements should be made mandatory before entering into marriage to reduce the potential for legal battl... Read Full Blog
Kerala HC seeks response on Aadhaar collection for UDISE+
The Kerala High Court has issued notice to the Central Government, State Government, and the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology ... Read Full Blog
Calcutta HC halts Railways' tree uprooting in Kolkata.
The Calcutta High Court has issued an injunction restraining the Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), a part of the Indian Railways, from uprooting aroun... Read Full Blog
Bombay HC acts on worsening Mumbai air quality.
The Bombay High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the degrading air quality and rising air pollution in Mumbai and its suburbs. The court referr... Read Full Blog
Allahabad HC: POCSO not for teen romance.
The Allahabad High Court has expressed that the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) was never intended to criminalize consensu... Read Full Blog
Police statement not evidence: SC.
The Supreme Court of India has emphasized that statements made to the police by witnesses cannot be treated as evidence during the trial. In a judgmen... Read Full Blog
Delhi Court reprimands Police in riot case.
A Delhi court has criticized the Delhi Police for improperly clubbing together several unrelated complaints in a case related to the Northeast Delhi ... Read Full Blog
Electoral Bonds Donors' Privacy Protected: SG to SC.
Solicitor General of India, Tushar Mehta, has emphasized that the Electoral Bond Scheme aims to protect the privacy and political affiliation of citiz... Read Full Blog
Father Taking Child Not Kidnapping: Bombay HC.
The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court recently ruled that a father who takes away his child from the custody of the mother cannot be charged with ... Read Full Blog
Allahabad High Court denies bail to teacher accused of raping girl.
The Allahabad High Court has rejected an anticipatory bail application from a teacher accused of raping a 14-year-old girl who has a mental disability... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court fines BJP's Aminul Haque Laskar ₹10k for adjournment request.
The Supreme Court imposed a ₹10,000 cost on Assam BJP leader Aminul Haque Laskar for seeking an adjournment in his case against All India United Democ... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court calls for a political donation system addressing electoral bond flaws.
During a hearing of several petitions challenging the validity of electoral bonds, the Supreme Court suggested that an alternative system should be de... Read Full Blog
Kerala High Court emphasizes athlete protection to prevent a future without athletes.
The Kerala High Court emphasized the importance of supporting and safeguarding India's athletes during a hearing. Justice Devan Ramachandran noted th... Read Full Blog
Review petition in SC argues same-sex judgment forces queer Indians into the closet.
A review petition has been filed with the Supreme Court challenging its October 17 verdict, which refused to recognize the right of same-sex couples ... Read Full Blog
Delhi High Court criticizes forest department for tree felling, blames it for pollution.
The Delhi High Court criticized the city's forest department for issuing orders that allowed tree felling without proper justification. The court note... Read Full Blog
SC asks CBI to respond on transferring YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's corruption case from AP.
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in response t... Read Full Blog
Challenging to implement women's reservation in Parliament before 2024 polls: SC.
The Supreme Court has declined an urgent hearing of a petition requesting the immediate implementation of a recently enacted law that requires the res... Read Full Blog
Gujarat High Court justifies tourist bus restrictions due to accidents, 8 AM - 10 PM.
The Gujarat High Court has rejected an urgent hearing request for an appeal filed by private tourist bus operators challenging the State government's... Read Full Blog
Kerala court convicts Ashfaq Alam in 26-day trial for rape and murder of 5-yr-old in Aluva
A court in Kerala has convicted Ashfaq Alam for the rape and murder of a 5-year-old girl in Aluva district. The verdict was delivered by Additional D... Read Full Blog
Judges follow Constitutional morality, not popular morality: CJI DY Chandrachud.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has highlighted that the fact that judges are not elected by the people is a strength of the judiciary, n... Read Full Blog
SC stays defamation case against Tejashwi Yadav for 'Gujaratis are cheats' remark.
The Supreme Court has put a stay on the proceedings in a criminal defamation case against Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, the Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar. ... Read Full Blog
Supreme Court requests Central government response on challenge to Section 437A CrPC.
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Union of India on a plea challenging the constitutionality of Section 437A of the Code of Criminal Proce... Read Full Blog
Kerala High Court allows jailed murder convicts to attend online LL.B classes.
The Kerala High Court has granted permission for two murder convicts serving life imprisonment to attend LLB classes online from prison starting from ... Read Full Blog
SC permits complaints committee to question witnesses in sexual harassment inquiries.
The Supreme Court has ruled that complaint committees investigating workplace sexual harassment cases have the authority to question witnesses during ... Read Full Blog
Delhi HC Division Bench overrules Vishal Pipes judgment, limits IPR suit valuation to ₹3L.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that all Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) suits cannot be automatically valued at ₹3 lakh or above and listed before... Read Full Blog
Bombay HC denies Naresh Goyal's plea challenging his ED arrest in loan default case.
The Bombay High Court has rejected the plea filed by Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a... Read Full Blog
SC order on air pollution and firecrackers applies nationwide, not limited to Delhi.
The Supreme Court has clarified that its previous orders regulating the sale and manufacture of fireworks to control air and noise pollution apply to ... Read Full Blog
SP MLA Abu Azmi moves Bombay High Court to quash FIRs lodged for praising Aurangzeb