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Kerala HC Grants Police Protection to Interfaith Couple from Jharkhand Who Married in Kerala
Kerala High Court directs police to protect an interfaith couple from Jharkhand who fled to Kerala and got married, ensuring their safety ag
Supreme Court: Arrest Under GST Act Not Justified Solely for Investigation of Offence
The Supreme Court rules that arrests under the GST Act cannot be made solely to investigate whether a cognizable and non-bailable offence ha
Preventive Detention Order Unconstitutional If All Grounds Of Detention Are Not Communicated To Detenu under Article 21(5): Orissa High Court
Orissa High Court rules that a preventive detention order is unconstitutional if all grounds of detention are not communicated to the detenu
Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Regulation of Internet Prices, Affirms Free Market
The Supreme Court rejects a PIL seeking internet price regulation, affirming that pricing is market-driven and beyond government control.
Kolkata Court Sentences Man to Death for Raping 7-Month-Old, Terms It ‘Rarest of Rare
Kolkata court awards death penalty to a man for raping a 7-month-old infant, declaring it a ‘rarest of rare’ case
Karnataka Waqf Board: Any Authority May Register Muslim Marriages, Not Just Board
Karnataka Waqf Board tells HC that any authority, not just the Board, may register Muslim marriages due to the absence of specific legislati
BCI raises Autonomy Concerns over the Draft Advocates Amendment Bill 2025
The Bar Council of India (BCI) raises concerns over the Draft Advocates Amendment Bill 2025, citing potential threats to lawyers' autonomy.
Supreme Court to Examine Lokpal’s Jurisdiction Over High Court Judges
Supreme Court to review whether Lokpal has jurisdiction over High Court judges, addressing key questions on judicial accountability and over
Supreme Court Fines West Bengal Govt ₹10 Lakh for Delayed, Baseless Plea on Employee's Retiral Dues
Supreme Court slaps ₹10 lakh cost on West Bengal govt for filing a delayed, baseless plea against an employee's retiral dues, emphasizing du
6 to 7 years of Jail Without Trial Violate Fundamental Rights of Right to Speedy Trial under Article 21
Detaining someone for 6-7 years without trial violates the fundamental right to a speedy trial under Article 21, raising serious constitutio
High Court Grants Interim Protection to YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani in Assam Police FIR
The High Court grants interim protection from arrest to YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani in an Assam Police FIR, citing legal considerations.
Supreme Court Stays Further Demolition of Mosque, Issues Notice to UP Authorities
The Supreme Court has stayed further demolition of a mosque in UP and issued a notice to state authorities in a contempt petition over the p
Supreme Court: Filing Fresh Bail Plea After Rejection or Cancellation Is a Right
The Supreme Court affirms that filing a fresh bail application after rejection or cancellation is a legal right, ensuring fair access to jus
Calcutta High Court Permits RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s Rally in West Bengal
Calcutta High Court allows RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s rally in Bengal, dismissing state objections. Court ensures law and order measures for
Supreme Court Denies Bail in 2020 Bengaluru Riots, Orders Additional NIA Court
SC denies bail to accused in 2020 Bengaluru riots, directs Karnataka to set up an additional NIA court for UAPA cases to expedite trials.
Grandparents Cannot Have Better Claim Than Father for Child’s
The Supreme Court ruled that a child's father holds a superior custody claim over grandparents, emphasizing the child's welfare as the prima
Supreme Court: Non-Payment of Authorization Fee in Home State Won’t Invalidate National Permit
The Supreme Court ruled that non-payment of an authorization fee in a vehicle's registered state does not invalidate its national permit but
Repealing Act Doesn't Require Presidential Assent Even If Original Act Had It: SC
Supreme Court rules that a repealing Act doesn't need presidential assent just because the original Act received it, clarifying constitution
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Pleas Against 2019 UAPA Amendments, Directs High Courts
SC refuses to hear petitions challenging 2019 UAPA amendments, stating that High Courts must decide first before approaching the apex court.
Supreme Court Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Bihar Public Service Commission Chairperson’s Appointment
Supreme Court issues notice on plea questioning Bihar Public Service Commission chairperson’s appointment, seeking government response on le
No TCS on Sale of Goods; Key Changes to TDS/TCS Regime in Union Budget 2025
Union Budget 2025 removes TCS on goods sale and introduces significant TDS/TCS changes, impacting businesses and taxpayers. Read key legal h
SC Seeks NIA’s Timeline To Commence Trial In UAPA Case Over 2020 Bengaluru Riots
Supreme Court asks NIA about the time needed to start trial in UAPA case related to the 2020 Bengaluru riots.
Adoption Deed Relates Back To Adoption: SC’s Prima Facie View on Inter-Country Adoption
Supreme Court holds that an adoption deed relates back to adoption, directs reconsideration of inter-country adoption application.
Supreme Court Overrules HC in Malankara-Jacobite Dispute, Cautions Against Police in Churches
Supreme Court sets aside Kerala HC’s directive in Malankara-Jacobite dispute, stressing police entry into religious places is concerning.
Supreme Court: Family Court Cannot Entertain Paternity Claim from Extra-Marital Affair
The Supreme Court rules that family courts cannot decide paternity claims from extra-marital affairs, reinforcing legal boundaries on parent
Test Identification Lapse: Supreme Court Questions Witness Identifications Made After Years
Supreme Court raises concerns over witness identifications made in trial after years without Test Identification Parades, emphasizing proced
Supreme Court Quashes Workplace Harassment Case, Calls It Civil Dispute Transformation
The Supreme Court quashed a workplace harassment case, deeming it an attempt to transform a civil dispute into a criminal matter.
Testimony of Witness Not Invalid Due to Victim Relation: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court rules witness testimony can't be discarded solely for victim relation, stressing fair evaluation of evidence in judicial p
"Supreme Court Clarifies When Sudden & Grave Provocation Reduces Murder to Culpable Homicide"
Supreme Court explains circumstances under which sudden and grave provocation reduces murder to culpable homicide, emphasizing intent and pr
Supreme Court Upholds Quashing Of Jharkhand FIR Against BJP MPs In Deoghar Case
Supreme Court quashes Jharkhand FIR against BJP MPs in Deoghar Airport case, directing Aircraft Act authority to decide on filing a fresh co
Bengal Govt Challenges Life Sentence for RG Kar Convict, Seeks Death Penalty
West Bengal government appeals Calcutta High Court seeking death penalty for RG Kar murder convict, replacing life sentence. High-stakes leg
RG Kar Rape-Murder Case: Sanjoy Roy Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
Sanjoy Roy receives life imprisonment for the brutal RG Kar rape-murder case. Catch the latest updates on the high-profile legal judgment.
Kolkata Court Sentences Sanjoy Roy to Life Imprisonment in RG Kar Case
Kolkata court sentences Sanjoy Roy to life imprisonment for the RG Kar rape-murder case, ensuring justice in a shocking crime that gripped t
Order II Rule 2 CPC Allows Second Suit for Barred Relief: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court clarified that Order II Rule 2 CPC does not bar a second suit for relief unavailable at the time of the first suit.
Supreme Court Directs Jharkhand to Align Prison Manual with 2016 Guidelines
Supreme Court orders Jharkhand to update its prison manual as per 2016 Model Prison Manual, ensuring modernized and humane prison administra
Supreme Court Adjourns Bail Plea After UP Counsel Submits Wrong Brief
Supreme Court adjourns bail plea as UP counsel appears unprepared, submits incorrect brief during proceedings.
Supreme Court Grants Bail to Padam Chand Jain in JJM Scam PMLA Case
Supreme Court grants bail to Padam Chand Jain in JJM scam PMLA case; clarifies Manish Sisodia’s bail denial not under Article 142.
Supreme Court Ensures Inclusive Toilet Facilities in Court Premises for All
Supreme Court directs authorities to provide accessible toilet facilities for women, disabled, and transgender persons in court premises, en
Supreme Court: Dowry Death Requires Proof of Incessant Harassment, Not Presumption
The Supreme Court ruled dowry death cannot be presumed without clear evidence of persistent harassment under Section 113B of the Evidence Ac
Supreme Court Explains Principles to Evaluate Circumstantial Evidence in Criminal Cases
The Supreme Court outlines key principles for evaluating circumstantial evidence in criminal cases, ensuring fairness and justice in judicia
Supreme Court: Non-Recovery of Crime Weapon Not Fatal If Witnesses Reliable
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has clarified that the non-recovery of a crime weapon is not necessarily fatal to the...
Supreme Court Halts Verandah Construction at P&H HC Amid Heritage Status Concerns
SC stays P&H HC's verandah construction order after Chandigarh raises UNESCO heritage concerns, citing preservation of architectural signifi
Supreme Court Grants Bail to Tihar Ex-Deputy Superintendent in Inmate Murder Case
The Supreme Court grants bail to Tihar Jail's ex-deputy superintendent accused of murdering an inmate in judicial custody.
Supreme Court: Transfer on Request Not Public Interest or Administrative Need
The Supreme Court clarified that employee transfers on request cannot be deemed transfers made in public interest or administrative exigenci
Supreme Court: DV Act Cases Penal Only for Protection Order Breach
Supreme Court clarifies Domestic Violence Act cases lack penal consequences, except for breaches of protection orders, criticizing issuance
Right to Appeal Against Conviction is Fundamental; Delay Must Be Examined: Supreme Court
Supreme Court rules that the right to appeal is fundamental and cannot be dismissed solely on delay without assessing the reasons for the de
Supreme Court Declines Plea on BPSC Paper Leak, Directs Petitioners to Patna HC
Supreme Court refuses to hear plea on BPSC paper leak, advises petitioners to approach Patna High Court for redressal of examination-related
'Even While Dissenting, One Must Be Respectful': SC on RJD MLC's Plea
Supreme Court stresses respectful dissent while hearing RJD MLC's plea against expulsion over remarks on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar. Judgment res
Supreme Court to Hear CBI Appeals in Nithari Killings Acquittals in March
Supreme Court to hear CBI's appeals against Surendra Koli's Nithari killings acquittals in March. The case holds vital legal and societal si
Justice V. Ramasubramanian Appointed as NHRC Chairperson by President Murmu
Former SC judge Justice V. Ramasubramanian appointed NHRC Chairperson, succeeding Justice Arun Kumar Mishra. High-powered committee led the
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