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SC closes suo motu cases initiated to deal with people's problems during Covid

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi observed that things at the time of the pandemic were different and the apex court had taken cognisance of the issues and passed a slew of directions to assuage the concerns of the citizens.

Delhi HC seeks response from Kejriwal, other AAP leaders in criminal contempt case

Delhi HC refuses to interfere with Yamuna Bazar eviction notices

Executive orders affecting liberty must be reasoned and non-arbitrary

Daughters entitled to a share in the father's property as Class I heirs

Promotion not a Statutory Right; Cadre restructuring and changes in recruitment methods lie within the domain of the State

Plea challenging SHANTI Act: SC terms it 'very sensitive legislative policy issue'

Bail; Article 21 overrides statutory restrictions under UAP Act and NDPS Act where delay in trial make continued detention unconscionable

Cal HC to hear CBI, RG Kar victim's parents' prayers for further probe on May 21

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Twisha Sharma's family moves Bhopal court for second postmortem

The 33-year-old was found dead on the night of May 12 at her marital home in Bhopal's Katara Hills area. Police registered an FIR, charging her husband, advocate Samarth Singh, and her mother-in-law, Giribala Singh, a retired district additional judge (ADJ) with dowry death and harassment. The husband is absconding.

May 19

Will set up 7-judge benches to hear constitutional references, says CJI Surya Kant

I am going to set up seven-judge benches soon, and hence, I may not get the time to hear the present matter,” the CJI said while adjourning the hearing of a case.

May 19

2020 Delhi riots: Court rejects Umar Khalid's bail plea to care for ailing mother

Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai was hearing Khalid's application seeking 15 days of interim bail to attend the 40-day post-death ritual (Chehlum) of his uncle and take care of his mother who has to undergo a surgery.

May 19

SC collegium approves names of nine judicial officers, 10 advocates as judges of Madras HC

The advocates whose names have been approved are Natarajan Ramesh, GK Muthukumaar, Ramakrishnan Rajesh Vivekananthan, Sankaranarayanan Raveekumar, Nagarajan Dilip Kumar, Ellappan Manoharan, Krishnaswamy Govindarajan, Rajnish Pathiyil, K Appadurai and Ramasamy Anitha.

May 19

Rs 70 crore money laundering case: ED gets court nod to arrest 'godman' Ashok Kharat

Kharat, already facing rape and fraud charges, was produced before the Special PMLA Court on a production warrant from Nashik jail, where he has been under judicial custody.

May 19

Thane court acquits man in 2019 case of woman's murder, says confession inadmissible

No articles were recovered, and the locations indicated by the accused cannot be established as the actual scene of the incident, Principal District and Sessions Judge S B Agrawal observed in the order on Monday.

May 19

Man sentenced to life imprisonment over attempted rape of 3-year-old girl in UP's Mainpuri

According to the prosecution, on December 9, 2023, the girl was playing near her home in a village. Akash alias Shivam, a resident of the same village, lured her away to a secluded spot and attempted to rape her.

May 19

Important cases listed before Supreme Court on Tuesday May 19:

SC to hear plea seeking probe into alleged massive banking fraud involving Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group firms.

May 19

Supreme Court

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SC closes suo motu cases initiated to deal with people's problems during Covid

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi observed that things at the time of the pandemic were different ...

Executive orders affecting liberty must be reasoned and non-arbitrary

Supreme Court Quashes MHA's Decision; Orders Premature Relea...

Daughters entitled to a share in the father's property as Class I heirs

Supreme Court Upholds Daughters' Rights in Hindu Succession ...

Promotion not a Statutory Right; Cadre restructuring and changes in recruitment methods lie within the domain of the State

Supreme Court Upholds State's Authority on Service Cadre Res...

Plea challenging SHANTI Act: SC terms it 'very sensitive legislative policy issue'

A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justi...

High Courts

Delhi HC seeks response from Kejriwal, other AAP leaders in criminal contempt case

On February 27, the trial court discharged Kejriwal, Sisodia and 21 others in the liquor policy case, as it ruled that the case was wholly unable to survive judicial scrutiny and stood discredited in its entirety.

Delhi HC refuses to interfere with Yamuna Bazar eviction notices

Cal HC to hear CBI, RG Kar victim's parents' prayers for further probe on May 21

Karnataka HC restrains transport unions from May 20 strike

Excise case: HC asks CBI to inform Kejriwal, Sisodia about bench change; hearing on May 25

RG Kar victim's neighbour moves Cal HC claiming his house vandalised after poll result

HC seeks stand of Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia in criminal contempt case

Kerala HC flags financial irregularities in connection with poojas at Sabarimala

Delhi HC to hear on Tuesday excise policy, contempt cases against Kejriwal and other AAP leaders

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Glorification of Singham Style Police Encounters is a Vicious Attempt to Deviate From the Due Process of Law Exigency of Anti Torture Shield to Curb the Sin in the Cells

The argument of the government that the notification and implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhit...

Supreme Court permits passive euthanasia under stringent safeguards

The judgment in the case of Aruna Ramchandra Shanbaug v. Uni...

Money Laundering : A Magistrate taking cognizance of an offence must provide an opportunity of hearing before taking cognizance

Supreme Court sets aside cognizance in Money Laundering case...

Voluntary Euthanasia and Non Voluntary Euthanasia

The Supreme Court of India’s landmark judgment in Aruna Ramc...

Money Laundering : When ED can not arrest and accused even need not apply for bail

Supreme Court of India in Tarsem Lal v. Directorate Of Enfor...

Legislature Cannot Ignore Supreme Court Verdicts - A Constitutional Imperative

The Madras Bar Association judgment is a clarion call for th...

Consumer Laws

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SBI must pay Rs 5 lakh to woman despite 6-yr delay in claim: Nagpur consumer panel

A bank cannot use the 90-day claim window as a shield when it fails to inform customers of their rights, said a verdict delivered last month by the Di...