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Bombay HC questions denial of furlough to convicts under special laws, refers issue to larger bench

If they are all convicted, then to treat them all at par for the purpose of deciding eligibility for furlough would amount to treating unequals as equals. It creates a class within a class of persons, the HC observed.

Bombay HC flags rights violation in denial of furlough, refers issue to larger bench

SC issues notice to Centre on PIL challenging provisions of digital personal data protection law

SC notice to Centre, EC on plea to implement finger, iris biometric system at polling stations

SC agrees to hear plea challenging validity of Rajasthan's anti-conversion law

SC refuses to quash CBI FIR, chargesheet against Lalu Prasad Yadav in land-for-jobs case

SC seeks responses of Centre, states and UTs on PIL for implementation of Right to Education

SC notice to Centre, others on plea concerning MSP

Trial Court finds Sub letting by Tenant ; High Court not permitted to reappreciate evidence in appeal

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Delhi court denies bail to woman accused of killing two daughters

According to the prosecution, police were alerted through a PCR call on March 5 by the woman's husband, Sudhir Arora, who reported that his wife and two daughters were not responding from inside their locked house.

Apr 13

Thane MACT rejects Rs 50 lakh claim in crane accident, cites trespassing by victim

MACT member K P Shrikhande observed that while the death of the victim, Kiran Lahanu Korade, was tragic, the petitioners failed to prove rash or negligent driving by the crane operator.

Apr 13

Assam govt moves SC against anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera

"Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this court is of the view that the petitioner has made out a case for grant of limited transit anticipatory bail, as his apprehension of arrest appears to be reasonable and supported by material on record," the high court had said in its order.

Apr 13

Congress moves SC against cancellation of Ponda assembly bypoll in Goa

Dr Ketan Bhatikar, who was the Opposition party's candidate for the Ponda assembly seat, has filed a Special Leave Petition in the Supreme Court to challenge the Bombay High Court's order which cancelled the bypoll, Congress Working Committee member Chodankar told PTI.

Apr 13

What happened in Supreme Court on Friday 10th April

3.56 PM The Supreme Court on Friday lambasted Ghaziabad police's "insensitive approach" in the investigation of the rape and murder case of a four-year-old girl and summoned senior officials, including the police commissioner, on April 13 with case records.

Apr 13

Important cases listed before Supreme Court on Monday April 13:

SC to hear pleas, including the one filed by CM Mamata Banerjee, pertaining to the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound West Bengal.

Apr 13

Biggest challenge is limited access to justice, not lack of laws: CJI

Emphasising the urgent need to bridge the gap between legal rights and their practical availability, the CJI noted that while India possesses a robust framework of rights and policies, these benefits often fail to reach the needy due to issues of distance, delay, and implementation gaps.

Apr 12

AI, digital tools must not be allowed to override judicial reasoning: SC judge

Justice Bindal also raised concerns regarding the use of open-source platforms and the potential risks to data confidentiality, said a press release issued by the Supreme Court's eCommittee.

Apr 12

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SC issues notice to Centre on PIL challenging provisions of digital personal data protection law

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi sought responses from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension...

SC notice to Centre, EC on plea to implement finger, iris biometric system at polling stations

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bag...

SC agrees to hear plea challenging validity of Rajasthan's anti-conversion law

The top court had earlier sought response from the Rajasthan...

SC refuses to quash CBI FIR, chargesheet against Lalu Prasad Yadav in land-for-jobs case

A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh, howev...

SC seeks responses of Centre, states and UTs on PIL for implementation of Right to Education

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joym...

High Courts

Bombay HC questions denial of furlough to convicts under special laws, refers issue to larger bench

Bombay HC flags rights violation in denial of furlough, refers issue to larger bench

Allahabad HC asks UP CM to order probe into 'negligence' by KDA officers over land possession delay

HC dismisses petition challenging rights of children of women marrying non-Sikkimese men

Excise policy case: Delhi HC to hear on Monday Kejriwal's plea seeking recusal of judge

Allahabad HC dismisses writ petition seeking to quash FIR on planned acid attack

Kerala HC directs CDB to ensure basic amenities for devotees in all temples it manages

Allahabad HC expresses dissatisfaction over probe in 2009 custodial death case

Diktats by khap panchayats unconstitutional, undermine rule of law: Raj HC

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Supreme Court permits passive euthanasia under stringent safeguards

The judgment in the case of Aruna Ramchandra Shanbaug v. Union of India (2011), passed by the Supreme Court of India, extensively addresses the comple...