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Supreme Court Intervenes to Prevent Judicial Vacuum in National Green Tribunal

Stopgap Arrangement Ordered to Maintain Balance of Judicial and Expert Members in NGT

Supreme Court Calls for Larger Bench to Resolve Appeal Rights of Complainants in Cheque Bounce Cases

Supreme Court Issues Landmark Directions for Consumer Disputes Redressal in Smaller States/UTs

Supreme Court Directs Swift Implementation of Front-of-Pack Warning Labels on Packaged Foods

Supreme Court Modifies Compensation in Farmers' Seed Quality Dispute

Rajasthan HC judge hearing Salman Khan's appeal in blackbuck poaching case recuses

Madhya Pradesh High Court Holds Respondent Guilty of Contempt in Compassionate Appointment Case

Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Summoning of Additional Accused in Criminal Trial

Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Res Judicata Principle in Matrimonial Dispute

National News

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Retired HC judge to head judicial probe into blast at Meghalaya's illegal coal mine

The panel has been tasked with fixing accountability and examining possible constitutional exemptions to central mining laws, said the notification dated February 14.

Feb 15

Mumbai court discharges ex-vice principal of law college in forged degree case

The charge-sheet against the accused is filed "with the presumption that the accused prepared a false document", the court observed.

Feb 15

Court upholds order directing man to pay for daughters' daycare in domestic violence case

Granting interim relief to the wife, the magistrate had asked the man to pay her Rs 12,000 per month to cover the costs of a full-time maid or daycare services.

Feb 14

AI Impact Summit: SC says advocates can appear through video conferencing from Feb 16-20

"In view of the representation received from Supreme Court Bar Association, it is hereby informed that on account of anticipated traffic congestion around the precincts of Supreme Court of India during the 'AI Impact Summit' scheduled to be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi during the period from February 16, 2026, to February 20, 2026, advocates may, during the above period appear through video conferencing before the hon'ble court if they face difficulty in appearing before courts in person.

Feb 14

PIL in SC seeks display boards at police stations showing punishment for false complaints

The plea has also sought directions to take steps to inform a complainant about the punishment for filing false cases and false information.

Feb 14

Judicial leadership suffers when we pretend judges are perfect: CJI Surya Kant

Across our vast community of nations – spanning continents, cultures and legal traditions – the Commonwealth Judicial Education Institute (CJEI) guides judges to become more than mere interpreters of law, moulds them into wise custodians of justice, equipped to navigate the moral and technical challenges of a world-order in flux

Feb 14

UP court directs police to inspect Lamborghini involved in high-profile crash in Kanpur

Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Amit Singh instructed the Gwaltoli SHO to examine the high-end car bearing the registration number DL11CF4018, and complete all required formalities.

Feb 13

62-year-old man sentenced to 6 years by Kerala court for molesting minor girl

The incident came to light after the student informed her school teacher about the crime and the headmaster informed the police, the prosecutor

Feb 13

Supreme Court

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Supreme Court Intervenes to Prevent Judicial Vacuum in National Green Tribunal

Stopgap Arrangement Ordered to Maintain Balance of Judicial and Expert Members in NGT ...

Supreme Court Calls for Larger Bench to Resolve Appeal Rights of Complainants in Cheque Bounce Cases

Judgment Examines Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act ...

Supreme Court Issues Landmark Directions for Consumer Disputes Redressal in Smaller States/UTs

Apex Court Utilizes Article 142 Powers to Ensure Justice for...

Supreme Court Directs Swift Implementation of Front-of-Pack Warning Labels on Packaged Foods

Judgment Emphasizes Consumer Health and Urges Quick Action o...

Supreme Court Modifies Compensation in Farmers' Seed Quality Dispute

Farmers to Receive Partial Compensation as Supreme Court Ack...

High Courts

Rajasthan HC judge hearing Salman Khan's appeal in blackbuck poaching case recuses

Salman's counsel filed a transfer petition in the high court against his sentence following the state's appeal. The counsel prayed to club his appeal with the state's appeal, submitting that both the petitions pertained to the same case.

Madhya Pradesh High Court Holds Respondent Guilty of Contempt in Compassionate Appointment Case

Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Summoning of Additional Accused in Criminal Trial

Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Res Judicata Principle in Matrimonial Dispute

Punjab and Haryana High Court Dismisses Ajit Singh's Petition for Pay Refixation Due to Delay

Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Case Transfer Request Based on Advocate's Influence

Rajasthan High Court Quashes Compulsory Retirement of Police Inspector

Punjab and Haryana High Court Cancels Anticipatory Bail Due to Breach of Settlement Agreement

Bombay High Court Takes Proactive Measures Against Mumbai's Air Pollution Crisis

Articles

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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...

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...

Even for a cognizable offense, an arrest is not mandatory : Understanding Satender Antil's case

Supreme Court simplified and redefined law of arrest and bai...

Consumer Laws

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Rajasthan panel stays warrant against Salman Khan in pan masala advertisement case

Khan's counsel told the state commission that the District Consumer Commission, Jaipur-II, had issued a bailable warrant without serving summons, and ...

Delhi State Consumer Commission Overturns District Forum's Verdict in Godrej AC Deficiency Case

Lack of Expert Evidence Leads to Reversal of Deficiency of S...

'Manufacturing defect lacks expert evidence', consumer court sets aside refund order against Godrej

The bench comprising Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal, preside...

Delhi consumer forum directs Air India to pay Rs 1.5 lakh compensation for poor services

"This commission, therefore, directs the opposite party 1 to...

Insurance claim for damage caused by snowfall - Storm can be interpreted to include “snowfall”

Supreme Court Restores Insurance Claim for Snowfall Damage i...

Taxation Laws

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"Event Management" - Contracts for booking individuals for event participation are not “event management”

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of HT Media in Landmark Service Tax Case Service Tax on Fees Paid to Event Speakers Deemed Inapplicable Under "Event Mana...