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Kerala HC upholds life term of former state govt employee for rape of minor girl

"The version of the victim can be classified as of sterling quality, wholly reliable, natural and truthful. Her version is also corroborated by the medical evidence.

Graham Staines murder case: Rejected convict Dara Singh's remission plea, Odisha tells SC

Delhi SIR: SC to hear plea against deletion of names from electoral roll on Sep 21

Allahabad HC seeks reply on petition of journalist Satyam Verma

Covid over, but plague of custodial deaths continues: Allahabad HC

Cal HC dismisses PIL over Mamata Banerjee's comments at public rally

J’Khand HC reserves order in CM's plea seeking discharge from criminal proceedings in land deal case

Kerala HC seeks monthly reports from panel on compliance with SC’s stray dog directives

Goondas Act used as tool of oppression by UP bureaucrats, state: Allahabad HC

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Jammu NIA court issues NBW against LeT commander linked to Pahalgam, other major terror acts

Saifullah is a resident of Changa Manga village in Pakistan’s Kasur. He is also known in the terror ranks by the aliases of Sajid Jatt, Ali Bhai, Habibullah Malik, Langda, Noomi, Numan, Usman Habib and Shani.

Sep 17

What happened in Supreme Court on Wednesday 16th Sep

LGD21 SC-PLEA-UPI CHARGE (5.59 PM) A public interest litigation (PIL) matter has been filed in the Supreme Court, challenging the Centre's decision to impose a merchant discount rate (MDR) on specified UPI person-to-merchant transactions of above Rs 2,000, saying the levy has been introduced without adequate statutory safeguards, transparency or public consultation.

Sep 17

Important cases listed before Supreme Court on Thursday September 17:

SC to hear pleas challenging the CBSE's policy mandating the study of three languages, including two native Indian languages, for Class 9 students from July 1.

Sep 17

'Defamatory' content against Maharashtra minister: YouTuber gets bail in Pune court

Pandit was arrested for allegedly uploading videos and posts containing obscene and sexually suggestive remarks concerning a woman public representative. Police said the objectionable content was circulated through Pandit's YouTube account, which was viewed by lakhs of people.

Sep 16

Work of police and courts forms one continuous chain in administration of justice: CJI Surya Kant

Speaking at the launch of a book written by former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer O P Mishra, titled "Beyond the Uniform: Duty, Discretion and Public Trust", the CJI said an FIR recorded with care or an investigation conducted with fairness strengthens the possibility of justice being done in court.

Sep 16

Jhiram Valley: CM calls death rap to convicts 'victory of justice'; Cong says masterminds still free

A special NIA (National Investigation Agency) court in Jagdalpur, headquarters of Bastar district in southern Chhattisgarh, sentenced all the 10 convicted Maoists to death in the 13-year-old case in which 27 people, including senior Congress leaders, were killed.

Sep 16

Gurugram: Man gets 2 years in jail for theft

According to police, a complaint was lodged at the Pataudi police station about a theft at the complainant's house in Nanu Kalan village on the night of August 21, 2025.

Sep 16

Three men sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering youth in UP's Bhadohi in 2024

Superintendent of Police Abhinav Tyagi said Dhanesh Kumar Yadav was returning home on his motorcycle after delivering milk to a villager when the three accused, riding a scooter, allegedly hit his motorcycle and knocked him down.

Sep 16

Supreme Court

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Graham Staines murder case: Rejected convict Dara Singh's remission plea, Odisha tells SC

“You take whatever grounds you want to take to challenge it. Amend your petition and then argue,” a bench of Justices Manoj Misra and Vijay Bishnoi to...

Delhi SIR: SC to hear plea against deletion of names from electoral roll on Sep 21

Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the petitioner, sub...

SC asks RBI to secure compliance of norms on seizure of financed vehicles by NBFCs, banks

The top court's direction came in a judgement in which it or...

Disability pension: SC flags non-implementation of recommendation for withdrawal of appeals

The 2015 report had said many disabled soldiers in India are...

Plea in SC against imposition of MDR on UPI payments of above Rs 2,000

The government has introduced a 0.4 per cent fee on UPI paym...

High Courts

Kerala HC upholds life term of former state govt employee for rape of minor girl

"The version of the victim can be classified as of sterling quality, wholly reliable, natural and truthful. Her version is also corroborated by the medical evidence.

Allahabad HC seeks reply on petition of journalist Satyam Verma

Covid over, but plague of custodial deaths continues: Allahabad HC

Cal HC dismisses PIL over Mamata Banerjee's comments at public rally

J’Khand HC reserves order in CM's plea seeking discharge from criminal proceedings in land deal case

Kerala HC seeks monthly reports from panel on compliance with SC’s stray dog directives

Goondas Act used as tool of oppression by UP bureaucrats, state: Allahabad HC

HC directs disproportionate assets case of Uttarakhand minister to be placed before new bench

Delhi HC to hear on Sep 29 pleas against Delhi Gymkhana Club eviction

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When the Tenant Dies, Who Inherits the Tenancy?

The Court recognised the tenancy rights of the deceased tenant's maternal aunt's daughter (commonly referred to as Mausi-ki-Ladki), who had continuous...

Voyage From A Dominion State to Sovereign Democratic Republic

Driven by these continuous struggles and changing global dy...

Fair Trial

Section 314 Criminal Procedure Code provides that any party ...

Intervention Of Third Parties Including Defacto Complainant In Criminal Proceedings

The basic distinction drawn in the statute by introducing th...

Voice of Dissent under the Shadow of LATHI and Rule of Law

The true test of any democracy is not how it treats those wh...

Hierarchy Of Revenue Officers Under Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1887

Financial Commissioner shall control all revenue officers in...

Consumer Laws

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CCI Dismisses Allegations Against Mahindra & Mahindra for Anti-Competitive Warranty Practices

Competition Commission of India finds no violation of Sections 3(4) and 4 of the Competition Act in warranty dispute involving use of non-authorised e...

CCI Dismisses Abuse of Dominant Position Allegations Against Kerala Government's Free Travel Scheme for Women and Transgenders

Competition Commission of India holds that Kerala's welfare ...

Delhi consumer commission orders bank to pay Rs 49,600 over failed Rs 10,000 ATM transaction

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission also dir...

EPFO ordered to pay 6 Percent interest for 35-day delay in settling claim

The EPFO argued that he had not submitted the required joint...

CCI Dismisses Abuse of Dominant Position Allegations Against Vygon India Pvt. Ltd.

Competition Commission of India finds no prima facie case un...

Taxation Laws

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ITAT Delhi Bench Upholds Taxation of Excess Share Premium on CCPS Issued by OYO to Holding Company; Rejects Disallowance of Management Fees

Tribunal rules tax authorities cannot revalue shares when valuation done by registered valuers per Rule 11UA; clarifies payments to joint venture for ...