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SC strikes down key provisions of Tribunals Reforms Act, says Parliament can't override verdicts
The top court had struck down the provision of the ordinance that reduced the tenure of Tribunal members and chairperson...
HC concerned over alleged lapses related to prisoners' safety in jail, says impartial examination needed
The high court said that the petitioner's request for transfer from Central Jail, Mandoli, to any other district jail is...
Anmol Bishnoi, wanted in Baba Siddique murder, produced in Delhi court
"Anmol was chargesheeted by the NIA in March 2023 after investigations in the case established that he had actively aide...
SC stays Madras HC order transferring probe in Armstrong murder case to CBI
Armstrong, who was the Tamil Nadu president of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), was hacked to death near his Chennai resid...
SC pulls up CBI, slams SEBI's 'double standards' over 'reluctance' to probe allegations against Indiabulls
The company has refuted the allegations contained in the petition and said all were looked into by all relevant regulato...
SC urges women without sons, daughters, husbands to make will to avoid litigation
The top court had earlier observed that it would move cautiously while examining challenges to provisions of the Hindu S...
VVPAT not mandatory for local body polls, technically not feasible: EC to Bombay HC
The petition urged the HC to direct the SEC to hold the upcoming local body polls through ballot papers or quash the com...
Air pollution: SC asks CAQM to consider directing NCR schools to postpone sports competitions
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), an AQI between 0-50 is considered 'good', 51-100 'satisfactory'...
Man sentenced to death by UP court for raping minor
Police investigations held Irshad, a local resident, responsible for the crime. He was held after a police shootout duri...
Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case: SC grants interim bail to activist Jyoti Jagtap
According to the investigators, provocative speeches that were allegedly made at the conclave triggered violence at Kore...
Chaitanyananda lodged in safe, secure custody, Delhi prison authorities tell court
His counsel told Additional Sessions Judge Deepti Devesh that the plea was being withdrawn as the charges needed to be e...
Two acquitted by Vasai court in 2021 murder and molestation case
"The investigation officer not being an eye-witness, his testimony will only be a corroborating factor. Thus, no case is...
SC asks Centre to frame national policy, uniform rules on organ transplantation
The court had sought information on cadaver versus live donor ratios, gender disparities in donation and receipt, awaren...
Delhi HC to hear on Nov 26 plea challenging CBFC certification to film '120 Bahadur'
It said the film erases the collective identity, regimental pride and contribution of the Ahir soldiers who fought and f...
Kerala HC slams poor crowd control at Sabarimala
Nearly two lakh devotees reached the Sabarimala Ayyappa shrine within 48 hours of the temple opening on November 17, ove...
RG Kar case: Can't pass 'blanket orders' protecting doctors involved in protests, says SC
Initially investigated by the Kolkata police, the case was transferred to the CBI on August 13 after the Calcutta High C...
Delhi HC gives go-ahead for release of film '120 Bahadur' on Nov 21
The trust has given a representation to the authorities for review and stay of certification, and the release of the mov...
SC refuses to grant quota for promotee judges in Higher Judicial Service
The issue of seniority and career progression of judicial officers across the country came up in a plea filed by the All...
Al Falah group chaiman Jawed Siddiqui in ED custody for 13 days
The ED on Tuesday arrested Siddiqui after it conducted simultaneous searches in Delhi-NCR against the trustees and promo...
Jharkhand HC directs state govt to install CCTV cameras in all police stations
The HC sought CCTV data of the police station to verify the allegations. Police, however, informed the court that the da...
Uttarakhand HC quashes conviction of 4 Chinese nationals, orders fresh trial
The high court said that if the accused did not understand the charges against them, the entire trial became meaningless...
Gurugram court sentences man to 7 years in prison for raping minor girl
"After examining the police chargesheet, evidence, and witness statements, the court of additional session judge Jasmine...
J'khand HC asks govt to appoint superintendent in Birsa Munda Central Jail
Soon after the news was published on November 12, IG (Prisons) Sudarshan Mandal had suspended Birsa Munda Central Jail’s...
Man get 20 years RI for sexually assaulting 11-year-old boy
Following the complaint, an FIR was registered under the POCSO Act and later the police arrested the accused. He was sen...
Gujarat court frames charges against BJP MLA Hardik Patel in 2018 Patidar quota stir case
The court had earlier issued an arrest warrant against Patel for repeatedly failing to appear before it in connection wi...
Provide judicial infra, courts will work day-night to complete trial in 6 months: SC to Centre
The top court had previously noted that due to the delay in the completion of the trial, those accused of heinous offenc...
HC grants divorce to man, says repeated threats by spouse to end life amount to cruelty
The high court said it was no longer possible for the couple to live together and hence a decree of divorce deserved to ...
Mumbai court frames charges against ex-minister Nawab Malik in money laundering case
The proceeds of crime were further multiplied by way of "collecting and genuinising rent" through Solidus Investments an...
AIIMS, airport, public projects worth Rs 20,000 Cr saved from demolition as SC recalls verdict
"I clarify that I am only considering the effect of the JUR on the projects being undertaken by the central government, ...
HC hears arguments on Mehbooba's plea seeking return of J-K undertrials lodged in outside prisons
The PIL also called for constituting a two-member oversight and grievance redressal committee comprising a retired distr...
Growth in environmental law largely attributable to PILs: Justice N. Kotiswar Singh
The apex court integrated Directive Principles of State Policy with Fundamental Rights, while also drawing upon natural ...
NGT asks officials to stop pollution in Gujarat river, ensure sewage management compliance
In the PIL, the applicant raised the issue of pollution of the river Bhadar on account of discharge of untreated sewage ...
Pilots' body moves Delhi HC with contempt plea on non-implementation of flight duty norms
The watchdog's revised CAR (Civil Aviation Requirement) 2024 related to the FDTL provides for more rest time for pilots ...
SC forms high-powered panel to oversee polls in 16 state bar councils
The same verification shall be done within one week from the date of receipt of degree," the bench said, adding that the...
Post-facto EC 'anathema' to environmental law, Delhi smog reminder of pollution hazards: Justice Bhuyan
Justice Bhuyan said the review judgment is an "innocent expression" of opinion and overlooks the very fundamentals of en...
Government shouldn't remain mute spectator to illegal constructions in Navi Mumbai: HC
"Once a provisional OC is granted, it would be improper for this court to scrutinize the construction with a magnifying ...