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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His counsel told Additional Sessions Judge Deepti Devesh that the plea was being withdrawn as the charges needed to be e...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...
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 ...
Cal HC quashes EPFO order rejecting higher pension option for SAIL-CMO unit retired employees
It was also stated by a petitioner's lawyer that all employees of both exempt and unexempted establishments are consider...
SC strikes down key provisions of Tribunals Reforms Act, says Centre reintroduced quashed clauses
The law abolished several appellate bodies, such as the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal, and amended provisions go...
Allahabad HC set aside conviction of Mohammad Ilyas in 1996 bus bomb blast case
The prosecution's case alleged that the attack was executed by Abdul Mateen, alias Iqbal, a Pakistani national and alleg...
Uttarakhand HC directs family court to hear afresh case involving woman's identity, marital status
The high court remarked that the case involved complex factual issues that required a thorough investigation. It pointed...
Allahabad HC rejects petition of shop tenants at Krishna Janmabhoomi complex
Dismissing the claim of the shopkeepers, the court directed the trial court to complete the pending eviction proceedings...
SC by 2:1 majority recalls its verdict barring post-facto green clearance; Justice Bhuyan dissents, cites Delhi smog
“At the Central Government level, 24 projects involving expenditure to the tune of Rs 8,293 crore are pending. At the St...
SC by 2:1 majority recalls its verdict barring post-facto green norms, Justice Bhuyan dissents
“At the central government level, 24 projects involving the expenditure to the tune of Rs 8,293 crore are pending. At th...
Unethical practices of pharma firms: People should have proper remedy, says SC
The plea said the Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations of 2002 prescribe a co...
Gauhati HC grants bail to doctor accused in minors’ assault case
Justice Kalita also took into consideration that Dutta’s husband and co-accused has been granted bail by a co-ordinate b...
Delhi court sends former Jaypee Infratech MD to 14 days' judicial custody
The federal agency alleged that the funds collected from thousands of homebuyers for the construction and completion of ...
Don't let bomb threats panic you: NDBA to lawyers
Meanwhile, there was heavy security in Patiala House court as Jasir Bilal Wani, NIA's second arrest in the Red Fort bomb...