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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 chairpersons to four years, noting that a short term of office could encourage executive influence over the judiciary.
November 19, 2025HC 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 not being acceded to, at this stage.
November 19, 2025Anmol 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 aided designated individual terrorist Goldy Brar and Lawrence Bishnoi in the commission of various acts of terrorism in the country during the 2020-2023 period," the NIA said.
November 19, 2025Delhi 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 movie, till the director changes the film's name and adds a disclaimer acknowledging the contribution of the Ahir community in the battle.
November 19, 2025SC 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 residence on July 5, 2024. So far, 27 people have been arrested and remanded in judicial custody in connection with the case.
November 19, 2025SC 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 regulators and investigation agencies like RBI, MCA, SEBI, ED, CBI, EOW etc., and none of the averments were substantiated.
November 19, 2025SC 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 Succession Act, 1956, and that it would be wary of shattering the Hindu social structure and its basic tenets that have been in existence for thousands of years.
November 19, 2025VVPAT 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 commission's decision to not use VVPAT machines.
November 19, 2025Cal HC grants bail to former WB secondary education board prez in school jobs scam case
CBI opposed the bail prayer, arguing that the witness deposition process was nearing completion in the case and that Ganguly should not be released at this stage.
November 19, 2025Air 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', 101-200 'moderate', 201-300 'poor', 301-400 'very poor', and 401-500 'severe'.
November 19, 2025Man 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 during which he sustained a gunshot injury.
November 19, 2025Elgar 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 Koregaon-Bhima on the outskirts of Pune on January 1, 2018.
November 19, 2025Chaitanyananda 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 examined after a chargesheet had been filed.
November 19, 2025Two 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 left for the prosecution," the court said, adding that there wasn't enough evidence to hold the accused guilty.
November 19, 2025SC 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, awareness efforts, financial assistance, policies on swap transplantation, organ allocation procedures, and the availability of hospitals equipped for single and multi-organ transplants. The consolidated report was to be submitted by July 18, 2025.
November 19, 2025Delhi 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 fell beside Major Shaitan Singh.
November 19, 2025Kerala 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, overwhelming the TDB and police as they struggled to manage the massive crowd, including many children on Tuesday.
November 19, 2025RG 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 Court expressed dissatisfaction over the former's investigation.
November 19, 2025SC 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 India Judges Association (AIJA) in 1989.
November 19, 2025Al 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 promoters of Faridabad-based Al Falah University, linked to the Red Fort area car blast case, officials said.
November 19, 2025Jharkhand 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 data from the CCTV camera in the police station gets automatically deleted in two days.
November 19, 2025Uttarakhand 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, terming it a serious procedural defect that could not be rectified later.
November 19, 2025Gurugram 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 Sharma on Tuesday sentenced the convict to seven years’ rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 30,000,” a Gurugram police spokesperson said.
November 19, 2025J'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 assistant jailor Deonath Ram and warder Binod Yadav for dereliction of duty.
November 19, 2025Man 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 sent into judicial custody after being produced before the court, said police.
November 19, 2025Gujarat 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 with the case. The arrest warrant was later quashed by the Gujarat High Court. His discharge plea in the case is also pending before the high court.
November 19, 2025Provide 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 offences took advantage of bail as trials couldn't go on indefinitely.
November 19, 2025HC 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 be granted.
November 19, 2025Mumbai 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 and Malik Infrastructure which are controlled by Nawab Malik's family, the ED alleged.
November 19, 2025AIIMS, 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, state government, public undertakings etc. Needless to state that the effect on the projects undertaken by the private individuals/entities may be manifold," the CJI said.
November 19, 2025HC 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 district judge to audit the undertrial locations, family-contact logs, lawyer-interview registers, and production orders.
November 19, 2025Growth 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 law principles adopted by UNFCCC, he added.
November 19, 2025NGT 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 and industrial units in the Jetpur area. The petitioner also pointed to improper sewage treatment facility and inadequate capacity and non-functioning of two CETPs, respectively
November 19, 2025Pilots' 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 amid concerns over pilot fatigue. Initially, the new norms were to come into force from June 1, 2024.
November 19, 2025SC 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 universities shall be entitled to charge a fee for such verification process strictly in accordance with rules and no additional demand shall be raised for verification merely because the court has directed verification in a time-bound manner.
November 19, 2025Post-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 environmental jurisprudence
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