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Almost 13 years on, Thane court acquits 11 men in assault case on benefit of doubt
The additional sessions court judge, R S Bhakare, passed the judgment on June 8, noting that while the victim's medical certificates established injuries, the identity of the attackers could not be established.
June 9, 2026CJI Surya Kant bats for mediation, says arbitration facing procedural hurdles
Calling for a fundamental shift in how global corporations and legal systems approach conflict, the CJI said, "The primary question for a modern corporation should no longer be where to litigate, but rather how to resolve."
June 9, 2026Latur tribunal cancels gift deed after man fails to take care of 89-year-old grandmother
According to the case records, Housabai Lahade had transferred the property through a registered gift deed in favour of her grandson and great-grandson. The transfer was reportedly made on the understanding that the beneficiaries would provide care, maintenance and support to her
June 9, 2026Patna Court stays arrest of Khan Sir till further orders
Khan was named in an FIR related to a firing incident by his guards a week ago when his coaching institute was allegedly vandalised by a bunch of miscreants.
June 9, 2026Former Maharashtra minister files plea in SC against CBSE's 3-language rule for Class 9 students
The impugned circular acknowledges this teacher shortage in its own text, yet proceeds to mandate compliance. The result is that the only practical purpose served by the impugned circular, in the southern States, is the compulsory introduction of Hindi, and in the northern states, the compulsory introduction of Sanskrit, without any stated educational rationale," the plea said while seeking intervention in the main matter.
June 9, 2026Hyderabad court awards death penalty to siblings for murder of father
The Principal District Judge court, Malkajgiri found the accused persons guilty under relevant sections of IPC and awarded capital punishment to the man's son (47) and daughter (36) while his wife (65) was sentenced to undergo life imprisonment.
June 8, 2026Delhi hotel fire: Owner's police custody extended by 2 days, cook sent in 14-day judicial remand
Negi was arrested on Saturday, with investigators alleging that his negligence played a role in triggering the blaze at Flourish Stays Bed and Breakfast in Malviya Nagar's Hauz Rani area.
June 8, 2026Bar Association of India condemns threats, violence against Justice Gautam Patel and family
In April 2024, Justice Patel had upheld Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin's position as the 53rd Dai al-Mutlaq (leader) of the Dawoodi Bohra community, noting that he had a valid appointment.
June 8, 2026Court denies bail to 71-year-old man held fake land deal case
They allegedly misused the stamps of the Collector’s Office and the Joint Deputy Registrar in Borivali to execute the crime, the police alleged.
June 8, 2026SC refuses urgent hearing on status report related to illegal constructions in Delhi
A partial working day bench comprising Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Atul S Chandurkar was urged by senior advocate and amicus curiae Ajit Sinha that the matter be listed for an urgent hearing and passing an order.
June 8, 2026Court allows ED access to SFIO documents in CMRL-Exalogic money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate had sought 134 documents collected by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office during its probe into Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd and Exalogic Solutions Private Limited, the IT consultancy firm owned by Veena.
June 8, 2026Delhi hotel fire: Court denies bail to cook Keshav Negi
Negi was arrested on Saturday with investigators alleging that his negligence played a role in triggering the June 3 blaze.
June 8, 2026Delhi hotel fire: Court extends owner's police custody by 2 days
Negi was arrested on Saturday with investigators alleging that his negligence played a role in triggering June 3 blaze in Flourish Stays Bed and Breakfast in Malviya Nagar's Hauz Rani area.
June 8, 2026Manipur CM inaugurates NIA special court in Thoubal
Referring to the present law and order challenges in the state, he noted that clients who previously had to approach courts outside Manipur for filing NIA-related cases can now avail legal assistance within the state itself.
June 8, 2026PIL in SC alleges Rs 1,500 cr banking fraud, seeks court-monitored probe
The plea, filed through lawyers Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay and Ashwani Kumar Dubey, as an alternate prayer, has sought a “direction to the ED, SFIO and CBI to investigate suspicious transactions identified in an Ernst & Young forensic audit report” into the affairs of the infrastructure firm and the ARC.
June 8, 202627-year-old criminal case ends after elderly accused admits guilt
Prosecution Officer Abhiram Gautam said on Monday that the case dates back to June 26, 1999, when a resident of Sarurpur Kalan village, Dhara Singh, lodged a complaint at Baghpat Kotwali police station alleging that Rajendra (65) and two others from the same village had abused him and issued threats to him.
June 8, 2026Considerable emphasis on Swadeshi Jurisprudence: CJI Surya Kant
Delivering a lecture at the Oxford Union and the Oxford Law Society on the theme "Constitutional Promise to Digital Reality: Safeguarding Justice in the Age of AI and Technological Advancement," the CJI said in addition to ongoing technological initiatives, serious efforts are underway to explore establishing an indigenous AI ecosystem for the judiciary.
June 7, 2026Young lawyers encouraging source for judiciary's technological transformation: CJI Surya Kant
The youth in law, I am using the word, is so adaptive in India, whether the district court judicial officer, whether the government lawyer, and even those who are assisting the corporate entities as legal advisors.
June 7, 2026ED approaches court seeking SFIO documents in CMRL money laundering case
ED sources said the documents sought by the agency include records related to Exalogic Solutions Private Limited, the company owned by Veena, which was engaged in IT consultancy services.
June 7, 2026UP: Two get life imprisonment for killing youth in 2022
According to police, Lokendra and Ashish, residents of Malkpur village in the Baraut police station area, were accused of shooting dead Vishal, the complainant's son, in 2022. A case was registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for murder and under the Arms Act.
June 6, 2026Delhi court convicts Bihar BJP MLA for death of woman in 2018 celebratory firing
Special Judge Vishal Gogne convicted Singh under Indian Penal Code Section 304 Part II (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) and under the Arms Act provision for contravening rules regarding arms licence. The matter has been posted for June 9 for hearing the arguments on sentencing.
June 6, 2026Court accepts chargesheet against CPI(M), its leaders in Karuvannur money laundering case
The Judge of the Special Court for Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) cases, Sabarinathan P, on Saturday accepted the supplementary chargesheet filed by the agency against the CPI(M) and several party leaders from Thrissur.
June 6, 2026UP: Four sentenced to life imprisonment for killing Bulandshahr woman in 2019
Prosecutor Pravendra Singh said the case was registered at Dibai police station on March 12, 2019, after Parvez Ali Khan reported that his aunt, Akila, who lived alone in Daulatpur Khurd village, had been found murdered in her house. She was strangled with a dupatta during the night of March 11-12.
June 6, 2026Bhangar blast case: NIA secures 14-day custody of ex-TMC MLA Saokat Molla
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) identified Molla in the court as the "key conspirator" behind the blast on March 19 in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas, resulting in the death of a woman and injuries to several others.
June 6, 2026Delhi man gets 10 years in jail for raping sister-in-law
In January 2021, the convict called the woman's husband to Delhi on the pretext of some work. Shortly after the husband left the house, the convict arrived at the woman's home and raped her.
June 6, 2026Court releases Mahila Congress chief Alka Lamba on probation in 2024 police assault case
The court was hearing the arguments on sentencing against Lamba, the President of All India Mahila Congress, who had been convicted last month for offences of obstructing public servants in discharge of duty, assaulting officials, disobeying a promulgated order and causing obstruction in a public way.
June 6, 2026Court protecting rights only for those who can litigate not fulfilling constitutional function: CJI
On a query regarding the judiciary's role in maintaining public trust in a constitutional democracy, Justice Kant said public trust is never simply given to an institution and it is earned, continuously, through transparency, consistency and the courage to be self-correcting.
June 6, 2026Auto driver sentenced to total 11yrs imprisonment by Kerala court for molesting schoolgirl
As the sentences have to be served concurrently and the highest of the punishments given to Sajeevan was five years, he will have to only serve that, the SPP said. Besides that, the court also imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 on the accused.
June 6, 2026Delhi hotel fire: Court sends cook to 2 days police custody
Negi was arrested earlier in the day with investigators alleging that his negligence played a role in triggering Wednesday's blaze.
June 6, 2026Court releases Mahila Congress chief Alka Lamba on probation in 2024 police assault case
On May 25, the court convicted her saying that she ignored the prohibitory orders and failed to fulfil her duty as a responsible citizen.
June 6, 202610 acquitted in 2013 attempt to murder-rioting case after complainant, witnesses turn hostile
The 10, siblings from two families, were booked by Mumbra police following a violent clash on December 12 that year over a longstanding land and sand dredging dispute. They were accused of intercepting the vehicles of the victims on Diva-Agasan road and assaulting them with swords, choppers, and wooden rods with the intent to kill.
June 6, 2026Delhi tribunal awards Rs 16.93 lakh compensation to family of woman killed in 2023 road accident
According to the prosecution, the accident took place on January 26, 2023, near the Shivaji Park metro station when a car hit the vehicle in which the deceased was travelling with her family.
June 6, 2026Court grants NOC to Jagdish Tytler for renewing passport
The judge said Tytler’s conduct during the pendency of the proceedings does not justify the apprehension raised by the CBI that he may abscond or evade the process of law if the permission is granted.
June 6, 2026No Automated Adjudication; Supreme Court publishes Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence in Courts, 2026
AI Register & Incident Database: Every court must maintain an AI Register of deployed tools. Furthermore, an AI Incident Database will log malfunctions, errors, or data breaches. Malfunctions with potential legal consequences must be reported immediately for remedial action or tool suspension.
June 6, 2026Court reserves order on anticipatory bail pleas of ex-CM''s gunmen in Nava Kerala Sadas assault case
After the UDF came to power, Chief Minister V D Satheesan, following the first Cabinet meeting, announced the appointment of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the incident in which two persons, including current Alappuzha MLA A D Thomas, were injured.
June 6, 2026Court accepts chargesheet against CPI(M), its leaders in Karuvannur money laundering case
The case pertains to the alleged laundering of around Rs 180 crore through fraudulent loans issued by the Karuvannur Service Cooperative Bank.
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