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Man discharged in 38-year-old case of abetting wife's suicide
The court said that despite ample opportunity, the prosecution could only secure the presence of one witness, the deceased woman's brother.
January 20, 2026Turkman Gate violence: Delhi court grants bail to one accused
The case pertains to violence during an anti-encroachment drive near the mosque in the Ramlila Maidan area on the intervening night of January 6 and 7.
January 20, 2026Court sentences man to life imprisonment over gang rape of tribal girl in UP's Sonbhadra
The complainant told police that the accused fled after threatening to kill the girl when nearby people rushed to the spot on hearing her cries.
January 20, 2026Court denies pre-arrest bail to former PMC Bank MD Joy Thomas
The court noted that the office space was to be received by June 30, 2018, and Joy was MD of the bank till September 2019.
January 20, 2026Focus on studies and career: Court's advice to TISS students facing criminal case
Special prosecutor Shishir Hire said he had urged the court last time to direct the accused to be present in the court. On Monday, all the students appeared before the sessions court.
January 20, 2026Amicable settlement of disputes hallmark of civilisation: Delhi HC Chief Justice Upadhyaya
The event was also attended by Supreme Court judge Justice Vikram Nath, who is also the chairman of the top court's Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee.
January 20, 2026Delhi court acquits man in 2022 attempt to murder case, cites lack of evidence
The judge said that no independent public witness was associated with the recovery proceedings and that the complainant failed to conclusively identify the knife in court.
January 20, 2026UP: Key accused in 2021 Aligarh hooch tragedy sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment
Reacting to the verdict, Madhvi Devi of Cherat village, who lost her husband Omveer Singh in the tragedy, said the sentence had been widely welcomed by villagers. She said at least 10 people from her village died after consuming spurious liquor in 2021.
January 20, 2026Delhi HC passes order to protect Senior Advocate Vikas Pahwa's identity, images from misuse
The plea submitted that the individual was operating multiple WhatsApp groups and mobile applications while unauthorisedly using Pahwa's name and persona to "lend credibility to an organised and ongoing financial fraud".
January 20, 2026Kerala vigilance court reserves order on bail plea of Potty in Sabarimala gold loss case
Potty, the main accused, has sought bail on the ground that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has not filed a chargesheet despite the expiry of the mandatory 90-day period stipulated under the law.
January 20, 2026Delhi tribunal awards over Rs 84.50 lakh to 21-year-old man injured in road accident
The insurer of the offending vehicle, Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd, had also filed a legal offer of Rs 1.24 lakh which was not accepted by the petitioner. The tribunal noted that the vehicle insurer had admitted to their liability to compensate the petitioner considering they had not disputed the occurrence of the accident and had filed a legal offer. Thus, only the quantum of compensation was discussed by the tribunal.
January 20, 2026Thane MACT awards Rs 35.24 lakh compensation to kin of man killed in motorcycle accident
The tribunal, however, rejected the contention, observing that the insurer failed to examine any witness or produce evidence to substantiate the claim.
January 20, 2026Pune valet attendant death case: No bail for driver; 'he drove vehicle in drunk condition', says court
"He was advised by the restaurant staff that he would not be able to drive. Despite having knowledge that he was not in a position to drive, he drove the vehicle and caused the death of the deceased," the court observed.
January 19, 2026Worli hit and run case: Prosecution submits draft charge against former Sena leader Rajesh Shah, son
Mihir Shah (24) was arrested for allegedly ramming his BMW car into a two-wheeler in Mumbai's Worli area on July 7, 2024, killing 45-year-old woman Kaveri Nakhwa and leaving her husband Pradeep injured.
January 19, 2026Kerala govt's suit over land proposed for Sabarimala airport dismissed by sub court
The state government was represented by advocate Saji Koduvath, while advocates P Haridas and Shijimol M Mathew appeared for the Ayana Charitable Trust.
January 19, 2026True justice resides in district courts: CJI Surya Kant
There is somehow a misconception among law graduates from national law universities or other "important" universities that leads them to consider either a high court or the Supreme Court for their legal practice, and not the district courts, he said.
January 19, 2026Delhi HC chief justice pays tribute to CJI Surya Kant, says his persistence beaten privileges
"The principle that democracy must rest on fair and inclusive electoral processes, Justice Surya Kant has been a strong voice for gender justice, including directions for reservation and representation for women in bar councils and bar associations elections," he said.
January 19, 2026Ex-IPS officer Amitabh Thakur granted bail in fraud case; wife's anticipatory bail plea rejected
He informed that a separate case is lodged against the former police officer in Lucknow and a warrant issued by a court there has already been served at the Deoria jail.
January 19, 2026Delhi court acquits man of attempt to murder, says suspicion over wife's infidelity not enough to convict
The court noted that the testimonies of police officials and formal witnesses were no longer fruitful as those would be "merely procedural in nature".
January 19, 2026Gurugram: Three convicted in 2021 murder case get life sentence
Following the arrest, the case was investigated thoroughly and all the necessary evidence and witnesses were collected against the accused and presented before court, police said.
January 19, 2026Delhi court acquits man of charges of causing death by negligence, rash driving
According to the prosecution, Singh, who was recklessly driving a vehicle, caused the death of an unidentified person on September 10, 2021. It said despite repeated efforts, the identity of the deceased could not be established.
January 19, 2026Satadru Dutta, organiser of botched-up Messi event in Kolkata, granted bail
Dutta, also accused of entering into contracts with food and beverage suppliers without prior government approval, was in judicial custody after being in police remand initially.
January 19, 2026Delhi court convicts two for attempt to murder, house-breaking in 2014 firing case
The court reasoned out Irfan's conviction under the same offence, as they said, "The very fact that accused Irfan had come armed with 'chhura' in itself shows common intention. Accordingly, accused Irfan is liable to be convicted."
January 19, 2026Delhi court convicts man in 2018 attempt to murder case
The court noted that the medical evidence showed two incised wounds on vital parts of the body, which were sufficient in the normal course to cause death.
January 19, 2026Delhi tribunal awards Rs 55.19 lakh compensation to family of 2018 accident victim
The court held that there was no negligence on part of the deceased, and the truck was being driven negligently, awarding Rs 55.19 lakh in compensation to the family of the deceased under various heads.
January 19, 2026Rahul Gandhi skips court appearance in defamation case, next hearing on Feb 20
Court proceedings in the case have been underway for several years. In December 2023, a warrant was issued against Gandhi for non-appearance. He later surrendered before the court on February 20, 2024, when a special magistrate granted him bail on two bonds of Rs 25,000 each.
January 19, 2026Thane MACT awards Rs 14 lakh compensation to man injured in hit-and-run
The tribunal also observed that the rider of the offending vehicle did not hold a valid and effective driving licence at the time of the accident, thus breaching the insurance policy terms.
January 19, 2026Prudence is different from knowledge: CJI
The CJI said that legal education at its best is not about providing ready solutions, but it is about shaping how one thinks when solutions are unclear.
January 18, 2026Ghaziabad: POCSO court sentences man to life imprisonment in 5-year-old girl's rape-murder case
According to the prosecution, a missing person complaint was lodged at the Muradnagar police station on April 7, 2019, stating that the minor girl had gone missing from her house. After extensive search efforts, her body was recovered the next day from a field, following which an FIR was registered under sections of the Indian Penal Code and relevant provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
January 18, 2026Advocates cannot seek information under RTI Act for clients' cases: CIC
The commission further quoted the ruling to stress that the "laudable objectives of the RTI Act cannot be used for personal ends and should not become a tool in the hands of the advocate for seeking all kinds of information in order to promote his practice".
January 18, 2026Cold cases purge: After 5 decades, Mumbai court shutters Rs 7.65 theft case
A 2003 rash driving case met a similar fate from a magistrate's court, as a police report confirmed that not only the accused, but the original informant and all witnesses, were no longer traceable.
January 18, 2026Delhi tribunal awards over Rs. 1.62 crore to 21-year-old man injured in road accident
The tribunal noted the petitioner had been medically certified as 53 per cent temporarily disabled. He was 21 years old at the time of the accident and a first year university student who could not continue his education due to the accident.
January 18, 2026Zubeen death case: Shyamkanu Mahanta, another accused seek bail
The state cabinet had earlier appointed a five-member team of Special Public Prosecutors (PP) with senior advocate Ziaul Kamar to lead it. It had named Brojendra Mohan Chaudhuri as additional PP, and Kishor Dutta, Pranjal Dutta and Vikash Jammar as assistant PPs.
January 17, 2026UP: Man gets life sentence for murdering rice trader, disposing of body
Manglik said Dubey, along with three accomplices, lured Gupta to a place in Aurai area and shot him dead before dumping his body in an isolated well in Chilh police station area of Mirzapur district. The body was recovered by police on January 17.
January 17, 2026NIA court refuses to discharge accused linked to gangster Dawood Ibrahim's aide in FICN case
The special judge emphasised that the defence of the accused cannot be looked into at the time of discharge, particularly when "prosecution creates grave suspicion against the accused having committed alleged offences".
January 17, 2026Delhi court discharges former Congress MP accused of causing death by negligence
"There is no iota of doubt regarding the rashness and negligence of accused 1 in the incident in question, he being the contractor. However, the criminal liability of accused 1 cannot be vicariously imposed upon accused 2," the court said, discharging Chaliha.
January 17, 2026