Kerala High Court sets aside vigilance court order and FIR against a forest officer, ruling that special judges need sanction under Prevention of Corruption Act before ordering investigation.
Uttar Pradesh police officials have termed a court order as illegal, refusing to register an FIR against ASP Anuj Chaudhary and others in the Sambhal violence case, sparking controversy.
A district court in Uttar Pradesh has directed police to register an FIR after a 23-year-old man was injured during the 2024 Sambhal violence. The court cited medical evidence indicating a cognizable offense, while police deny allegations.
The Allahabad High Court has directed UP Police to initiate legal proceedings against complainants and witnesses in false FIR cases. Officers face departmental action and contempt charges if they fail to comply within 60 days.
Sambhal police refuse to register FIR against officers for second time, calling magistrate's order illegal. Legal experts condemn the defiance as contempt of court.
Karnataka High Court dismisses dowry harassment case, stating IPC Section 498A is not a universal remedy for marital disputes. The case involved incidents from 2017-2024, primarily in the US. Read the full judgment details.
A Bombay High Court representative was attacked during a land possession procedure in Kamothe, Navi Mumbai. Police have booked a father-son duo for the assault. Read the full details.
The Supreme Court freed a Hyderabad woman detained under a preventive law, ruling that drug charges must specifically threaten public order, not just law and order. Read the landmark judgment details.
A Delhi court directs police to register an FIR against DSEU's vice-chancellor over a faculty member's sexual harassment complaint. The VC denies allegations, calls them baseless.
Supreme Court sets aside Rajasthan HC order, directs fresh hearing on merit in the Rs 400 crore land dispute between JDA and former royal family. Key facts and timeline explained.
A Delhi court directs police to register an FIR against DSEU's vice-chancellor over a faculty member's sexual harassment complaint. The VC denies allegations, calls them baseless.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu calls High Court's panchayat poll order arbitrary. He vows to challenge it in Supreme Court, citing legal flaws.
Himachal Pradesh High Court demands action on basic facilities at Atal Institute, Shimla. Officials face personal summons. Read about the court's directives on roads, parking & more.
Bengaluru police register FIR against unknown persons for spreading fake news about structural cracks in the Ejipura flyover. Officials confirm the structure is safe. Read details.
Supreme Court issues notice to Maharashtra govt on bail appeals by accused in Pune Porsche crash case. Two software engineers died in the May 2024 accident. Next hearing on Jan 30, 2026.
Tripura High Court orders a woman to stand until court adjourns for contempt over breach of divorce terms and public allegations against judges. Details of the case and the court's ruling inside.
Delhi Police now file FIRs for serious traffic violations like wrong-side driving, risking jail under BNS. First cases registered in Kapashera and Delhi Cantonment. Read details.
Following the Supreme Court's bail order distinguishing 'masterminds' from 'facilitators', four more accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case file fresh pleas. Details inside.
Allahabad High Court orders Siddharthnagar authorities to restore a woman's house within 48 hours, calling the eviction 'mala fide'. The court mandates Rs 1 lakh compensation and an inquiry against a judge.
A bomb threat email caused panic and evacuation at Karnataka's Dharwad High Court and district courts in Mysuru, Gadag & Bagalkot. Security was heightened, proceedings halted. Read details.
The Supreme Court has ruled that the right to a speedy trial is fundamental and cannot be ignored due to an offence's severity. The court granted bail, stating economic offences are not a homogeneous class for blanket bail denial. Read the full analysis.
JNU administration files police complaint, alleging slogans against PM Modi and Amit Shah disrupt public order. Incident occurred during a protest on January 6. Full details inside.
Nagpur's Bombay High Court bench enforces a total vehicle parking ban and ramps up security following a 'highly sensitive' terror threat classification. Read about the new measures and reactions.
A civil court in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar directs a dismissed MSRTC employee to repay over Rs 10 lakh with interest and compensation for misappropriating student pass sale proceeds. Read the full details.
The US attack on Venezuela repeats past mistakes, subverting the international rules-based order. Read our analysis of this illegal aggression and its global implications.
An RTI activist and three journalists have approached the Punjab & Haryana High Court seeking to quash an FIR filed against them for questioning the use of the Punjab CM's official helicopter. They claim it's a free speech issue. Read more.
Supreme Court upholds denial of bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi 2020 riots UAPA case. The bench cited their 'grave' role in the alleged conspiracy. Read the full details.
A Mumbai civil court has ordered a gardener's family to vacate servant quarters in Madh Island, dismissing their adverse possession claim. The legal battle spanned over 15 years. Read the full details.
Punjab & Haryana High Court hears contempt petition by GMCH Patiala professor against retirement order allegedly violating 2021 stay. Next hearing on Feb 9, 2026.
A Mumbai sessions court rejected the bail plea of a 28-year-old software developer accused of sexual exploitation under false marriage promise. The judge cited witness pressure and ongoing investigation.