The Supreme Court has approved the Bombay High Court's notification to establish Kolhapur as an additional bench. This move aims to enhance judicial access for Maharashtra's western region. Read more about this landmark decision.
A Mumbai sessions court fined an app-based cab driver Rs 2,000 for insulting passengers after a 2018 argument over luggage and AC. The court set aside a harsher jail term. Read the full details.
Calcutta High Court rules UK courts can hear divorce & maintenance for a marriage solemnised in India if a spouse lives there. Key ruling on jurisdiction under Hindu Marriage Act.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will lead a special vacation bench on December 22 to hear urgent matters. This move ensures judicial access during the Supreme Court's winter break.
Lawyers at Rajasthan High Court in Jodhpor staged massive protests after Acting Chief Justice scheduled hearings on a day traditionally boycotted for 48 years. They demand a permanent CJ.
Bombay High Court cancels bail for businessman Rhythm Goyal, accused of assaulting a pregnant woman causing miscarriage. Details on the court's strong stance.
Supreme Court collegium approves Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak of Bombay HC as the next Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court. He will succeed Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan, who retires on January 8, 2025.
A bomb threat email triggered mass evacuations at Bombay High Court and other Mumbai courts. Police conducted searches, operations resumed. Stay updated on the security situation.
The Bombay High Court and other courts in Mumbai were evacuated after receiving bomb threats via email. Police deployed bomb detection squads. This is a developing story.
Himachal Pradesh High Court threatens contempt action against Finance Secretary for defying Supreme Court order to clear pending dues of retired judges. Next hearing could trigger punitive steps.
Supreme Court directs private claimants to halt all construction on disputed Shamshabad land allegedly owned by HMDA. Case involves allegations of fabricated court orders. Read the full legal saga.
Supreme Court stays Bombay HC order enhancing wife's maintenance from ₹50k to ₹3.5 lakh/month. Husband directed to clear arrears. Next hearing in 2026. Details inside.
Madurai District Collector moves Supreme Court against HC order on Karthigai festival lamp lighting. Faces contempt for allegedly defying court directive. Read the full legal battle.
Three men injured in a violent clash between two groups at Ludhiana court complex. The fight erupted over a 2022 case, raising serious security questions. Read details.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has agreed to discuss the demand for a circuit high court bench in Mangaluru with the Karnataka Chief Justice. Lawyers' delegation met CM to push for swift justice in coastal region.
Bombay High Court freezes Rs 34 lakh transferred by a man to his mother and brother, calling it a systematic attempt to avoid paying maintenance to his wife and daughter. Read the full details.
Hundreds of lawyers in Guwahati rally against the proposed shifting of the High Court bench to a new location. Massive protests disrupt city traffic as legal fraternity demands government reconsideration.
Justice Surya Kant's ambitious vision for Supreme Court transformation faces its biggest test - turning promises into tangible judicial reforms that benefit every Indian citizen.
Punjab & Haryana High Court delivers landmark judgment affirming that convictions stand if evidence is solid, even with procedural flaws in confession recording. Key ruling for Indian military justice system.
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court sets aside a Family Court's divorce decision, citing insufficient reasoning and failure to consider crucial evidence. Landmark judgment emphasizes judicial accountability.
Delhi High Court imposes heavy costs on a litigant who attempted to mislead the court by misrepresenting himself, marking a strong stance against abuse of legal process.
Discover why Supreme Court vacations are essential for judicial efficiency and quality judgments, not mere holidays. An in-depth analysis of how breaks sustain India's justice system.
In a significant judicial development, the Supreme Court has transferred the trial of a hit-and-run accident case involving a judicial officer from Punjab to Delhi, citing concerns over fair trial proceedings.
In a major setback for the Central Government, the Supreme Court has rejected its plea against implementing MGNREGA in West Bengal. The court questioned the Centre's 'selective release' of funds and upheld the Calcutta High Court order.
In an unexpected move, India's Supreme Court declines contempt proceedings against an advocate who hurled a shoe at Chief Justice Gavai, suggesting the incident should 'die a natural death'.
The high-profile Renukaswamy murder case faces significant delays as the special prosecutor alleges the accused are employing deliberate stalling tactics in Bengaluru court proceedings.
Calcutta High Court takes stern action as authorities fail to produce deported family members. The court demands answers in this humanitarian crisis involving a West Bengal family.
India's Supreme Court intervenes in the escalating stray dog menace, scheduling a crucial hearing to address public safety and animal welfare concerns nationwide.
The Bombay High Court has granted bail to an accused in the Govind Pansare murder case, citing prolonged incarceration of 6-7 years without trial completion. The court expressed concerns about further delays in the judicial process.
The Supreme Court issues notice to Madhya Pradesh government after High Court's controversial decision to condone 4.5-year delay in election petition case. Judicial accountability under scanner.