Jodhpur Lawyers Protest Over Broken 48-Year Court Tradition
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.
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SC Saves BDS Degrees, Imposes ₹10 Cr Fines on Colleges
Supreme Court regularises BDS degrees for 2016-17 Rajasthan students admitted with NEET percentile relaxation, but imposes ₹10 crore fines on erring colleges and mandates pro-bono service from students.
Mahesh Sonak to be Jharkhand High Court Chief Justice
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.
SC Review on Intersex Rights, Ban on Infant Surgeries
India's Supreme Court refers a PIL to a larger bench, seeking a nationwide ban on non-consensual sex-selective surgeries on intersex infants and legal recognition for intersex persons.
Bomb Threat at Bombay High Court, Mumbai Courts Evacuated
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.
Bombay High Court evacuated following bomb threat email
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.
HP High Court Warns Officer Over Unpaid Judges' Dues
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.
SC Stops Construction on Disputed 100 Acres in Hyderabad
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.
SC Stays HC Order on 7-Fold Maintenance Hike for Pune Wife
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.
32-Year-Old Mumbai Robbery Case: Two Acquitted
A Mumbai sessions court acquits two men in a 1993 diamond robbery and abduction case after 32 years, citing the death of the main witness and lack of evidence. The diamonds are ordered returned to the victim's heirs.
Nagpur HC fines complainants ₹50k, quashes criminal case
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench dismissed a criminal case against a Ramtek businessman, imposing ₹50,000 costs on complainants for suppressing facts in a settled civil dispute. Read the full judgment details.
Nirav Modi Fights Extradition Citing Torture Risk
Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi applies to reopen his extradition case in London, citing new evidence of potential torture by Indian authorities. Full details of the high court hearing inside.
Thiruparankundram Deepam Dispute: Court's Verdict & Path Forward
The Karthigai Deepam lighting dispute at Thiruparankundram hill involves faith, temple rights & inter-community harmony. The High Court's detailed judgment & the need for mediation are analyzed. Read more.
Ex-CJI Gavai defends SC creamy layer verdict, questions critics
Retired CJI Bhushan Gavai addresses criticism of the Supreme Court's verdict extending creamy layer to SCs. He asks if the same yardstick applies to a CJI's son and a labourer's child. Read his full defence.
HC Allows Coimbatore to Reclaim Encroached OSR Land
Madras High Court overturns 2021 order, permits Coimbatore Corporation to recover encroached open space reserve land in Sanganoor. Landmark judgment upholds SC ruling on OSR land protection.
Rajasthan HC Upholds Live-in Rights for Adults 18+
Rajasthan High Court rules consenting adults can legally live together even if below marriage age. Justice Anoop Dhand emphasizes fundamental rights under Article 21. Read the landmark judgment details.
Madurai Karthigai Lamp Row: Collector Moves SC
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.
Ludhiana Court Violence: 3 Injured in Brawl
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.
Mangaluru High Court Bench: CM Assures Positive Discussion
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.
SC: Parity Not Sole Ground for Bail in Criminal Cases
The Supreme Court ruled that parity with co-accused cannot be the only reason for granting bail. The bench emphasized individual case merits. Read the full judgment details.
Supreme Court Allows Bail for Life Convict in Appeal
Supreme Court grants bail to a life convict police officer, outlining a liberal approach for suspending sentences when there's a fair chance of acquittal. Read the full legal analysis.
Bombay HC freezes Rs 34L in family accounts in maintenance case
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.
Justice Nagarathna on Judicial Consistency & Finality
Justice Nagarathna emphasizes judicial finality, stating judgments must be written in 'ink, not sand.' Learn why verdicts shouldn't be revisited due to judge changes.
Court: Marriage Certificate Prevails Over Priest Letter
Bombay City Civil Court dismisses woman's property claim after 27-year legal battle, ruling registered marriage certificate holds more weight than priest's letter. Read the full judgment details.
Mathura: Rape Law Pioneer Lives in Poverty at 72
Mathura, whose 1972 custodial rape case changed India's sexual assault laws, now lives paralyzed and hungry in a remote Maharashtra village. Her story sparked legal reforms but she remains excluded from digital welfare systems.
Mathura: The survivor who changed India's rape laws
Fifty years after her custodial rape case forced India to rewrite sexual assault laws, Mathura lives in poverty and neglect. Her story reveals the gap between legal reform and ground reality.
HC upholds negligence finding against Haryana
Chandigarh High Court upholds negligence finding against Haryana government in 1999 case after 25-year legal battle. Landmark judgment highlights accountability in public service.
Delhi HC voids 24x7 GPS tracking bail condition
Delhi High Court removes intrusive bail condition requiring 24x7 location sharing, citing Supreme Court's privacy protection stance. Read the landmark ruling details.
Courts defend right to love against societal resistance
Delhi High Court's Aanchal judgment strengthens constitutional right to love across caste, religion barriers. Analysis of India's evolving jurisprudence protecting interfaith, inter-caste couples from family threats and state interference.
Delhi HC: Pregnancy doesn't erase cruelty, grants divorce
Delhi High Court grants divorce to husband, ruling wife's pregnancy cannot negate established cruelty. Justice Sharma emphasizes pregnancy doesn't validate marital cruelty. Read the landmark judgment.
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