Calcutta HC orders tree planting instead of FIR
Calcutta High Court quashes FIR against man for cutting tree branches, directs him to plant four saplings to offset environmental damage and promote sustainability. Details inside.
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UP man arrested for stalking ex in ladies' coach in Navi Mumbai
A 25-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh was arrested by Panvel GRP for stalking his ex-girlfriend in a ladies' coach. The incident highlights stalking risks under BNS. Read the full details.
Kerala HC Grants Property Rights to Child Born 4 Months Post-Marriage
Kerala High Court rules a child born within four months of marriage is entitled to an equal share in the father's property, reinforcing legitimacy under Section 112 of the Evidence Act. Read the full judgment details.
50% of X Takedowns for 'Disturbing Public Order': MHA Data
MHA issued 91 notices to X, flagging 1100+ URLs in 20 months via Sahyog portal. Over half targeted 'public order', with spikes during 2024 polls. X challenges the portal's legality.
Karnataka HC Backs State's Grid Supply Order for Generators
Karnataka High Court reinstates state's order requiring embedded generators to supply power to the grid at Rs 4.86/unit. The ruling clarifies state jurisdiction over cogeneration plants. Read the full details.
Allahabad HC Rejects Appeal to Withdraw SC/ST Act Case
Allahabad High Court dismisses appeal against trial court order, ruling state government's intention to withdraw prosecution does not bind the court. Case involves cheating, caste abuse allegations from 2020. Read the full details.
MACT Rejects Compensation Claim in Thane Road Accident Case
Thane MACT dismissed a 2018 road accident compensation claim, citing the claimant's failure to prove the other rider's negligence. Key details and legal implications explained.
Gurgaon family convicted in 9-year-old cheque bounce case
A Gurgaon court convicts five family members for dishonouring a cheque of over Rs 30 lakh. Ordered to pay Rs 42.7 lakh in compensation after an eight-year trial. Details inside.
Karnataka HC refuses stay on premium floor area ratio
Karnataka High Court declines interim stay on premium FAR provisions, notes petitioner accepted TDRs voluntarily. Next hearing in February. Read the full legal analysis.
SC upholds Bombay High Court's Kolhapur circuit bench
Supreme Court dismisses plea against Bombay HC's Kolhapur circuit bench, calling it a step to bring justice closer. Bench inaugurated on August 17 serves six districts.
Delhi HC: Courts Can Waive 1-Year Separation for Divorce
Delhi High Court rules courts can waive mandatory 1-year separation & cooling-off period in mutual consent divorce cases, prioritizing decisional autonomy of spouses. Read the landmark verdict.
Parliament Passes Insurance Amendment Bill 2025
Parliament has approved the Insurance Amendment Bill 2025, amending three key laws: the Insurance Act, 1938, LIC Act, 1956, and IRDA Act, 1999. Read about the sector's transformation.
Homebuyers Forum Urges Karnataka Govt to Release Apartment Act
KHBF warns of legal chaos and ownership risks due to delay in Karnataka Apartment Act. Calls for immediate action to implement RERA Section 17 for homebuyer rights.
Himachal Approves 1,181 Land Sales to Outsiders, Plans Law Change
Himachal Pradesh approved 1,181 land sales to non-agriculturists under Section 118, generating Rs 73 crore. The state now plans to amend this protective law. Explore the district-wise data and proposed changes.
Karnataka HC acquits man, bars retrospective harsher punishment
Karnataka High Court acquits a man of abduction & rape charges, ruling that harsher punishment cannot apply retrospectively. Justice G Basavaraja cites lack of proof. Read the full legal analysis.
5 Convicted in Karnataka NDPS Case, Get 12-Year Jail
A Karnataka court convicted five, including a South Sudan national, in an NDPS Act case. Three received 12 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine. Read the full details.
HP Land Reforms Amendment Bill Sent to Select Committee
Himachal Pradesh Assembly refers contentious land law amendment bill to Select Committee for scrutiny after BJP MLA warns it could harm state interests. Read the full details.
HC jails man for remarrying while ex-wife's divorce appeal was pending
Punjab & Haryana High Court sentences Gurdeep Singh to 3 months jail for contempt after he remarried while his ex-wife's appeal against divorce was pending. Justice Alka Sarin says it breached Section 15 of Hindu Marriage Act.
Fake Social Media Accounts of Junagadh MLA Traced to Pakistan
Junagadh MLA Sanjay Koradiya discovers fake Facebook and Instagram accounts created in Pakistan. Police investigate impersonation and extortion threats. Read the full details.
Surat Couple's Private CCTV Videos Leaked Online
A Surat couple faces trauma after intimate CCTV footage from their Vesu apartment went viral on social media. Police probe hacking & privacy breach under BNS and IT Act. Read more.
Kochi: 833 vehicles violate zebra crossing rules in Nov
Ernakulam's MVD cracks down on 833 vehicles for zebra crossing violations, mostly cars. Experts call for infrastructure overhaul and strict enforcement to protect pedestrians. Read more.
US Portal to Monitor Foreign University Funding from 2026
The US Department of Education launches a new portal to enforce transparency on foreign funding in universities. Starting January 2026, institutions must report gifts over $250,000. Read more.
Campus Unrest Spreads in Bhopal, Emergency Act Invoked
Violent protests over contaminated water at VIT Bhopal's Sehore campus escalate, reaching RGPV. MP Higher Education Minister invokes emergency powers. CM to decide post-Winter Session.
70-year-old farmer sentenced to 20 years for child rape
A 70-year-old Aligarh farmer sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping an 11-year-old girl. The court imposed a fine, with half designated as victim compensation. Read the full details.
Dehradun court acquits man in 2019 rape case
Dehradun fast-track court acquits 42-year-old man of rape charges after finding contradictions in complainant's statements and insufficient evidence. Key details from the 2019 case.
Jorhat DM Bans Loud Noise After 10 PM to Protect Students
Jorhat district magistrate imposes strict noise control measures under BNSS Section 163. Complete ban on loudspeakers, amplified music after 10 PM to safeguard students' study environment. Read full details.
Chandigarh HC Grants Bail in 'Pakistan Zindabad' Case
Chandigarh High Court grants bail to man accused of shouting 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogans during farmers' protest. Justice Sandeep Moudgil delivers judgment with specific conditions.
Mohali court convicts man in 2023 murder case
A Mohali court convicts Ajay for the murder of co-worker Rajveer. The sentencing is scheduled for Thursday. Read for the full details of the case.
How Case Withdrawals Became Political Escape Hatches
Uttar Pradesh's move to withdraw from Mohammed Akhlaq lynching case reveals how legal provisions meant for justice are becoming political tools. Explore the implications.
Section 377 Overturned: Personal Story of India's LGBTQ+ Victory
Explore Pavan's emotional journey through Delhi streets after Supreme Court decriminalized homosexuality in 2018. A poignant excerpt from Mahesh Rao's 'Half Light' captures historic moment.
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