Jharkhand HC fines state Rs 1 lakh for frivolous plea
Jharkhand High Court imposes Rs 1 lakh costs on state officials for filing a review petition to stall court proceedings. The court said the state is not an 'ordinary litigant'.
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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.
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.
HC shields 836 Gurgaon homebuyers in family property row
Punjab & Haryana High Court dismisses plea to drag 812 flat & 24 shop owners into a family land dispute, providing relief to buyers. Justice Archana Puri upholds trial court's decision.
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.
Delhi HC asks DGCA to reply on pilot duty norms contempt plea
Delhi High Court directs DGCA to respond to contempt plea by pilots' body over alleged non-implementation of flight duty time limits. Read the full story on the aviation safety dispute.
US Ed Dept Recalls Staff Amid Civil Rights Complaint Backlog
Dozens of former US Education Department staff return to tackle a growing backlog of over 25,000 civil rights complaints. The move follows legal disputes over mass layoffs under the Trump administration.
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.
85,000+ Register for Punjab Civil Services Exam
A record 85,000+ aspirants will compete in the Punjab State Civil Services Exam on June 23. Get details on exam centres, key instructions, and the selection process for PCS and allied services.
Court validates decade-old will gifting Ahmedabad land to friend
An Ahmedabad civil court grants probate for a 2014 will, transferring 4 hectares of valuable NA land to a friend after a decade-long delay. No objections from legal heirs.
Court orders Rs 5 lakh compensation for boy's 2014 gaming zone death
A Dahod court has ordered a gaming zone owner and an insurance firm to pay Rs 5 lakh with 9% interest to the family of Aadil Pathan, who died of electrocution in 2014. The court cited clear negligence. Read the full story.
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.
US Ed Dept Recalls Staff to Tackle Civil Rights Backlog
The Trump administration recalls dozens of Education Department workers to address a growing backlog of over 25,000 civil rights complaints. A temporary fix amid ongoing layoff plans.
Maharashtra Files Civil Suit to Cancel Illegal Land Transfer
Maharashtra's animal husbandry dept files civil suit to reclaim 6.32 hectares of govt land in Pune's Tathawade, illegally sold for Rs 33 crore. Read the full story.
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.
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.
3.7 Million Chinese Take Civil Service Exam After Age Cap Rise
A record 3.7 million Chinese applicants competed for 39,600 government jobs in national civil service exam after age limit increased to 40. Discover what drives this massive competition.
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.
Rajnath Singh Praises Operation Sindoor at LBSNAA Event
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh cites Operation Sindoor as brilliant civil-military fusion example, urges young officers to safeguard national interests. Read his full address.
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.
Kevin Spacey Civil Trial Set for October 2026
Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey will face civil trial in London in October 2026 over sexual assault allegations from three men. Learn about the case details and what's next.
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.
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