SC Vacation Benches Sit During Winter Break for First Time
In a historic first, Supreme Court vacation benches, including one led by CJI Surya Kant, convened during the winter recess. The court was closed from Dec 22 to Jan 2. Read more.
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D4vd Faces Murder Charges Over Teen's Death
Singer D4vd could face murder charges as a grand jury investigates the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas, whose body was found in his car. Read the latest details.
HC Orders Fast-Track Trial for Yemeni Man, Cites Financial Burden
Delhi High Court orders expedited trial for a Yemeni national facing multiple cases, noting his prolonged detention is a financial burden on the state. Details inside.
Bihar Court Employees' Silent Protest on Jan 16-17, 2026
Bihar State Civil Court Employees' Association announces a two-day silent protest in January 2026 over pending service demands like pay revision and SOP. Read details.
SC Approves Kolhapur as Additional Bombay High Court Bench
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.
Calcutta HC Allows Foreign Courts in Indian Divorce Cases
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.
Florida Mother's Murder Conviction Reopened After 17 Years
Amanda Lewis's life sentence for drowning her daughter is under review. Her son, now 24, stands by his childhood testimony. Will new evidence free her?
Sign Language Testimonies Key in School Assault Conviction
A Mumbai court convicts a former principal and teacher for assaulting speech & hearing-impaired girls. Expert sign language interpretation proved crucial. Read the full report.
Special SC Vacation Bench Led by CJI to Sit on December 22
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.
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.
Mumbai Court Convicts Deaf School Teachers for Student Assault
A special Pocso court in Mumbai convicts a former headmaster and a retired teacher from a deaf school for sexually assaulting three students. The landmark case relied on sign language interpreters and video evidence. Read the full details.
SC Upholds Conviction in Bengaluru Child Trafficking Case
The Supreme Court of India upheld the conviction of a Bengaluru man for child trafficking, terming it a 'deeply disturbing reality'. The court emphasized the credibility of the victim's sole testimony. Read more.
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.
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.
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.
50-Year-Old Attempted Murder Case: Man Acquitted
A Mumbai court acquits a man in a 1974 attempted murder case after the sole eyewitness, the victim, fails to recall the incident. Read the full details of this extraordinary legal conclusion.
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.
BBC Trump Speech Edit: Bombshell Testimony Revealed
Michael Prescott delivers explosive testimony about BBC's Trump speech edits in UK parliament. New revelations question editorial integrity and broadcast accuracy. Watch full coverage.
Tamil Nadu's Broken Courts Traumatise Child Survivors
An investigation reveals how Tamil Nadu's POCSO courts are failing child sexual abuse survivors, forcing them to face their attackers and violating Supreme Court mandates for a safe testimony process.
Ex-TMC Minister Freed in Bengal School Recruitment Scam
Former TMC minister Partha Chatterjee walks free after 3 years in jail as CBI court orders release following witness testimony completion in school recruitment scam case.
Chhattisgarh HC Mandates Fixed Dates for Evidence
Chhattisgarh High Court mandates trial courts to schedule fixed, consecutive dates for witness testimony to eliminate delays and case backlogs in the judicial system.
Guwahati Lawyers Protest High Court Relocation Plan
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.
JJ Hospital Shootout Trial: Mumbai Underworld Exposed
Explosive courtroom revelations from the 2001 JJ Hospital shootout case that shook Mumbai's underworld. Key witness testimony exposes gangland rivalries and shocking details about the attack that left one dead.
Ukraine's Grim Conscription: Untrained Soldiers Forced to Front
A Ukrainian soldier's harrowing account exposes the grim reality of forced conscription - civilians sent to defend without basic training, equipment shortages, and brutal frontline conditions.
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