SC quashes rape case, warns against misuse of laws
Supreme Court condemns giving consensual relations color of rape, cautions against misuse of criminal justice system. Read the landmark judgment details.
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SC Vanashakti Recall: No Win for Retrospective EC
Supreme Court recalls Vanashakti judgment but maintains environmental protection principles. Prior Environmental Clearance remains crucial as ecological damage is irreversible. Industry celebrations premature.
SC: No Timelines for President, Governors on Bills
Supreme Court rules setting deadlines for President & Governors to clear bills is inappropriate. Landmark judgment upholds constitutional sanctity. Read full analysis.
High Court orders regularisation of Chandigarh SSA teachers
Punjab & Haryana High Court directs Chandigarh administration to regularise all SSA teachers with 10+ years service within 6 weeks, flags misuse of Uma Devi ruling.
SC Allows Post-Facto Environmental Clearances in Split Verdict
Supreme Court recalls verdict barring post-facto environmental clearances through 2:1 majority decision. Chief Justice Gavai leads bench reviewing Vanshakti judgment. Read full analysis.
Delhi HC: Marriage refusal doesn't make promise false
Delhi High Court acquits man in rape case, ruling subsequent marriage refusal doesn't render original promise false. Key legal precedent set on consent issues. Read full analysis.
Supreme Court Acquits Surendra Koli in Nithari Case
Supreme Court overturns Surendra Koli's conviction in Nithari killings, exposing investigative failures and media trial impact. Learn how justice was compromised by public pressure.
Karnataka HC: 'Go Die' Not Suicide Abetment
In a significant judgment, Karnataka High Court clarifies that telling someone 'go die' doesn't constitute suicide abetment under Section 306 IPC. Detailed analysis of the court's reasoning and legal implications.
Odisha HC quashes RDA demolition notice
In a significant ruling, the Odisha High Court quashed Rourkela Development Authority's notice for removing structures from government land, citing procedural lapses and violation of natural justice principles.
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.
Kerala HC: First wife must consent to second marriage registration
In a landmark judgment, Kerala High Court rules that first wife must be heard before registering second marriage under Muslim personal law, ensuring women's rights and preventing injustice.
Justice Surya Kant: Turning Judicial Promises into Performance
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.
High Court: Evidence Trumps Procedural Errors in Court Martial
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.
Bombay HC quashes divorce decree for lack of reasoning
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.
SC: Marriage refusal not abetment to suicide
Supreme Court delivers crucial judgment protecting personal choice in marriage matters, clarifying that saying 'no' to marriage doesn't constitute abetment to suicide under Section 306 IPC.
HC orders ₹7.5L relief for job denial, slams state
In a powerful judgment, Punjab & Haryana High Court has ordered ₹7.5 lakh compensation to a man denied ex-gratia government job after his father's death, calling the state's approach 'mechanical' and showing 'utter disregard to human dignity'.
Punjab HC: Courts can't be in ivory towers on travel cases
Punjab and Haryana High Court delivers landmark judgment, directing courts to adopt practical approach when deciding passport seizure and travel ban cases, emphasizing real-life consequences for citizens.
Guarantors Can't Escape Liability: Karnataka HC
In a landmark judgment, Karnataka High Court clarifies that guarantors cannot be discharged from their obligations without full repayment or substitution by another surety. Learn how this ruling strengthens financial accountability.
SC Quashes POCSO Case, Cites Practical Realities
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court has quashed a POCSO case against a convict who married the victim, emphasizing that criminal law cannot be divorced from practical realities of Indian society.
Delhi HC fines litigant ₹1L for court misrepresentation
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.
Telangana HC: No Last-Minute DOB Changes for SCCL Retirement
In a significant judgment, Telangana High Court dismisses plea by former SCCL employees seeking retirement date revision through date of birth modifications. Court upholds service rules integrity.
Odisha HC: 10% Interest on Delayed Gratuity for Bank Retirees
In a landmark judgment, Odisha High Court mandates 10% interest on delayed gratuity payment for retired bank officer, setting crucial precedent for employee rights in banking sector.
20-year sentence for teen kidnap-rape in Bhubaneswar
A special court in Bhubaneswar has sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for the kidnapping and sexual assault of a teenage girl in 2021. The landmark judgment emphasizes zero tolerance for crimes against women.
Defending Supreme Court Vacations: Justice Needs Breaks
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.
SC transfers judicial officer's hit-and-run case to Delhi
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.
HC settles 40-year land feud via adverse possession doctrine
In a landmark judgment, the Punjab & Haryana High Court resolves a four-decade property dispute in Yamunanagar, ruling in favor of a family based on adverse possession principles after 40 years of continuous occupation.
SC frees man in 2016 rape-murder case
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court acquits a man convicted in the 2016 rape and murder case of an elderly woman, citing lack of evidence and procedural lapses in investigation.
Life term for rapist of 4-year-old in Odisha
In a landmark judgment, an Odisha court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the brutal rape of a 4-year-old girl. The Special POCSO Court in Angul delivered swift justice in this shocking case that has shaken the community.
Drunk Driver Must Distribute 1000 Safety Flyers in Pune
A Pune court delivers unique judgment requiring drunk driver to educate others about road safety, sparking discussions about innovative sentencing approaches.
Telangana HC Orders Regularisation of 10+ Year Contract Workers
In a significant judgment, Telangana High Court orders state government to regularize contract employees with over 10 years of service, setting precedent for workers' rights across India.
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