Delhi court staff called off a Lok Adalat boycott after a suicide blamed on work pressure. They met the Chief Justice, demanding aid for the family, reduced workload, and promotions. Read the full story.
A 43-year-old court clerk in Delhi's Saket court died by suicide, citing extreme work pressure in a note. The incident triggered protests over chronic staff shortages in the judiciary.
The Kerala High Court held a full court reference to honour retiring Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar. Justice Jamdar praised the court's progressive legacy in gender justice and civil liberties. Read more about his distinguished career.
Supreme Court hears petitions on stray dog rules, sharply criticising arguments by Sharmila Tagore's counsel. Court warns against romanticising dogs in hospitals. Read the full details.
A 37-year-old Saket District Court employee died by suicide at his Delhi home, leaving a note citing extreme work pressure. Colleagues report he was overburdened. Police investigation ongoing.
Harish Singh Mahar, a 35-year-old court staffer with a disability, died by suicide at Delhi's Saket court complex. A suicide note cited extreme work pressure, sparking protests over staff shortages.
A 33-year-old court clerk died after jumping from the top floor of Delhi's Saket court complex. Police suspect work-related stress. Investigation underway.
A Delhi court employee died by suicide at the Saket court complex. Police recovered a note and are investigating the incident. Read the latest details here.
The hearing in the 2015 Mohammad Akhlaq lynching case in Noida has been advanced by 15 days. This follows a transfer application filed by the accused, citing politicization of the case. Read the latest court developments.
The Noida sessions court has advanced the hearing in the 2015 Mohammad Akhlaq lynching case by 15 days. The move follows a transfer application filed by the accused, citing politicization. Read the latest courtroom developments.
Moga court complex evacuated following a threat email. Police with anti-sabotage teams conduct a massive search operation. Judicial officers moved to safety. Read for details.
Himachal Pradesh High Court and district courts in Punjab's Ferozepur and Moga were evacuated after bomb threat emails. This is the fourth such hoax targeting the Shimla court since 2024. Read details.
Lawyers of Gauhati High Court Bar Association begin a 3-day hunger strike against shifting court to North Guwahati. 86% members oppose the move in referendum. Read details.
Court proceedings in Cuttack and Sambalpur were halted for hours after bomb threat emails. Evacuation protocols were activated, but no suspicious objects were found. Read the full story.
The Gauhati High Court Bar Association announces boycott of foundation stone-laying ceremony for new complex in North Guwahati, citing accessibility concerns. Read details on the ongoing dispute.
Tripura High Court orders a woman to stand until court adjourns for contempt over breach of divorce terms and public allegations against judges. Details of the case and the court's ruling inside.
Delhi Assembly amends Court Fees Act, 1870. Litigants to get full court fee refund even in private out-of-court settlements, removing 50% refund limit. Major relief for petitioners.
A bomb threat email caused panic and evacuation at Karnataka's Dharwad High Court and district courts in Mysuru, Gadag & Bagalkot. Security was heightened, proceedings halted. Read details.
Bomb threat emails triggered panic and a full evacuation at the Karnataka High Court bench in Dharwad and district courts in Gadag and Bagalkot on January 6, 2026, suspending all proceedings.
Bomb threat emails triggered panic and a full evacuation at Dharwad High Court and district courts in Gadag & Bagalkot on Jan 6, 2026, suspending all proceedings. Read for details.
A 50-year-old man collapsed and died from a cardiac arrest while giving testimony in a Karnataka court. The tragic incident occurred in Tumakuru district.
Damra Patel, convicted for murdering his 10-year-old son, ingested poison in Banaskantha. He was under severe guilt and faced social isolation. Read the full story.
Damra Patel, convicted for murdering his 10-year-old son, died by suicide in his Banaskantha village while on parole. Police cite guilt and emotional distress as reasons.
Allahabad High Court rebukes Meerut sessions court for not waiting for Supreme Court order copy. Justice Shailendra quashes summons in 2020 double murder case, emphasizing judicial patience. Read the full judgment details.
Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak, a Bombay High Court judge, has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court. He will assume charge on January 8, 2024, following the retirement of Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan.
The Supreme Court of India convenes vacation benches, including one led by CJI Surya Kant, during the winter break—a historic first. Discover the urgent cases heard.
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.
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 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.
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.