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.
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.
In a major political shift, over 5,000 individuals, including ex-Congress members and local groups, joined the BJP in Lakhimpur, Assam. The move signals growing support for CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's leadership ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
A Pocso court in Lakhimpur Kheri sentences a 30-year-old to life for the 2014 sexual assault and murder of a 7-year-old boy. The convict, who posed as a minor, was fined Rs 1.35 lakh. Read the full details of the decade-long legal battle.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Tragic road accident in Lakhimpur Kheri as car falls into canal, killing 5 including 2 children. Police investigation ongoing. Details on rescue efforts.
Gujarat ATS reveals black flag and digital literature recovered from UP homes of Ricin terror plot accused. Three arrested in failed chemical attack case involving deadly toxin.
A UP police constable submitted a forged acquittal order to clear his name in a 2005 case during a departmental inquiry. The forgery was discovered, leading to a fresh FIR against him.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates Lakhimpur Nursing College and lays foundation for ₹300 crore super specialty hospital, marking major healthcare advancement in Northeast India.
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.
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.
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.
A Delhi court rejects interim maintenance for a woman lawyer, citing exaggerated financial claims and questioning the validity of her case against her estranged husband, also a lawyer.
A Gujarat tailor faces Rs 7,000 fine for delaying a woman's wedding blouse stitching. Court orders compensation for mental harassment caused by the professional negligence.
In a significant legal development, the Karnataka High Court has stayed the state government's controversial order restricting RSS activities. The interim order marks a major setback for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's administration.
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud recommends Justice Surya Kant as his successor in a historic move that will shape India's judicial landscape for years to come.