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National Lok Adalat Set for March 14 in SBS Nagar

The Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district will host a National Lok Adalat on March 14 to resolve pending cases efficiently. This initiative aims to reduce court backlogs and provide speedy justice to litigants.

Belagavi Stray Dog Relocation Sparks Conflict

Belagavi district administration struggles to implement Supreme Court's stray dog relocation order amid opposition from animal lovers and residents resisting a new shelter in Hirebagewadi.

Madras HC to Rule on Criminal Cases and Bar Entry

The Madras High Court will examine whether pending criminal cases should prevent law graduates from joining the Bar. A decade-long legal debate continues as a larger bench considers the issue.

HC Gives 6 Weeks to Fill Odisha Lokayukta Posts

The Orissa High Court has given the state government six weeks to appoint a chairperson and five members to the Odisha Lokayukta, which has been non-functional for over a year due to vacancies.

SC Urges HCs to Expedite Sensitive, Serious Stalled Trials

The Supreme Court has issued a directive urging High Courts to immediately prioritize 'sensitive and serious' cases where trials are held up. The order emphasizes justice for all parties, not just the accused. Read the full story.

Parents reunite after court halts child's Jain diksha

A Surat family court's intervention leads to a marital reunion and a key condition: future initiation into Jain monkhood for their 7-year-old daughter requires consent of both parents. Read the full story.

Coimbatore Crime Rate Falls, Drug Cases Increase in 2025

Coimbatore sees a significant drop in serious crimes like murder and assault in 2025, though drug peddling cases rise. Police report higher conviction rates but struggle with burglaries. Read the full analysis.

Himachal CM Sukhu Directs Speedy Disposal of Land Cases

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu mandates weekly hearings for land partition cases and sets a March 31 deadline for corrections. Aiming for transparency, he orders a comprehensive land data compilation.

Delhi POCSO Cases: High Disposal, Higher Backlog

Delhi courts disposed more POCSO cases than registered in 2025, yet a massive backlog of decade-old cases and a 9% conviction rate plague the system. A new report calls for urgent judicial reforms.

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