SC voids Tribunal Reforms Act, sets 4-month deadline
Supreme Court strikes down Tribunal Reforms Act 2021, directs government to establish National Tribunals Commission within four months. Read the full verdict details.
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Delhi HC: Furlough not absolute right, 1-year wait mandatory
Delhi High Court clarifies furlough is not an absolute right, upholding mandatory 1-year waiting period for convicts readmitted to prison. Key legal analysis of prisoner rights in India.
Gujarat HC grants Asaram 6-month release in rape case
In a significant legal development, the Gujarat High Court has suspended self-styled godman Asaram Bapu's life sentence for six months on medical grounds. Get complete details about the conditions and implications.
Delhi HC seeks response on Vikas Yadav's furlough plea
Delhi High Court directs state government to respond to Vikas Yadav's furlough application in the high-profile Nitish Katara murder case that shocked the nation two decades ago.
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.
Allahabad HC fines UP Govt ₹75K for false kidnapping case
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has penalized the Uttar Pradesh government for pursuing a kidnapping investigation after the woman involved clearly stated she wasn't abducted. The court called the continued probe an abuse of process.
Kerala Court: 7-Day Jail for 10ml Liquor is 'Banana Republic'
A Kerala court delivers scathing criticism after a man receives 7-day imprisonment for possessing just 10ml of liquor, calling it something that 'can happen only in a banana republic'.
Odisha HC ends 30-year employee regularization battle
After three decades of legal struggle, the Odisha High Court has directed the regularization of an employee's service, marking a landmark victory for workers' rights in government service.
SC Stays Kuldip Sharma Sentencing in Wrongful Confinement Case
In a significant development, the Supreme Court has halted the sentencing of former Gujarat DGP Kuldip Sharma in a 32-year-old wrongful confinement case. Get exclusive details on the legal battle and what's next.
Bombay HC Grants Bail in 2003 Mumbai Blasts Case
In a significant legal development, the Bombay High Court has granted bail to Kafeel Ahmed, an accused in the 2003 Mumbai triple blasts case. The court cited prolonged incarceration and trial delays as key factors in its decision.
CJI Gavai: Centre Avoiding My Bench in Tribunal Case
Chief Justice Gavai reveals Centre's attempt to avoid his bench in crucial Tribunal Reforms Act case. Supreme Court drama unfolds as government faces allegations of judicial avoidance in landmark legal battle.
Strong Judiciary Vital for Good Governance: Karnataka CM
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah emphasizes the crucial role of an independent judicial system in achieving effective governance and delivering justice to citizens during District Court Complex inauguration.
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.
Gujarat group launches shoe drive after CJI attack
In a symbolic response to the shoe-throwing incident involving CJI Justice Gavai, a Gujarat-based human rights organization announces a unique shoe distribution campaign for the underprivileged.
10-year sentence for rapist of mentally challenged girl
In a landmark judgment, an Odisha court has sentenced a man to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a mentally challenged girl. The swift justice highlights the judiciary's commitment to protecting vulnerable victims.
Telangana HC Quashes Arbitrary Land Acquisition
In a landmark judgment, Telangana High Court strikes down arbitrary land acquisition and compensation fixed by District Collector, delivering justice to affected landowners.
Goa court acquits driver in rash driving case
In a significant legal development, a Goa court dismisses rash driving case due to insufficient evidence. Key witnesses fail to appear, leading to accused's acquittal. Read about this courtroom drama.
Andhra Court: Death Penalty for 5 in Mayor's Husband Murder
In a landmark judgment, an Andhra Pradesh court has sentenced five individuals to death for the brutal murder of Chittoor Mayor's husband. The case that shook the political circles sees justice served after extensive legal proceedings.
Meghalaya court sentences rape convict to 7 years in jail
In a significant ruling, a Meghalaya court has sentenced a rape convict to 7 years of rigorous imprisonment along with a ₹10,000 fine. The judgment brings closure to a harrowing case of sexual assault in the East Jaintia Hills district.
Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh sworn in as Patna HC judge
Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh sworn in as additional judge of Patna High Court in ceremony presided by Chief Justice K. Vinod Chandran, marking new chapter in Bihar judiciary.
Delhi HC dismisses contempt case against Vikas Pahwa
Delhi High Court dismisses criminal contempt petition against senior advocate Vikas Pahwa, calling it 'misconceived' and 'not maintainable'. Justice Jasmeet Singh's landmark ruling reinforces legal protections for advocates performing their professional d
Odisha HC cuts jail term in 30-year-old case
In a significant legal development, the Orissa High Court has reduced the prison sentence of a convict in a three-decade-old case. Discover the details of this landmark judgment that brings closure to a long-pending legal battle.
Karnataka HC: Failed relationships not criminal offences
In a significant judgment, Karnataka High Court quashes rape case, stating mutual relationships ending in disappointment don't constitute criminal offence. Key legal precedent set.
Delhi HC jails man for contempt, rejects 'toy gun' defence
In a landmark ruling, Delhi High Court sends man to jail for contempt after rejecting his bizarre 'toy gun' defence. Court says justice cannot be toyed with in serious matters.
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.
Delhi Court Convicts Juvenile After 8 Years in Rape-Murder Case
After an eight-year legal battle, a Delhi court has convicted a man who was a minor at the time of brutally raping and murdering a 60-year-old woman in 2016. The conviction brings long-awaited justice in one of Delhi's most haunting cases.
SC seeks pan-India timeline for framing charges in criminal cases
India's Supreme Court expresses frustration over trial delays, calls for nationwide guidelines to set deadlines for framing charges in criminal cases to expedite justice delivery system.
Ex-SC Judge Questions Religious Need for Firecrackers
Former Supreme Court Justice A.S. Oka challenges the religious justification for loud firecrackers, sparking crucial debate about tradition versus environmental concerns in India.
Gujarat HC: Mother's custody not illegal detention
In a significant judgment, Gujarat High Court clarifies that a mother keeping her child isn't illegal detention, dismissing father's habeas corpus plea in family dispute.
Judges Targeted for Strong Environmental Orders: Justice Oka
Supreme Court judge Justice Abhay Oka reveals how judges face targeted campaigns for passing strong environmental orders. Discover the growing threats to judicial independence in India's climate battle.
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