AP HC: No Mechanical Remand Orders, Grants Bail in Drugs Case
Andhra Pradesh High Court grants bail, ruling trial courts cannot pass mechanical remand extension orders without accused's physical/virtual presence, a violation of Article 21.
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Tripura HC Rejects Congress Leader's Rs 10 Lakh Compensation Claim
Tripura High Court dismisses Congress leader Gopal Roy's Rs 10 lakh plea for alleged rights violation during a 2020 police raid. Court directs him to approach civil court.
India's Call for a Bail Act: Liberty Over Incarceration
Supreme Court rulings reinforce 'bail is rule, jail exception.' Experts urge Parliament for a dedicated Bail Act to protect personal liberty and ensure speedy trials. Read more.
SC: Naxal success needs courts, not just arrests
Supreme Court stresses speedy trials for Naxal cases, grants interim bail to Gadchiroli blast accused. Highlights infrastructure gaps as Amit Shah vows to end extremism. Read more.
EC: Power to verify citizenship flows from Constitution
The Election Commission told the Supreme Court its authority to assess citizenship for electoral rolls is constitutional, not a parallel NRC. Hearing resumes Jan 8.
SC: Speedy trial a fundamental right, grants bail in PMLA case
The Supreme Court granted bail to a businessman citing delay in trial, affirming the right to speedy trial under Article 21. This comes a day after denying bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam.
SC Upholds Right to Speedy Trial, Grants Bail in Economic Offence
The Supreme Court has ruled that the right to a speedy trial is fundamental and cannot be ignored due to an offence's severity. The court granted bail, stating economic offences are not a homogeneous class for blanket bail denial. Read the full analysis.
SC: Courts should not set timelines for probe agencies
Supreme Court says courts must not routinely set deadlines for investigative agencies, stepping on their toes. Timelines are only for cases of proven delay. Read the full analysis.
J&K HC quashes 1979 murder conviction of elderly woman
Jammu & Kashmir High Court sets aside 1979 murder conviction of Shameema Begam, citing 46-year delay and her age. The court closed one of Kashmir's longest-running cases.
J&K HC relieves 70-yr-old woman after 46-year case
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court frees 70-year-old woman, citing 46-year ordeal and 'heat of passion' in 1979 case. Justice Sanjay Parihar emphasizes balance in sentencing. Read the full story.
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train's 180 km/h Trial Successful
Indian Railways' indigenous Vande Bharat Sleeper Train aces final high-speed trial at 180 km/h in Kota. A major step towards launch. Read more about this technical milestone.
Delhi gets 16 fast-track courts for terror, organised crime cases
Delhi becomes first state to set up 16 dedicated fast-track courts for speedy trials under UAPA, NIA Act. Aimed at hardened criminals & terror accused, these courts will prevent bail due to delays.
SC Sets Time Limits for Lawyer Arguments to Speed Justice
The Supreme Court issues new SOPs requiring lawyers to submit timelines for oral arguments to ensure effective court management and faster justice delivery. Read the full story.
SC: Time-bound probe should be exception, not norm
The Supreme Court ruled that time-bound investigations cannot be the norm, emphasizing that speedy trials are a fundamental right under Article 21. Read the full analysis.
NHRC Orders Probe into Pregnant Woman's Death in Gumla
The NHRC has directed the Jharkhand administration to investigate the death of a 19-year-old pregnant woman due to alleged delayed medical care in Gumla. A report must be submitted within two weeks.
SC Empowers HCs to Appoint Retired Judges as Ad Hoc Judges
The Supreme Court has taken steps to utilise retired High Court judges to tackle the massive backlog of 63.6 lakh pending cases. New guidelines address seniority concerns to facilitate appointments. Read more.
HC Sets Aside Roorkee Double Murder Convictions
Uttarakhand High Court quashes Piran Kaliyar murder convictions due to serious procedural lapses. Case sent back for fresh trial. Read the full details of the judicial order.
Trump Hints at Ukraine Deal Ahead of US-Russia Talks
Ahead of crucial US-Russia talks, Donald Trump suggests progress on Ukraine. A proposed peace deal could offer Kyiv security guarantees modeled on NATO's Article 5. Read the latest developments.
Allahabad HC Grants Protection to Live-in Couples
Allahabad High Court asserts Article 21 rights are above marital status, granting protection to live-in couples. Justice Vivek Kumar Singh's landmark ruling clarifies legality. Read the full story.
Trump Backs Chief of Staff After Critical Vanity Fair Article
President Trump supports Chief of Staff Susie Wiles after her candid Vanity Fair interviews criticised VP and officials. Discover why she remains untouchable.
SC's Flawed Advisory on Governor's Role: Expert Opinion
An analysis argues the Supreme Court's advisory opinion elevates the Governor's 'ornamental' role, creating confusion. The non-binding ruling fails to define timelines for bill assent, contradicting Constituent Assembly intent. Read more.
SC Sets Aside HC Order on Rape Accused's Wife in US
India's Supreme Court quashes Rajasthan HC order that forced an NRI woman to stay in India. The ruling upholds fundamental rights under Article 21. Read the full legal analysis.
NMC Orders Medical Colleges to Teach Legible Prescription Writing
The National Medical Commission directs colleges to include legible prescription writing in curriculum, following a court ruling linking it to the Right to Health. Read the full story.
Delhi HC: Electricity a Fundamental Right, Landlord Dispute No Ground
Delhi High Court declares electricity a fundamental right under Article 21. Justice Mini Pushkarna rules power cannot be denied due to pending tenant-landlord disputes. Read the landmark judgment details.
Trump's NATO-Like Ukraine Deal: A Deadline for Peace?
US offers Ukraine powerful security guarantees akin to NATO's Article 5, but with a time limit. Report suggests Russia's Putin could accept. Key details on the Berlin talks and unresolved territorial issues inside.
Adityanath: Nehru made Kashmir controversial, Modi integrated it
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath stated Jawaharlal Nehru made Kashmir a controversy, while PM Modi's 2019 move fully integrated it with India. Read the full analysis.
SC: Refusal to accommodate spouse amounts to cruelty
India's Supreme Court ruled that a couple's refusal to live together constitutes cruelty, dissolving a broken marriage. Read the landmark judgment details.
Russia Rejects Poland's Drone Allegations, NATO Tensions Rise
Russia dismisses Poland's claims of drone incursion as unproven provocations. NATO's Article 4 invoked amid escalating Ukraine war tensions. Read the full story.
Opposition vs EC: Why SIR for Clean Voter Rolls is Vital
Why the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of voter lists is a constitutional duty to remove dead, duplicate & illegal entries. Experts argue opposition parties are wrong.
HC Notice on Illegal SC List Inclusion in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand HC seeks responses from Centre & state on a petition alleging illegal addition of 48 castes to SC list, a potential constitutional violation. Next hearing on Jan 6, 2026.
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