Category : Law & Order


Calcutta HC Grants Bail to BJP MLA Hiran in Marriage Case

The Calcutta High Court granted anticipatory bail to BJP MLA and actor Hiranmoy Chattopadhyay in a complaint filed by his wife alleging illegal second marriage. Justice Jay Sengupta imposed conditions including regular police station appearances.

Journalist Ravi Nair Convicted in Adani Defamation Case

A Gujarat trial court convicted journalist Ravi Nair in a criminal defamation case filed by Adani Enterprises, stating allegations of 'collusion' with government are not 'fair criticism' and rejecting the 'good faith' defense.

Supreme Court Notifies New Senior Advocate Guidelines

The Supreme Court has introduced new guidelines for designating Senior Advocates, shifting to a qualitative assessment based on ability, standing, and legal expertise. Eligibility requires 10 years of experience, with a permanent secretariat to review app

Mumbai Lift Crash Injures Six in Mazgaon Building

Six people, including three women, were injured when a lift plunged from the fourth floor of a 20-storey building in Mazgaon, Mumbai. Rescue operations involved police, fire brigade, and local residents.

Pocso Accused Recaptured After Jail Escape in Dahod

Dahod police have successfully recaptured Manoj Katara, an undertrial prisoner in a Pocso case who escaped from Devgadh Baria sub-jail. He was apprehended at his residence in Hathiyavan village after a coordinated manhunt involving multiple police units.

Karnataka HC: Finance Firms Must Hand Over Stolen Gold to Police

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that financial institutions cannot withhold stolen or pledged gold from police investigations, rejecting a petition by IIFL Finance Ltd. Justice Suraj Govindaraj emphasized that loan recovery difficulties are not valid g

Gujarat Bar Council Bars Non-Citizens from Election

A high-powered committee has ruled that non-Indian citizens cannot contest the 2026 Bar Council of Gujarat elections, rejecting advocate C K Patel's nomination due to his UK citizenship and OCI status.

SC Allows 530 Land Appeals, Relief for Karnataka Projects

The Supreme Court has permitted 530 appeals in land acquisition cases for infrastructure projects in Karnataka, Bihar, and Maharashtra, clarifying legal provisions under the 2013 Act and safeguarding public funds worth tens of thousands of crores.

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