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Father of deceased pilot in Ahmedabad crash moves SC for court monitored probe

91-year-old father of pilot killed in Ahmedabad Air India crash moves SC seeking court-monitored probe into alleged biased and flawed investigation.

17 October, 2025 10:54 AM
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Child Can’t Consent to Sex — Life Imprisonment Upheld for Sexual Assault on Minor Girl: Madras HC [Read Judgment]

Madras HC upholds life imprisonment for assault on minor SC girl, reiterating that a child cannot consent to sex; school records key for age proof.

17 October, 2025 11:45 AM
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Delhi HC Quashes 22-Year Old Complaint Against Advocate, Reiterates That A Lawyer’s Office Is Not A Commercial Activity [Read Judgment]

Delhi HC quashes 22-year-old complaint against advocate, rules that a lawyer’s office is not a commercial activity under MDP 2001 and Building Bye-Laws.

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SC Criticizes Casual Declaration of Witnesses as Hostile, Upholds Conviction under SC/ST Act [Read Judgment]

Supreme Court slams casual practice of declaring witnesses hostile; upholds life imprisonment in SC/ST Act case involving rape of minor girl.

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Child Can’t Consent to Sex — Life Imprisonment Upheld for Sexual Assault on Minor Girl: Madras HC [Read Judgment]

Madras HC upholds life imprisonment for assault on minor SC girl, reiterating that a child cannot consent to sex; school records key for age proof.

SC orders CBI probe into Karur stampede during rally of actor politician Vijay's TVK SC orders CBI probe into Karur stampede during rally of actor politician Vijay's TVK

SC orders CBI probe into Karur stampede at Vijay’s rally; appoints ex-SC judge Ajay Rastogi to monitor impartial investigation into deaths of 41 people.

SC dismisses plea to form SIT to probe Rahul Gandhi's allegations of electoral rolls manipulation SC dismisses plea to form SIT to probe Rahul Gandhi's allegations of electoral rolls manipulation

SC dismisses PIL seeking SIT probe into Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of electoral roll manipulation; asks petitioner to approach Election Commission.


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PMLA appellate tribunal orders immediate release of seized BMW X7 in Hemant Soren land scam case [Read Order] PMLA appellate tribunal orders immediate release of seized BMW X7 in Hemant Soren land scam case [Read Order]

PMLA tribunal orders ED to release seized BMW X7 in Hemant Soren land scam case, citing lack of proof linking the luxury car to money laundering.

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SC Criticizes Casual Declaration of Witnesses as Hostile, Upholds Conviction under SC/ST Act [Read Judgment] Judiciary SC Criticizes Casual Declaration of Witnesses as Hostile, Upholds Conviction under SC/ST Act [Read Judgment]

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Father of deceased pilot in Ahmedabad crash moves SC for court monitored probe Judiciary Father of deceased pilot in Ahmedabad crash moves SC for court monitored probe

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ADR's approach communal, EC tells SC on claim of Muslims' exclusion in Bihar SIR Judiciary ADR's approach communal, EC tells SC on claim of Muslims' exclusion in Bihar SIR

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SC dissuades immediate action against shoe throwing lawyer Judiciary SC dissuades immediate action against shoe throwing lawyer

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Child Can’t Consent to Sex — Life Imprisonment Upheld for Sexual Assault on Minor Girl: Madras HC [Read Judgment] Judiciary Child Can’t Consent to Sex — Life Imprisonment Upheld for Sexual Assault on Minor Girl: Madras HC [Read Judgment]

Madras HC upholds life imprisonment for assault on minor SC girl, reiterating that a child cannot co...

Arms License Renewal Is A Right, Not A Mere Privilege, Once Initially Granted: Madras HC [Read Order] Judiciary Arms License Renewal Is A Right, Not A Mere Privilege, Once Initially Granted: Madras HC [Read Order]

Madras HC holds that once an arms license is granted, its renewal becomes a right, shifting the burd...

SC stays Ktka HC order declaring election of Nanjegowda as Kolar MLA void Judiciary SC stays Ktka HC order declaring election of Nanjegowda as Kolar MLA void

SC stays Karnataka HC order declaring election of Congress MLA K Y Nanjegowda from Kolar’s Malur c...

Moral Policing Contributes To Social Ostracization, Violates Women’s Right To Dignity Under Article 21: Madras HC [Read Order] Judiciary Moral Policing Contributes To Social Ostracization, Violates Women’s Right To Dignity Under Article 21: Madras HC [Read Order]

Madras High Court holds moral policing illegal, saying it violates women’s dignity and liberty und...

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Controversy surrounds Asaduddin Owaisi's parliamentary membership over Jai Palestine slogan. Legal i...

AAP MP Swati Maliwal writes to Opposition leaders seeking support over assault case [Read Letters] Political NEWS AAP MP Swati Maliwal writes to Opposition leaders seeking support over assault case [Read Letters]

AAP MP Swati Maliwal seeks support from opposition leaders over assault case, highlighting victim sh...

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Jailed candidates Amritpal Singh and Engineer Rashid win Lok Sabha seats. Explore the legal complexi...


GST 2.0 Rolls Out: What the New Two-Rate Tax System Means for Your Wallet and India’s Growth Executive GST 2.0 Rolls Out: What the New Two-Rate Tax System Means for Your Wallet and India’s Growth

India launches GST 2.0 with two tax slabs, cheaper essentials, cars & housing. What the reform means...

Revolutionizing Dispute Resolution: The Transformative Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Arbitration Executive Revolutionizing Dispute Resolution: The Transformative Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Arbitration

Will AI transform arbitration by automating tasks, predicting outcomes, and reshaping dispute resolu...

Delhi ITAT Clears ₹3.7 Cr Demonetization Cash Deposits of Jeweller, Dismisses Revenue’s Appeal [Read Order] Executive Delhi ITAT Clears ₹3.7 Cr Demonetization Cash Deposits of Jeweller, Dismisses Revenue’s Appeal [Read Order]

Delhi ITAT upholds jeweller’s ₹3.7 cr demonetization cash deposits, ruling them genuine sales; d...

'Can't projects judges as political actors,' ex CJIs, former judges rebut statement by ex judges on statement of Amit Shah [Read Statement] Executive 'Can't projects judges as political actors,' ex CJIs, former judges rebut statement by ex judges on statement of Amit Shah [Read Statement]

56 former judges, including ex-CJIs Sathasivam & Gogoi, rebut peers’ statement on Amit Shah, stres...


Transforming Waqf Management: Key Amendments in the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 Legislative Corner Transforming Waqf Management: Key Amendments in the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024

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President Murmu addresses Joint Sitting of Parliament; here are the key highlights Legislative Corner President Murmu addresses Joint Sitting of Parliament; here are the key highlights

President Murmu's first joint session address highlights Modi government's third term, high voter tu...

Constitutional Amendments Suggested By The Panel On One Nation One Election Legislative Corner Constitutional Amendments Suggested By The Panel On One Nation One Election

Report by panel suggests amendments for 'One Nation One Election' to streamline polls and improve go...

Criminal accused won more seats in 17th Lok Sabha: Amicus curiae report Legislative Corner Criminal accused won more seats in 17th Lok Sabha: Amicus curiae report

Candidates with criminal cases won more seats in the 17th Lok Sabha than those who led lawful lives,...


PMLA appellate tribunal orders immediate release of seized BMW X7 in Hemant Soren land scam case [Read Order] Crime, Police And Law PMLA appellate tribunal orders immediate release of seized BMW X7 in Hemant Soren land scam case [Read Order]

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'Shocking & demoralising,' SC questions TN govt's act of suspending ADGP Crime, Police And Law 'Shocking & demoralising,' SC questions TN govt's act of suspending ADGP

SC questions TN govt for suspending ADGP Jayaram in kidnapping case, calls the action “shocking an...


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SC refuses to quash FIR against singer Neha Singh Rathore over her social media post on Pahalgam ter...

Bombay HC Grants Protection To Asha Bhosle Against AI Voice Cloning And Unauthorised Use of Personality Rights [Read Order] CelebStreet Bombay HC Grants Protection To Asha Bhosle Against AI Voice Cloning And Unauthorised Use of Personality Rights [Read Order]

Bombay HC grants Asha Bhosle interim protection against AI voice cloning, holding unauthorized use o...

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Shocked with incident but it is now forgotten chapter: CJI on shoe attack Legal Insiders Shocked with incident but it is now forgotten chapter: CJI on shoe attack

CJI B R Gavai says he and Justice K Vinod Chandran were shocked by the shoe-attack incident but call...

SC allows judicial officers with 7 years experience as advocates to apply for district judges [Read Judgment] Legal Insiders SC allows judicial officers with 7 years experience as advocates to apply for district judges [Read Judgment]

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Lawyer attempts to hurl shoes at CJI in courtroom Legal Insiders Lawyer attempts to hurl shoes at CJI in courtroom

Lawyer attempts to throw shoes at CJI B.R. Gavai in Supreme Court; security intervenes swiftly as he...

SCBA chief writes to CJI, Law Minister for finalising MoP on appointment of judges [Read Letter] Legal Insiders SCBA chief writes to CJI, Law Minister for finalising MoP on appointment of judges [Read Letter]

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Delhi HC Declares ‘WIPRO’ As Well-Known Trademark Under Trade Marks Act, 1999 [Read Order] Business Delhi HC Declares ‘WIPRO’ As Well-Known Trademark Under Trade Marks Act, 1999 [Read Order]

Delhi HC declares ‘WIPRO’ a well-known trademark under the Trade Marks Act, citing its five-deca...

Pharma Firm Owner Arrested in Chennai for Alleged Violations in Cough Syrup Production Business Pharma Firm Owner Arrested in Chennai for Alleged Violations in Cough Syrup Production

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SC upholds resolution plan by JSW Steel for Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd [Read Judgment] Business SC upholds resolution plan by JSW Steel for Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd [Read Judgment]

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State Bank of India Funds Hero Future Energies' Hybrid Project in Kurnool Business State Bank of India Funds Hero Future Energies' Hybrid Project in Kurnool

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