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SC tells EC to upload list 65 lakh deleted voters of Bihar on website in searchable format

SC directs EC to upload Bihar’s 65 lakh deleted voter list online with reasons, searchable by EPIC, and ensure wide publicity for appeal rights.

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Wife Got Pregnant By Someone Else During Marriage? Law Still Calls You the Father: SC

SC: Husband presumed father of child born in marriage; DNA test only if ‘non-access’ proven, protecting dignity & privacy under Evidence Act.

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Dog or Human - Who Is To Blame ?

Sr Adv Mahalakshmi Pavani expresses concern over SC’s stray dog order, calling it short-sighted and inhumane amid reports of illegal culling and absence of shelters.

SC declines to interfere with Patkar's conviction in defamation case SC declines to interfere with Patkar's conviction in defamation case

SC refuses to interfere with Medha Patkar’s conviction in 2001 defamation case filed by Delhi L-G V K Saxena, but sets aside ₹1 lakh penalty imposed on her.

SC directs for removing stray dogs in Delhi NCR SC directs for removing stray dogs in Delhi NCR

SC orders removal of all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR within 8 weeks, to be housed in shelters; warns against obstruction amid rising rabies, dog-bite cases.


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Timelines for Governor, Prez to clear Bills: Kerala asks SC to return presidential reference "unanswered" Timelines for Governor, Prez to clear Bills: Kerala asks SC to return presidential reference "unanswered"

Kerala urges SC to return Presidential reference on bill clearance timelines as “unmaintainable”, citing suppression of facts and settled SC rulings under Article 200.

Executive Allegations against Rahul Gandhi indicated deliberate spreading of hatred, UP govt tells SC 25 July, 2025 01:45 PM
News Updates No Health Warnings on Samosas or Jalebis: Government Busts Viral Media Myth, Calls it Fake, Baseless 15 July, 2025 07:29 PM
Crime, Police And Law 'Shocking & demoralising,' SC questions TN govt's act of suspending ADGP 18 June, 2025 05:27 PM
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Dog or Human - Who Is To Blame ? Dog or Human - Who Is To Blame ?

Sr Adv Mahalakshmi Pavani expresses concern over SC’s stray dog order, calling it short-sighted and inhumane amid reports of illegal culling and absence of shelters.

Vantage Points A New Dawn in India’s Criminal Justice System: Replacing Colonial Shackles with Indigenous Legal Reforms 30 July, 2025 12:41 PM
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SC refuses to pass interim order on plea alleging detention of Bengali speaking migrant workers Judiciary SC refuses to pass interim order on plea alleging detention of Bengali speaking migrant workers

SC declines interim relief on plea over detention of Bengali-speaking migrant workers, citing risk o...

SC tells EC to upload list 65 lakh deleted voters of Bihar on website in searchable format Judiciary SC tells EC to upload list 65 lakh deleted voters of Bihar on website in searchable format

SC directs EC to upload Bihar’s 65 lakh deleted voter list online with reasons, searchable by EPIC...

Wife Got Pregnant By Someone Else During Marriage? Law Still Calls You the Father: SC Judiciary Wife Got Pregnant By Someone Else During Marriage? Law Still Calls You the Father: SC

SC: Husband presumed father of child born in marriage; DNA test only if ‘non-access’ proven, pro...

SC refuses stay on directions for immediate shifting of stray dogs to shelter homes Judiciary SC refuses stay on directions for immediate shifting of stray dogs to shelter homes

SC refuses to stay order directing urgent relocation of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR; asks intervenors to...

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SC sets aside bail to actor Darshan; warns jail officials against VIP treatment CelebStreet SC sets aside bail to actor Darshan; warns jail officials against VIP treatment

SC cancels bail to actor Darshan in murder case; slams VIP jail perks, warns officials to uphold rul...

Jharkhand HC Rejects Repeated Plea in Property Dispute, Slams Defendants for Delay Tactics [Read Order] Judiciary Jharkhand HC Rejects Repeated Plea in Property Dispute, Slams Defendants for Delay Tactics [Read Order]

Jharkhand HC dismisses repeated plea in property dispute, citing res judicata and faulting defendant...

Gujarat HC Slams Police For 9-Year Delay In Reporting Accused’s Death [Read Order] Judiciary Gujarat HC Slams Police For 9-Year Delay In Reporting Accused’s Death [Read Order]

Gujarat HC slams police for 9-year delay in reporting accused’s death, recalls conviction, orders ...

Punjab & Haryana HC Allows Downloaded Copies For Bail Bonds, Eliminates Delay In Securing Release [Read Order] Judiciary Punjab & Haryana HC Allows Downloaded Copies For Bail Bonds, Eliminates Delay In Securing Release [Read Order]

Punjab & Haryana HC allows downloaded bail/suspension orders for bonds, ending certified copy delays...

When Does the National Anthem Get Disrespected? A Bird’s-Eye View Vantage Points When Does the National Anthem Get Disrespected? A Bird’s-Eye View

Explore the legal aspects of national anthem disrespect in India, key Supreme Court rulings, and cit...

Can Asaduddin Owaisi lose his Parliamentary Membership over Palestine Slogan? Political NEWS Can Asaduddin Owaisi lose his Parliamentary Membership over Palestine Slogan?

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...

Radicals Emerge Winners: A Need for Amendment in the Laws? Political NEWS Radicals Emerge Winners: A Need for Amendment in the Laws?

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


Timelines for Governor, Prez to clear Bills: Kerala asks SC to return presidential reference "unanswered" Executive Timelines for Governor, Prez to clear Bills: Kerala asks SC to return presidential reference "unanswered"

Kerala urges SC to return Presidential reference on bill clearance timelines as “unmaintainable”...

Allegations against Rahul Gandhi indicated deliberate spreading of hatred, UP govt tells SC Executive Allegations against Rahul Gandhi indicated deliberate spreading of hatred, UP govt tells SC

UP govt tells SC that Rahul Gandhi’s Savarkar remarks show deliberate hate-mongering; supports sum...

NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Deoghar Custodial Death After Law Student’s Plea; Issues Notice to Jharkhand Chief Secretary, DGP [Read Case Details] Executive NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Deoghar Custodial Death After Law Student’s Plea; Issues Notice to Jharkhand Chief Secretary, DGP [Read Case Details]

NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of Deoghar custodial death after law student’s plea; issues notice ...

Historic First: Kerala Bar Association Elects All-Women Office Bearers, Setting New Benchmark for Gender Representation Executive Historic First: Kerala Bar Association Elects All-Women Office Bearers, Setting New Benchmark for Gender Representation

Historic first: Kerala’s Pala Bar Association elects all-women leadership team, boosting women’s...


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

Explore the transformative amendments in the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aimed at enhancing transpa...

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,...


'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...

TN ADGP moves SC against HC's order on arrest in kidnapping case Crime, Police And Law TN ADGP moves SC against HC's order on arrest in kidnapping case

TN ADGP H M Jayaram moves SC against Madras HC order directing his arrest in kidnapping case; SC agr...


SC refuses to pass interim order on plea alleging detention of Bengali speaking migrant workers Judiciary SC refuses to pass interim order on plea alleging detention of Bengali speaking migrant workers

SC declines interim relief on plea over detention of Bengali-speaking migrant workers, citing risk o...

SC tells EC to upload list 65 lakh deleted voters of Bihar on website in searchable format Judiciary SC tells EC to upload list 65 lakh deleted voters of Bihar on website in searchable format

SC directs EC to upload Bihar’s 65 lakh deleted voter list online with reasons, searchable by EPIC...

Wife Got Pregnant By Someone Else During Marriage? Law Still Calls You the Father: SC Judiciary Wife Got Pregnant By Someone Else During Marriage? Law Still Calls You the Father: SC

SC: Husband presumed father of child born in marriage; DNA test only if ‘non-access’ proven, pro...

SC refuses stay on directions for immediate shifting of stray dogs to shelter homes Judiciary SC refuses stay on directions for immediate shifting of stray dogs to shelter homes

SC refuses to stay order directing urgent relocation of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR; asks intervenors to...

SC sets aside bail to actor Darshan; warns jail officials against VIP treatment CelebStreet SC sets aside bail to actor Darshan; warns jail officials against VIP treatment

SC cancels bail to actor Darshan in murder case; slams VIP jail perks, warns officials to uphold rul...

SC quashes criminal case against Actor Mohan Babu, son for dharna during 2019 General Elections [Read Judgment] CelebStreet SC quashes criminal case against Actor Mohan Babu, son for dharna during 2019 General Elections [Read Judgment]

SC quashes case against Mohan Babu, son for 2019 dharna; says it was peaceful protest, no offence ma...

SC raps Ktka HC on manner of granting bail to actor Darshan in murder case CelebStreet SC raps Ktka HC on manner of granting bail to actor Darshan in murder case

SC slams Karnataka HC for granting bail to actor Darshan in murder case, calls reasoning flawed and ...

Madhya Pradesh HC Reopens Nawab of Bhopal Estate Case Involving Saif Ali Khan, Sets Aside 2000 Trial Court Order [Read Judgment] CelebStreet Madhya Pradesh HC Reopens Nawab of Bhopal Estate Case Involving Saif Ali Khan, Sets Aside 2000 Trial Court Order [Read Judgment]

Madhya Pradesh HC reopens Nawab of Bhopal estate case, sets aside 2000 order; Saif Ali Khan named as...

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Harvard, Stanford, LSE to study Maha Kumbh 2025 || World’s Largest Gathering
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Rahul Gandhi's provocative remarks against Hindus ignite debate, contrasting with Kanhaiya Lals murder exactly two years ago [Watch Video]
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CJI Gavai to look into issue of stray dogs in view of conflicting orders of SC Legal Insiders CJI Gavai to look into issue of stray dogs in view of conflicting orders of SC

CJI Gavai to review stray dog issue amid conflicting SC orders; matter involves relocation, sterilis...

CJI Gavai refers issue of stray dogs to fresh 3-judge bench Legal Insiders CJI Gavai refers issue of stray dogs to fresh 3-judge bench

CJI Gavai refers stray dog menace case to a fresh 3-judge SC bench amid conflicting orders; hearing ...

'Unpardonable,' SC orders for taking away criminal jurisdiction from Justice Prashant Kumar of Alld HC till his retirement [Read Order] Legal Insiders 'Unpardonable,' SC orders for taking away criminal jurisdiction from Justice Prashant Kumar of Alld HC till his retirement [Read Order]

SC strips Allahabad HC judge Prashant Kumar of criminal jurisdiction, calls his civil dispute order ...

SC lawyers body urges CJI to prohibit advocates creating video reels in premises; sharing of court proceedings clips [Read Letter] Legal Insiders SC lawyers body urges CJI to prohibit advocates creating video reels in premises; sharing of court proceedings clips [Read Letter]

SC lawyers urge CJI to ban video reels, photos & court clip sharing; say such acts breach Bar rules,...

SC recalls May 2 judgment scrapping JSW Steel's resolution plan for Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd Business SC recalls May 2 judgment scrapping JSW Steel's resolution plan for Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd

SC recalls its May 2 verdict cancelling JSW Steel’s ₹19,300 Cr resolution plan for Bhushan Power...

HDFC Bank MD moves SC against FIR for cheating, fraud Business HDFC Bank MD moves SC against FIR for cheating, fraud

HDFC Bank MD moves SC to quash FIR filed by Lilavati Hospital Trust over alleged ₹2.05 crore fraud...

Bombay HC Grants Interim Relief to Marico in Parachute Trademark Infringement Case Against Zee Hygiene [Read Order] Business Bombay HC Grants Interim Relief to Marico in Parachute Trademark Infringement Case Against Zee Hygiene [Read Order]

Bombay High Court grants interim relief to Marico in Parachute trademark infringement case against Z...

PIL in SC seeks fresh stringent guidelines for domestic, international flights Business PIL in SC seeks fresh stringent guidelines for domestic, international flights

PIL in SC seeks safety audit of Air India’s Boeing fleet, stricter aviation guidelines, and ground...


Los Angeles Sues Airbnb for Alleged Price Gouging Amid Wildfire Evacuations International Los Angeles Sues Airbnb for Alleged Price Gouging Amid Wildfire Evacuations

Los Angeles sues Airbnb for enabling wildfire-related price gouging, alleging rental hikes of up to ...

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra Suspended Over Leaked Call Drama International Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra Suspended Over Leaked Call Drama

Thailand’s Constitutional Court suspends Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra over a leaked call ...

Woman Arrested for Drowning Dog in Airport Restroom After Airline Refuses Pet on Flight International Woman Arrested for Drowning Dog in Airport Restroom After Airline Refuses Pet on Flight

A woman was arrested for drowning her dog in an airport restroom after being denied boarding with th...

Guinness Team arrives at Mahakumbh 2025, 4 world records to be made in 4 days International Guinness Team arrives at Mahakumbh 2025, 4 world records to be made in 4 days

Prayagraj aims for 4 Guinness World Records at Maha Kumbh 2025 with mass clean-up drives, e-rickshaw...


The Bombay High Court Dismissed A Petition Challenging The PoP Ban On Sculpting Idols For Hindu Festivals Environment The Bombay High Court Dismissed A Petition Challenging The PoP Ban On Sculpting Idols For Hindu Festivals

The argument also asserted that the alternative Shadu clay idols were worse for the environment. It ...

NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Of Media Report Stating Air Pollution Is Impacting Life Expectancy Environment NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Of Media Report Stating Air Pollution Is Impacting Life Expectancy

The National Human Rights Commission took a suo moto cognizance of media reports quoting an external...

TN Godavarman case: Supreme Court Hearing Environment TN Godavarman case: Supreme Court Hearing

SC: There are overlapping issues between this case and Goa foundation. We request the CJI to list th...

Supreme Court to hear a plea filed by an advocate regarding traffic density, air pollution and emission norms Environment Supreme Court to hear a plea filed by an advocate regarding traffic density, air pollution and emission norms

Order: Two advocates who are practising in the Supreme Court have entered into this misadventure. We...


JUDICIAL POWER: SINE QUA NON FOR CITIZEN’S RIGHT Prelude Know The Law JUDICIAL POWER: SINE QUA NON FOR CITIZEN’S RIGHT Prelude

Read how the Keshav Singh case sparked a constitutional crisis and led the Supreme Court to redefine...

Cultural Interpretation of the Constitution Know The Law Cultural Interpretation of the Constitution

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Bar Council of India Signs MoU with Bar Council of England and Wales for Lawyers and Students Exchange Program [Read Press Release] Law Firm Bar Council of India Signs MoU with Bar Council of England and Wales for Lawyers and Students Exchange Program [Read Press Release]

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bar Council o...

Internship opportunity @ Aquilas Legal Solutio, Delhi Internship Internship opportunity @ Aquilas Legal Solutio, Delhi

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Senior Advocate Mahalakshmi Pavani’s Book on Women’s Legal Rights Sees Momentous Success, Becomes a Vital Guide for Gender Justice in India Book Reviews Senior Advocate Mahalakshmi Pavani’s Book on Women’s Legal Rights Sees Momentous Success, Becomes a Vital Guide for Gender Justice in India

Senior advocate Mahalakshmi Pavani’s “Women Laws – From the Womb to the Tomb” shines as a vi...

Senior Advocate Mahalakshmi Pavani to Launch Landmark Book on Women’s Legal Rights in India Book Reviews Senior Advocate Mahalakshmi Pavani to Launch Landmark Book on Women’s Legal Rights in India

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