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Calcutta High Court delivers split verdict on juveniles seeking anticipatory bail; majority bars pre-arrest relief, strong dissent prompts larger Bench review.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court rules that NGT appeal limitation begins from the earliest public communication of an environmental clearance, upholding dismissal as time-barred.
Delhi HC upholds LOC against OCI petitioner Pawanjot Kaur, citing non-cooperation, flight risk, and serious economic offence allegations.
Mutual divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act is valid when marriage is performed with Hindu rites, the Madras High Court rules, even if the wife was Muslim by birth.
Supreme Court deletes adverse remark against former NUJS VC, holding that no stigma can be cast without a finding of guilt on merits.
Kerala High Court rules that husbands cannot reduce maintenance by citing loans or savings; gross income must be considered under Section 125 CrPC.
SC directs MoEF&CC to prepare a sustainable mining plan for the Aravalis, halting new leases and stressing the region’s critical ecological importance.
Rajasthan High Court refuses to quash FIR in forged signatures case, citing court record tampering; directs continued investigation and administrative action.
Karnataka HC rules that married sisters can be considered dependants in motor accident claims, upholding enhanced compensation for the deceased’s siblings.
Madras High Court rules that Superintendents of Police cannot be held liable for Investigating Officers’ delay in filing chargesheets or closure reports.
Supreme Court rules that courts cannot impose timelines or grant deemed assent for Bills, affirming flexibility under Articles 200 and 201 and reinforcing separation of powers.
Delhi High Court quashes Lokpal orders against railway official Mujahat Ali Khan, holding that denial of a mandatory hearing under Section 20(3) vitiated proceedings.
Supreme Court upholds dismissal of Delhi Police constable for using a forged certificate, ruling no full departmental inquiry is required in such cases.
Kerala High Court rules that in MACT cases where the claimant dies from unrelated causes, compensation must use a multiplier based on actual post-accident lifespan.
Srinagar court grants NIA transit remand of alleged Red Fort blast co-conspirator Jasir Bilal Wani for production before Delhi Special Court.
Madras High Court rules that Superintendents of Police cannot be held liable for Investigating Officers’ delay in filing chargesheets or closure reports.
21 November, 2025 10:25 AM
India and Israel sign Terms of Reference to launch Free Trade Agreement talks, aiming to boost trade, reduce barriers, and finalize the pact within 12–18 months.
21 November, 2025 11:27 AM
SC sets aside MP High Court order releasing an accused via habeas corpus, calling the approach impermissible and a misuse of bail jurisdiction.
17 November, 2025 10:20 AM
Supreme Court sets aside bail in 731 kg ganja case, ruling that a family member’s undertaking cannot substitute mandatory conditions under the NDPS Act.
17 November, 2025 10:33 AM
Supreme Court upholds a 2005 revenue recovery auction, ruling that statutory remedies not invoked on time cannot be bypassed through writ jurisdiction.
17 November, 2025 11:24 AM
Delhi High Court upholds unfreezing of Poonam Malik’s bank accounts, ruling ED’s freezing orders were based on mere suspicion and violated mandatory PMLA safeguards.
17 November, 2025 11:43 AM
![Calcutta HC Gives Split Verdict on Juvenile Anticipatory Bail, Refers Issue to Larger Bench [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_5664_Calcutta_HC_Split.webp)
![SC Defines Starting Point for NGT Appeals: Limitation Clock Ticks from First Public Communication of Environment Clearance [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_6741_NGT_Appeal_Deadline.webp)
![Economic Offence Accused Must Remain Amenable to Law: Delhi HC Upholds Look Out Circular Citing Flight Risk and Non-Cooperation [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_2471_Crore_Fraud_Case.webp)
![Mutual Divorce Under HMA Maintainable When Marriage Solemnized by Hindu Rites Despite Muslim Birth: Madras HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_9954_Madras_HC_Allows_Mutual.webp)
![SC Deletes Adverse Remark Against Former NUJS VC, Says No Stigma Without Proven Guilt [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_9786_SC_Deletes_Adverse.webp)
![Loans, Insurance and GPF Deductions Cannot Reduce Maintenance Liability; Husband’s Gross Income To Be Considered: Kerala HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_4717_Loans_Insurance_and.webp)
![SC Orders Comprehensive Ecological Study for Aravali Mining Regulation [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_8828_SC_Orders_Comprehensive.webp)
![Rajasthan HC Refuses to Quash FIR Against Petitioner in Forged Signature Case, Orders Continued Investigation [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_3796_Rajasthan_HC_Refuses_to.webp)
![Married Sisters Can Still Be Dependants in Motor Accident Claims: Karnataka HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_1585_Married_Sisters_Can_Still.webp)
![Delhi HC Quashes Lokpal Orders Against Railway Official, Citing Violation of Natural Justice [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_1767_Delhi_HC_Quashes_Lokpal.webp)
![Appointment Obtained On Forged Educational Certificate Is “Uncondonable”; No Full Departmental Inquiry Needed: SC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_3890_Appointment_Obtained_On.webp)
![Kerala HC Limits Multiplier In MACT Cases When Claimant Dies From Unrelated Causes [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_4926_Kerala_HC_Limits_Multiplier.webp)
