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The Supreme Court urges the CJI to set up a larger bench to resolve conflicting interpretations of Hindu female property rights under Section 14 of the Hindu Succession Act.
Read Full ArticleExploring the constitutional intricacies of the Places of Worship Act, 1991—distinguishing ‘Worship’ from ‘Prayer’ and examining its legal and historical implications.
SC declines to entertain PIL seeking inclusion of political parties under POSH Act, directs petitioner to approach Election Commission for appropriate action.
SC declines PIL to remove protesting farmers from highways, says, ‘You are not the only conscience keeper.’ Court urges focus on pending petitions.
SC orders police in all states to verify govt job aspirants’ credentials within 6 months to avoid appointment issues, ensuring legality and transparency.
SC grants bail to 8 convicts in 1987 Hashimpura massacre case; they had been in jail for 6 years after Delhi HC reversed trial court acquittal.
SC upholds life term for UDF sympathiser in 2006 LDF worker murder, rejecting pleas of private defense, old age, and lack of premeditation.
SC: No law prohibits active political party members from contesting Bar body polls, rejects plea for a ban, emphasizing constitutional democracy.
Gyanvapi mosque committee moves SC to intervene in pleas against Places of Worship Act, 1991, citing threats to communal harmony and rule of law.
Supreme Court issues notice to CBI on Christian Michel’s bail plea in the Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland VVIP Chopper scam. Response sought in 4 weeks.
SC quashes defamation case against Union Minister L Murugan over remarks on DMK-affiliated Murasoli Trust’s land, praising trust’s graciousness.
Supreme Court reprimands Jharkhand Police for filing a charge sheet despite an interim order, warns officers of contempt jurisdiction violations.
Nagpur High Court overturns a 20-year sexual assault conviction, emphasizing the insufficiency of medical evidence without substantive proof.
SC appoints retired Kerala HC judge to oversee polls for Kollam’s Oachira Parabrahma Temple, ensuring fair elections and proper administration in 4 months.
SC slams Centre for denying liberalised pension to soldier’s widow; imposes ₹50k cost, orders pension disbursal in 3 months for ‘Battle Casualty’ case.
The World Bank arbitration scandal exposes corruption in ICSID’s €110M ruling, fueling BRICS-led calls for global institutional reforms and equitable governance.
10 December, 2024 04:17 AM
Exploring the constitutional intricacies of the Places of Worship Act, 1991—distinguishing ‘Worship’ from ‘Prayer’ and examining its legal and historical implications.
10 December, 2024 11:34 AM
SC transfers probe into 2 FIRs against BJP leader Kabir Shankar Bose to CBI, citing politically charged atmosphere in West Bengal for a fair investigation.
05 December, 2024 02:10 AM
Justice Manmohan sworn in as SC judge, raising the Supreme Court’s strength to 33. A seasoned jurist, he brings decades of legal expertise to the bench.
05 December, 2024 02:51 AM
SC tells ex-WB Minister Partha Chatterjee he can’t claim parity with TN Minister Senthil Balaji in bail plea; reserves verdict in teachers’ recruitment scam.
05 December, 2024 04:48 AM
SC slams Centre for denying liberalised pension to soldier’s widow; imposes ₹50k cost, orders pension disbursal in 3 months for ‘Battle Casualty’ case.
05 December, 2024 04:50 AM
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![SC quashes defamation case against Union Min L Murugan [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2024/12/lj_5033_f6150043-94e1-4b3c-9a2d-524fd46ea02d.jpg)
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![SC appoints Adminstrator to conduct polls for management of ancient Oachira Parabrahma Temple at Kollam [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2024/12/lj_3721_SC_Appoints_Ex-Kerala_HC_Judge_to_Conduct_Polls_for_Oachira_Temple_Management.jpg)
