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The Supreme Court directs the Union Government to constitute a committee within two weeks to examine unethical pharmaceutical marketing practices and recommend a suitable statutory and regulatory framework within two months of its first meeting. The Court observes that the existing framework has not proved entirely effective in curbing such practices.
Read Full ArticleThe Calcutta High Court quashes an FIR and consequential proceedings against SLST candidates who protested against the recruitment process, holding that the allegations failed to establish the ingredients of the offences under the IPC and Disaster Management Act. The Court observes that peaceful protest and dissent are integral to democracy.
Jharkhand High Court sets aside Md. Wahid’s Section 307 IPC conviction and orders his release after over four years in custody.
The Delhi High Court grants Amitabh Bachchan time to complete formalities and place a settlement agreement on record in his personality rights suit against Rajat Nagi and others. The Court lists the matter for November 16, 2026, and directs Bachchan to remain personally present if the settlement remains incomplete and he wishes to pursue the suit.
The Meghalaya High Court issues criminal contempt notices to office bearers of the Shillong Bar Association and the High Court of Meghalaya Bar Association for calling a statewide boycott of judicial work until the Advocate General is removed. The Court holds that lawyers have no right to strike or boycott court proceedings and directs the alleged contemnors to appear personally on October 13, 2026.
Karnataka High Court converts a wife’s murder conviction under Section 302 IPC to Section 304 Part-II, imposing 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Indore condones a 1,093-day delay in filing an application under Order IX Rule 13 CPC, holding that a litigant should not suffer for a lawyer’s failure to advise him...
The Supreme Court finds a prima facie case of contempt over alleged non-compliance with its earlier directions on Delhi Metro and railway restrictions. It directs normal transport and internet service...
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MahaRERA Pune imposes a ₹10 lakh penalty on Sai Enterprises and Super Construction for failing to comply with an order to allot a 795 sq. ft. flat to homebuyers in the Sethia Imperial Avenue project...
The Patna High Court converts Md. Ainul Haque’s conviction under Sections 376/511 IPC to Section 354 IPC, holding that his entry into a woman’s house at night and subsequent acts did not establish...
The Madras High Court directs a special bail hearing for two villagers arrested over the removal of unauthorised culvert pipes, after police admitted that no damage was caused to solar panels. The Cou...
The Supreme Court issues contempt notices to insurance company heads over non-compliance with appearance directions, rejecting Navi General Insurance’s apology as “only cosmetic and not heartfelt....
The Kerala High Court observes that isolated incidents do not establish police failure to enforce the public smoking ban. It directs authorities to continue strict enforcement and conduct awareness pr...
The Kerala High Court acquits a man convicted under Section 354 IPC, holding that the alleged act of hitting a woman’s chest with an elbow did not establish the requisite criminal intent. The Court ...
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![Calcutta HC Quashes FIR Against SLST Protesters, Holds Peaceful Dissent Is Integral To Democracy [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/10/lj_1868_Calcutta_High_Court_Protest_Verdict.webp)
![Jharkhand HC Sets Aside Attempt-To-Murder Conviction In ‘Jhar-Phoonk’ Case [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/10/lj_7784_Jharkhand_High_Court_Conviction_Set_Aside.webp)
![Delhi HC Grants Amitabh Bachchan Time To Formalise Settlement In Personality Rights Suit [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/10/lj_1269_Delhi_High_Court_Grants_Settlement_Time.webp)
![Lawyers’ Abstention From Judicial Work Illegal, Issues Criminal Contempt Notices To Bar Associations : Meghalaya HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/10/lj_2004_Meghalaya_High_Court_Contempt_Notice_Protest.webp)
![Slapping Wife During Quarrel Attracts Section 304 Part-II IPC, Not Murder: Karnataka HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/10/lj_6864_Karnataka_High_Court__Justice_and_Inquiry.webp)
![Litigant Should Not Suffer For Lawyer’s Mistake, Condones 1,093-Day Delay: MP High Court [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/10/lj_5417_Madhya_Pradesh_High_Court_Delay_Condoned.webp)
![SC Issues Contempt Notice Over Alleged Violation Of Metro Restrictions Order, Directs Free Movement [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/10/lj_5910_Supreme_Court_Contempt_Over_Metro_Restrictions.webp)
![MahaRERA Imposes ₹10 Lakh Penalty On Developers For Failing To Allot Flat [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/10/lj_1262_Maha_RERA_₹10_Lakh_Penalty_Notice.webp)
![Pressing Woman’s Mouth, Lying Upon Her At Night Not Enough To Prove Attempt To Rape: Patna HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/10/lj_8402_Patna_High_Court__Law_and_Justice_Collage.png)
![Continued Incarceration Unwarranted Where Bail Was Denied On False Allegations: Madras HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/10/lj_8681_Madras_High_Court__Justice_or_Mob_Rule_.webp)
![SC Directs Linking Of VAHAN, SARATHI, eDAR And IIB Portals Within Four Weeks [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/10/lj_1619_Supreme_Court_Insurance_Fraud_Portal_Illustration.webp)
![Kerala HC Directs Strict Enforcement Of Public Smoking Ban, Orders Awareness Drives [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/10/lj_2435_Kerala_High_Court__No_Smoking_Enforcement.webp)
![Elbow Hit To Woman’s Chest Does Not Establish Intent To Outrage Modesty: Kerala HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/10/lj_4471_Kerala_High_Court_Acquittal_Verdict_Collage.webp)
