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Supreme Court rules that mere touching of a minor’s private parts does not amount to rape or penetrative assault; conviction modified to lesser offence.
Read Full ArticleMadhya Pradesh HC grants anticipatory bail to two police officers accused in a 2009 fake encounter case where an innocent man was killed, later exposed in 2012.
Himachal Pradesh HC rules probation benefit cannot be granted in cases of death by negligent driving, stressing deterrent sentencing in road accidents.
Orissa HC orders Railways to pay ₹9.23 lakh compensation in 19-year-old death claim, slams administration for delay & upholds strict liability.
SC to hear Vodafone plea on Sept 26 seeking quashing of additional AGR dues; bench stresses need for finality in long-pending proceedings.
SC refuses to relax bail conditions for activist Varavara Rao in Bhima Koregaon case, says permission needed to leave Mumbai jurisdiction.
SC quashes 2016 dowry harassment FIR against Indian-origin Australian man, citing questionable conduct of ex-wife and need for non-mechanical approach.
SC dismisses plea challenging Banu Mushtaq’s invite to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara, calling it a state event beyond religious distinctions.
Delhi HC rules calling a woman “r***i” amounts to outraging modesty under Sec 509 IPC, distinguishing generic abuse from sexual insults.
SC defers hearing on bail pleas of Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid & others in 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case to Sept 22
SC directs States & UTs to notify rules in 4 months for registering Sikh marriages under Anand Karaj, ensuring equality & legal safeguards.
Gauhati HC directs private school to provide free education with books & uniforms under RTE Act; ensures remedial classes and state reimbursement.
Supreme Court orders CBI probe into advocate Naresh Dilawari’s BCom degree after Magadh University declares the certificate forged.
SC: ‘Karta’ of Hindu Undivided Family can sell joint family property for legal necessity, ruling depends on facts of each case.
SC to hear plea challenging invite to Booker winner Banu Mushtaq as chief guest for Mysuru Dasara, citing religious rights and traditions.
Orissa HC orders Railways to pay ₹9.23 lakh compensation in 19-year-old death claim, slams administration for delay & upholds strict liability.
20 September, 2025 02:37 PM
Himachal Pradesh HC rules probation benefit cannot be granted in cases of death by negligent driving, stressing deterrent sentencing in road accidents.
20 September, 2025 02:56 PM
Grandchildren have no automatic right to grandparents’ property if parents are alive: Delhi HC clears misconception
15 September, 2025 10:34 AM
SC says funding daughter’s marriage is a father’s duty; directs man to pay ₹10 lakh while upholding divorce after long separation.
15 September, 2025 11:11 AM
Patna High Court quashes case against ex-DM Dilip Kumar, calls advocate’s complaint retaliatory, vexatious & abuse of process in 2008 communal issue.
15 September, 2025 11:42 AM
SC refuses to stay Waqf Amendment Act, 2025; stays 5-year Islam practice clause, restricts Collector’s powers, and limits non-Muslim appointments.
15 September, 2025 12:21 PM
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