Karnataka High Court denies bail in the DJ Halli violence case, holding that Article 21 rights cannot be claimed after breach of fundamental duties.
Read Full ArticleSC slams Bombay HC for terms like ‘illegitimate wife’ & ‘faithful mistress’, calls them misogynistic, violating women’s dignity under Article 21. The SC also settled a critical legal question, ruling that a spouse whose marriage has been declared void under the Hindu Marriage Act (HMA), 1955, is entitled to seek permanent alimony and interim maintenance from the other spouse. Sr. Adv. Mahalakshmi Pavani appeared for the woman.
SC: Toilets in courts essential for dignity, equality, and justice. High Courts, states directed to ensure accessible, inclusive sanitation facilities nationwide.
SC directs Centre to frame a scheme by March 14, 2025, for cashless treatment of road accident victims in the golden hour to protect the right to life.
SC issues notice to Centre on plea to demolish illegal constructions on riverbeds, seeking protection of rivers, floodplains, and watercourses to ensure water security.
SC grants bail to Senthil Balaji, ruling stringent bail conditions can’t be used as a tool to incarcerate without trial, upholding the right to a speedy trial.
SC: Justice delivery mechanism must consider plight of indigent convicts unable to furnish local surety, orders release of convict on personal bond.
Supreme Court quashes a POCSO case, warns against misuse of criminal law in matrimonial disputes, and condemns false complaints involving children.
30 May, 2026 06:00 PM
Supreme Court clarifies when DNA tests can be ordered in paternity disputes, balancing privacy rights against the need to determine parentage.
30 May, 2026 05:54 PM
Delhi High Court issues notice to Centre and X on Cockroach Janta Party account block, declines interim restoration, and seeks government’s response.
30 May, 2026 02:42 PM
Calcutta HC acquits professor in POCSO case after 4 years in jail, cites conspiracy, orders ₹10 lakh compensation, and seeks action against officials.
30 May, 2026 02:20 PM
Supreme Court sets aside SEBI’s fraud findings and ₹447.27 crore disgorgement order against Reliance Industries in the 2007 RPL trading case.
30 May, 2026 02:10 PM
Supreme Court seeks a comprehensive plan to reform NTA after the NEET UG 2026 paper leak, stressing accountability, institutional reforms, and exam security.
30 May, 2026 01:08 PM
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