Senior Advocate Mahalakshmi Pavani critiques the Unnao verdict, exposing how legal technicalities and political impunity deepen injustice for a survivor.
Read Full ArticleMadras High Court denies bail to police officer in brutal caste-based honour killing, stressing “jail and jail” over “bail not jail” for such heinous crimes.
Supreme Court directs AIIMS to form a Secondary Medical Board to assess passive euthanasia for a man in a vegetative state for 13 years.
Mahua Moitra’s remarks on Vande Mataram spark a major legal and historical debate in Parliament, raising questions on constitutional rights and patriotic freedom.
Allahabad High Court directs U.P. government to pay compensation for private land used for a public road without acquisition, reaffirming property rights.
Supreme Court issues notice on PIL seeking proportional representation of women, queer, SC/ST and disabled lawyers in Bar Councils to ensure inclusive governance.
Allahabad High Court rules Transgender Rights Act, 2019 as special law; directs education board to update transgender man’s name and gender in records.
Supreme Court issues notice on plea seeking one-third reservation for women in all State Bar Councils to ensure gender equality in legal governance.
Chhattisgarh High Court rules that religious conversion in tribal areas must be based on conviction, not inducement or coercion, stressing protection of indigenous culture.
Activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and others tell SC they only called for peaceful anti-CAA protests, deny conspiracy in 2020 Delhi riots, seek bail under UAPA.
SC allows Wangchuk’s wife to amend plea challenging his detention under NSA; activist remains in Jodhpur jail over alleged security threat in Ladakh.
Adult woman has right to live with married man, rules MP High Court; says personal autonomy outweighs moral concerns.
SC rules 50% cap on women in Army JAG violates equality; directs gender-neutral recruitment based on combined merit list.
SC slams UP govt for hasty ordinance on Banke Bihari temple; proposes retired judge-led panel for shrine’s administration amid trust fund controversy.
SC quashes case against Mohan Babu, son for 2019 dharna; says it was peaceful protest, no offence made out under electoral or criminal laws.
Supreme Court issues notice on a woman lawyer’s plea alleging illegal 14-hour custody, sexual assault, threats and evidence destruction by Noida Police.
30 December, 2025 12:26 AM
Madras High Court grants 12-week interim bail to YouTube journalist Savukku Shankar, flags repeated incarceration as abuse of process and violation of Article 21.
30 December, 2025 02:13 AM
Supreme Court holds tenants cannot dictate landlords’ choice of premises or suggest alternatives to defeat bona fide eviction needs.
30 December, 2025 11:59 PM
Jharkhand HC rules Section 197 CrPC sanction not required for siphoning state funds, holding protection cannot shield corrupt public servants.
30 December, 2025 11:24 PM
Jharkhand High Court directs the State to ensure 100% voluntary blood donation and establish Blood Component Separation Units in all districts within three months.
30 December, 2025 06:35 PM
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first woman Prime Minister, dies at 80 after prolonged illness, ending a defining era in the country’s turbulent political history.
30 December, 2025 04:53 PM
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