Supreme Court rules magistrates must condone delay before taking cognizance of belated cheque dishonour complaints under the NI Act.
Read Full ArticleKarnataka High Court rules that Section 498A applies to void marriages and live-in relationships, holding that men cannot escape liability by hiding prior marriages.
Telangana HC quashes SC/ST Act case in marital dispute, ruling caste abuse at home doesn’t qualify—Act applies only in ‘public view’.
Andhra Pradesh HC quashes case against Sakshi editor, cites no evidence of inciting enmity; stresses protection of press freedom under Article 19.
The Telangana High Court quashed a cheating case against a two-wheeler driver, ruling that driving without a number plate doesn't constitute cheating under IPC.
Supreme Court criticised SBI and banks for being lenient with big defaulters while subjecting small borrowers to borderline harassment.
21 May, 2026 11:51 AM
Supreme Court approves nationwide three-tier ICU framework, calls India’s healthcare system in a “dreadful position”, and seeks urgent reforms.
21 May, 2026 10:55 AM
Supreme Court allows NALSAR’s stray dog welfare model, subject to liability for dog-bite incidents on campus.
21 May, 2026 04:07 PM
Bombay HC says wife cannot be denied maintenance merely for filing restitution plea after husband sought divorce; education alone no ground to refuse support.
21 May, 2026 03:28 PM
Madras High Court directs ECI to construct permanent ramps at polling booths and make websites accessible for persons with disabilities.
21 May, 2026 04:27 PM
Delhi High Court reserved order on Raghav Chadha’s plea against defamatory posts, questioning whether personality rights were involved.
21 May, 2026 04:45 PM
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