Delhi court upholds continuous trial rule in IRCTC scam, rejecting Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi’s plea for adjournments in corruption case.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court holds DNA test cannot be ordered merely to determine paternity, reaffirming presumption of legitimacy under Section 112 Evidence Act.
Supreme Court reaffirms Lalu Prasad Yadav ruling, holding that State Governments cannot appeal acquittals in CBI-investigated cases.
Supreme Court rules that a Magistrate’s order under Section 156(3) CrPC cannot be nullified for minor technical or linguistic errors if offences are made out.
Kerala High Court held that an adult Christian daughter cannot claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC unless unable to maintain herself due to disability.
Supreme Court rules arrests and remands illegal if written grounds aren’t furnished at least two hours before the accused’s production before a Magistrate.
Kerala High Court rules that instigation for suicide under Section 306 IPC need not be forceful; even suggestive words implying the consequence can attract liability.
Kerala High Court overturns death sentence, acquits migrant worker in rape-murder case citing failure to assess key witness’s competence and flawed investigation.
Child Welfare Committees cannot direct police to register FIRs, rules Allahabad High Court, holding their powers are limited to children needing care and protection.
Mere refusal to marry does not amount to instigation under Section 306 IPC, rules Supreme Court, quashing FIR and holding no abetment in emotional distress cases.
SC says police can directly file FIR for witness threats under Section 195A IPC; no court complaint needed as it’s a cognisable offence.
Madras High Court overturns acquittal in L.K. Advani assassination plot case, holding prosecution proved charges through consistent, cogent evidence.
MP High Court grants divorce, holding that false allegations of immoral conduct against a spouse cause mental agony and amount to cruelty in marriage.
SC affirms that judicial magistrates can order any person, including accused or witness, to provide voice samples for investigation even under CrPC.
J&K High Court held that a woman who secured a rape conviction against her live-in partner cannot claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC.
Supreme Court issues notice to Centre on plea seeking recognition of haemophilia as a disability under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
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Kerala High Court rules that a melpattam right grants only usufructuary benefits from trees and creates no ownership or transferable interest in land.
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Madras HC asks Centre to explain exclusion of transgender persons from adoption under CARA Guidelines despite Transgender Rights Act, 2019.
11 November, 2025 04:43 PM
Sergio Gor sworn in as U.S. Ambassador to India; dual role as Special Envoy underscores stronger Indo-Pacific and bilateral strategic focus.
11 November, 2025 12:28 PM
India repatriated 197 citizens from Myanmar’s cybercrime hub via Thailand, marking a major diplomatic effort to combat trafficking and online fraud.
11 November, 2025 01:24 PM
David Szalay wins the 2025 Booker Prize for Flesh, becoming the first Hungarian-British author to receive the prestigious literary award.
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