Gauhati HC quashes case against journalist, ruling his article on religious fundamentalism & illegal migration falls within journalistic duty.
Read Full ArticleSC dismisses plea against quashing of FIR in ex-MP Mohan Delkar suicide case; Bombay HC’s 2022 order stands, no interference by Supreme Court.
Allahabad HC orders ₹2 lakh compensation to man acquitted in dowry death case, slams State for ‘vexatious prosecution’ despite suicide note proof.
J&K High Court upholds acquittal in UAPA case, rules threatening Panchayat members via posters doesn’t qualify as “unlawful activity.”
J&K High Court quashes COVID-19 violation case against three protesters, calling FIR frivolous and proceedings an abuse of process.
SC: Sessions court can summon any person as accused at outset, even if not charge-sheeted, based on evidence in final report.
SC slams TN govt for implicating 2,000 accused & 500 witnesses in Senthil Balaji cash-for-jobs case, says trial needs a cricket stadium to fit all.
SC quashes FIR against shuttler Lakshya Sen, says forgery case based on vendetta, lacked merit and abused criminal process.
SC tells K’taka to fight political battles at ballot, not court—rejects plea against HC order quashing FIR on Tejasvi Surya’s fake news tweet.
Bombay High Court denies anticipatory bail to Pune teacher accused of sharing inflammatory WhatsApp content, including videos defiling Indian flag and PM.
Lalu Prasad Yadav moves SC seeking stay on trial in land-for-jobs scam, calls CBI probe delayed and unfair; SC to hear plea on July 18.
SC: Standard to summon accused under S.319 CrPC is lower than final judgment; allows plea to summon man in 2017 murder trial despite no chargesheet.
SC allows quashing of rape case in exceptional circumstances, citing settlement, complainant’s affidavit, and need to prevent misuse of legal process.
SC acquits man on death row, cites faulty probe; issues detailed procedural guidelines for DNA evidence collection, storage, and chain of custody.
SC slams use of abusive language on social media; warns petitioner over objectionable posts on PM Modi, RSS, says state free to act if conduct continues.
SC dismisses AAP MP Sanjay Singh’s plea against UP govt decision to close 105 primary schools; directs him to approach Allahabad HC.
19 August, 2025 11:02 AM
SC dismisses plea challenging validity of 2024 Maharashtra Assembly polls, rejects claims of bogus votes cast after polling hours.
19 August, 2025 01:40 PM
SC rejects NCPCR plea against minor Muslim girl’s marriage, upholding HC ruling that valid marriage is possible under personal law upon puberty.
19 August, 2025 06:14 PM
Punjab & Haryana HC upholds magistrate’s power to order police probe in non-cognizable offences, refusing to quash defamation case against TV Today.
19 August, 2025 12:22 PM
Gauhati HC quashes case against journalist, ruling his article on religious fundamentalism & illegal migration falls within journalistic duty.
19 August, 2025 12:29 PM
SC grants bail to ex-WB Minister Partha Chatterjee in teachers’ recruitment scam, citing long incarceration; directs speedy trial in pending cases.
19 August, 2025 11:15 AM
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