SC acquits woman, brother & brother-in-law in 2006 policeman murder case, citing unreliable confessions and lack of evidence.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court cancels bail of POCSO convict, criticising Rajasthan HC for flawed reasoning and failing to assess chances of acquittal.
SC orders States, UTs to free convicts immediately after sentence completion, slamming delays that keep prisoners jailed beyond their term.
SC takes suo motu cognisance of ED summoning lawyers; to frame norms to protect legal advice, lawyer-client privilege, and independence of the Bar.
SC: Summoning advocates for client info violates legal autonomy, threatens justice system; seeks judicial oversight in exceptional cases.
SC slams UP jail officials for 28-day delay in bail release, calls nitpicking on court orders a serious dereliction; orders ₹5L interim compensation.
SC to examine plea seeking OBC certificates for children of single mothers; final hearing on July 22 to address key issue of caste certification rights.
CJI Gavai to hold court during summer break; SC lists 21 benches for hearings from May 26 to July 13, marking a rare move in vacation period.
SC reserves SCBA Secretary post for women; elections on May 20. One-third executive seats for women; results on May 21.
SC: Courts can modify arbitral awards under limited conditions to avoid hardship, reduce delays, and uphold the object of the Arbitration Act.
SC ends 63-year tenant dispute over Prayagraj cinema hall, orders vacation by Dec 2025, upholding landlord’s bona fide need under UP rent law.
SC upholds homebuyers’ right to peaceful protest; quashes defamation case for grievance poster, calls it protected under Article 19 of the Constitution.
SC directs Centre to ensure no non-Muslim is appointed to Waqf bodies, and ‘waqf-by-user’ properties remain unchanged till next hearing on May 5.
SC hints at interim order on Waqf Amendment Act; says waqf properties declared by courts shouldn’t be de-notified, questions inclusion of non-Muslims.
Supreme Court upholds conviction in a dowry harassment case, directing ₹3 lakh compensation to the victim while modifying the sentence.
Delhi High Court stays CBI summons to advocate Sachin Bajpai, holding lawyers cannot be treated as suspects for acts done in professional duty.
22 December, 2025 10:52 PM
Madras High Court rules that timely investigation under BNSS is mandatory, holding unexplained delays defeat the purpose of India’s reformed criminal justice system.
22 December, 2025 11:22 PM
Supreme Court sets aside Gujarat High Court order allowing examination of a minor child witness after seven years, holding it unnecessary and prejudicial.
22 December, 2025 11:41 PM
Supreme Court quashes 498A cruelty FIR against husband, holding vague allegations reflect normal marital wear and tear and don’t justify criminal trial.
22 December, 2025 11:13 PM
Madras High Court calls for audit of fees paid to law officers, flags exorbitant payments and unnecessary appearances by Additional Advocate Generals.
22 December, 2025 08:56 PM
Sheikh Hasina blames the Yunus-led interim government for straining India-Bangladesh ties, citing hostile rhetoric and failure to protect minorities.
23 December, 2025 12:08 AM
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