Supreme Court sets aside Gujarat High Court order allowing examination of a minor child witness after seven years, holding it unnecessary and prejudicial.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court upholds municipal autonomy to revise property tax rates, ruling that courts cannot interfere in policy decisions absent arbitrariness or illegality.
SC refuses exemption from physical appearance of Chief Secretaries in stray dog menace case; directs them to appear physically on Nov 3, citing non-compliance.
SC: Lawyers must stop arguing once court indicates its mind, stressing that harmony between Bench and Bar ensures dignified court functioning.
SC: Special Courts under NDPS Act retain power to release seized vehicles; 2022 Rules can’t override statutory jurisdiction of Special Courts.
SC acquits man on death row in 2017 Tamil Nadu case, citing prosecution’s failure and unfair trial; says courts can’t convict on moral grounds alone.
SC seeks Centre’s response on plea to remove Assam BJP video allegedly vilifying Muslims; petition says it spreads hate and communal disharmony.
SC: Complaint against advocate cannot be sent to disciplinary committee without recording reasons; cryptic orders risk career and image.
SC says “Munna Bhai should remain inside” while hearing bail plea of candidate accused of using proxy in UP CTET exam.
SC schedules hearing in 2026 on Udhayanidhi Stalin’s plea to club FIRs over his controversial ‘Sanatan Dharma’ remarks filed across multiple states.
Kerala urges SC to return Presidential reference on bill clearance timelines as “unmaintainable”, citing suppression of facts and settled SC rulings under Article 200.
SC told that efforts are underway to bring Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya back from Yemen after her execution was put on hold in a 2017 murder case.
Supreme Court raises permanent alimony to ₹50,000/month, ensuring fair financial support and stability for divorced wife.
SC upholds conviction in child assault case, says tears of a child victim can’t be dismissed when other evidence points to the accused’s guilt.
SC: No preliminary inquiry needed before FIR registration in cognisable offences, reaffirming Lalita Kumari ruling on mandatory FIR registration.
Delhi Karkardooma Court orders NGO to return pet dogs, flags misuse of authority, and says animal welfare must operate within the rule of law.
19 January, 2026 03:22 PM
Delhi High Court upheld Press Council of India’s rejection of Editors Guild’s claim, citing delay and non-compliance, and declined to interfere in 15th Press Council constitution.
19 January, 2026 01:39 PM
Supreme Court enforces Article 21A, mandates statutory rules for RTE Act’s 25% quota, and empowers NCPCR to monitor State compliance.
19 January, 2026 02:43 PM
Delhi High Court grants sweeping interim relief against AI deepfake pornography, orders takedown, de-indexing, disclosure and MeitY-led website blocking.
19 January, 2026 04:50 PM
Supreme Court rules accused on bail after suspension of sentence need not appear on every hearing date in appellate or revisional courts.
19 January, 2026 12:47 PM
Kerala High Court holds that a Hindu wife can claim maintenance from her husband’s immovable property, laying down a three-stage framework of rights.
19 January, 2026 02:00 PM
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