Kerala High Court rules that a child born within four months of marriage is legitimate and entitled to inheritance under Section 112 of the Evidence Act.
Read Full ArticleMadras High Court calls for audit of fees paid to law officers, flags exorbitant payments and unnecessary appearances by Additional Advocate Generals.
Delhi High Court appoints sole arbitrator in Meghalaya Hotels–IRCTC dispute, reiterating Supreme Court’s bar on PSU-curated arbitration panels.
Supreme Court quashes ACB FIR against Karnataka MLA R Ashoka in land allotment case, citing lack of sanction, malice and political vendetta.
Supreme Court presses Bar Council of India to consider reservation for advocates with disabilities, stressing constitutional equality and inclusive Bar governance.
Delhi High Court upheld ₹50,000 monthly interim maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act, rejecting the husband’s nil income claim and affirming the wife’s rights.
Supreme Court acquits rape accused, holding courts cannot presume a victim was “won over” if she turns hostile; FIR alone cannot sustain conviction.
Madras High Court invokes Rajadharma and Arthashastra, holds India has a constitutional duty to provide legal aid to citizens facing disputes abroad.
Supreme Court upholds 10-year sentence under NDPS Act in commercial ganja case, ruling that sampling irregularities alone do not vitiate prosecution.
Supreme Court rules that cash loans above ₹20,000 do not invalidate cheque dishonour cases under Section 138 of the NI Act despite I-T Act violations.
BJP MP Anurag Thakur flags alleged e-cigarette use by an AITC MP in Lok Sabha, citing breach of decorum and violation of e-cigarette ban law.
Madras High Court summons Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary and ADGP over repeated defiance of court orders on Karthigai Deepam at sacred sites.
Allahabad High Court issues notice on a plea challenging the designation of 90 Senior Advocates, alleging violations of Supreme Court guidelines and unfair evaluation.
Supreme Court rules ICC at aggrieved woman’s workplace has jurisdiction under POSH Act, rejecting restrictive interpretation and reinforcing women’s right to safety.
Kerala High Court rules that municipalities cannot insist on penal interest for entertaining tax appeals; only the tax amount under Section 509(11) is required.
Madras High Court rules that timely investigation under BNSS is mandatory, holding unexplained delays defeat the purpose of India’s reformed criminal justice system.
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Delhi High Court stays CBI summons to advocate Sachin Bajpai, holding lawyers cannot be treated as suspects for acts done in professional duty.
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Supreme Court quashes 498A cruelty FIR against husband, holding vague allegations reflect normal marital wear and tear and don’t justify criminal trial.
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Supreme Court sets aside Gujarat High Court order allowing examination of a minor child witness after seven years, holding it unnecessary and prejudicial.
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Madras High Court calls for audit of fees paid to law officers, flags exorbitant payments and unnecessary appearances by Additional Advocate Generals.
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![Madras HC Summons Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary and ADGP Over Repeated Defiance of Court Orders on Deepam Issue [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_2775_Madras_HC_Summons_Tamil.webp)
![Allahabad HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Designation of 90 Senior Advocates [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_1839_Allahabad_HC_Issues_Notice.webp)
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