Delhi High Court upholds conviction of husband and son for murdering Gian Kaur, relying on consistent dying declarations and evidence of a cleaned crime scene.
Read Full ArticleCounterclaims cannot be filed against co-defendants, rules Supreme Court, setting aside lower court orders and restoring the specific performance suit.
SC: Complaint under POSH Act must be filed within 6 months; delay beyond this period makes the plea time-barred, says Supreme Court.
HC urges Centre to revise Rs 10,000 cap on elder maintenance, saying dignity of senior citizens must match rising cost of living and inflation.
Supreme Court quashes rape case on false promise of marriage, calling it a gross abuse of law and slams frivolous, vexatious allegations.
SC quashes cheque dishonour complaint filed 5 days late, rules 30-day limit under NI Act is mandatory and delay needs proper condonation process.
SC acquits doctor for killing assailant, upholding his right of private defence after snatching pistol during attack.
MP High Court issues detailed MTP guidelines, stressing that a woman’s consent is paramount and directing medical boards to give clear, complete opinions.
SC directs EC to accept Aadhaar as valid ID for voter registration, clarifying it proves identity but not citizenship under RP Act.
Delhi court denies maintenance to woman under Section 125 CrPC, ruling that a wife proven to be living in adultery is disqualified from claiming support.
Gujarat HC slams police for 9-year delay in reporting accused’s death, recalls conviction, orders action for negligence and poor coordination.
Patna High Court upholds blacklisting of contractor for submitting forged certificate in public tender, citing breach of trust despite pending FIR.
SC: Prior sanction mandatory for prosecuting public servants even if they exceed official duty; protects against vexatious litigation under CrPC & Police Act.
Rajasthan High Court upholds Income Tax notice under Section 153C, validating WhatsApp chats as evidence when backed by specific transactions.
SC: Govt employees transferred on request will be placed below junior-most in new cadre, unlike those transferred in public interest who retain seniority.
Varanasi court remands 14 accused to 14-day judicial custody in Ganga Iftar case; bail plea hearing set for March 23.
20 March, 2026 06:53 PM
Delhi High Court asked Sonakshi Sinha to file a defendant-wise list of infringing URLs in her AI personality rights suit against misuse of her likeness.
20 March, 2026 07:48 PM
Supreme Court quashes Section 420 IPC case against film producer, says failure to share movie profits shows civil dispute, not cheating.
20 March, 2026 01:37 PM
Kerala High Court rules illegal sand mining can attract charges under both the Sand Act and BNS theft provisions; earlier contrary orders held per incuriam.
20 March, 2026 04:15 PM
Centre tells SC a high-level expert panel will redraft NCERT’s judiciary chapter after the top court flagged controversial Class 8 textbook content.
20 March, 2026 06:46 PM
Supreme Court reserves judgment on reference challenging the 1978 BWSSB ruling on the definition of ‘industry’ under the Industrial Disputes Act.
20 March, 2026 06:22 PM
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