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.
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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