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Delhi HC Upholds Conviction of Husband and Son in Wife’s Burning Death Case [Read Judgment]
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Delhi HC Upholds Conviction of Husband and Son in Wife’s Burning Death Case [Read Judgment]

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.

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Counterclaim Cannot Be Filed Against Co-Defendants: SC [Read Judgment] Judiciary
Counterclaim Cannot Be Filed Against Co-Defendants: SC [Read Judgment]

Counterclaims cannot be filed against co-defendants, rules Supreme Court, setting aside lower court orders and restoring the specific performance suit.

Complaint under POSH Act to be filed in max 6 months time: SC [Read Order] Judiciary
Complaint under POSH Act to be filed in max 6 months time: SC [Read Order]

SC: Complaint under POSH Act must be filed within 6 months; delay beyond this period makes the plea time-barred, says Supreme Court.

'Twilight of life must not be shadowed by want, but illuminated by care,' HC for revising ceiling of maintenance for elders [Read Order] Judiciary
'Twilight of life must not be shadowed by want, but illuminated by care,' HC for revising ceiling of maintenance for elders [Read Order]

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.

SC Quashes Rape Case on False Promise of Marriage, Terms It ‘Gross Abuse of Law’ [Read Order] Judiciary
SC Quashes Rape Case on False Promise of Marriage, Terms It ‘Gross Abuse of Law’ [Read Order]

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 [Read Order]

SC quashes cheque dishonour complaint filed 5 days late, rules 30-day limit under NI Act is mandatory and delay needs proper condonation process.

'Right of private defence,' SC acquits medical practitioner for killing assailant by snatching pistol [Read Order]

SC acquits doctor for killing assailant, upholding his right of private defence after snatching pistol during attack.

Madhya Pradesh HC Issues Comprehensive Guidelines on Medical Termination of Pregnancy Cases, Emphasis Victim’s Consent as Final [Read Order]

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 tells EC to accept Aadhaar as document for voters' registration

SC directs EC to accept Aadhaar as valid ID for voter registration, clarifying it proves identity but not citizenship under RP Act.

Wife Living In Adultery Not Entitled To Maintenance, Rules Delhi Court

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 [Read Order]

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 Order Against Contractor for Submitting Forged Certificate in Tender [Read Judgment]

Patna High Court upholds blacklisting of contractor for submitting forged certificate in public tender, citing breach of trust despite pending FIR.

Safeguard of prior sanction can't go even if acts beyond bounds of duty: SC [Read Judgment]

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 based on WhatsApp Chats as valid evidence [Read Judgment]

Rajasthan High Court upholds Income Tax notice under Section 153C, validating WhatsApp chats as evidence when backed by specific transactions.

If transferred on request, employee gets placed below junior most in new cadre or department: SC [Read Judgment]

SC: Govt employees transferred on request will be placed below junior-most in new cadre, unlike those transferred in public interest who retain seniority.

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