Supreme Court delivers a split verdict on Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, with judges differing on its validity and referring the issue to a larger bench.
Read Full ArticleKhaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first woman Prime Minister, dies at 80 after prolonged illness, ending a defining era in the country’s turbulent political history.
Kerala High Court denies bail to former Travancore Devaswom Board officials in Sabarimala gold misappropriation case, citing gravity of allegations.
Supreme Court grants bail to DHFL promoters Kapil and Dheeraj Wadhawan, citing prolonged incarceration and the constitutional right to speedy trial.
Delhi court upholds continuous trial rule in IRCTC scam, rejecting Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi’s plea for adjournments in corruption case.
SC stays Madras HC order against TN Minister Durai Murugan & wife in ₹1.4 cr disproportionate assets case, seeks state response on sanction issue.
SC refuses to stay trial in land-for-jobs scam; Lalu Yadav denied relief, personal presence during proceedings may be waived.
Supreme Court upholds acquittal in corruption case, ruling that demand, acceptance, and recovery must all be proven beyond doubt.
SC refers sanction-for-prosecution issue in BS Yediyurappa corruption case to larger bench to maintain judicial discipline and propriety.
SC allows probe against public servant in assets case, rules no right to hearing before FIR under PC Act; sets aside Karnataka HC’s quashing order.
SC: Misuse of authority alone can’t presume demand or acceptance of bribe; quashes case against ex-Gujarat minister under Prevention of Corruption Act.
SC rejects K T Rama Rao’s plea to quash FIR in Formula E-race case; court allows withdrawal of plea, citing need for thorough investigation.
Kerala High Court declares private pharmacy college management as public servants under the PC Act, allowing a vigilance probe into admission and fee malpractice.
Bombay High Court rejects anticipatory bail in Pune Porsche accident case, citing serious evidence tampering and bribery allegations against the accused’s father.
The Supreme Court dismisses Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar's plea to quash a CBI case related to disproportionate assets, maintaining the proceedings.
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
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
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
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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