The Supreme Court ruled that a juvenility claim can be raised even after final conviction, leading to the acquittal of an accused in a 2002 murder case.
Read Full ArticleCourts not precluded to consider pre-arrest bail in SC/ST Act, if no prima facie case found: SC
Plea in Supreme Court seeks review of August 1 judgment allowing States to sub-classify SC/STs, challenging their authority under Articles 341 and 342.
SC judge Justice Pankaj Mithal cites ancient texts, asserts no caste system in ancient Bharat, and calls for periodic exclusion of those who availed reservation.
The Supreme Court ruled that sub-classification of SC/STs for quotas is permissible, allowing states to exclude the creamy layer from reservations. This decision overturns a 2004 judgment.
Supreme Court rules that Bar Council cannot charge exorbitant enrolment fees, capping them at Rs 750 for general and Rs 125 for SC/ST categories, ensuring fair access to the legal profession.
Bihar government moves Supreme Court to challenge Patna High Court's decision quashing 65% reservation law for SC, ST, and OBC.
A Delhi Court sought responses from the Delhi Police on the complaint filed by Sameer Wankhede against IPS Officer Gyaneshwar Singh.
Centre advocates for SC/ST sub-classification to ensure equitable reservation benefits and social justice.
Adjournment culture, long vacations, lengthy oral arguments, level playing field for new-lawyers, key highlights of CJIs speech.
Why Kerala HC allowed anticipatory bail application of Headmistress who chopped Dalit student's hair? Read to find out more.
Kerala High Court rules that a melpattam right grants only usufructuary benefits from trees and creates no ownership or transferable interest in land.
11 November, 2025 02:29 PM
Supreme Court issues notice to Centre on plea seeking recognition of haemophilia as a disability under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
11 November, 2025 02:16 PM
Madras HC asks Centre to explain exclusion of transgender persons from adoption under CARA Guidelines despite Transgender Rights Act, 2019.
11 November, 2025 04:43 PM
Sergio Gor sworn in as U.S. Ambassador to India; dual role as Special Envoy underscores stronger Indo-Pacific and bilateral strategic focus.
11 November, 2025 12:28 PM
India repatriated 197 citizens from Myanmar’s cybercrime hub via Thailand, marking a major diplomatic effort to combat trafficking and online fraud.
11 November, 2025 01:24 PM
David Szalay wins the 2025 Booker Prize for Flesh, becoming the first Hungarian-British author to receive the prestigious literary award.
11 November, 2025 03:11 PM
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