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.
UP govt tells SC that Rahul Gandhi’s Savarkar remarks show deliberate hate-mongering; supports summons citing prima facie case under Sections 153A & 505 IPC.
25 July, 2025 01:45 PM
SC slams Karnataka HC for granting bail to actor Darshan in murder case, calls reasoning flawed and akin to acquittal; reserves order on state’s plea.
25 July, 2025 01:49 PM
SC to examine Centre’s delay in appointing judges despite Collegium reiteration; pleas allege 4-year lag affects judicial seniority and interest.
25 July, 2025 02:50 PM
SC: Complainant’s SC/ST status alone not enough for prosecution under Atrocities Act; offence must be caste-based to attract the special law.
25 July, 2025 03:52 PM
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