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Supreme Court asks Law Ministry to introduce comprehensive sentencing policy
SC urges Law Ministry to introduce a clear, comprehensive sentencing policy to ensure fair and consistent justice, avoiding judge-centric disparities.
Supreme Court asks Soren to persuade on challenge to arrest after rejection of bail in money laundering case
SC asks Soren to justify his arrest challenge after bail denial in money laundering case, emphasizing prima facie evidence and judicial findings against him.
![Karnataka High Court Reverses Acquittal, Convicts Son For Causing Mother's Death [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2024/05/lj_9843_c20e90fb-b71a-496b-857c-63addc642486.webp)
Karnataka High Court Reverses Acquittal, Convicts Son For Causing Mother's Death [Read Order]
Karnataka High Court reverses acquittal, convicts son under IPC Section 304 for causing his mother's death, relying on the dying declaration as key evidence.
Offences Under Section 354D Ipc And Section 506 Ipc Are Personal To Parties: Rules Supreme Court
The Supreme Court quashed stalking and criminal intimidation charges to preserve marital ties, invoking Article 142, deeming the offences personal to the parties involved.
“Replacing colonial-era codes,” new criminal laws to come into effect on July 1
“Replacing colonial-era codes,” the new criminal laws to come into effect on July 1. However, Section 106(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been put on hold. Read the full article to kno...
13 Year old boy booked for impregnating 15 year old sister, after watching porn together
Minor siblings watch porn together brother rapes and impregnates sister. Police official probing the matter shared that the siblings tried to have sex for the first time in Dec 2023, but failed.
Agarwal Family Plans to Sell Haldiram for Rs. 71,000 Crores as Next Generation Steps Back
The Agarwal family plans to sell Haldiram, valued at Rs. 71,000 crores, with a Blackstone-led consortium bidding. This marks India's largest private equity buyout.
Delhi High Court Issues Criminal Contempt Notice to Lawyer for Disrespectful Comments in VC
The Delhi High Court issued a criminal contempt notice to Advocate Sanjeev Kumar for disrespectful comments during a virtual hearing, demanding he show cause.
New Driving Licence Rules: No need to take a driving test at RTO
Individuals don’t need to take a driving test at a government Regional Transport Office (RTO), read the full article to know about the new driving licence rules.
Pune Porsche Hit & Run: Bail Granted to 17 Year Old in Under 14 Hours, Asked to write essay
Bail granted to 17-year-old in Pune Porsche hit-and-run case within 14 hours. Conditions include educational tasks, supervision, and counseling. Incident killed two.
![Cannot Allow the Game of Hide and Seek for Committing Murder of an Unborn Child: MP High Court [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2024/05/lj_3638_6e1ea89d-a6ba-4080-a7f1-c8fe4612697b.webp)
Cannot Allow the Game of Hide and Seek for Committing Murder of an Unborn Child: MP High Court [Read Order]
MP High Court denies abortion for minor rape victim, condemns misuse of legal authority to terminate pregnancy and prevent justice.
SCBA Election Result 2024, Know the newly elected members
SCBA Election Result 2024: Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal elected President. Know the newly elected members and key office bearers leading the Supreme Court Bar Association.
Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea for stay on new criminal laws
SC refuses plea to stay new criminal laws. Court deems the plea casual, noting laws aren't yet implemented. Petitioner withdraws. Laws effective from July 1, 2024.
![Indian Courts this Week: Law Street Journal's Weekly Round-Up of SC & HCs [May 13 - May 18]](/secure/uploads/2024/05/lj_6979_17da0e79-6a3d-43d3-ae51-cbcfe5c15201.jpg)
Indian Courts this Week: Law Street Journal's Weekly Round-Up of SC & HCs [May 13 - May 18]
Get the latest updates from India's Supreme Court and the High Courts ! Here’s a round up of the week's top legal stories in a quick, easy-to-read summary.
![Abuse under SC/ST Act has to be in public view to make out offence: SC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2024/05/lj_4863_f147a13a-1593-41f5-9cd3-28024a2b8312.webp)
Abuse under SC/ST Act has to be in public view to make out offence: SC [Read Judgment]
SC rules abuse under SC/ST Act must be in public view. Case involves Olympic Riding and Equestrian Academy, highlighting key requirements for the offence.
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Agarwal Family Plans to Sell Haldiram for Rs. 71,000 Crores as Next Generation Steps Back
The Agarwal family plans to sell Haldiram, valued at Rs. 71,000 crores, with a Blackstone-led consortium bidding. This marks India's largest private equity buyout.
21 May, 2024 03:32 PM
13 Year old boy booked for impregnating 15 year old sister, after watching porn together
Minor siblings watch porn together brother rapes and impregnates sister. Police official probing the matter shared that the siblings tried to have sex for the first time in Dec 2023, but failed.
21 May, 2024 03:54 PMTOP STORIES
Forest fire: SC slams Centre, U'khand govt; summons Chief Secy on May 17
SC criticizes Centre and Uttarakhand for inadequate handling of forest fires; summons Chief Secretary, highlights lack of funds and diversion of forest guards.
16 May, 2024 10:57 AM
Live-In Relationship Is An Imported Philosophy Contrary To The Indian Tenets: Chhattisgarh High Court [Read Judgment]
Chhattisgarh High Court rules live-in relationships as "imported" and contrary to Indian tenets, emphasizing their stigma and impact on women in Indian society.
16 May, 2024 12:43 PM
Victim compensation under CrPC can't be ground to reduce sentence: SC [Read Order]
The Supreme Court ruled that victim compensation under CrPC cannot reduce an accused's sentence, emphasizing compensation and sentencing are independent.
16 May, 2024 01:00 PM
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Grants Bail To Gang Rape Accused, Emphasizes Presumption Of Innocence [Read Order]
Jammu and Kashmir High Court grants bail to two men accused of gang rape, emphasizing the presumption of innocence and questioning the credibility of the allegations.
16 May, 2024 01:22 PM