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A Leading Law firm terminates partner accused under POCSO Act for alleged assault of six-year-old daughter; Bombay High Court to hear bail challenge.
Read Full ArticleMeghalaya HC quashed a POCSO case after noting the consensual relationship, marriage between parties, and birth of their child.
Kerala High Court upheld conviction under IPC Sections 354, 377 & 450 for sexual offences against an 11-year-old girl, affirming Section 377 applies to minors.
India’s Ministry of Defence signed a ₹1,476 crore deal with BEL for advanced electronic warfare systems under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category, boosting indigenous defence production and Indian Army capabilities.
Madras High Court upheld contempt proceedings against advocates accused of disrupting remand hearings and pressuring a Judicial Magistrate.
SCBA expresses shock over Andhra Pradesh HC incident where a young advocate was sent to judicial custody during court proceedings.
Delhi High Court denies bail to Maulvi accused of raping a minor girl under the guise of spiritual healing, citing serious allegations and advance trial stage.
Supreme Court allows lifting of corporate veil in Earth Infrastructure CIRP, restores stalled project resolution plans, and denies GNIDA penal charges.
BCI seeks CJI intervention after an Andhra Pradesh HC judge ordered 24-hour police custody of a young advocate during a courtroom exchange.
Supreme Court refused to adjourn hearing on petitions challenging the law removing the CJI from the Election Commissioner selection panel.
Union Cabinet approves proposal to increase Supreme Court strength to 38 judges through amendment to the 1956 law.
Bombay High Court disposes Jio Studios’ copyright suit against MasterChow over the ‘Dhurandhar’ ad, issues John Doe takedown order.
Kerala High Court upheld conviction under IPC Sections 354, 377 & 450 for sexual offences against an 11-year-old girl, affirming Section 377 applies to minors.
08 May, 2026 11:30 AM
Madras High Court upheld contempt proceedings against advocates accused of disrupting remand hearings and pressuring a Judicial Magistrate.
08 May, 2026 11:38 AM
Andhra Pradesh High Court rules demolition without notice illegal; Section 405 is enabling, not absolute, and must follow natural justice.
04 May, 2026 04:11 PM
Supreme Court declines TMC plea on counting supervisors, records ECI assurance to follow its circular in West Bengal Assembly elections.
04 May, 2026 05:07 PM
Madras High Court quashes SC/ST case after reformative steps; directs TN govt to include Dr Ambedkar lessons in Classes III to X.
04 May, 2026 05:22 PM
Gauhati High Court holds pending probe without chargesheet cannot block promotion; directs Assam Police to reconsider officer’s case.
04 May, 2026 05:53 PM
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![SCBA Expresses ‘Deep Concern and Shock’ Over Andhra Pradesh HC Incident; Young Advocate Sent to Judicial Custody During Hearing [Read Resolution]](/secure/uploads/2026/05/lj_8692_SCBA_Expresses.webp)
![Delhi HC Refuses Bail to Maulvi Accused of Raping Minor Girl on Pretext of Curing Her of Evil Spirits, Cites Gravity of Allegations and Advanced Stage of Trial [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/05/lj_8587_Delhi_HC_Refuses_Bail_to.webp)
![SC Allows Lifting of Corporate Veil in Holding Company CIRP to Include Subsidiary Assets; Restores Earth Infrastructure Resolution Plans [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/05/lj_5700_SC_Allows_Lifting_of_Corporate.webp)
![BCI Seeks CJI Intervention After Andhra Pradesh HC Judge Orders 24-Hour Police Custody of Young Advocate [Read Letter]](/secure/uploads/2026/05/lj_6419_BCI_Seeks_CJI_Intervention.webp)
![Union Cabinet Approves Expansion of Supreme Court Strength From 34 to 38 Judges [Read Bill]](/secure/uploads/2026/05/lj_1974_Union_Cabinet_Approves.webp)
![Bombay HC Orders Takedown in Jio Studios–MasterChow ‘Dhurandhar’ Copyright Dispute [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/05/lj_7978_Bombay_HC_Orders_Takedown.webp)
