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Kupwara court dismisses bail pleas of eight police officials, including a Dy SP, accused in a CBI probe into illegal detention and custodial torture.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court rules that employees cannot seek higher posts after accepting compassionate appointment, calling such claims “endless compassion.”
Supreme Court directs AIIMS to form a Secondary Medical Board to assess passive euthanasia for a man in a vegetative state for 13 years.
Kerala High Court rules that municipalities cannot insist on penal interest for entertaining tax appeals; only the tax amount under Section 509(11) is required.
Calcutta High Court quashes reassessment notice against Himadri Speciality Chemical, holding it invalid as a mere change of opinion by the Assessing Officer.
BJP MP Anurag Thakur flags alleged e-cigarette use by an AITC MP in Lok Sabha, citing breach of decorum and violation of e-cigarette ban law.
Supreme Court imposes ₹1 lakh costs on NGO for filing writ petition challenging verdict exempting minority schools from RTE Act, calling it abuse of law.
Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary to issue circular ensuring speedy disposal of appeals and representations filed by persons with disabilities.
Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar fails to secure release approval in six GCC countries amid concerns over politically sensitive content.
Supreme Court rules ICC at aggrieved woman’s workplace has jurisdiction under POSH Act, rejecting restrictive interpretation and reinforcing women’s right to safety.
Allahabad High Court issues notice on a plea challenging the designation of 90 Senior Advocates, alleging violations of Supreme Court guidelines and unfair evaluation.
Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar fails to secure release approval in six GCC countries amid concerns over politically sensitive content.
14 December, 2025 12:40 AM
Supreme Court orders 30% reservation for women in State Bar Councils; SCWLA welcomes the landmark verdict as a major step toward gender equality in the legal profession.
09 December, 2025 04:45 PM
Kerala High Court rules KSBC retired abkari workers are entitled to gratuity, holding that Section 2(e) exclusion applies only to government employees.
09 December, 2025 08:28 PM
Supreme Court upholds municipal autonomy to revise property tax rates, ruling that courts cannot interfere in policy decisions absent arbitrariness or illegality.
09 December, 2025 08:35 PM
Hostile witness testimony cannot be rejected entirely, the Supreme Court held, reaffirming that credible portions supporting prosecution or defence must still be considered.
09 December, 2025 08:44 PM
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