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Delhi High Court holds that a father cannot adjust his daughter's PPF funds against his independent legal obligation to pay maintenance.
Read Full ArticleDelhi High Court quashes criminal complaints against Maggi retailers over alleged excess lead content, holding that the prosecution's foundation had substantially eroded after subsequent CFTRI testing.
The Supreme Court has released a handbook on gender sensitivity and compassionate judicial writing, directing courts across India to avoid stereotypical language and adopt survivor-centric, inclusive terminology in judgments.
The Bombay High Court recommended the immediate removal or transfer of the DRT Nagpur Presiding Officer after finding him guilty of wilfully disobeying court orders, lacking basic legal knowledge, and being unfit to hold judicial office.
The Supreme Court dismissed as withdrawn TMC MP Mahua Moitra's plea to appear before West Bengal Police via video conferencing, observing that those in public life should not fear incidents like egg-throwing and must cooperate with the investigation.
The Supreme Court directed States and UTs to consider granting Ex-Military Personnel reservation to disabled out-boarded cadets and highlighted disparities in disability benefits, while affirming thei...
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a law student's plea for re-evaluation after he scored zero marks, but directed that his redacted answer sheet be sent to the Bar Council of India and the Law Commis...
The Karnataka High Court quashed an FIR against a mother-in-law and three relatives, holding that allegations such as asking the complainant to wake early, make dosas, and follow household routines we...
The Punjab and Haryana High Court denied bail to an ex-serviceman accused of passing confidential Army information to Pakistani intelligence agencies, holding that the seriousness of the allegations a...
The Kerala High Court denied bail to a father accused of sexually assaulting his minor daughter under the POCSO Act, holding that the victim's mother cannot settle or compromise such offences, which a...
The Gujarat High Court upheld the rejection of a wife's maintenance claim under Section 125 CrPC, holding that the statutory bar under Section 125(4) applies where the wife is found to be living in ad...
The Shahdara Bar Association has resolved to boycott the courts of two judicial officers at Delhi's Karkardooma Courts, alleging repeated discourteous conduct towards advocates, including an incident ...
The Centre has opposed PILs in the Supreme Court seeking a creamy layer exclusion and income-based sub-quota for SC/ST reservations, arguing that reservation is rooted in historical and social backwar...
The Karnataka High Court refused to quash an FIR against an advocate accused of telling a litigant's mother that ₹50 lakh was needed to secure bail through a High Court judge, holding the allegation...
The Bombay High Court set aside Tarun Tejpal's acquittal in the 2013 Tehelka sexual assault case, convicted him under multiple IPC provisions, sentenced him to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment, and dir...
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