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Delhi 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.
Read Full ArticleThe 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 and national security concerns outweighed the grounds for release.
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 were vague and insufficient to prosecute them for dowry harassment.
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 their entitlement to horizontal reservation under the RPwD Act.
The Supreme Court dismissed as withdrawn TMC MP Mahua Moitra's plea to appear before West Bengal Police via video conferencing, observing that those in public life should not fear incidents like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 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...
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 ...
Delhi High Court holds that a father cannot adjust his daughter's PPF funds against his independent legal obligation to pay maintenance.
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 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 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...
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 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 Delhi High Court directed Delhi Police to conduct a six-week survey of all police stations and ensure sanitary pad vending machines and exclusive washrooms for women personnel.
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