New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court has set aside a bail order granted by the Patna High Court to a man accused in a dowry death case, terming the relief as “wholly unsustainable” and flagging a “mechanical approach” adopted in such serious offences.
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court has cautioned that the growing practice of citing "non-existent" or incorrect judgments has emerged as a "rampant menace" affecting courts not only in India but across jurisdictions globally.
New Delhi/London, March 26 (IANS) Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi suffered a setback after the High Court of Justice, King’s Bench Division in London, rejected his petition seeking to reopen proceedings against his extradition order to India.
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday took serious exception to an alleged attempt to influence judicial proceedings, with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant warning of criminal contempt action after a litigant’s relative purportedly contacted his family member over an order passed by the apex court.
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday began discussion on the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, which seeks to ensure a dominant role for Indian Police Service officers in the top leadership of the country's paramilitary forces.
Gandhinagar, March 24 (IANS) The Gujarat Legislative Assembly on Tuesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill 2026, introducing a common legal framework for civil matters such as marriage, divorce, maintenance, and inheritance across communities and religions.
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Ahead of the commencement of hearings before a nine-judge Constitution Bench in the Sabarimala review matter, written submissions filed on behalf of the Travancore Devaswom Board have urged the Supreme Court to adopt a “community-centric and subjective” understanding of religion under Article 25 of the Constitution, cautioning against judicial reinterpretation of religious beliefs and practices.
Kollam, March 21 (IANS) In a verdict that brings closure to one of Kerala’s most shocking crimes, the Kollam Additional Sessions Court has sentenced Sandeep, the accused in the brutal murder of young doctor Vandana Das, to life imprisonment.
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The office of the United News of India (UNI) located in central Delhi witnessed commotion on Friday evening as police officials, accompanied by lawyers and women personnel, moved to enforce a Delhi High Court order restricting the use of the premises ahead of its proposed sealing over alleged violations, an eyewitness said.
Kolkata, March 19 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, has approached the Calcutta High Court seeking a comprehensive list of criminal cases pending against him.
