Law

Courts must identify points for determination even in ex parte proceedings: SC

IANS | April 17, 2026 7:05 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court has held that while framing of issues in an ex parte civil suit is not mandatory, courts are nevertheless obligated to identify and adjudicate the "points for determination" and deliver a reasoned judgment in conformity with the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC).

SC declines to extend transit anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera

IANS | April 17, 2026 1:07 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) In a second setback within two days, the Supreme Court on Friday refused to grant Congress leader Pawan Khera protection from arrest and declined his plea to extend the duration of transit anticipatory bail in connection with the FIR lodged in Assam over his alleged defamatory remarks against the wife of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.