Ladakh Buddhist Association Seeks Anti-Conversion Law
Ladakh Buddhist Association writes to Home Minister Amit Shah demanding strict anti-conversion law, citing communal tensions and alleged misuse of marriage for conversions in the region.
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SC Stays Calcutta HC Order on Mukul Roy Disqualification
The Supreme Court has stayed a Calcutta High Court order that disqualified Mukul Roy as a West Bengal MLA for defecting to TMC, citing concerns over electronic evidence.
SC: Widowed Daughter-in-Law Entitled to Maintenance from In-Laws
The Supreme Court ruled that a widowed daughter-in-law has the legal right to seek maintenance from her father-in-law's estate, citing constitutional protection of dignity under Article 21.
Kerala HC Allows Name Change in Marriage Certificate
The Kerala High Court directs Alappuzha marriage registrar to issue fresh certificate reflecting woman's new name after conversion to Islam for visa application.
Justice Sujoy Paul Recommended for Calcutta HC Chief Justice
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of Justice Sujoy Paul as the new Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court. This key judicial move aims to fill a crucial vacancy. Read more about the appointment process and its significance.
Police bust religious conversion racket in Kanpur Dehat
Kanpur Dehat police arrest three for alleged forced conversions of SC community members in Akbarpur. Investigation reveals inter-state network and possible foreign funding links. Read the full story.
Kanpur Dehat: Police bust conversion racket, 3 held
Kanpur Dehat police uncover an alleged religious conversion network in Akbarpur. Three arrested for reportedly luring SC individuals with incentives. Investigation into interstate links ongoing.
SC: Drug charges alone don't threaten public order for detention
The Supreme Court freed a Hyderabad woman detained under a preventive law, ruling that drug charges must specifically threaten public order, not just law and order. Read the landmark judgment details.
KGMU doctor arrested for rape, forced abortion in Lucknow
Lucknow police arrest absconding KGMU junior resident for allegedly raping a colleague, forcing abortion & religious conversion. ₹50,000 reward led to capture. Read details.
SC Dismisses Sharmila Tagore's Stray Dog Plea
Supreme Court hears petitions on stray dog rules, sharply criticising arguments by Sharmila Tagore's counsel. Court warns against romanticising dogs in hospitals. Read the full details.
Kerala HC Upholds Women's Property Rights via Family Settlements
Kerala High Court rules that a registered family partition deed can grant property rights to women, even if they had no inheritance rights under pre-1956 Hindu law. Landmark judgment emphasizes voluntary arrangements.
KGMU Doctor Hunt: Reward Raised to Rs 50,000, Parents Held
UP Police intensify search for KGMU doctor Rameezuddin Naik, wanted in a religious conversion and forced miscarriage case. His parents arrested as reward is doubled to Rs 50,000. Details inside.
KGMU doctor's parents arrested for alleged conversion in Lucknow
Lucknow Police arrest parents of a KGMU doctor for alleged forced conversion and coercion. Their son, accused of sexual exploitation, is fugitive with a Rs 50,000 reward. Read the full investigation details.
5 Arrested in UP for Forced Religious Conversion
Police in Varanasi and Mirzapur arrest five individuals in separate cases involving alleged forced religious conversion and sexual harassment under the UP Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Act.
Parents of KGMU Doctor Arrested in Conversion Case
Parents of a KGMU doctor accused of forced conversion and sexual exploitation arrested in Lucknow. Two medical students allege miscarriage. Police increase reward.
Supreme Court Signs MoU with Bhutan for Law Clerk Exchange
India's Supreme Court partners with Bhutan's apex court for a landmark law clerk exchange program. CJI Surya Kant announces full financial support for Bhutanese clerks. Read more.
India, Bhutan Supreme Courts Sign MoU for Law Clerk Exchange
The Supreme Court of India and the Supreme Court of Bhutan sign a landmark MoU for exchanging law clerks and judicial knowledge, strengthening bilateral legal ties. Read more about this historic judicial partnership.
Ahmedabad: Women file 5 complaints, 2 FIRs against man
In a rare show of solidarity, a mother and daughter-in-law in Vadodara filed multiple complaints against the son/husband for assault. Read about this unusual domestic dispute case.
UAE Cuts Legal Age to 18, Modernises Civil Transactions Law
The UAE has enacted a sweeping new Civil Transactions Law, reducing the legal age to 18 and modernising contracts, consumer rights, and business frameworks. Discover how this impacts residents and global investors.
Pastor, 7 others arrested in Amravati conversion case
A pastor from Kerala and seven others arrested in Maharashtra's Amravati for alleged forcible conversions. Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan calls it 'deeply disturbing'. Read the full details.
Kerala Pastor Among 8 Held in Maharashtra for Conversion Bid
Maharashtra police arrest a Kerala pastor and 7 others for alleged forced conversion. Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan condemns the arrests, calling them 'deeply disturbing'. Read the full story.
SC Vacation Benches Sit During Winter Break for First Time
The Supreme Court of India convenes vacation benches, including one led by CJI Surya Kant, during the winter break—a historic first. Discover the urgent cases heard.
SC Vacation Benches Sit During Winter Break for First Time
In a historic first, Supreme Court vacation benches, including one led by CJI Surya Kant, convened during the winter recess. The court was closed from Dec 22 to Jan 2. Read more.
SC restores back wages after 34-year legal fight
Supreme Court delivers justice after 34 years, restoring 50% back wages to a hotel worker terminated in 1991. The landmark ruling states odd jobs for survival cannot deny back wages. Read the full story.
Pastor among 3 held in UP over conversion claims
Uttar Pradesh police arrest pastor and two others in Fatehpur following a complaint alleging forced religious conversion. Bajrang Dal workers stage protest outside the church. Details inside.
Law Firms Prep for Deep AI Integration in 2026
Top Indian law firms are moving beyond AI pilots to redesign core legal workflows in 2026 for speed and accuracy, while navigating billing shifts and Supreme Court scrutiny. Explore the transformation.
Goa Minister Backs Anti-Conversion Law, Slams 'Love Jihad'
Goa's Archives Minister Subhash Phal Dessai condemns 'love jihad' as a perverse tendency, supports demands for anti-conversion legislation. Read the full story on the political debate.
FIR over alleged illegal conversion in Rajasthan village
Bikaner police register FIR under new anti-conversion law after VHP alleges illegal religious activity in Shri Dungargarh village. Investigation underway.
Madras HC dismisses PIL, fines petitioner ₹1000 over rice mill
Madras High Court dismissed a PIL against a rice mill on a Pudukottai wetland, imposing a ₹1000 fine on the petitioner for acting on 'premature apprehension'. Read the full details of the court's decision.
10 Key Supreme Court Cases to Watch in 2026
From online gaming bans to judicial accountability, explore the 10 pivotal Supreme Court cases set for 2026 that will impact India's constitutional rights and society. Read the full analysis.
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