A Mumbai court acquitted a 70-year-old Bhopal businessman accused of smuggling gold and liquor in 2012, citing the prosecution's failure to prove the case. Read the full details of the verdict.
Karnataka High Court acquits a man of abduction & rape charges, ruling that harsher punishment cannot apply retrospectively. Justice G Basavaraja cites lack of proof. Read the full legal analysis.
Supreme Court directs Maharashtra State Election Commission to announce all civic poll results on December 20. Results will not be delayed due to pending High Court petitions. Get the full story.
Supreme Court dismisses IRBn petition, finalizing seniority for Goa Police 2002 batch inspectors. They retain all service benefits. Read the full verdict details here.
Delhi High Court grants relief to a man whose CISF constable appointment was cancelled due to a prior criminal case, ruling that mere institution of a case is not grounds for disqualification. Read the full judgment details.
A special POCSO court in Pune acquitted a 34-year-old man accused of raping his 3-year-old niece. The judge cited inconsistent witness testimony and serious lapses in forensic evidence collection. Read the full details.
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court, citing Supreme Court, rules loudspeaker use is not essential for religion. Petition by Gondia mosque dismissed. Details on noise pollution laws inside.
A Mumbai Sessions Court acquits an 81-year-old man in a 1977 attempted murder case after the complainant turned hostile. Read the full story of the decades-long legal saga.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has agreed to discuss the demand for a circuit high court bench in Mangaluru with the Karnataka Chief Justice. Lawyers' delegation met CM to push for swift justice in coastal region.
A Mumbai court acquits a man in a 1974 attempted murder case after the sole eyewitness, the victim, fails to recall the incident. Read the full details of this extraordinary legal conclusion.
A Mumbai court acquits an 81-year-old man in a 1977 attempt-to-murder case after the main witness says she does not remember the incident. Read the full story of the 48-year-old legal saga.
Supreme Court will conclude hearings in Jan on ₹8,415 crore Yes Bank AT-1 bond write-off. Final ruling could set precedent for bank rescues and impact bondholders. Read details.
Nishant Aggarwal, former BrahMos engineer, cleared of espionage by Bombay HC. He spent over 7 years in jail but says he gained experience, not lost years. Read his story of resilience.
Nagpur's Bombay High Court Bar Association elections see intense competition for key posts. Four candidates vie for President as new 'One Bar One Vote' rule and women's reservation reshape the contest. Get the full candidate list.
A special SC/ST Act court in Ambedkarnagar acquitted four accused in a 6-year-old dowry harassment case, citing false charges. The judge ordered legal action against the complainant and a refund of welfare funds.
Bombay High Court directs authorities to renew passport of a London-based professional, convicted in a South Goa attempted murder case, as his appeal is pending. Read the full details of the court's reasoning.
The Osho International Foundation has appealed to the Supreme Court for an urgent hearing, citing a severe fund crisis that is paralyzing its charitable work. The plea is linked to a stalled land sale dispute.
Supreme Court sets aside Bombay HC's CBI probe order in Nirmal Society case, forms special SIT. Maharashtra DGP must set up 3-member team in 3 days. Key details inside.
Kshitija Agarwal shares her family's journey through a spying case, social stigma, and welcoming a son while her husband, former BrahMos scientist Nishant Agarwal, fought for justice.
A Muzaffarnagar court acquits two men accused in a 2013 communal riots arson case due to lack of evidence after key witnesses turned hostile. Details inside.
Supreme Court dismisses petition challenging delimitation for Maharashtra local bodies, refuses to delay polls. Bench warns against litigation stalling electoral process. Get the full details.
Ramchandra Kumar acquitted in Araria bank fraud case after prosecution fails to produce evidence. Details on the ICICI Bank transaction and court's verdict inside.
A Hisar court acquits Bhuvnesh Alawadi in the CD scandal case citing lapses in prosecution evidence. Get the full details on the 9-year legal battle.
Bombay High Court freezes Rs 34 lakh transferred by a man to his mother and brother, calling it a systematic attempt to avoid paying maintenance to his wife and daughter. Read the full details.
A Panchkula sessions court acquits five youths from Uttar Pradesh in a snatching case after the prosecution fails to prove guilt. Key evidence flaws revealed. Read the full details.
A Mumbai court acquits Mohd Ansari in the 2021 poisoning death of his son after the mother and daughter turned hostile and key medical evidence was missing. Read the full details of the case.
Bombay High Court dismisses 2019 FIR against a UK citizen and six relatives, citing lack of evidence for charges of cruelty and criminal breach of trust. Details inside.
A Pune court acquits a man accused of raping his minor daughter after key witnesses, including the victim, deny the assault. The accused spent 7 years in jail. Read the full details.
Discover how Indians gradually gained entry into Bombay's exclusive British clubs post-independence, marking a significant social transformation in India's history. Read this fascinating account of cultural integration.
Bombay High Court grants conditional bail to suspended Jalna municipal commissioner Santosh Mahadeo Khandekar in Rs 10 lakh bribery case. Key conditions include staying out of Jalna until chargesheet filed.