SC Grants Bail in UAPA Case Over Delayed Chargesheet
Supreme Court grants bail to man held for 2 years under UAPA without chargesheet, calling the prolonged custody 'absolutely unjustified'. Read the full legal analysis.
Supreme Court grants bail to man held for 2 years under UAPA without chargesheet, calling the prolonged custody 'absolutely unjustified'. Read the full legal analysis.
Himachal Pradesh High Court flags a 408% surge in pending juvenile justice cases and the state's failure to provide child-friendly court premises as mandated by law. Details inside.
Punjab & Haryana High Court sentences Gurdeep Singh to 3 months jail for contempt after he remarried while his ex-wife's appeal against divorce was pending. Justice Alka Sarin says it breached Section 15 of Hindu Marriage Act.
India's Supreme Court declined to entertain a PIL seeking AI regulation in courts but acknowledged the concerns. The CJI invited the petitioner to submit recommendations directly to the court. Read the full story.
The Supreme Court has agreed to consider listing Tamil Nadu's plea challenging a High Court order related to a temple lamp lighting dispute. Get the latest updates on this legal tussle.
North Goa District Court overturns CCP eviction notices for five 'Praca de Commercio' shops, citing denial of natural justice. Court orders fresh review within four months.
UK government announces major reforms to cut court delays, reducing jury trials for less serious crimes. Justice Secretary David Lammy calls it an emergency. Will this speed up justice?
India's Supreme Court clarifies a prosecutor's duty is to assist justice, not just secure convictions. Bench of Justices Karol & Singh overturns three murder convictions. Read the landmark ruling.
Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna emphasizes judicial continuity, stating verdicts shouldn't be discarded with judge changes. Read her crucial insights on India's legal system.
Supreme Court streamlines case listing with automatic listing system & 2-day hearings for liberty matters. New guidelines effective December 1 aim to reduce pendency. Read more.
Bombay High Court sets aside 20-year-old conviction citing lack of evidence. Man lost bank job, drove auto for survival. Read the full judgment details.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant pledges to work until midnight to ensure justice for the poorest litigants, marking a new priority for the judiciary. Read his powerful commitment.
Allahabad High Court rules unemployed husbands must pay maintenance to wives. Justice Saurav Lavania upholds Family Court order in landmark judgment. Read details.
Explore how procedural lapses in evidence handling compromise justice delivery in Indian courts. Understand the crucial role of 'benefit of doubt' in common law systems. Read expert analysis on legal reforms needed.
A top EU court mandates Poland to recognise a gay marriage from Germany, a landmark decision for LGBTQ+ rights and freedom of movement in Europe. Learn more about the implications.
Supreme Court expresses displeasure as only 11 states file CCTV compliance affidavits. Centre and states get 3-week deadline. Non-compliance may summon officials.
Justice Surya Kant takes oath as India's 53rd Chief Justice. Hisar district courts erupt in celebration as lawyers dance, hold havan and blood donation camp to honor native son.
European Court of Justice issues binding ruling requiring all EU members to recognize same-sex marriages. Landmark decision impacts LGBTQ+ rights across Europe. Read full analysis.
European Court of Justice rules Poland violated EU law by refusing to recognize same-sex marriage of Polish citizens married in Germany. Learn about this landmark LGBTQ+ rights decision.
Calcutta High Court acquits a man sentenced under the Pocso Act, citing material inconsistencies in witness testimony. Justice Ghosh sets aside the trial court's 3-year imprisonment order.
Justice Surya Kant sworn in as 53rd Chief Justice of India until 2027. Hisar village celebrates with laddoo distribution. Former classmates recall his journey from Petwar to Supreme Court.
Justice Surya Kant makes history as 53rd CJI and first from Haryana. Emotional ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan attended by 235 guests including childhood teachers and village elders.
Congress leaders welcome Justice Surya Kant's elevation as CJI, calling it a pivotal moment for India's justice system. Haryana MPs celebrate his humble origins. Read more about this historic appointment.
Justice Surya Kant, the 53rd Chief Justice of India, begins his nearly 15-month tenure. In an exclusive interview, he shares his journey from farming fields to Supreme Court and outlines his priorities for judiciary reform.
Karnataka High Court dismisses petition challenging Chinnaswamy stadium stampede investigation. Bench says report can't be set aside on mere assumptions. Full details inside.
Justice Surya Kant sworn in as India's 53rd Chief Justice. He took oath in Hindi and will hold office until February 9, 2027. Read about his journey and key verdicts.
Justice DY Chandrachud sworn in as India's 50th Chief Justice. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge expresses confidence in constitutional values reinforcement. Historic moment for Indian judiciary.
Former CJI BR Gavai creates new tradition by leaving official Mercedes for successor Justice Surya Kant after swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Read about this historic gesture.
Justice Surya Kant takes oath as India's 53rd Chief Justice, becoming first CJI from Haryana. Learn about his journey from humble beginnings to landmark judgments shaping Indian judiciary.
Justice Surya Kant sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India. His tenure until 2027 is set to shape key constitutional and social matters. Read more.