SC Quashes Rape Conviction, Sees Potential for Settlement
India's Supreme Court has overturned a rape conviction, stating a 'sixth sense' that parties could reconcile. The appellant lost his job due to the case. Read the full legal analysis.
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SC Overturns Rape Conviction, Cites 'Sixth Sense' for Mediation
The Supreme Court acquits a man in a 2013 rape case, citing a 'sixth sense' that the parties could reconcile. The bench emphasized the need for nuance in consent cases. Read the full legal analysis.
Rs 500 Crore for Rakhigarhi's Global Heritage Transformation
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini announces a Rs 500 crore Central fund to develop the Harappan site of Rakhigarhi with a museum, research institute, and tourist facilities, aiming for UNESCO status. Explore India's ancient legacy.
Auto dealers face ₹2,5k cr hit from GST cess removal
Despite a 17% sales surge, auto dealers face profit squeeze and investor flight due to unresolved GST compensation cess. Supreme Court case looms. Read the full analysis.
Taliban Bulldozers Destroy Historic Kabul Cinema
The historic Ariana Cinema in Kabul, a symbol of Afghan art and culture, has been demolished by the Taliban. This act erases a key landmark from the nation's capital. Read more about this cultural loss.
Restored Victoria Hall in Chennai to reopen this week
Chief Minister M K Stalin will inaugurate the restored 137-year-old Victoria Hall in Chennai. The historic landmark, featuring new exhibits and a performance space, reclaims its role as a vibrant public hub.
Special SC Vacation Bench Led by CJI to Sit on December 22
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will lead a special vacation bench on December 22 to hear urgent matters. This move ensures judicial access during the Supreme Court's winter break.
Punjab & Haryana HC: Silence on Sentences Favours Convict
Punjab & Haryana High Court clarifies a key legal principle: if a judgment is silent on concurrent or consecutive sentences, it must be presumed to run concurrently, favouring the convict. Read the full analysis.
SC Saves BDS Degrees, Imposes ₹10 Cr Fines on Colleges
Supreme Court regularises BDS degrees for 2016-17 Rajasthan students admitted with NEET percentile relaxation, but imposes ₹10 crore fines on erring colleges and mandates pro-bono service from students.
Gender Justice in India: The Gap Between Law and Life
India's Constitution and landmark judgments promise gender equality, but the struggle for safety, dignity, and equity continues in homes, workplaces, and public spaces. Explore the journey and the persistent gaps.
SC Review on Intersex Rights, Ban on Infant Surgeries
India's Supreme Court refers a PIL to a larger bench, seeking a nationwide ban on non-consensual sex-selective surgeries on intersex infants and legal recognition for intersex persons.
32-Year-Old Mumbai Robbery Case: Two Acquitted
A Mumbai sessions court acquits two men in a 1993 diamond robbery and abduction case after 32 years, citing the death of the main witness and lack of evidence. The diamonds are ordered returned to the victim's heirs.
Nagpur HC fines complainants ₹50k, quashes criminal case
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench dismissed a criminal case against a Ramtek businessman, imposing ₹50,000 costs on complainants for suppressing facts in a settled civil dispute. Read the full judgment details.
Nirav Modi Fights Extradition Citing Torture Risk
Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi applies to reopen his extradition case in London, citing new evidence of potential torture by Indian authorities. Full details of the high court hearing inside.
Thiruparankundram Deepam Dispute: Court's Verdict & Path Forward
The Karthigai Deepam lighting dispute at Thiruparankundram hill involves faith, temple rights & inter-community harmony. The High Court's detailed judgment & the need for mediation are analyzed. Read more.
Ex-CJI Gavai defends SC creamy layer verdict, questions critics
Retired CJI Bhushan Gavai addresses criticism of the Supreme Court's verdict extending creamy layer to SCs. He asks if the same yardstick applies to a CJI's son and a labourer's child. Read his full defence.
US Supreme Court Weighs Expanding Presidential Firing Powers
The US Supreme Court is considering a landmark case that could end a 90-year limit on presidential power to fire officials. A ruling could strengthen executive authority and impact former President Trump. Read the full analysis.
HC Allows Coimbatore to Reclaim Encroached OSR Land
Madras High Court overturns 2021 order, permits Coimbatore Corporation to recover encroached open space reserve land in Sanganoor. Landmark judgment upholds SC ruling on OSR land protection.
Rajasthan HC Upholds Live-in Rights for Adults 18+
Rajasthan High Court rules consenting adults can legally live together even if below marriage age. Justice Anoop Dhand emphasizes fundamental rights under Article 21. Read the landmark judgment details.
SC: Parity Not Sole Ground for Bail in Criminal Cases
The Supreme Court ruled that parity with co-accused cannot be the only reason for granting bail. The bench emphasized individual case merits. Read the full judgment details.
Supreme Court Allows Bail for Life Convict in Appeal
Supreme Court grants bail to a life convict police officer, outlining a liberal approach for suspending sentences when there's a fair chance of acquittal. Read the full legal analysis.
Justice Nagarathna on Judicial Consistency & Finality
Justice Nagarathna emphasizes judicial finality, stating judgments must be written in 'ink, not sand.' Learn why verdicts shouldn't be revisited due to judge changes.
Court: Marriage Certificate Prevails Over Priest Letter
Bombay City Civil Court dismisses woman's property claim after 27-year legal battle, ruling registered marriage certificate holds more weight than priest's letter. Read the full judgment details.
Mathura: Rape Law Pioneer Lives in Poverty at 72
Mathura, whose 1972 custodial rape case changed India's sexual assault laws, now lives paralyzed and hungry in a remote Maharashtra village. Her story sparked legal reforms but she remains excluded from digital welfare systems.
Mathura: The survivor who changed India's rape laws
Fifty years after her custodial rape case forced India to rewrite sexual assault laws, Mathura lives in poverty and neglect. Her story reveals the gap between legal reform and ground reality.
SC's New Case Listing Guidelines: Key Changes from Dec 1
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.
HC upholds negligence finding against Haryana
Chandigarh High Court upholds negligence finding against Haryana government in 1999 case after 25-year legal battle. Landmark judgment highlights accountability in public service.
Virtual Supreme Court Hearings Proposed Due to Pollution
CJI Surya Kant considers shifting Supreme Court to virtual mode amid severe Delhi pollution, while court summons education secretary over EWS students' online class access. Read full details.
Delhi HC voids 24x7 GPS tracking bail condition
Delhi High Court removes intrusive bail condition requiring 24x7 location sharing, citing Supreme Court's privacy protection stance. Read the landmark ruling details.
Courts defend right to love against societal resistance
Delhi High Court's Aanchal judgment strengthens constitutional right to love across caste, religion barriers. Analysis of India's evolving jurisprudence protecting interfaith, inter-caste couples from family threats and state interference.
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