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Madurai Karthigai Lamp Row: Collector Moves SC

Madurai District Collector moves Supreme Court against HC order on Karthigai festival lamp lighting. Faces contempt for allegedly defying court directive. Read the full legal battle.

Kerala HC Warns Govt of Contempt in Cashew Case

Kerala High Court threatens contempt proceedings against state government for denying prosecution sanction in KSCDC corruption case. Court says govt misused judicial courtesy. Details inside.

SC Mandates Written Arrest Grounds For All Cases

Supreme Court delivers landmark judgment requiring police to provide written arrest grounds in ALL cases, strengthening citizen rights and transparency in criminal justice system.

Bathinda Police Arrest Wanted Criminal Ranjit Singh

Punjab Police scores major victory as wanted criminal Ranjit Singh arrested in Bathinda operation. Authorities recover pistol and live cartridges in significant law enforcement breakthrough.

SC Quashes POCSO Case, Cites Practical Realities

In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court has quashed a POCSO case against a convict who married the victim, emphasizing that criminal law cannot be divorced from practical realities of Indian society.

SC Summons Chief Secretaries Over Stray Dog Orders

The Supreme Court of India has taken a stern stance against state governments ignoring its orders on stray dog management, summoning chief secretaries for physical appearance in a landmark contempt case.

Hashim Baba Gang Member Shot Dead in Delhi's Seelampur

In a dramatic shootout in Northeast Delhi's Seelampur, a notorious Hashim Baba gang member was killed by unidentified assailants. The incident has sparked fears of escalating gang violence in the region.

Delhi HC dismisses contempt case against Vikas Pahwa

Delhi High Court dismisses criminal contempt petition against senior advocate Vikas Pahwa, calling it 'misconceived' and 'not maintainable'. Justice Jasmeet Singh's landmark ruling reinforces legal protections for advocates performing their professional d

Odisha HC cuts jail term in 30-year-old case

In a significant legal development, the Orissa High Court has reduced the prison sentence of a convict in a three-decade-old case. Discover the details of this landmark judgment that brings closure to a long-pending legal battle.

How Courts Distinguish Between Rape and Consensual Sex

Former judge Bharat Chugh explains the crucial factors Indian courts examine to distinguish between consensual sexual relationships and rape cases. Learn about the legal framework and judicial approach.

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