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.
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.
The growing trend of 'bench hunting' for quick reversals of Supreme Court orders undermines its role as the final arbiter of law. Experts warn this practice jeopardizes judicial stability. Read more.
Ludhiana's Public Action Committee files contempt petition against MC & officials for violating NGT order, risking floods and health crises. Read the full report.
Kerala High Court directs Byju's RP, GLAS representative & EY India Chairman to appear personally in contempt case over alleged asset transfer. Key hearing set for July 17.
The new Fast-Track Courts Bill risks reducing judicial reform to mere speed, ignoring deeper systemic issues. Read our analysis of its potential shortcomings.
Punjab and Haryana High Court instructs magistrate to consider defense objections before evaluating police remand requests. Landmark ruling ensures fair legal process.
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.
Telangana High Court threatens HYDRA chief AV Ranganath with non-bailable warrant for failing to appear in Bathukammakunta lake contempt case. Next hearing on December 9.
Supreme Court expresses concern over benches overturning previous judgments, warns it undermines judicial authority. Read about the landmark observations.
Supreme Court declines plea for reservation in promotions for promotee judges in Higher Judicial Service. The bench emphasizes merit-cum-seniority basis for promotions. Read full analysis.
Mohali Deputy Mayor Kuljit Singh Bedi serves contempt notice to Punjab and Haryana governments for failing to build old-age homes. States given 4 weeks to comply with court orders.
Supreme Court serves contempt notice to Telangana Speaker for delaying BRS MLA disqualification pleas. Constitutional crisis looms as judiciary intervenes in legislative matters.
Punjabi singer Hassan Manak sent to 14-day judicial custody in ₹10 lakh fraud case. The singer faces multiple cheating allegations from victims in Jalandhar.
Armed Forces Tribunal holds DESW Secretary in contempt for ignoring pension implementation orders. Tribunal demands immediate compliance for armed forces personnel. Read full details.
Punjab & Haryana High Court upholds judicial independence, imposes heavy costs on petitioner for frivolous contempt case against judicial officer. Read full details.
Punjab and Haryana High Court issues stern warning to Haryana Forest Department for submitting false affidavits in land dispute case. Court considers contempt proceedings.
A Mohali court has extended judicial custody for Kirshanu Shanda until November 20 in the high-profile case. Get the latest updates on this developing story.
Chief Justice of India Gavai mandates cost-cutting measures at Mumbai's new High Court building, emphasizing judicial humility over extravagance in landmark address.
Ten years after Supreme Court warnings, India's judicial appointment system remains broken. Discover why the collegium system continues to fail and what reforms are desperately needed.
Growing concerns about judicial delays, case backlogs, and the need for introspection within India's judiciary system. Expert analysis on reforms needed.
In a compassionate ruling, Gujarat High Court extends parole for a murder convict undergoing life imprisonment to complete IVF treatment with his wife, highlighting judicial sensitivity to reproductive rights.
Former Punjab DIG Paramraj Singh Umranangal remains in judicial custody as CBI continues corruption probe. Special CBI court extends custody until December 18 in alleged disproportionate assets case.
Discover why former Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Desai has become the central government's preferred choice for critical positions, from delimitation panels to statutory tribunals.
A retired headmaster from Bhubaneswar has been convicted and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for sexually harassing a student in 2018. The court's verdict brings closure to a five-year legal battle.
Delhi High Court imposes heavy costs on a litigant who attempted to mislead the court by misrepresenting himself, marking a strong stance against abuse of legal process.
Supreme Court expresses strong displeasure as states fail to file affidavits in stray dogs matter, summons chief secretaries for explanation.
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.
Discover why Supreme Court vacations are essential for judicial efficiency and quality judgments, not mere holidays. An in-depth analysis of how breaks sustain India's justice system.
In a significant legal move, the Supreme Court transfers the high-profile hit-and-run case involving a probationary judicial officer from Punjab to Delhi. Get exclusive details on the court's reasoning and what this means for judicial accountability.