Staff at Delhi's Saket Court held a sit-in and candlelight march after a record keeper's suicide, highlighting severe staff shortages and backlog of cases. Demands include compensation and FIR.
Uttarakhand High Court bids farewell to CJ Justice Guhanathan Narendar. He highlighted tech initiatives for justice. Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta appointed as new CJ. Read the full story.
Uttarakhand High Court quashes life sentence in a 2013 wife murder case, citing serious lapses in the accused's examination under CrPC Section 313. The case is remanded for a fresh trial. Read the full details.
Allahabad High Court warns district judges of stringent action if they fail to respond on fire-fighting equipment installation within two weeks. Next hearing on Jan 27, 2026.
Multiple courts in Odisha received bomb threats via email on January 9, 2026, prompting deployment of bomb disposal and dog squads. Stay updated on the developing situation.
ED conducts searches at I-PAC offices linked to a coal smuggling case, with CM Mamata Banerjee intervening. Also, ASI to adopt a PPP model for monument conservation, and US threatens 500% tariffs. Read the full briefing.
An anonymous bomb threat email targeting courts in Odisha and multiple states caused mass evacuations and high alert. Investigation underway to trace the sender. Read details.
Supreme Court rulings reinforce 'bail is rule, jail exception.' Experts urge Parliament for a dedicated Bail Act to protect personal liberty and ensure speedy trials. Read more.
Chhattisgarh High Court mandates family courts to maintain dedicated legal expert panels for poor litigants, overturns a divorce decree where a woman's plea for aid was ignored. Read more.
Supreme Court stresses speedy trials for Naxal cases, grants interim bail to Gadchiroli blast accused. Highlights infrastructure gaps as Amit Shah vows to end extremism. Read more.
Nearly three decades after the landmark Vishaka judgment, several High Courts and district courts have failed to set up mandatory mechanisms to address workplace sexual harassment, undermining women's rights.
The Supreme Court granted bail to a businessman citing delay in trial, affirming the right to speedy trial under Article 21. This comes a day after denying bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam.
Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant inaugurated India's first paperless court in Wayanad, terming it a step towards 'green jurisprudence'. The move aims to reduce paper use and enhance judicial efficiency. Read more about this historic digital shift
Dharwad High Court and district courts were evacuated on January 6, 2026, following bomb threat emails. Security was heightened and proceedings suspended. Read the latest updates.
Kerala CM grants permission to table Anti-Ragging Amendment Bill. HC directs state to expedite process and reconsider stand on NDPS courts. Details on forensic lab vacancies inside.
The Supreme Court has ruled that the right to a speedy trial is fundamental and cannot be ignored due to an offence's severity. The court granted bail, stating economic offences are not a homogeneous class for blanket bail denial. Read the full analysis.
Rajasthan's Medical Education Dept partners with RCDF to build Saras food courts in hospital campuses, addressing dining woes for staff, patients & attendants. Read more.
Shocking data reveals over 55% of cases in Punjab's district courts are pending for more than a year, highlighting a severe judicial backlog. Read the full analysis of the crisis and its implications.
Over 5.5 lakh cheque bounce cases are choking Delhi's courts, causing years of delays. A failed digital court experiment and lack of reforms leave litigants in limbo. Explore the crisis and solutions.
Lawyers at Rajasthan High Court's Jaipur & Jodhpur benches will abstain from work on Monday, protesting night courts & two working Saturdays monthly. Read details on the standoff.
Uttar Pradesh accounts for one-third of India's pending Pocso cases. A new study reveals a high disposal rate but low convictions, highlighting systemic challenges.
Despite a landmark Supreme Court ruling allowing it, not a single ad-hoc judge has been appointed to clear case backlogs in India's High Courts. Discover the reasons behind this critical delay.
Supreme Court Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha champions Telugu language in official administration at World Telugu Conference in Guntur, stressing its role in shaping identity.
Andhra Pradesh DGP announces zero-tolerance policy, expedited trials leading to 470 convictions including death sentences. Learn about the new safety measures and data.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant emphasizes urgent need for capacity building in judicial infrastructure to reduce backlog and ensure timely justice. Read his full vision.
Supreme Court says courts must not routinely set deadlines for investigative agencies, stepping on their toes. Timelines are only for cases of proven delay. Read the full analysis.
Delhi courts disposed more POCSO cases than registered in 2025, yet a massive backlog of decade-old cases and a 9% conviction rate plague the system. A new report calls for urgent judicial reforms.
Meet Yogita and Vineet Dahiya, the lawyer couple from Sonipat serving as Additional Public Prosecutors in Delhi. They have secured over 150 convictions, with 85% under the POCSO Act, turning India's darkest legal files into justice. Read their inspiring s
Jammu & Kashmir High Court sets aside 1979 murder conviction of Shameema Begam, citing 46-year delay and her age. The court closed one of Kashmir's longest-running cases.
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court frees 70-year-old woman, citing 46-year ordeal and 'heat of passion' in 1979 case. Justice Sanjay Parihar emphasizes balance in sentencing. Read the full story.