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In a serious case of negligence, a convict languished in jail for 3 years even though he had secured bail in 2020. He was incarcerated for straight 3 years due to the negligence of jail authorities as
Chandigarh Administration Makes RT-PCR Test Mandatory At All Government Hospitals
In the wake of the increasing cases of COVID, Chandigarh Administration has notified all the government hospitals to make Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test mandatory. The a
Bombay High Court recently expressed its displeasure and shock after police registered an FIR against a 9-year-old child for accidentally hitting a woman after losing his balance on the bicycle. First
In the most horrific incident which took the lives of approximately 135 people, the ongoing probe revealed that Oreva Group only spent 6% of the allotted money on the “cosmetic renovation”
All Women, Married Or Unmarried, Have Right To Safe And Legal Abortion: Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment, Supreme Court has held that all women are entitled to safe and legal abortion up to 24 weeks of their pregnancy under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act,1971. The bench c
President Droupadi Murmu Gave Assent To Haryana Law Declaring Child Marriages Void
President Droupdi Murmu has given her assent to legislation in Haryana as per which every child marriage will be considered “void ab initio” (having no legal effect from inception). Theref
An FIR has been registered against five policemen and two unidentified men for torturing a man brutally in the custody under the suspicion of the victim being involved in the cattle slaughtering case
While hearing a child custody case between a divorced couple, Kerala High Court addressed the issue of lack of gender neutrality in the Indian Penal Code provisions dealing with rape offences. “
Parents Separated, Kerala High Court Reunited Lesbian Couple
Marking a positive start to Pride month, Kerala High Court reunited a lesbian couple who was abused and forcefully separated by their parents. A division bench comprising Justice K Vinod Chandran and
Noting that human decency and dignity extend to sex workers and their children, Supreme Court has issued directions to the police of all states and Union Territories of the country to treat sex worker
Mental Health Report Mandatory Before Giving Death Sentence: Supreme Court
Supreme Court recently recommended prosecuting agencies to present material which is preferably collected beforehand before the sessions court disclosing psychiatric and psychological evaluation of th
Father Responsible To Maintain Child Even If Mother Is Earning: Allahabad High Court
Allahabad High Court recently noted that a father is legally bound to maintain his child as per the status and lifestyle and it doesn’t matter that mother is working and earning. The High Court
In a significant observation, Madras High Court has noted that even though the parents have renounced their citizenship and have acquired the citizenship of some other country, their unborn child (in
In a major decision, the Supreme Court on Monday held that no individual can be forced to get vaccinated and the right to bodily integrity of a person under Article 21 of the Constitution of India inc
Delhi High Court noted that Passport Rules, which requires a Transgender person to produce a gender re-assignment surgery certificate, is prima facie in teeth of the Supreme Court’s NALSA vs Uni
Cops Suspended For Stripping Journalist And Protesters Down To Undergarments, Photo Goes Viral
The internet was flooded with outrage after a picture of 8 men standing in underwear with folding hands in a police station went viral. Two cops have been suspended for removing the clothes of a journ
No State Or UT Reported Covid Death Due To Oxygen Shortage: Centre Govt In Rajya Sabha
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar on Tuesday informed the Rajya Sabha that no state or Union Territory has confirmed any death due to oxygen shortage durin
The Supreme Court on Thursday quashed the 10.5% internal reservation for the Vanniyar community while noting that the Vanniyar Reservation Act 2021 is unconstitutional and violates the right to equali
The Hijab row continues to grow in Karnataka amid class 10th exams. In Karnataka’s Gadag district, seven teachers were suspended on Monday because they allowed girl students wearing Hijab to app
Unmarried Daughter Can Claim Marriage Expenses From Parents: Chhattisgarh High Court
Chhattisgarh High Court recently held that an unmarried daughter can claim marriage expenses from parents under Hindu Adoptions & Maintenance Act. A Division bench comprising Justice Goutam Bhadur
PIL In Bombay High Court Seeking Inclusion Of Transgender Persons In Govt Jobs
A Public Interest Litigation has been filed before Bombay High Court seeking implementation of Supreme Court guidelines which has made it mandatory to include transgender persons in public sector empl
While hearing a matter related to Tiruchendur Arulmigu Subramania Swamy Temple, Madras High Court has issued an order that no person including temple employees or government staff should be allowed to
Upholding the hijab ban, Karnataka High Court has dismissed all the petitions filed by Muslim girl students. The Full Bench of the High Court noted that wearing a hijab is not an essential religious p
A visually impaired lawyer, Suraj Singh has been sitting on a dharna (sit-in protest) outside Jammu and Kashmir High court against the alleged government failure to implement disability laws in the Un
Kerala High Court Allows 10 Year Old Rape Survivor To Terminate 30 Weeks Pregnancy
Considering the risk of neonatal morbidities and potential mental impact, Kerala High Court has allowed a 10-year old girl survivor to medically terminate 30 weeks pregnancy. The girl was allegedly se
Don’t Say Gay Bill: Florida Senate Passes Bill Banning LGBTQ Discussions In School
Florida Senate and House have passed The Parental Rights in Education bill, dubbed as “Don’t Say Gay Bill” by the opponents. The bill bans discussions about sexual orientation and ge
Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case Convict AG Perarivalan Gets Bail After 32 Years In Prison
Supreme Court has granted bail to the AG Perarivalan who was convicted in Rajiv Gandhi Assassination case. He has been serving a life sentence and is in jail for over 30 years. “Taking into account
Marriage Certificate Not Mandatory To Adopt A Child: Allahabad High Court
In some significant observations, Allahabad High Court has noted that a marriage certificate is not a sina quo non to adopt a child under Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956. The bench also obser
Justifying its decision to ban hijab inside government educational institutions, the State government told Karnataka High Court that the practice of wearing hijab must pass the constitutional morality
“We’ll Tell You How Supreme Court Judgments Need To Be Followed”: Supreme Court Warned UP Govt
Supreme Court on Friday has warned the Yogi Aditynath-led Uttar Pradesh government to withdraw proceedings and notices that were issued against alleged anti-CAA protesters to recover the losses caused
After 2 Days Of Hearing, Karnataka High Court Refers Hijab Matter To Larger Bench
Karnataka High Court has referred the matter related to Karnataka Hijab row to a larger bench. The bench was hearing petitions filed by Muslim girls who were denied entry into classrooms for wearing h
Madras High Court has held that prisoners don’t have fundamental right to have conjugal relationship under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution as a matter of course and can only be availed as
Students who appeared for the Non-Technical Popular Categories exam 2021 of the Railway Recruitment Board were lathi-charged at the Rajendra Nagar Terminal station of Danapur. The police also used tea
50-Year Old Man Set Himself on Fire Outside Supreme Court
In a shocking incident, a 50-year old man set himself on fire outside the Supreme Court. The man has sustained serious burn injuries. Delhi police said that he has been hospitalized and is being treat
Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the daughter of a Hindu father is entitled to inherit his self-acquired property or that obtained through family inheritance when the man died without a will. The
In a significant observation, Madras High Court on Wednesday made it clear that the important functionaries in sports organizations would only be sportspersons and not politicians or businesspeople. T
In a reply filed by the Centre government, it apprised the Supreme Court that it has not issued any Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) which makes it mandatory to get the Covid-19 vaccination. It was
Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued directions that CCTV cameras should be installed in every portion of the police stations including interrogation rooms as per the mandate under Supreme Court j
Prima Facie, Malls Don’t Have A Right To Collect Parking Fees: Kerala High Court
Kerala High Court on Friday opined that prima facie, the Lulu International shopping mall collecting parking fees was not appropriate. The bench has sought a reply from Kalamassery Municipality whethe
Noting that reproductive choice is a dimension of personal liberty which is enshrined in Article 21 of the Constitution, Delhi High Court allowed a woman to terminate her pregnancy in the 28th week on
CCTV In Spas Violates Article 21, Cannot Intrude Individual’s Right To Relax: Madras High Court
Disagreeing with the recent judgment, the Madurai bench of Madras High Court has noted that the directions to install CCTV cameras in spas violates the fundamental right to privacy. Justice GR Swamina
Madras High Court on Thursday overturned a lower court’s order wherein the authorities of Tirupur district were directed to produce the presiding deity Moolavar idol in the court for verificatio
Public Holidays Not A Fundamental Right, Time Has Come To Reduce Them: Bombay High Court
Bombay High Court recently noted that a public holiday is not a fundamental right. The court also noted that there are too many public holidays in the country and the time has come to reduce them. The
Sushmita Dev, Only Woman In 31-Member Panel To Review Bill Raising Legal Age of Marriage For Women
Everyone’s eye is on the decision to raise the legal age of marriage for women. Ironically, the 31-membered parliamentary standing committee constituted to examine the bill introduced to raise t
Agra: Rani Devi, A Woman Demanding Roads And Proper Drainage System, Dies After 81 Days Of Protest
Rani Devi who was demanding proper roads and drainage systems in the Dhanoli, Ajeejpura and Siroli villages in Uttar Pradesh’s Agra, has died after 81 days of protests. She died on Sunday. #Rani
Thousands of doctors are on the streets protesting against the delay in NEET-PG counselling. But it took a dramatic turn after doctors and the police personnel faced off on Monday. Both sides claimed
Bar Council Of Kerala Notifies Rules For ₹5,000 Monthly Stipend For Lawyers
Bar Council of Kerala has notified the rules for the payment of monthly stipend of ₹5,000 to the lawyers with less than three years of practice at the Bar. The annual income of the beneficiary shoul
A petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking directions to the Centre and Reserve Bank of India to formulate a policy to issue ₹ 50 coins to provide equal opportunity and ease of doing
Kerala High Court on Thursday directed the state government to provide required facilities and staff in all the government medical colleges to conduct night autopsies in the said institutions. Justice
Supreme Court has ordered the government of states and union territories to begin immediately the process of issuing Aadhaar cards, ration cards and voter identity cards to sex workers, noting that fu
Few Days Of Living Together Not Enough For Live-In-Relationship Claim: Punjab and Haryana High Court
Considering a protection plea invalid, Punjab and Haryana High Court recently noted that merely because two adults are living together for a few days, their claim of live-in-relationship based upon ba
Gujarat High Court on Tuesday issued notice to Centre and State government over a plea challenging the constitutional validity of Exception 2 to the Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code. Section 375 o
Allowing an application filed by Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan, Bombay High Court has modified the bail condition to appear before the Narcotics Control Bureau every week. He was booked in a c
A Nepali man remained in jail for 41 years without any trial and was released in March this year. Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal government to pay him Rs 5 lakh compensation. The two
Blast At Rohini Court Leaves Cop Injured
Rohini Court is again in horror as well headlines after a low-intensity blast took place inside the court premises. The incident happened at around 10.30 am on Thursday. All the court proceedings have
Supreme Court has dismissed the plea filed by the National Investigation Agency challenging the Bombay High Court order granting default bail to activist Sudha Bhardwaj in the Elgar Parishad case. The
Munawar Faruqui Dropped From Gurgaon Comedy Fest After Repeated Threats, BJP Files Complaint
Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui has been removed from yet another show after organizers received repeated calls for dropping his name from the comedy fest. BJP has also filed a complaint against him
The Zabuthiri Court in the capital Naypyidaw on Monday sentenced Myanmar’s de facto ruler and state counselor, Aung San Suu Kyi to four years in prison. She was held guilty of inciting dissent a
Bombay High Court on Wednesday granted default bail to human rights lawyer and activist Sudha Bhardwaj who was arrested in 2018 in connection to the Bhima Koregaon Caste Violence Case. However, the co
Allahabad High Court Judge Volunteered To Pay Dalit Girl’s Fees To Secure Admission in IIT-BHU
Winning the hearts with a hear-warming move, an Allahabad High Court judge volunteered to pay the fees of a Dalit student for her admission to the IIT-BHU in Varanasi. The girl could not arrange the m
The stand-up comedian who remains in headlines for allegedly hurting religious sentiments has hinted towards quitting his artistic career after his multiple shows were canceled. At least 12 shows were
A monologue video that was shared among the masses has invited flak to the one who comes up with it. Two complaints have been filed against actor and standup comedian Vir Das for his viral monologue &
Considered to be the biggest milestone for LGBTQ+ rights in India, the Supreme Court collegium has recommended the name of senior advocate Saurabh Kirpal after deferring a decision on his candidature
“Four Year Old Not A Competent Witness”: Bombay High Court Acquitted POCSO Convict
While quashing the conviction of a POCSO accused, Bombay High Court noted that the session court has given an undue importance to a stray statement of a four-year-old without ascertaining first whethe
A 22-year-old Muslim boy, who was detained in connection to the missing of a minor Hindu girl in Kasganj district of Uttar Pradesh was found dead in police custody. The girl still remains missing. The
“Rape Victim’s Age Not The Sole Criteria For Awarding Death Penalty”: Supreme Court
Supreme Court on Tuesday commuted the death sentence of a man convicted of raping and murdering a 5-year-old girl in 2010. The bench referred to its judgment in the Shatrughna Baban Meshram case in wh
‘We The Women’ Moves Supreme Court Seeking Closure Of Massive Gaps in Infrastructure Under DV Act
An NGO ‘We The Women Of India’ has moved the Supreme Court with a demand to create better infrastructure under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act. It has sought to close th
Death Due To Multiple Blunt Injuries, Submits CBI: Ankit Gujjar Custodial Death
The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed the Ankit Gujjar custodial death case status report before the Delhi High Court. The status report includes responses of witnesses, police control room ca
Blanket Ban On Use And Sale Of Firecrackers During Diwali, Christmas: Calcutta High Court
Calcutta High Court has ordered a complete ban on the sale and use of all types of firecrackers including green crackers during the upcoming festivals – Kali Puja, Diwali, Chhat Puja, and Christ
“We’ll Burn The Place”: Comedian Munawar Faruqui’s 3 Shows Cancelled Due To Bajrang Dal Threats
Hindutva group Bajrang Dal members travelled all the way from Gujarat to Mumbai and threatened the organisers and venue owners of the two auditoriums where stand-up comic Munawar Faruqui’s shows
In a case of massive misuse of women’s rights, Haryana State Commission for Women has written to the state DGP and Chief Minister seeking the formation of SIT to probe the multiple rape cases fi
Two days back, it was reported that Mahjabeen Hakimi, a member of Afghanistan’s young women’s national volleyball team has been beheaded by the Taliban militants for not following Sharia law. Mahj
“Convert, Leave, Or Get Ready To Die”: Taliban Allegedly Asked Afghan Sikhs To Make A Choice
Even after the promises made for peace in Afghanistan, different reports showing atrocities on the part of the Taliban is questionable. As per the reports, Taliban has warned the Afghan Sikh community
“HIV Positive Sex Worker A Likely Danger To Society”: Mumbai Court Upholds Victim’s 2 Year Detention
A Dindoshi Session Court in Mumbai has upheld the order of the Magistrate Court detaining an HIV-positive woman for two years. Additional Sessions Judge SU Baghele noted that she is likely to pose a d
Teacher Brutally Thrashed, Kicked Students For Skipping Classes, Caught On Camera
In a horrific video of Tamil Nadu, a teacher was recorded while he was brutally thrashing students for skipping his lectures. He can be seen flogging and kicking a student. The teacher was arrested fr
A barbaric incident has been reported at the Singhu border where farmers have been protesting against three farm bills. The body of a young man was found hanging to the overturned police barricade. Hi
The laws, which have long been criticised and allegedly misused, again caught attention after a former Supreme Court judge raised the voice to strike them down. Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman urged the
Kanpur Businessman Death: Post-Mortem Report Reveals Serious Injuries, 6 Cops Suspended And Booked
In the mysterious death of the Kanpur businessman Manish Gupta in Gorakhpur during a hotel raid, 6 cops have been suspended and booked for murder. The autopsy report has revealed serious body injuries
Feminist Icon, Women’s Rights Activist, Author, and Poet, Kamla Bhasin Passes Away At 75
“Who put my honor in my vagina? It is a patriarchal idea that getting raped would ruin my community’s honor. I would like to ask everyone right now, why did you place your community’
Shocking visuals surfaced all over the internet on the Thursday evening after the fourth day of the Assam government’s eviction drive. The government has ordered a probe into the firing incident
Dalit Father Fined Rs 25,000 After 4-Year-Old Son Entered Inside Temple, 5 Arrested
A Dalit man was fined ₹ 25,000 in Miyapura village in Karnataka’s Koppal district. The reason might leave you in shock. He was fined after his 4-year-old son entered the Anjaneya temple. As
“Living Together Is Not A Compulsory Exercise”: SC Dissolved Marriage Under Article 142
Supreme Court on Monday dissolved a two decade long marriage which was never consummated. It was found that the couple never lived together even for a day and also noted that there was a crash landing
Two Girl Students Thrashed, Paraded by Teacher Over Suspicion of Being Lesbians: Homophobic Bullying
In a shocking incident reported in a Meerut school, a school teacher allegedly thrashed and then paraded two girl students across the school over the suspicion of them being in a homosexual relationsh
Near Total Abortion Ban: US Supreme Court Declines To Block Texas 6 Week Abortion Ban
Considered to be a blow to the 1973 Supreme Court’s landmark judgment (Roe v. Wade), US Supreme Court late Wednesday declined to block the extreme Texas 6 week abortion ban with a 5-4 vote. The
US Conducts Airstrike Against ISIS-K Planner In Retaliation For Deadly Kabul Airport Blast
After the extremist IS group claimed responsibility for the tragic Kabul airport blast, the US has conducted an airstrike against an ISIS planner on Saturday. “US military forces conducted an over-t
“Root of All Evils in Society”: Taliban Banned Co-Education in Herat Province
Days after the Taliban vowed to protect women’s rights, it issued its first fatwa banning co-education in the government and private universities of Herat province. Describing co-education as th
In a landmark judgment, Kerala High Court noted that requirement to furnish father’s name to register the birth or death of children conceived through the Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), l
An Additional Sessions judge Sanjashree J Gharat of Mumbai session court noted that the grievance of a woman who had accused her husband of committing sexual intercourse with her against her will does
Setting aside a Central government order, Delhi High Court noted that a widowed daughter is also entitled to dependent pension benefits when satisfying other conditions of the scheme. As per the Centr
A video of a woman slapping a cab driver Sadahat Ali in Lucknow is doing rounds on the internet. The video led to furore and #arrestlucknowgirl is trending on Twitter. Netizens have been demanding an
Gujarat High Court Allowed Wife To Store Dying Husband’s Sperm
In a significant ruling, Gujarat High Court allowed a woman’s plea to store the sperm of her husband who is in critical condition due to Covid-19. The hospital has informed the family of the pat
Karnataka Becomes First Indian State To Provide Reservation for Transgender Community in Govt Jobs
Karnataka government informed the Karnataka High Court about providing 1 percent horizontal reservation in all general as well as reserve categories for the third gender. With that, Karnataka becomes
No Government Job, No Increments For Violators: Two Child Policy In UP
On Friday, the Uttar Pradesh State Law Commission released the first draft of the population control bill on its official website and has sought suggestions from the public till July 19, 2021. The dra
Custodial Murder or Natural Death: RIP Father Stan Swamy (1937-2021)
After a long wait for bail, 84-years old Stan Swamy took his last breath on Monday and left behind multiple questions for all of us. Some titled it a foretold custodial murder, some called it a miscar
Judge Denied Britney Spears’ Request To Remove Father From Conservatorship: #FreeBritneyMovement
A Los Angeles Supreme Court judge has turned down the request of songwriter and singer Britney Spears to terminate her father Jamie Spears from her conservatorship who remains a steward of her $60 mil
Life Imprisonment More Severe Than Death Penalty: Madras High Court
Madras High Court modified a death sentence to one of life imprisonment to an appellant who was convicted of murdering his mother, wife, and two children before allegedly attempting suicide. He blamed
Justice for George Floyd: Derek Chauvin Sentenced To 22.5 Years In Prison
On Friday, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22 years and six months in prison. He was convicted of killing an African-American man George Floyd in Minneapolis in M
Telangana High Court on Thursday ordered a judicial first class magistrate of Alair town to conduct a probe into the death of a Dalit woman in police custody allegedly due to brutal torture. An inspec
A Supreme Court June 7 order has left environmentalists and human rights activists bewildered after it ordered the demolition of over 10,000 houses in Khori village, a slum located on the Delhi-Haryan
Mathura local court has adjourned the bail plea of Kerala-based journalist Siddique Kappan to July 5 for serving of copy, reply, and arguments. Siddique’s counsel requested his bail citing the d
National Human Rights Commission chairperson and retired Supreme Court judge Arun Mishra on Monday constituted a seven member committee to probe the complaints of the victims of West Bengal post poll
Delhi police has moved Supreme Court challenging Delhi High Court order dated June 15 where the court has granted bail to the three UAPA accused – Asif Iqbal Tanha, Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kali
Four days after popular political cartoonist Manjul received a notice from Twitter, he was suspended by Reliance Industries Limited owned Network 18. He was served notice after Twitter received a lega
Free Covid Vaccination For All: PM Nadrendra Modi Revised Vaccination Policy
On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the significant revisions that the Centre government has made in the Covid vaccination policy. “Today, it has been decided that the Centre will
Madras High Court has issued certain guidelines to protect the LGBTQIA+ community from harassment and discrimination. The court has also stated that strict action will be taken against those found to
Why Pakistani Minority Migrants Are Deprived Of Covid-19 Vaccination: Rajasthan High Court
Rajasthan High Court on Thursday sought an explanation from the Rajasthan government as to why it is not considering the Pakistani minority migrants, who are not having prescribed identity cards, elig
Supreme Court on Monday came down heavily on the Centre over the dual pricing of Covid-19 vaccination in different parts of the country. The apex court also questioned the rationale behind letting sta
“Better Facilities In Jail”: 21 Prisoners In UP Refused Parole
In a bizarre incident, over 21 convicts lodged in various jails in Uttar Pradesh have refused to avail parole citing the reason that they feel safer inside the prison. Supreme Court had issued directi
“Providing Night Shelters To Urban Homeless Amid Covid -19 Is Critical”: Karnataka High Court
Karnataka High Court on Wednesday noted that it is extremely critical to provide night shelters to the homeless people in urban areas amid the second wave of Covid-19. The division bench of Chief Just
While hearing a plea filed by an interfaith couple, Punjab and Haryana High Court has opined that dispute regarding the validity of marriage cannot be a ground for denial of protection to the couple f
Shocking visuals of half-burnt and decomposed bodies floating in the Ganga river triggered panic among the residents. The dead bodies are discovered at various places of Uttar Pradesh. 71 bodies have
Taking note of the ill-treatment that people are encountering in other states, the Supreme Court has warned the Centre and States that no patient should be denied hospitalization or essential drugs in
WE HAVE TAKEN A DECISION TO GO AHEAD — EC to Supreme Court Following the Election Commission assurance, the Supreme Court has allowed the counting of votes on Sunday. The apex court also raised the
“Insurance Policies Cannot Discriminate Between Physical Illnesses and Mental Illnesses”: Delhi HC
Delhi High Court has emphasized on the need to cover mental illness in the insurance policies. The court noted that insurance policies cannot discriminate between physical illnesses and mental illness
Don’t Clamp Down on SOS Covid-19 Messages on Social Media: SC Warns Centre, States
Supreme Court on Friday made it clear that citizens who are using social media to raise their concerns and requirements should not face any backlash from the police. The court stated that it will trea
Cops Snatched Oxygen Cylinder from Son Begging for Mother’s Life; ADG Orders Probe
On Thursday, a video broke everyone’s heart where a son can be seen kneeling down and begging for an oxygen cylinder that he had somehow arranged for his mother. A group of policemen forcibly to
While Delhi Scrambling for Beds, Delhi HC Judicial Staff Got 5-Star Hotel as Covid-Facility
In the time when Delhiites are scrambling for oxygen, beds, and other medical facilities, Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government has reserved a five-star hotel Ashoka hotel as a Covid-19 facility for th
Assistance to Senior Citizens Must during Pandemic: Karnataka HC
Karnataka High Court directed the State government to issue circulars to ensure timely assistance and medical relief for the elderly citizens during this prevailing pandemic situation. The High Court
SC Seeks National Policy on Covid-19 Management, Appoints Harish Salve as Amicus Curiae
Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice of India SA Bobde has taken suo moto cognizance of the current Covid emergency and has issued the notice. SC has appointed Senior Advocate Harish Salve as t
“Beg, Borrow, or Steal, It’s Your Job to Arrange Oxygen: Delhi HC Slammed Centre
“BEG, BORROW OR STEAL. IT IS A NATIONAL EMERGENCY” — Delhi High Court Taking note of the grim Covid situation, Delhi High Court came down heavily on the Centre government over the poor respo
“Don’t Divert Oxygen Supplies Marked for Delhi”: HC Issued Contempt Notice to M/s INOX
Taking note of the grim situation, Delhi High Court has issued a contempt notice to the oxygen manufacturer M/s INOX for not complying with its earlier order to supply the oxygen to Delhi. The manufac
Taking note of the medical negligence reported in several cases, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered that cases under Epidemic Act will be registered against any hospital which tu
SC Ordered CBI Probe over Wrongful Arrest of Scientist Nambi Narayanan: ISRO Espionage Case
Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the wrongful arrest of ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan in connection to the ISRO espionage case. The scientis
“Give a Bed or Kill Him”: Heart Wrenching Request by Covid-19 Patient’s Son in Maharashtra
Sagar Kishore Naharshetivar, who has made a round of several hospitals in two states — Maharashtra and Telangana to get a bed for his ailing father for more than 24 hours, made a heart-wrenching ple
Troubled over the plight of a single mother, Kerala High Court noted that if a woman feels she is nothing without the support of a man, then that is the failure of the system. The court also opined th
“Municipal Commissioners Should be Booked for Deaths during Manual Scavenging”: Madras High Court
Madras High Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the Tamil Nadu government while stating that the municipal commissioners should be booked for culpable homicide in case of any death in the future d
Bombay HC Refuses to Detain Woman Who Eloped with Lover; Warns Father of Action If He Harms Couple
On Wednesday, the Bombay High Court has refused to detain an 18-year-old girl who had eloped with a 20-year-old man, after she appeared before the court pursuant to a habeas corpus petition filed by h
PIL In Bombay HC Seeks Door to Door Vaccination for Senior Citizens, Specially Abled Persons
Two lawyers have moved the Bombay High Court seeking directions to the Centre and State governments, along with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), to start a door-to-door COVID-19 vaccinati
Delhi Court Grants Bail To Woman Lodged In Jail With Her 21-Month-Old Son
On Wednesday, a Delhi Court has granted bail to a woman, accused of dowry death and causing abortion of a three-month-old foetus, on the account of her being lodged in the Tihar jail with her 21 month
Madras HC Ordered Exhumation and Reburial of Covid-19 Victim Dr Simon after 11 Months
Allowing the petition of the deceased’s wife, Madras High Court on Wednesday directed the Chennai Corporation to exhume the body of Dr. Simon Hercules and rebury at the Kilpauk Cemetery after 11
Supreme Court-Appointed Committee Submits Report On Farm Laws
The Supreme Court-appointed committee to study the three new controversial agricultural laws has submitted its report to the apex court on 19 March 2021 in a sealed cover, one of its members said on W
Rohingya case: Country can’t be capital for illegal immigrants, Centre tells SC
The Centre has on Friday told the Supreme Court that the country cannot be a ‘capital’ for illegal immigrants, and reserved order on a fresh plea seeking directions for the immediate release of de
On Thursday, the Allahabad High Court has directed the State government to file its response to a petition filed by law students seeking implementation of the provisions of the Prohibition of Employme
SC Directs Punjab Govt, BBMB to Maintain Status Quo Order on Water Supply to Delhi till Friday
Supreme Court has directed the Punjab government and Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) to maintain the status quo on the water supply to Delhi till Friday. The order was issued by the apex court ben
Punjab And Haryana High Court Allows Registration of Marriage Via Video Conferencing
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has recently overruled a single-bench judgment and allowed the registration of marriage of a couple through the video-conferencing facility. The bench comprising of J
SC to Hear Plea for Release of Detained Rohingya Refugees on March 25
On Thursday, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear on March 25, a plea alleging the detention of hundreds of Rohingya refugees in Jammu and the proposal to deport them to Myanmar. “The Jammu police h
HC Grants Last Opportunity to Centre, Delhi Police to Respond to Disha Ravi’s Plea Over ‘Info Leak’
The Delhi High Court has on Wednesday granted one last opportunity to the Centre and the Delhi police to respond to a plea by climate activist Disha Ravi, for restraining the police from leaking to th
Punjab & Haryana HC Orders Probe into Alleged Custodial Torture of Activist Shiv Kumar
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has on Tuesday directed a District and Sessions Judge at Faridabad to inquire into the allegations of illegal detention and custodial torture of labor activist Shiv K
Hindu Man Buried in Saudi Arabia Due to Consulate ‘Mistake’; Wife Seeks Mortal Remains
On Tuesday, a Himachal Pradesh Congress MLA raised an issue before the Delhi High Court wherein the mortal remains of a Hindu man, an Indian citizen, was wrongly buried in Saudi Arabia as per Muslim r
Set Up Safe Homes for Runaway Couples in All Districts – Punjab and Haryana HC
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has on Wednesday made it clear that safe houses were required to be made available to the runaway couples in each district of Punjab and Haryana, along with the UT of
Gujarat HC Proposed 9 Point Guidelines to End Menstruation Taboo
Gujarat High Court has proposed a set of guidelines that the state government should follow to end the menstruation taboo around women and girls, leading to their exclusion and discrimination in the s
National Human Rights Commission took cognizance of the distressful incident of Uttar Pradesh where Allahabad High Court acquitted a man in a false rape case who spent two decades in the prison. NHRC
Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to file its response over the memo filed in connection to the two deaths of manhole workers and another incident of sweeper committing suicide af
On Thursday, the Central government has told the Delhi High Court that in spite of the decriminalization of homosexuality under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, there is no fundamental right to s
Delhi HC Slams Tihar Authorities Over Handling of Undertrial’s Murder
The Delhi High Court has on Wednesday criticized the Delhi State government and Tihar jail authorities while hearing a compensation petition on the alleged murder of a 23-year-old undertrial, Dilsher
Varavara Rao Granted Bail for Six Months’ on Medical Grounds
The Bombay High Court has on Monday granted bail to the octogenarian Bhima Koregaon accused Varavara Rao for six months, on medical grounds. The bench comprising of Justices SS Shinde and Manish Pital
Toolkit Case: DCW Issues Notice To Delhi Police, Seeks Detailed Report On Disha Ravi’s Arrest
Amid the ongoing criticism over the arrest of 21-year-old climate activist Disha Ravi in the ‘Toolkit’ case, the Delhi Commission for Women took suo moto cognizance of media reports and issued not
Toolkit Case: Green Activist Shantanu Muluk Move Bombay HC for Transit Bail
Activist Shantanu Muluk has on Monday, moved an application before the Bombay High Court seeking transit anticipatory bail, after a non-bailable warrant was issued against him by a Delhi court, in co
SC Grants 5-Day Interim Bail to Journalist Siddique Kappan To Visit Ailing Mother in Kerala
On Monday, the Supreme Court gave Kerala Union of Working Journalists’ secretary Siddique Kappan, charged with sedition and in the Uttar Pradesh jail since October, five days to visit his mother
‘Privacy More Important Than Your Money’ – Supreme Court Issues Notice to WhatsApp
The Supreme Court on Monday, sought response from the Central government, Facebook, and WhatsApp, in a plea challenging the new privacy policy. The bench comprising of Chief Justice of India S A Bobde
Allahabad HC Reinstated Government Employee Who was Fired for Being Gay
Allahabad High Court reinstated a home guard from Bulandshahr city of Uttar Pradesh to his government job who was fired for being gay in June 2019. The court observed that treating sexual orientation
Women Protestors of Shaheen Bagh Move SC, Seek Parity with Farm Stir
As per sources, the women who protested at Shaheen Bagh against the Citizenship Amendment Act have moved the Supreme Court seeking a joint hearing of the pending review of the October 2020 judgment
Bombay HC Rejects Gautam Navlakha’s Plea for Grant of Default Bail
The Bombay High Court has today dismissed the appeal filed by activist Gautam Navlakha, who had challenged the rejection of his statutory bail by the special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court,
4G Internet Services Restored in Jammu and Kashmir
After being suspended for almost two years, 4G internet services will finally be restored in the entire Jammu and Kashmir, J&K administration principal secretary Rohit Kansal announced on Twitter,
Supreme Court Grants Ad-Interim Bail to Comedian Munawar Faruqui
The Supreme Court has on Friday granted ad-interim bail to comedian Munawar Faruqui, in relation to a case registered against him by the Madhya Pradesh Police, for allegedly insulting religious sentim
Delhi Police Refuted Claims of FIR against Greta Thunberg
Following a huge intense social media word war between the supporters and critics of farmers’ protests in the last two days, Delhi police on Thursday lodged an FIR against unnamed persons who ar
No Compensation For Families Of Farmers Who Died During Protests – Centre
On Tuesday, the Central Government informed the Lok Sabha that it will not provide compensation to the bereaved families of those farmers, who lost their lives during protests against the three Farm L
The top court has today issued a notice on a petition that sought for transfer of cases praying for uniform marriage age for men and women, from High Courts to itself. The bench headed by the Chief Ju
Wife Entitled to Family Pension Even If She Murders Her Husband: Punjab & Haryana High Court
Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a wife is entitled to family pension even after she has been convicted of murdering her husband. The court set aside the Haryana government order. “Nobod
While highlighting the rampant misuse of the POCSO Act, the Madras High Court has recently held that ‘punishing an adolescent boy who enters into a relationship with a minor girl by treating him as
‘Jokes Need No Defence’ – Kunal Kamra’s Response to Contempt Notice By SC
Comedian Kunal Kamra has on Thursday filed a counter-affidavit before the Supreme Court, stating that his tweets were not published with the intention of insulting the Court but to draw its attention
UN Human Rights Office Urges Release of Bhima Koregaon Activists
The top human rights body of the United Nations has urged the Indian government to release the activists who are in prison for the 2018 Bhima Koregaon case, “at the very least on bail”. “We cont
Supreme Court Dismissed Aadhaar Review Pleas in 4:1 Verdict
In a 4:1 verdict, Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the batch of petitions seeking review of its 2018 verdict which declared the Aadhaar Act constitutional and valid with striking down some of its
Paucity of Funds Not an Excuse, Salary is a Fundamental Right: Delhi HC
While hearing a batch of petitions in connection to the non-payment of salaries and pensions to the employees of Municipal Corporations, Delhi High Court has stated that paucity of funds cannot be or
Lawyer Urges Bombay HC Not to Send Varavara Rao Back to Taloja Jail
Senior Advocate Anand Grover representing the Telugu Poet, Varavara Rao has on Tuesday, urged the Bombay High Court to grant bail to Rao on medical grounds, while citing that the Taloja Jail Hospital
Cardiogenic Shock Reason Behind Death of Moradabad Ward Boy, Not “Covaxin”: Health Ministry
The post mortem report of 46 year old Mahipal Singh who died on Sunday evening and had received Coronavirus vaccine shot on Saturday reveals that the death is unrelated to vaccination. It was reported
Arnab Chat Gate Controversy: NSUI Files Complaint against Arnab Goswami over Released Whatsapp Chats
Raising concerns on national security, the National Student Union of India (NSUI), the youth wing of Congress has filed a complaint against Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami in connection to t
Lawyer and activist Saket Gokhale has moved Bombay High Court against the Drug Comptroller General of India seeking directions to publicize the information about the safety and efficacy of the Bharat
Supreme Court Issues Notice On Shillong Times Editor Patricia Mukhim’s Plea to Quash FIR
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court sought a response from the Meghalaya government on an appeal by senior journalist and Padma Shri awardee Patricia Mukhim to quash hate crime proceedings against her for
505 Lawyers Write to CJI SA Bobde Seeking Resumption of Physical Hearings in Supreme Court
A representation has been moved by Supreme Court lawyers before Chief Justice of India Sharad Arvind Bobde seeking resumption of the physical functioning of the apex court. The representation is writt
Supreme Court Stays Implementation of Three Farm Laws Until Further Orders
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court has stayed the implementation of farm laws until further orders. The bench headed by Chief Justice of India SA Bobde has also set up a four-member committee to break the
Madhya Pradesh Governor Gives Nod to Anti-Conversion Ordinance
On Saturday, Madhya Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel gave his assent to an ordinance that penalizes religious conversions through fraudulent means including those for the sake of marriage. The Madhya
Non-Compliance to Judicial Order Doesn’t Amount to Contempt of Court : Punjab and Haryana HC
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that an implementing party cannot be subject to contempt of court in case of non-compliance to judicial order if there is any practical difficulty. The High Cour
Supreme Court while hearing a MACT matter observed that the conception that housewives do not work or do not add value to the household is problematic and needs to be overcome. The bench raised the co
SC Refuses to Stay Anti-Conversion Law, Issues Notice to UP and Uttarakhand to Examine Validity
On Monday, the Supreme Court has issued notices on the petitions challenging the laws promulgated by the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand states in the name of ‘love jihad’ against religious conversi
Former Gujarat IPS Officer Sanjiv Bhatt Moves SC Against Refusal to Suspend Life Sentence
The former Indian Police Service officer of the Gujarat-cadre, Sanjiv Bhatt has approached the Supreme Court, challenging the Gujarat High Court’s order, which had declined to suspend his life s
Several people including comedians Varun Grover, Vir Das, and Rohan Joshi have criticized the arrest of stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqi during his show at a cafe in 56 Dukan area in Indore and stood
Supreme Court Put the Release of 10 Women Naval Officers on Hold from Services
Supreme Court on Wednesday put on hold the release of ten women officers serving in Indian Navy who are seeking grant of permanent commission from the naval services, scheduled on December 31 this yea
PIL in SC Seeking Revision of Eligibility Criteria for Civil Judge Exam in Andhra Pradesh
Supreme Court on Wednesday has issued notices to the state of Andhra Pradesh and Registry of Andhra Pradesh High Court over a plea filed by a student challenging the eligibility criteria for the entra
More than 100 former bureaucrats have written a letter to the Yogi Adityanath led Uttar Pradesh government to withdraw the “illegal and atrocious” anti-conversion law, a law supposedly aim
On 23rd December, the Punjab and Haryana High Court held that merely because the boy is not of marriageable age (although major), the right of a couple to live together cannot be denied, in case both
Allahabad HC Orders Inquiry by Chief Judicial Magistrate into the Assault on Lawyer in Etah
On Tuesday, the Allahabad High Court directed the Chief Judicial Magistrate of Etah to conduct an inquiry into the incident of assault of a lawyer by the Uttar Pradesh police and to submit a report re
Allahabad HC Reunites Interfaith Couple in Etah, Citing That Woman Can Live on Her Own Terms
Recently, the Allahabad High Court has reunited an interfaith couple i.e., a Hindu woman and her Muslim husband, while citing that the woman has ‘expressed her will to live with her husband’. The
Lawyer Committed Suicide at Tikri Border, Suicide Note Urges PM Modi to Listen to Farmers
Marking one more loss during the ongoing farmers’ protests, a lawyer from Punjab’s Jalalabad committed suicide on Sunday by consuming poison near the farmers protesting site at Tikri borde
Women in Jail Indulge in Vulgar Acts, Ishrat Jahan Alleges Physical and Mental Abuse by Jail Inmates
Congress Councillor Ishrat Jahan who was booked under UAPA informed the court that her life is at stake if any immediate preventive measures were not taken. She alleges that she was beaten badly and i
Allahabad HC Imposed Rs 10,000 on UP Board Secretary over Mental Harassment of A Girl Student
Allahabad High Court has imposed a cost of Rs 10,000 on the Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Council’s Secretary Prayagraj for showing a student absent in high school, giving her average marks,
On 21st December, the Calcutta High Court reaffirmed that courts cannot interfere if an adult woman marries and converts to another religion out of her own free will. The bench comprising of Justice S
The Allahabad High Court has recently criticized the superintendent of Siddharth Nagar district jail for keeping a man in illegal confinement for eight months because his middle name ‘Kumar’ was m
Taking suo moto cognizance of a research paper, Rajasthan High Court asked the state government to ensure that the prisoners are not forced to do menial jobs like cleaning toilets and sweeping on the
On Thursday, the Supreme Court said that the farmers have a constitutional right to continue with their “absolutely perfect” protest as long as their dissent against the three controversial agricu
Taking note of the several PILs filed seeking removal of protesting farmers from the Delhi border, Supreme Court on Wednesday has issued a notice to the Centre and told the Solicitor General Tushar Me
On Tuesday, a Delhi Court acquitted 36 foreigners, who were charge-sheeted for attending Tablighi Jamaat congregation in the national capital by allegedly being negligent and disobeying the government
“Every Child Has The Right to Be in Company of Both Parents,” Allahabad High Court
On Tuesday, the Allahabad High Court held that every child has a right to be in the care and company of both parents who together are his world, and in cases of estranged couples, if one parent is giv
Bharat Kisan Union Moved Supreme Court against Three Farm Laws
Bharat Kisan Union (Bhanu) has moved the Supreme Court against the three farm laws recently introduced by the Indian government. The massive farmers’ protest has entered day 16 and the protestor
On Wednesday, the Karnataka High Court issued a slew of directions to ensure the proper implementation of the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 (Manual
Supreme Court on Wednesday allows the 18-year old student to pursue his dream of B.Tech course from IIT Bombay. The court has asked the IIT to grant him interim admission and has posted the matter aft
The Central Government on Monday informed the Delhi High Court that transgenders shall now be included as a separate gender category in Prison Statistics Report prepared by the National Crime Records
Bharat Bandh on December 8 – All You Need to Know
The Farmer’s Union Leaders have announced a Bharat Bandh on December 8 in support of the ongoing protest against the New Farm Laws. The decision came after several rounds of talks between the Farmer
Chandigarh Man Booked before Performing an Interfaith Marriage in Aligarh
Counting the second arrest after the Uttar Pradesh government introduced the Anti-Love Jihad Law, a 21-year old man, identified as Sonu Malik, has been arrested outside the court premises of Aligarh.
Ministry of External Affairs has summoned the High Commissioner of Canada warned that the comments made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could have a seriously damaging impact on ties between
Plea in Supreme Court Challenges Legal Recognition of Bigamy Among Muslims
A petition has been moved in the Supreme Court seeking a declaration that the practice of bigamy cannot be allowed for one religious community alone while it is prohibited for persons from other relig
Live-in Relationship of Two Consenting Adults Not an Offence – Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court has recently ruled that live-in relationships, though not socially accepted in India, do not amount to any offense under the law. The court reaffirmed that two consenting adul
“Ensure Installment of CCTV Cameras in Police Stations, CBI, NIA. NCB, ED”; SC to States and UTs
Supreme Court on Wednesday has issued directions to the states and Union Territories to ensure installing CCTV cameras in each and every functioning police station and store the recording minimum for
On 27th November, the Karnataka High Court held that “the right of an individual to marry any person of his/her choice, irrespective of caste or religion is a fundamental right enshrined in the Cons
While delivering a lecture on Sunday, Former Supreme Court judge Madan B. Lokur criticized the recently passed ordinance by the Uttar Pradesh government criminalizing religious conversion via marriage
Citing Cold and COVID-19, Centre Calls for a Crucial Meet with the Agitating Farmers Today
As per sources, after the protesting farmers union have rejected the State’s request to move to Burari ground in Delhi, the Centre has called them for a crucial meet today. Peaceful sit-ins by farme
Kerala High Court has pulled up the Central government for denying the enrollment of transgender candidates in National Cadets Corps following a petition moved by a transgender woman challenging Secti
BBA and 452 Mumbai Lawyers Wrote to Chief Justice to Make Physical Hearings Optional
Bombay Bar Council (BBA) and 452 other lawyers wrote to Chief Justice, Dipankar Datta seeking directions, allowing lawyers to be given the option to choose between physical and virtual hearing. In the
“Burari is an open jail” Farmers Group Rejects Centre’s Conditional Invitation for Talks
The agitating farmers’ groups who have been staying put at the Singhu and Tikri border points for four days, have rejected the Centre’s conditional invitation for talks, and also refused to sh
Farmer turned Social Media Hero, Navdeep Singh Charged with Attempt to Murder
A young protesting farmer, Navdeep Singh who was applauded over social media after a video of him jumping on to police water cannon vehicle to turn it off went viral over the internet, has been charge
Bombay High Court quashes BMC demolition notice to Kangana Ranaut
On Friday, the Bombay High Court has quashed and set aside an order by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to demolish actor Kangana Ranaut’s bungalow, and held that she is entitled to comp
Sex-Workers to Get Rs 5,000 Financial Aid for Three Months in Maharashtra
Following the Supreme Court order, Maharashtra has become the first state to provide financial aid to the sex workers. Maharashtra government on Thursday has decided to provide financial aid of Rs 5,0
Taking note of the habeas corpus petition against the illegal midnight detention of over 200 farmers from their homes, Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday issued a notice to the Haryana Governm
Safoora Zargar Allowed to Visit Maternal Home For 2 Months for Care of Her Child
On Wednesday, a Delhi court has allowed Safoora Zargar who was booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act during the North East Delhi riots case, to visit her maternal home for two months f
Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked Arvind Kejriwal led AAP government that why only spas are disallowed to open amid COVID-19, while all other public places including markets, gyms, metro, buses, and r
Uttar Pradesh Government Approves Ordinance Against ‘Love Jihad’
On Tuesday, the Uttar Pradesh cabinet approved a draft ordinance outlawing religious conversions by marriage, coercion, deceit or enticement, and prescribed up to 10 years imprisonment for those found
On Monday, the Kerala High Court has observed that the use of the term, ‘Gomatha’ as a synonym for meat in a cookery show is prima facie likely to hurt the religious feelings of Hindus, who worshi
Delhi HC Asked Centre, AAP Government to Treat PIL for Menstruation Leave as a Representation
Delhi High Court on Monday has asked the Centre and Delhi government to treat as a representation, a PIL seeking paid leaves for women employees from all the classes including daily wage, contractual,
Amid the ongoing debate on “Love-Jihad”, the Allahabad High Court has ruled that its previous decisions stating that religious conversion perse for contracting marriage was prohibited and that the
“Liberty of Citizen Cannot Be Taken Away”; SC Set Aside High Court Order
Setting aside Punjab and Haryana High Court order, Supreme Court noted that the liberty of a citizen cannot be taken away. High Court had dismissed a petition filed by a man on the grounds that his la
Karnataka HC Cites SC Order on Arnab While Granting Bail to a Channel MD
While citing to a recent Supreme Court order wherein it had granted bail to Arnab Goswami, the Karnataka High Court has taken a similar stance and granted anticipatory bail to Rakesh Shetty, the Manag
Supreme Court Allows a Death Row Convict to Attend the Last Rites of His Deceased Mother
The Supreme Court on Wednesday permitted a death row convict to attend the last rites and ceremonies of his deceased mother, under police escort. The bench comprising of Justices Uday Umesh Lalit, Vin
“He is Almost on His Death Bed” – Bombay HC Orders to Shift Varavara Rao to Nanavati Hospital
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed the authorities to shift the octogenarian Telugu poet Varavara Rao from Taloja jail to Nanavati Hospital for 15 days, while taking note of his critical medi
Show Cause Notice with Intention to Blacklist Must Clearly Mention the Intention to do so
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that a show-cause notice to constitute the valid basis of a blacklisting order, must spell out clearly or its contents are such that it can be clearly inferred theref
Supreme Court Issues Notice To UP Govt On Plea For Release Of Journalist Siddique Kappan
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government and sought a response on a plea seeking the release of Kerala-based journalist Siddique Kappan, who was arrested on his way to
Lawyer seeks contempt case against Kunal Kamra over his tweets criticizing Supreme Court
A Mumbai-based lawyer, Rizwan Siddiquee, has sought Attorney General KK Venugopal’s consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against comedian Kunal Kamra for his series of tweets criticizin
Delhi HC Pulled Up AAP Government for Relaxing COVID-19 Norms amid Surge in Cases
Delhi High Court on Wednesday pulled up the AAP government over relaxing the COVID-19 norms of public gatherings and movement in the National capital even amid the wake of a rise in the number of COVI
Supreme Court has declined to interfere with the Calcutta High Court order to ban the sale and use of firecrackers on Diwali, Kali Puja, and other festivals while observing that preservation of life i
NGT Puts A Complete Ban On Sale And Use Of Firecrackers In Delhi-NCR, Till November 30
In view of the deteriorating air quality, the National Green Tribunal has on Monday imposed a total ban on the sale/use of all kinds of firecrackers in Delhi NCR from the midnight of November 9 till t
In a significant judgment, the Madhya Pradesh High Court held that the disclosure of a suspect’s personal information to the media or display of their photographs in newspapers and social media is v
Insulting Remarks To SC/ST Person Within Four Walls Do Not Amount To Offence – Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Thursday held that “All insults or intimidations to persons belonging to Dalit or tribal communities will not be an offense under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prev
Bombay High Court has imposed an exemplary cost worth Rs 25,000 on the Information and Broadcasting Ministry for making personal details of an RTI applicant public on the website. The court has also d
HC Directs Telangana Not To Insist On Aadhaar To Upload Property Details
On Tuesday, the Telangana High Court directed the State government not to insist on people submitting Aadhaar information while uploading details about the immovable property in the recently launched
“Notify Candidates’ Concerns and Corrective Measures Taken on Official Website”; SC Directs ICAI
Supreme Court on Wednesday has directed the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) to notify the details related to concerns raised by the CA candidates and the remedial measures that they
Three-Judge Panel Of Madras HC Questions Validity Of Special Courts To Try MPs, MLAs
A three-judge committee of the Madras High Court has questioned the constitutional validity of setting up Special Courts to exclusively try MPs and MLAs for various crimes, pursuant to the apex court
On 30th October, while expressing its concern over the practice of prenatal sex determination, the Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail of an accused booked in a case of alleg
Supreme Court on Monday has declined the request made by former judge S K Yadav seeking an extension of security who had pronounced the Babri Masjid Demolition verdict and acquitted all 32 accused inc
Who created Aarogya Setu app? As per the Aarogya Setu Website, it was developed by the National Informatics Centre and the Information Technology ministry. But, when both of them denied having any kno
Taking note of the growing trend where police is misusing the power and summoning people from the far corners of the country over social media posts alleged to be defaming in nature, Supreme Court has
Supreme Court on Wednesday has declined the plea filed by Delhi police challenging Delhi High Court’s September 1 order of granting the bail to Pinjra Tod activist Devagana Kalita. She was booke
Supreme Court Rejected Plea Seeking Enforcement of New Farm Laws
Supreme Court on Tuesday has rejected a plea seeking ban on protests and processions against the newly introduced farm laws. The plea sought enforcement of these controversial agricultural laws. The p
Calcutta High Court Partially Relaxes ‘No Entry’ Order In Durga Puja Pandals
The Calcutta High Court has on Wednesday upheld its previous order that barred the entry of visitors and made no-entry zones into Durga Puja pandals in West Bengal. The division bench comprising of Ju
Supreme Court Questions ‘Inordinate Delay’ of 733 Days in Uploading a Verdict on Official Website
Supreme Court has sought the reply of the Registrar General of Patna High Court to verify the ‘inordinate delay’ of 733 days to upload a judgment on the official website of the High Court. Top cou
UN Rights Chief Slams India’s Restrictions On NGOs And Arrest Of Activists
On Monday, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet’s office pointed to three “problematic” Indian laws that have led to the arrest of activists and restrictions to the work o
Delhi High Court has noted that it’s the right time to end the extension of paroles and bails which were earlier granted to prisoners during the Coronavirus outbreak to decongest the jails as on
Mumbai Court Acquits 20 Foreign Tablighi Jamaat Members, Citing Lack Of Evidence
On Monday, a Magistrate’s court in Mumbai acquitted 20 foreigners who were a part of the Tablighi Jamaat, for lack of evidence in support of the allegations against them. The acquitted foreigners i
No Public Entry In The Vicinity Of Puja Pandals During Durga Puja – Calcutta HC
In view of the COVID-19 pandemic situation, the Calcutta High Court on Monday has directed the State to ensure that puja pandals and the surrounding areas are made no-entry zones for the general publi
PIL in Delhi High Court Seeking Paid Menstrual Leave for Women Staff
A public interest litigation has been moved before Delhi High Court seeking directions to the Centre and Delhi government to accord paid leaves for all women staff during their menstruation phase. The
Supreme Court has asked the Maharashtra State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) to take cognizance of the representation of Nanded Gurudwara management board seeking permission for Dussehra process
SC appoints the former judge of apex court to monitor steps to prevent stubble burning
On Friday, the Supreme Court appointed its former judge, Justice (Retd.) Madan B Lokur to act as the one-man monitoring committee and to take steps to prevent stubble burning in the states of Punjab,
Varavara Rao’s wife moves SC seeking his bail on medical grounds, alleges ‘inhuman treatment’
Telugu poet and writer P Varavara Rao’s wife, Hemlatha Rao has moved the Supreme Court seeking an immediate release of her husband on medical grounds. The petition contends that “Varavara Rao’s
The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to the Centre, Google, Amazon, Facebook, and WhatsApp in a Public Interest Litigation seeking directions to ensure that the data of Indian citizens collecte
Delhi HC seeks Centre’s response on pleas seeking same sex marriage registration
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued a notice in a couple of writ petitions seeking marriage equality for same-sex couples in India. The bench comprising of Justice Rajiv Sahai Endlaw and Justice
A fresh PIL has been moved before the Supreme Court seeking for an SIT probe into the Hathras gangrape incident, and also registration of penal offenses as well as offenses under the Scheduled Caste a
On Monday, the Patna High Court observed that the mere relinquishment of foreign citizenship, even if the couple has been a long resident of India, would not automatically confer on a person, Indian C
SC issues notice to Centre in a plea seeking for mechanism to verify social media profiles
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a notice in a PIL filed by two law students seeking for age-based control of access to social media and for the development of a profile verification mechanism to e
FIR registered against Kangana Ranaut for her tweet criticising farmers’ protests
The Karnataka Police has today registered a First Information Report against Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut for her tweet on farmers protesting the recently passed Farmers Acts. The action came in l
“Would You Have Burnt Body if Victim’s Family Was Well-to-Do?” – Allahabad HC grills UP police
On Monday, while taking an exception to the midnight cremation of Hathras victim, the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court asked the UP Police ADG as to whether he would have allowed his daughter
SC seeks Centre’s reply on plea seeking equal protection to transgenders in sexual offences
The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice in a plea seeking equal protection of laws from sexual crimes to the transgender community in the context of the Indian Penal Code. A three-judge bench comp
SC issues notice to Centre on pleas challenging the newly enacted farm laws
On Monday, the Supreme Court has sought for Centre’s response on pleas challenging the constitutional validity of recently enacted three contentious farm laws. The three-judge bench comprising of Ch
Allahabad HC dismissed the plea filed by Hathras victim’s family alleging illegal detention
On Thursday, the Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Habeas Corpus petition filed on behalf of the Hathras victim’s family who had alleged illegal detention by the UP Government. The bench comp
“Freedom of Speech, Most Abused Right in Recent Times” – SC in Tablighi case
The Supreme Court on Thursday has pulled up the Centre for filing an affidavit stating that there ‘were no instances of bad reporting’ regarding the communalisation of the Tablighi Jamaat issue.
Family of Hathras gangrape victim moves Allahabad HC alleging illegal detention by the UP government
With various conflicting notions emerging in connection with the rape and murder of a 19-year-old Dalit girl in Hathras, a petition has been moved in the Allahabad High court by the victim’s family
English medium education to help poor, marginalised students – AP to SC
“Providing education through English medium would help the poor and marginalized students and bring better opportunities for career growth,” told the Andhra Pradesh government to the apex court. T
HC seeks govt’s response in a PIL against 30-day notice period under Special Marriage Act
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Centre and the AAP government seeking their response in a petition challenging the 30-day public notice period to invite objections to the solemn
“Public spaces cannot be occupied indefinitely” – SC on Shaheen Bagh protests
“The right to protest in public places is not absolute and public places cannot be occupied indefinitely for such protests,” the Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday in a case highlighting the
SC reserves order on quashing of FIR in Sedition case against journalist Vinod Dua
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court reserved its verdict on a plea filed by senior journalist Vinod Dua who sought quashing of a sedition case registered against him in Shimla, at the instance of a local BJ
Goa’s ‘Disenchanted’ Lokayukta Leaves Office; Says Institution Should Be Abolished
Completely “disenchanted” with the state government that has not acted on even one of the 21 reports submitted to it against the public functionaries during four-and-a-half years as Lokayukta, Jus
On Monday, the Bombay High Court has deferred the hearing of a defamation suit filed by Bollywood actress Richa Chaddha against two persons including fellow actress Payal Ghosh, internet sensation Kam
Bombay HC reserves its verdict in Kangana’s plea challenging the demolition of her property by BMC
The Bombay High Court has today reserved its judgment in a plea filed by the Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut challenging the demolition of her property by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
Irked over the incident, an advocate has moved the Delhi High Court seeking compensation worth Rs 10 lakh when fined Rs 500 by the police officials for not wearing a mask even when he was driving alon
Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered a fresh probe into the suspicious death of 21-year-old National Law University student Vikrant Nagaich and reprimanded the Rajasthan police for the lethargic approac
Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked Tihar jail authorities to substantiate its claims that activist and Alumni Association of Jamia Millia Islamia president Shifa ur Rehman, had himself refused to atten
A reference to the Judiciary’s functioning in the matter relating to the conduct of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) made by popular Tamil actor Mr. Suriya Sivakumar has prompted th
Lawyer-activist Prashant Bhushan has filed a review petition in Supreme Court against the August 14 judgment holding him guilty of contempt of court for his alleged derogatory tweets. Bhushan deposite
“Our Indian Culture and Law Don’t Recognize Same-Sex Marriage”- Centre to Delhi High Court
After almost two years of decriminalization of Section 377 in India, the LGBTQ community is constantly fighting for equality. On Monday, Delhi High Court has taken the PIL seeking recognition of same-
On Sunday, Justice SM Subramaniam, the Madras High Court Judge in a letter to the Chief Justice Amreshwar Pratap Sahi has sought to initiate suo moto criminal contempt of court proceedings against act
On 9th September, the Bombay High Court while granting relief to Actress Kangana Ranaut has stayed the demolition of the alleged unauthorized structures of her office at Palli Hills in Mumbai, hours a
Actress Samyuktha Hegde Withdrew Her Complaint against Kavitha Reddy Considering Her Age
Samyuktha Hegde has withdrawn her complaint against the activist and entrepreneur Kavitha Reddy alleged of harassing and moral policing Hegde and her two friends for their clothes at a park near Benga
Kangana Ranaut Moves Bombay High Court against Demolition of Her Office by BMC
Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut’s lawyer has moved to the Bombay High Court against the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) drive to demolish her office at Pali Hill in Bandra West a
Advocate Saurabh Kirpal, who is a queer, believes his sexuality to be the reason behind not being considered for a High Court judge position by a three-member Supreme Court collegium led by CJI Sharad
Activist Saket Gokhale has moved the Bombay High Court to issue the directions to remove his personal information from the website of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. He has also sought a
Gujarat High Court Issued Notice to AMC in Rajasthan Hospital Negligence Case
Gujarat High Court has issued a notice to the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) in response to a petition filed by Rajasthan Hospital in Ahmedabad, challenging its order in the High Court of impos
Prashant Bhushan – Power of Contempt of Court Misused to Supress the Freedom of Speech
Since when did expressing a bonafide opinion become a criminal offense? As citizens of this country, are we not entitled to express our opinions and speak our minds? The recent turn of events with res
In a historic judgment, Bangladesh High Court has ruled in the favour of all Hindu widows by entitling them to the shares in all properties including agricultural and non-agricultural lands of their l
Bombay High Court on Thursday, has asked the media houses to exercise restraint while reporting the investigation in the late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput death case and urged not to hamper th
Counting one another bizarre incident amid this pandemic, an FIR has been registered against two people belonging to the Pardhi community for offering a sacrifice of a hen and a goat in the superstiti
Supreme Court on Thursday, has dismissed a petition filed by various women Indian Army officers seeking an extension of the last date for being eligible to enjoy the service benefits in order to be co
Senior advocate and Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) president Dushyant Dave on Wednesday, has written a letter to Chief Justice of India (CJI) showing his disappointment over how he was treated d
Delhi High Court on Wednesday has directed the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS) to fill the vacancies of doctors and other staff as soon as possible and practicable. A division
Do Not Permit Hookah in Bars, Cafes, and Restaurants: Allahabad High Court to UP Government
Allahabad High Court has directed the Chief Secretary of the Uttar Pradesh government to prohibit serving hookahs in bars, cafes, and restaurants until further orders in view of the surge in COVID-19
Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Pinjra Tod Activist Devangana Kalita
On Tuesday, the Delhi High Court allowed a bail plea filed by Pinjra Tod activist Devangana Kalita, in a case related to the Delhi riots filed against her. The bench headed by Justice Suresh Kumar all
Allahabad HC Sets Aside NSA Detention Charges Against Dr. Kafeel Khan
In a major relief to Dr. Kafeel Khan, the Allahabad High Court on Tuesday has set aside his detention and ordered for his immediate release while dropping the stringent National Security Act (NSA) cha
The Supreme Court on Monday imposed a token fine of Re 1 on the activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan, who was held guilty for criminal contempt of court for his tweets against the top court and criticizin
Don’t Plant Trees on Tribal Lands: Telangana High Court to State Government
On Friday, Telangana High Court has directed the Jangaon Collector and revenue officials not to plant trees in the tribal lands from where petitioners were allegedly removed. Under the part of the Pal
Delhi High Court on Friday has rejected the petition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Chokshi seeking pre-release screening of the upcoming Netflix docu-series ‘Bad Boy Billionaires’. He is t
Six opposition-ruled state governments have filed a review plea in the Supreme Court seeking reconsideration of the August 17 order to conduct the JEE-NEET exams in September amid COVID-19. In the ear
“Final Year Exams Are Mandatory to Promote Students, Deadline Can Be Altered”- Supreme Court
Supreme Court has finally elucidated the ambiguities among the lakhs of students and has delivered its final verdict in connection to the petitions moved challenging July 6 guidelines issued by UGC fo
Restaurant Charging Rs 10 Over the MRP for Ice-Cream, Fined Rs 2 Lakh
Mumbai central Shagun Veg restaurant’s urge to earn extra 10 has led it to face the heavy fine of Rs 2 lakhs. District Consumer Forum has levied an exemplary cost of Rs 2 lakh on a restaurant wh
Supreme Court on Thursday, has rejected the plea seeking permissions for the Muharram processions and observed that if the processions will be allowed, it will lead to chaos and targeting of a particu
Needs to Revisit 2004 Verdict Deciding State’s Power to Sub-Classify SC/STs-Supreme Court
On Thursday, Supreme Court held that verdict delivered in 2004 holding that the states don’t have the power to further sub-classify the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes, in order to grant quota
After Attorney General K K Venugopal, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta has also declined the plea seeking permission to initiate contempt proceedings against actor Swara Bhasker alleging her of making d
13,500-Page Charge-Sheet Filed in 2019 Pulwama Terror Attack; JeM Chief and 18 Others Named by NIA
On Tuesday, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a 13,500-page charge-sheet in the horrible 2019 Pulwama terror attack alleged to be carried out the bombing at the behest of Pakistan. Ove
Prashant Bhushan’s Reply is Even More Derogatory; SC to Attorney General KK Venugopal
While resuming the suo moto criminal contempt proceedings against lawyer-activist Prashant Bhushan, Supreme Court considered his supplementary statement even more derogatory than his tweets. The court
RTI activist Saket Gokhale has made sensational revelations accusing Election Commission of India of unlawfully sharing the photos and addresses of the residents of North-East Delhi with the police af
“Would Be Contempt of My Conscience”, Prashant Bhushan Refuses to Apologize
Lawyer-activist Prashant Bhushan has filed his supplementary statement before the court in which he has refused to apologize. Supreme Court has given him three days time window to retract his statemen
Supreme Court Allows Jain Devotees to Offer Prayushan Prayers in 3 Mumbai Temples
Supreme Court on Friday has allowed the Jain devotees to offer religious prayers in three Jain temples in Mumbai amid COVID-19. Top court bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde has permitted devotees
SC Refuses Prashant Bhushan’s Plea to Defer the Sentence Hearing Over His Contempt Case Conviction
Supreme Court has rejected the plea filed by activist lawyer Prashant Bhushan to defer the hearing on his sentence in a contempt case conviction. The top court has assured Bhusan “no punishment
Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant met Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on Tuesday and has demanded legal action against Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami for violating the rules of Press Counc
Delhi High Court Directed AAP Government to Continue the Welfare Initiatives for Orphans
With disposing of a plea, Delhi High Court has asked Delhi government to continue with the welfare initiative for the orphan children including admitting them in private and public schools. Chief Just
Supreme Court Rejects the Plea Seeking Transfer Contributions of PM-CARES Fund to NDRF
Supreme Court on Tuesday has rejected the plea filed by CPIL seeking transfer of all the money collected in the PM-CARES Fund to the National Disaster Relief Fund. SC said, “Money from the PM Ca
Over 1500 lawyers from across the country have come out in support of Prashant Bhushan and have written to the Supreme Court over the conviction of activist-lawyer Prashant Bhusan in a contempt case.
PMO Denied RTI Plea Seeking Information on PM-CARES Fund
Prime Minister Office has refuted to disclose any information related to the PM-CARES fund citing the grounds that it will disproportionately divert the resources of the office. The government and con
Bombay High Court Rejected Pleas Seeking Reopening of Temples amid COVID-19
Citing life and public health implications amid COVID-19 outbreak, Bombay High Court has rejected two petitions seeking reopening of religious places. The petitioners had sought the directions to open
Bar Council of India has approached Centre to provide free iPads, laptops, and free WiFi to the needy lawyers throughout the nation to let them avail e-filing facility and virtual hearing court proces
Chandigarh HC Seeks BCI, State Bar Council Reply Over PIL Filed Against Exorbitant Enrollment Fee
A 28-year old advocate has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against the exorbitant fees worth Rs 16,400 charged from the new advocates to enroll themselves. The respondents are expected to sub
Yale University Accused Of Discriminating Against Asian American And White Students In Admissions
Department of Justice (DOJ) has accused Yale University of illegally discriminating against White and Asian American students during undergraduate admissions and violating federal civil rights law. &#
The Calcutta HC while allowing anticipatory bail plea of a news reporter from ETV, whose story on bribery amongst police department resulted in an FIR against him, made the observation that it is the
ISRO Scientist Nambi Narayanan Got 1.30 Crore Compensation in 26-year-old False Espionage Case
On Tuesday, Kerala government handed over a cheque of additional compensation worth Rs 1.30 crore to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientist, Nambi Narayanan who was falsely implicated by
Plea in Delhi HC Seeks to Classify Masks and Sanitizers as Essential Commodities
On Friday, a Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Delhi High Court challenging an order of the Central government of excluding mask and sanitizer from essential commodities and levying 18%
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court reserved its judgment on a case of criminal contempt against advocate Prashant Bhushan over two of his tweets. The counsel for Adv Bhushan denied that the tweets interf
Calcutta High Court Granted Anticipatory Bail to Birbhum Journalist and Batted for Press Freedom
Calcutta High Court has granted bail to a press reporter from Birbhum District who was booked over three FIRs lodged against him for publishing an article on illegal mining amid lockdown. The court st
Sunshine Hospital Released Ex-Army Man’s Dead Body After Telangana High Court’s Order
Taking cognizance of the matter where Sunshine hospital in Secunderabad refused to hand over the dead body of a COVID-patient who was an ex-serviceman, for the non-payment of bills, Telangana High Cou
A famous South Indian restaurant with an international presence, Saravan Bhavan under the radar to face criticism after a man found a lizard in the sambhar bowl. He has lodged an FIR against the eater
N Ram, Arun Shourie, and Prashant Bhusan challenged Contempt of Court Act in Supreme Court
The Hindu Journalist N Ram, former Union Minister Arun Shourie, and advocate Prashant Bhusan has moved Supreme Court challenging the ‘constitutional validity’ of criminal contempt on grounds of
While talks about ‘Bhoomi Pujan’ ceremony in Ram Mandir at Ayodhya which has been scheduled for 5th August 2020 and the Independence Day, have been doing rounds, the intelligence agencies alerted
Delhi High Court Refused to Entertain a Plea Seeking Inclusion of Dance Courses in DU
Delhi High Court has declined to entertain a plea seeking court directions to centre and Delhi University to add the dance subject to the varsity courses and further studies. Delhi HC bench of Chief J
Supreme Court Reserved Order on Plea Seeking PM CARES Funds Transfer to NDRF
Supreme Court on Monday, reserved its order on a plea seeking transfer of all the funds collected in the PM CARES Fund to the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF). PM CARES Fund was formulated to ra
While hearing a petition challenging HPC classification of prisoners to be released on interim bail or parole amid COVID-19 outbreak, Bombay High Court has reiterated that grant of interim bail/ parol
While hearing a petition filed by senior Bollywood actor Pramod Pandey, Bombay High Court questioned Maharashtra government over its May 30, 2020 issued guidelines restraining artists below 10 and abo
Supreme Court Grants Six More Months to Conclude Hyderabad Encounter Probe
Supreme Court on Friday, extends the time by six months to the three-membered inquiry commission headed by former Supreme Court Justice V S Sirpurkar appointed in the Hyderabad encounter probe after b
Kerala High Court has issued a notice to Nilambur MLA PV Anvar over a plea filed against him for delaying the rehabilitation process for the Kavalappara flood victims. High Court bench has directed An
COVID-testing not mandatory for every pregnant woman, Delhi government informed Delhi High Court
Delhi government on Wednesday submitted its response stating that it is not mandatory for pregnant women to undergo coronavirus tests unless she is coming from a hotspot region or had came in a contac
Make a Choice Between Your Job and Facebook Account; Delhi High Court Declines Lt Colonel Plea
Delhi High Court has refused to entertain the plea filed by an army officer seeking directions to the Director-General of Military Intelligence to withdraw its June 6 orders to ban the use of Facebook
An army officer has approached Delhi High Court on Monday against centre government’s decision to prohibit the use of social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and 87 other apps. The matt
Farooq and Omar Abdullah Moved J&K High Court for 16 NC Leaders Release
National Conference on Monday, moved the Jammu and Kashmir High Court seeking the release of sixteen NC leaders who were detained in their houses illegally since August last year after the centre gove
The Punjab and Haryana High Court considered the issues raised by the students of Rajiv Gandhi National Law University, Patiala, who challenged the notice issued by the university wherein it has direc
‘Career of Thousands of Students at Stake’: Delhi HC pulls DU for Vague Affidavit on Exam Schedule
The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi University to file a detailed affidavit regarding the mode of conducting the examination of the under-graduate courses, along with the schedule of the exami
Jammu and Kashmir Administration Extended Internet Restrictions till July 29
An order has been passed by the Jammu and Kashmir administration on extending the restrictions on internet speed till 29th July. There have been blatant violations of Article 21 of the constitution as
Pakistan coerced Kulbhushan Jadhav to refuse case review, says Ministry of External Affairs
On Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs accused Pakistan of coercing Kulbhushan Jadhav, a former Naval Officer whom they claimed to have refused to file a review plea. Jadhav was arrested on ch
Plea in SC Seeks Guidelines to Prevent Custodial Torture
Following the horrific custodial death of the father-son duo Jayaraj and Bennix in Tuticorin of Tamil Nadu, a writ petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking elaborate guidelines to ensu
On Monday, the Patna High Court took suo moto cognizance of news reports which highlighted that the children from marginalized communities in Bihar’s Bhagalpur have been forced into garbage picking
Supreme Court on Monday dismisses a plea filed by lawyer alleging SC registry officials of being biased to list the matters for hearing and practicing the “pick and choose” policy. The ben
Bombay HC Allowed Termination of 28-weeks Pregnancy With Serious Foetal Anomalies
Taking note of the multiple foetal congenital anomalies, Bombay High Court has allowed a married woman to terminate the pregnancy in the 28th week. The court has also directed the state to take comple
An African American employee has filed a federal complaint against Facebook alleging that it discriminates the black employees and job applicants in hiring, evaluations, promotions, and pay. Oscar Ven
Ensure the Free Supply of Medicines to Transgender Community Members – Kerala High Court
Kerala High Court has issued directions to the state to put an end to the issues faced by the transgender community amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The court has ordered Kerala government to ensure the fr
Bombay High Court sanctioned termination of 25-week pregnancy of a minor rape victim
Bombay High Court on Tuesday has granted permission to the 17-year old rape victim to terminate the 25-week pregnancy despite the fact that civic-run KEM Hospital’s report has advised against ab
MHA issues ‘Unlock 2’ guidelines; schools and colleges to remain shut till July 31
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday, issued guidelines for the second phase of lifting the nationwide lockdown termed as “Unlock 2”. The guidelines include opening up of activities in a p
J&K HC Bar tells CJI – 99% habeas corpus pleas filed since the abrogation of Article 370 are pending
In a letter to the Chief Justice of India S A Bobde, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association’s executive committee stated that “Ever since the scrapping of Article 370 in August last year
The Supreme Court has today issued notice to the Jammu and Kashmir government in a plea filed by the Senior Advocate and Jammu & Kashmir High Court Bar Association President Mian Abdul Qayoom chal
Delhi HC sought BCD and Advocate Welfare fund report on financial help for COVID-hit advocates
Delhi High Court has sought the report from Bar Council of Delhi and Advocate Welfare Fund to prepare a plan and decide on providing financial help to the advocates facing hardships amid COVID-19. The
CBSE Seeks 2 More Days From SC to Submit Final Decision on Pending CBSE Exams
Supreme Court has adjourned the matter to June 25 as CBSE has asked for two more days to submit its decision on whether to conduct the remaining CBSE board exams or cancel them. Earlier CBSE has decid
SC Directs Setting Up of Expert Panel for Monitoring COVID Hospitals
On Friday, the Supreme Court directed the Centre and States to set up an expert panel for effective monitoring, supervision, and guidance of government and COVID dedicated hospitals for providing prop
Supreme Court seeks Centre to Set Uniform COVID-19 testing charges bar across India
Taking note of the different COVID-19 testing rates across the country, Supreme Court on Friday, asked the centre government to decide on the issue. The court has also directed all the states and unio
Quarantine Period Revised to One Week for Healthcare Staff in COVID-19 Facilities
Centre has revised the quarantine period to seven days for all healthcare corona warriors including doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers who are at high-risk exposure to COVID-19 patients. Th
Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition seeking to waive the rent payable by the tenants during the lockdown period including April or/and May or/and June. In addition to dismissing the petition, th
Supreme Court stays Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath Puri in the wake of COVID-19
Supreme Court on Thursday put a stay on the Jaganath Puri Yatra and all the religious activities connected to it which is scheduled on June 23. Centre has made a request that instead of putting a blan
SC Issues Notice in Plea to Transfer Funds From PM CARES to NDR Fund
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court issued notice to the Central Government in a PIL seeking transfer of all funds from PM CARES Fund to National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), to help the fight against t
Supreme Court Censured the Delhi Government for Threatening and Registering FIRs Against Doctors
Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up the Delhi government for suspending and registering the FIR against the healthcare professionals who had filmed the horrifying conditions of patients and dead bodi
Bombay High Court Imposed Rs 5 Lakh Exemplary Cost on a Litigant Seeking Free COVID-19 Treatment
Bombay High Court has fined a petitioner Rs 5 lakh who has sought 100% free treatment of the COVID-19 patients. The court has considered the petition “preposterous”. The petitioner is prov
A writ petition has been moved by a lawyer against Secretary-General and Registry of the Supreme Court alleging them of giving preference to the influential lawyers and litigants over ordinary lawyers
COVID-19 Situation Getting Worse With Each Passing Day – Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Tuesday stated that the COVID-19 situation in the country is not improving, instead, it is getting worse by each passing day. The bench comprising of Justices R.F. Nariman, Navin
Domestic and International Flights can now take bookings of middle seats too – Bombay High Court
Bombay High Court has allowed the airlines to fill up the middle seats by strictly complying with the DCGA guidelines issued on May 31 under which all airlines have to provide the wrap-up wear to the
Supreme Court seeks Centre’s response on a plea to cap COVID-19 treatment costs at private hospitals
The Supreme Court on Friday sought for the Union government’s response in a PIL seeking a direction to the authorities to bring in a mechanism where COVID-19 patients can receive treatment at medica
SC Seeks Centre’s response on a plea to rename ‘Bombay High Court’ As ‘High Court of Maharashtra’
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court has sought for Centre’s response in a PIL which sought directions to change the name of ‘High Court of Bombay’ to ‘High Court of Maharashtra’. A three-judge b
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) represented by its Tamil Nadu State Secretary has moved before the Supreme Court in a plea challenging the denial of the statutory reservation for the Other Back
The Karnataka High Court has recently directed the Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and the state’s Department of Information and Public Relations to consider and decide within
Patna HC takes suo moto cognizance on a viral video of toddler trying to wake up dead mother
On Thursday, the Patna High Court took suo moto cognizance on the viral heart-rending video showing a toddler trying to wake up his dead mother by pulling the makeshift shroud at the Muzaffarpur Railw
The Assistant Commissioner of Excise department, Delhi Government has on Thursday informed the Delhi High Court that the sale or consumption of liquor is not a fundamental right, but a privilege and t
Ban on 4G internet services in Jammu and Kashmir extended till 17th June
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir (Home Department) on Wednesday, passed another order, extending the restrictions on internet speed to 2G and internet connectivity with Mac-binding in the Union Ter
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court allowed Tamil Nadu Government to use four floors of a Chennai-based private hospital for treating COVID-19 patients, which was facing a demolition action on the ground
According to the sources, three magistrates and several police personnel, have been sent into quarantine in two districts of Kerala, after three remand prisoners tested positive for COVID-19. Subseque
AP High Court orders seizure of LG Polymers’ premises; bars directors from leaving the country
On Friday, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to seize the premises of LG Polymers in Visakhapatnam, with regards to the case relating to Styrene gas leakage from the plan
A PIL has been moved before the Supreme Court, seeking directions to prevent penal action against a journalist or a media house on basis of any publication, telecast or airing of views in India, until
Delhi HC Directs Delhi Government To Fumigate And Sanitize Places Where Health Workers Reside
On Thursday, the Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi government and South Delhi Municipal Corporation to take all actions, such as fumigation and sanitization where health workers are residing, to
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court rejected a request by Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami, who sought to transfer the investigations into the cases against him for spreading communal hatred to the
Rahul Gandhi takes a dig at Modi’s ‘U-turn’ on MGNREGA
On Monday, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his “U-turn” on the MGNREGA scheme, and thanked him for understanding its vision and allocating an
No COVID-19 test, if the patient is dead – Delhi government in its revised SOP guidelines
As per the new standard operating procedure (SOP) issued by Delhi Government on Sunday, it has directed that no sample would be drawn for coronavirus test from a person after his death. The new order
Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium to Be Turned Into a Quarantine Centre
On Friday, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has issued a notice to Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to hand over some facilities of Wankhede Stadium to the civic body to convert it into a quaran
24 Migrants Killed, Many Injured After Two Trucks Collide in Uttar Pradesh
In yet another incident involving migrant’s death, at least 24 migrant workers have been killed and several others injured after a trailer truck they were traveling in collided with DCM vehicle (a s
IRCTC Cancels Tickets for All Trains Till June 30; Shramik and Specials to Run as Scheduled
The Indian Railways has canceled all train tickets for passenger trains, including mail, express, and suburban services, for journeys booked till 30th June. Further, it stated that a full refund will
A plea has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking direction to the authorities to comply with the guideline of the 14-day quarantine and release nearly 3,300 members of Tablighi Jamaat who have be
Walking to Their Deaths – 14 Migrant Workers Killed in Two Separate Accidents in MP and UP
At least 14 migrant workers traveling to their native states have been killed in two separate accidents in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday and Thursday. As per police officials, six mig
Centre Asks States to Ensure Unhindered Movement of Doctors and Paramedics
On Monday, the Ministry of Home Affairs wrote to all States and Union Territories seeking their cooperation with Railways in running more number of special trains to facilitate the movement of strande
Four Prisoners Move SC Against Maharashtra Govt Citing Failure to Decongest Prisons Amid COVID-19
A few undertrial prisoners from Mumbai filed a contempt petition and a separate writ petition before the Supreme Court against Maharashtra government, citing that the state-appointed high-powered comm
Sixteen Migrant Workers Crushed to Death by a Goods Train in Maharashtra
In the early hours of Friday, at least 16 migrant workers were crushed to death by a goods train in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. As per sources, migrants who were walking to Bhusawal from Jalna along the
Un Chief Calls For Vizag Chemical Plant Gas Leak To Be ‘fully Investigated’
The poisonous gas leak from a chemical plant in Andhra Pradesh’s Visakhapatnam, that killed at least 11 people and jolted around 1,000 others, needs to be fully investigated by local authorities, st
Covid-19 Patients Treated Near Dead Bodies In Mumbai Civic-Run Hospital
In a shocking video that has been doing rounds on internet, coronavirus patients can be seen lying beside to the corpses wrapped in body bags, who died due to COVID-19, in a Mumbai hospital. The video
