Supreme Court Declines to Halt Police Probe Based on Statements to Justice Hema Committee

Supreme Court Declines to Halt Police Probe Based on Statements to Justice Hema Committee

Feb 7, 2025

The Court made it clear that no order can be issued to prevent the police from carrying out their investigation. 

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Calcutta HC Denies Time Extension in Ex-Medical College Principal’s Corruption Trial

Calcutta HC Denies Time Extension in Ex-Medical College Principal’s Corruption Trial

Feb 6, 2025

Calcutta High Court said the trial time for former RG Kar Hospital principal in a corruption case cannot be extended, for Justice is more precious than claims of needing time for preparation.

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Calcutta HC criticizes Bengal for inaction on contaminated IV fluids, orders probe.

Calcutta HC criticizes Bengal for inaction on contaminated IV fluids, orders probe.

Feb 5, 2025

Calcutta High Court criticizes Bengal for not stopping contaminated IV fluids use.

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Family Court lacks authority for extramarital paternity claims; civil court jurisdiction.

Family Court lacks authority for extramarital paternity claims; civil court jurisdiction.

Feb 5, 2025

SC rules Family Court lacks jurisdiction over paternity claims from extramarital affairs; such cases must go to civil court.

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Karkardooma court orders FIR against police for forced singing.

Karkardooma court orders FIR against police for forced singing.

Feb 5, 2025

Karkardooma court orders FIR against Jyoti Nagar SHO for hate crime during Delhi 2020 riots; directs victim to approach Special Court for Kapil Mishra.

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Interim orders affecting substantial rights and causing prejudice are appealable.

Interim orders affecting substantial rights and causing prejudice are appealable.

Feb 5, 2025

decision clarifies that not all intermediate orders are appealable, only those that significantly affect the rights and liabilities of the parties involved.

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SC confirms ACP, higher qualifications increments, includes distance education titles.

SC confirms ACP, higher qualifications increments, includes distance education titles.

Feb 5, 2025

Supreme Court has confirmed that court officials who receive annual career procedures (ACP) are also entitled to further additions to gain higher qualifications, such as LL.M. This decision clarifies previous arguments against such claims.

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Payment of Late Filing Penalty Doesn’t Shield from Criminal Prosecution: Karnataka High Court

Payment of Late Filing Penalty Doesn’t Shield from Criminal Prosecution: Karnataka High Court

Feb 4, 2025

The Karnataka High Court declared that any fees paid as a result of filing late tax returns is not a waiver of criminal proceedings. The prosecution under Income Tax Act of 1961 assumes a willful delay and it is for the assessee to

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Delhi Court Orders FIR Against Police Officers in Riot Case, Directs Complaint Against BJP Leader to MP/MLA Court

Delhi Court Orders FIR Against Police Officers in Riot Case, Directs Complaint Against BJP Leader to MP/MLA Court

Feb 3, 2025

Delhi Court directs FIR against cops for alleged brutality during 2020 riots; directs complaint against BJP's Kapil Mishra to MP/MLA court over charges of communal violence.

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Supreme Court Clarifies ‘Common Intention’ Standard in Criminal Cases, Emphasizes Need for Pre-planned Action

Supreme Court Clarifies ‘Common Intention’ Standard in Criminal Cases, Emphasizes Need for Pre-planned Action

Feb 3, 2025

Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code sees common intention established, not through mere presence or mere participation, but tangible proof must be brought to prove certainly of overt acts in furtherance of such common intent on the part of the accused. From

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