Allahabad High Court Highlights Flawed Convictions to Avoid Higher Court Notices
The Allahabad High Court criticizes trial courts for convicting accused persons to avoid notices from the High Court, citing improper legal reasoning in dowry death cases.
Punjab & Haryana HC Denies Bail to Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Member, Warns Against Media Glorification of Criminals
Punjab & Haryana HC rejects bail of Lawrence Bishnoi gang member and condemns criminal glorification in media; demands tough judicial action against gang menace to safeguard society.
The Supreme Court Collegium recently modified its recommendations for appointing Chief Justices to four High Courts.
Justices Indra Prasanna Mukerji, Suresh Kumar Kait, GS Sandhawalia and Tashi Rabstan have been recommended as Chief Justices of the High Courts of Meghalaya, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. These changes supersede the Collegia's earlier recommendation of 11
Gauhati High Court Presses Assam Government to Finalize Child Protection Policy, Highlights Juvenile Justice Board Challenge
The court observed, “We hope that in the absence of a State Child Protection Policy and State Rules, the State would inform all stakeholders that until the State formulates a State Child Protection Policy and Rules, all stakeholders must follow the draft of
Whether a charitable trust is a “Consumer”? : SC
The SC sought the assistance of the Union of India through the Ministry of Consumer Affairs as the respondent in the case involving the issue of whether a charitable trust can be considered a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act of 1986.
Supreme Court Hears Plea on Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah Dispute, Stays Mosque Inspection Commission
The Supreme Court hears the Mosque Committee’s plea challenging the Allahabad High Court's decision in the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah dispute and stays the mosque inspection commission.
Karnataka HC Quashes Case Against NCPCR Chief Over Orphanage Tweet, Urges Restraint in Public Office
The Karnataka High Court has quashed the criminal proceeding against the chairman of the NCPCR for the Anti-Muslim tweet about Muslim orphanage and said while freedom of speech must be protected, government officials should be more careful about what they post on social
Permanent Court of Arbitration: Commitment to International Arbitration
India has always been committed to international arbitration and issuing arbitral awards.
MP High Court Favors Senior Citizen in Property Dispute, Dismisses Children’s Plea
MP High Court dismisses plea by children against elderly father in property dispute; prima facie, protects the rights of the senior citizen and discourages prolonged litigation burdens on the elderly.
“Lawyer Shortage Causes Delay in Over 66 Lakh District Court Cases”
There are 59,61,088 pending cases in the High Courts, of which more than 76,000 are more than 30 years old. Of the total pending cases, 1,07,972 cases are bailable.
