The Supreme Court has ruled that criminal law should not be misused to settle personal scores, while quashing a dowry harassment case against a husband and his in-laws due to lack of evidence.

The Supreme Court has questioned the Union Government over the indefinite detention of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants instead of deporting them. The Court has sought data on detainees awaiting repatriation.

The Supreme Court has directed CAQM to convene a meeting with Punjab, Haryana, and UP to address stubble burning through crop diversification, in-situ & ex-situ residue management strategies.

The Supreme Court ruled that court fee refunds are only applicable when disputes are settled through ADR mechanisms like mediation or Lok Adalat. Private out-of-court settlements do not qualify.

The Supreme Court quashes a dowry death conviction, calling out trial courts for misapplying Section 304-B IPC. The Court stresses the need for better judicial training in dowry death cases.

The Union Budget 2025 announces no income tax for salaried individuals earning up to ₹12 lakh. New tax slabs and rebates will boost household consumption, reducing the tax burden.

Israel’s ban on UNRWA threatens Gaza’s fragile ceasefire, warns UN. UK, France, and Germany express concern. With no alternative plan, UNRWA aid operations and millions of refugees are at risk.

A Delhi Court has ordered the registration of an FIR against the SHO of Jyoti Nagar Police Station following allegations of coercion and misconduct during the 2020 North-East Delhi riots, emphasizing the need for accountability in law enforcement.

The Supreme Court quashed a case under the SC/ST Act, ruling that caste-based insults within a private office do not constitute an offence unless made in public view, impacting similar legal cases.

Eyewitnesses reveal that apart from the reported Maha Kumbh stampede in Prayagraj, another unacknowledged tragedy occurred in Jhunsi, causing multiple casualties amid administrative lapses and chaos.

China’s DeepSeek has shaken the global AI industry with claims of developing a highly advanced model at a fraction of the cost incurred by US tech giants. However, skeptics are questioning its legitimacy.

The Supreme Court ruled that capital punishment must remain an exception, even in multiple murder cases, if reform is possible. The Court commuted the death sentence of a man convicted of killing his wife and daughters.

The Supreme Court ruled that Family Courts lack jurisdiction to entertain paternity claims arising from extra-marital affairs, clarifying that such disputes must be filed before a Civil Court.

Colombia reversed its decision on accepting deportees after former US President Donald Trump threatened steep tariffs. The dispute highlights the trade imbalance and Colombia's reliance on US markets.

NBDSA ordered News 18 India to edit a broadcast by Rubika Liyaquat that attributed guilt to Arvind Kejriwal in a liquor scam case, citing violations of neutrality and the Code of Ethics.

The Supreme Court granted bail to a maulvi accused of converting a mentally challenged boy to Islam, stating the offence was not as grave as murder or dacoity and criticized the lower courts' refusal.

The Supreme Court dismissed the State of Uttarakhand's appeal in a murder case, affirming the accused's acquittal and ordering an inquiry into allegations of custodial torture, seeking action against officials.

The Supreme Court has directed the petitioner to submit an affidavit clarifying the residential status of Rohingya families while hearing a plea for their children's admission in local schools.

The Supreme Court has quashed a workplace harassment case, observing that the dispute was civil in nature and lacked essential elements of criminality, preventing misuse of legal provisions.

In a poignant moment under the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, four Israeli soldiers and 200 Palestinian prisoners were released, bringing emotional reunions and renewed tensions in the region.

Sudan's civil war since April 2023 has displaced over 14 million people, with widespread violence, famine, and mass atrocities. The conflict between SAF and RSF threatens regional stability and justice.

The Supreme Court ruled that DRT lacks authority under SARFAESI to hand over possession of secured assets to non-borrowers or possessors, affirming that such claims should be made before civil courts.

Hamas is set to release four Israeli female soldiers in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners under the Gaza ceasefire agreement, as both sides continue negotiations for further exchanges and peace efforts.

HRW warns that President Trump's executive orders threaten human rights in the US and abroad, citing policies affecting immigration, diversity, and global commitments, raising serious legal concerns.

The Supreme Court ruled that partners of an unregistered firm cannot file recovery suits against each other and must seek dissolution and accounts, reaffirming the mandatory nature of Section 69.