Supreme Court Dismisses Compassionate Appointment Appeal, Calls for Hand-to-Mouth Conditions
Supreme Court flags conflicting judgments on whether compassionate appointment claims should be based on the scheme prevailing at the time of death or when the application is considered.
Kerala High Court Upholds Constitutionality of Brain Death Certification, Dismisses PIL Against THOTA Provisions
The Kerala High Court dismisses PIL challenging brain death certification and upholds the constitutional validity of THOTA, emphasizing Parliament’s authority to define medical standards for brain death.
Supreme Court Upholds Father’s Custody Rights, Overrules High Court’s Ruling in Child Custody Battle
The Supreme Court ruled that a father’s claim to custody is superior to that of his child’s maternal grandparents, emphasizing the father as the natural guardian, overturning a High Court verdict.
Supreme Court Condemns Haryana Police for Chaining Accused to Hospital Bed, Directs Issuance of Guidelines
The Supreme Court has condemned the Haryana Police for handcuffing and chaining an accused to a hospital bed, directing the State to issue guidelines to ensure strict compliance with Article 22.
183 Palestinians, 3 Israelis Freed in Fifth Swap as Ceasefire Faces Uncertainty Amid Trump’s Controversial Proposal
Hamas and Israel completed their fifth prisoner exchange under the Gaza ceasefire, with three Israelis and 183 Palestinians released. Uncertainty looms over the next phase amid Trump’s proposal.
SC on Abetment of Suicide: “Harassment Must Leave No Other Alternative” – Tanu Case Reopened
The Supreme Court ruled that abetment of suicide requires harassment so severe that it leaves no alternative but death, quashing charges in the Tanu case and ordering an SIT reinvestigation.
J&K High Court Intervenes as Woman Denied ST Certificate for Civil Services Exam Due to Intercommunity Marriage
The J&K High Court ruled that an ST person retains their community status even after marrying outside. It directed urgent reconsideration of a denied ST certificate, ensuring the woman meets a civil exam deadline.
SC Rules Offences Committed Before Show-Cause Notice Are Compoundable Under Income Tax Act, Overturns Gujarat High Court Judgment
The Supreme Court ruled that an offence committed before a show-cause notice qualifies as a ‘first offence’ under the 2014 Compounding Guidelines, overturning Gujarat HC's rejection of a taxpayer’s compounding plea.
SC: Do Not Indiscriminately Criminalize All Family Members in Domestic Violence Cases
The Supreme Court, on January 07, 2025, quashed criminal proceedings against in-laws accused under Section 498A IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act, emphasizing the need for specific allegations and credible evidence.
Kerala HC: Financial Assistance from Relatives Does Not Relieve Children of Maintenance Duty
The Kerala High Court ruled that children must maintain their aged parents, even if they are supported by others, citing moral, social, and legal obligations, including the Constitution and various laws.
India’s Judiciary Embraces AI Adoption in Judiciary Amidst 5.19 Crore Pending Cases
The Indian government is integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the judicial system to enhance efficiency, reduce backlogs, and ensure data security, with ₹7,210 crore allocated for eCourts Phase III.
Doctrine of Transfer of Malice: Supreme Court on Unintended Killings
The Supreme Court has elaborated on the doctrine of transfer of malice, explaining that under Section 301 of the IPC, the intention behind a killing can be legally transferred if another individual is mistakenly killed instead of the intended target.
Trump's Gaza Plan: U.S. Proposal for Forced Displacement and Long-Term Control Faces Global Backlash
World leaders, human rights groups, and Palestinian officials react strongly to President Trump's proposal to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza, calling it a dangerous and unlawful scheme.
Supreme Court Uses Article 142 to Quash Conviction After Accused Marries Victim
The Supreme Court has quashed a rape and kidnapping conviction, considering the accused’s marriage to the complainant and their four children, invoking Article 142 to do complete justice.
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Halts Deportation of 72-Year-Old Man, Case Adjourned Until February
The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has temporarily stayed the deportation of 72-year-old Mohammad Rustum Mir, who had traveled to Pakistan in 1986 but lost his passport. The case is adjourned until February 25.
Supreme Court Ruling: Second Husband Must Provide Maintenance Despite Woman’s First Marriage Not Being Legally Dissolved
The Supreme Court has ruled that a woman can claim maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C. from her second husband, even if her first marriage is not legally dissolved, as long as she is de facto separated from her first spouse.
Dowry Laws Are for Justice, Not Revenge! – Supreme Court Slams Misuse of 498A
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.
SC Asks Centre: Why Are Illegal Immigrants Held Indefinitely Instead of Being Deported?
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.
SC Questions Punjab’s Role in Delhi Pollution, Orders CAQM to Review Anti-Stubble Burning Measures
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.
SC: No Court Fee Refund Unless Settled via ADR Mechanisms Like Mediation or Lok Adalat
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.
Supreme Court Demands Reform in Dowry Death Cases, Urges Better Judicial Training
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.
Union Budget 2025: No Income Tax on Earnings Up to ₹12 Lakh Announced by Finance Minister
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 Cuts Ties with UNRWA, Risking Fragile Ceasefire as UK, France, and Germany Condemn the Ban
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.
Delhi Court Orders FIR Against SHO Over 2020 Riot Allegations of Forced Singing of National Anthem & Vande Mataram
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.
No SC/ST Act Violation if Caste-Based Insult Happens in Private, Says Supreme Court
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.
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