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SC Directs States to Ensure Fairness in Remission Policy, Approve Premature Release Without Applications
The Supreme Court directed states to consider the premature release of eligible convicts under Section 432 of the CrPC and Section 473 of BNSS without the need for formal applications.
KIIT Vice Chancellor Apologizes, Removes 2 Officials After Protests Over Nepali Student’s Suicide and Eviction Order
KIIT Vice Chancellor apologizes after protests over the death of a Nepali student. Two officials were removed for insensitive remarks, and the university vows an impartial investigation into the incident.
Supreme Court Demands Legal Framework for Regulating Obscene Content on YouTube and Social Media Platforms
India's Supreme Court seeks the Union Government's views on regulating obscene online content in the wake of the "India's Got Latent" controversy, highlighting a legal gap in online content laws.
Rohingya Children Must Apply First, Seek HC if Rejected: SC Upholds Due Process on Their Education
The Supreme Court has ruled that Rohingya refugee children eligible for school admission can approach the Delhi High Court if denied admission. The plea seeking a blanket directive was disposed of.
Supreme Court: Back Wages Not Automatic, Courts Must Justify Their Approach
The Supreme Court of India ruled that lumpsum compensation may be a better remedy than reinstatement with back wages, while condemning employer misrepresentation in an industrial dispute case.
Why 100 Witnesses for One Fact? Supreme Court on Judicial Scrutiny of Trial Delays
The Supreme Court of India ruled that delayed trials violate Article 21, granting bail to a UAPA-accused held for five years, while questioning the need to examine 100 witnesses.
DY Chandrachud Faces Tough Questions on Judiciary’s Independence in BBC Interview, Rejects Claims of Judicial Bias, Discusses Article 370
Former CJI DY Chandrachud defends the Article 370 verdict, questions whether 75 years was too short for abrogation, and addresses claims of judicial bias in a BBC HARDtalk interview.
Bombay HC Grants Bail to 70-Year-Old Man Accused of Human Sacrifice and Black Magic Charges in Satara
The Bombay High Court granted bail to 70-year-old Mohansingh Sitaram Naik, accused in the Satara human sacrifice case. The court cited his age and prolonged incarceration as key reasons.
Jamia Millia Islamia Under Fire for Publishing Names, Photos, and Contact Details of Student Activists and Protesters on Campus Gates
Jamia Millia Islamia authorities publicly displayed student protesters’ personal details, including names, photos, and contact information, sparking outrage over privacy violations and safety risks.
Can NCPCR Intervene in Child Conversion Cases? Supreme Court Leaves the Question Open Under MP Freedom of Religion Act
The Supreme Court expresses reservations about the Madhya Pradesh High Court ruling that the NCPCR cannot file complaints under the MP Freedom of Religion Act, leaving the issue unresolved.
Government Moves to Curb Rising Litigations: Key Reforms and the National Litigation Policy
India's government focuses on reducing litigation through reforms like the Mediation Act 2023, Arbitration amendments, and promoting ADR mechanisms, but a National Litigation Policy remains pending.
Supreme Court Sets Aside Conviction Over Incorrect Use of Section 161 CrPC Statements in Witness Cross-Examination
The Supreme Court quashed a conviction under Section 302 IPC, ruling that portions of Section 161 CrPC statements used to contradict witnesses must be formally proved through the investigating officer.
"Why the Delay?" Supreme Court Demands Answers on Indefinite Detention of Illegal Immigrants in West Bengal
The Supreme Court of India has reserved judgment on a case about illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, detained in West Bengal’s jails even after serving their sentences, raising concerns over verification delays and human rights.
Hindu Marriage Act: Supreme Court Upholds Alimony Rights Even in Legally Non-Existent Marriages
The Supreme Court ruled that permanent alimony and interim maintenance under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, can be granted even when a marriage is declared void, settling a long-standing legal debate.
Kottayam Nursing College Horror: Five Senior Students Arrested for Brutal Ragging, Extortion, and Physical Abuse
In a shocking ragging case at Kottayam Government Medical College, five senior nursing students were arrested for subjecting juniors to brutal physical assault, extortion, and psychological abuse.
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.