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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.
Uncounted Lives Lost: Sangam Ghat Stampede Overshadows Jhunsi's Silent Tragedy
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.
DeepSeek’s AI Model Shakes Global Tech Markets, Triggering Nvidia Stock Plunge and US Concerns
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.
Death Penalty an Exception Even in Multiple Murders, Commutes Sentence of Man Who Killed Wife & Daughters
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.
Supreme Court Rules: Family Courts Cannot Decide Paternity Claims from Extra-Marital Affairs, Must Be Filed in Civil Court
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 Changes Position on US Deportations After Facing Tariff Pressure from Trump
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 Directs News 18 India, Rubika Liyaquat to Edit Broadcast Alleging Guilt of Arvind Kejriwal in Liquor Scam
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.
Supreme Court Slams Allahabad High Court for Denying Bail in Religious Conversion Case, Calls the Offence 'Not as Grave as Murder'
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.
Supreme Court Dismisses Uttarakhand's Appeal Against Acquittal; Orders Inquiry into Custodial Torture
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.