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Valid Execution of Will Does Not Guarantee Its Genuineness: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court clarified that proving the valid execution of a Will does not automatically establish its genuineness. It emphasized that Courts must ensure all suspicious circumstances are adequately explained by the propounder before acting on the Will.
CBI Can Register FIR Against Central Employees Without State Consent: SC
The Supreme Court clarified that the CBI does not require a State Government’s consent to register an FIR under Central legislation against Central Government employees working within a State’s territory.
CCI Finds No Prima Facie Evidence Against Coal India, Rejects Plea Over 2022 E-Auction Scheme
The CCI dismissed allegations against Coal India Limited over its 2022 e-auction scheme, finding no prima facie evidence of anti-competitive practices. It upheld CIL's dominance but ruled the terms as standard.
SC Slams Punjab Government, Media for Misinterpreting Medical Aid Orders for Jagjit Singh Dallewal Amid Protest
The Supreme Court clarified that its orders for medical aid to fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal were not aimed at ending his protest, but to ensure his health while respecting his right to dissent.
South Korean Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol
South Korea’s court has issued an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol over his martial law decree, marking a historic first. Yoon faces charges of insurrection and abuse of power.
Gaza’s 2024: A Year of Conflict, Humanitarian Crisis, and International Outcry
2024 brought devastation to Gaza with 23,842 deaths and mass displacement. Israel’s actions, including sieges and bombings, drew genocide claims, while freezing temperatures worsen the humanitarian crisis.
NHRC Welcomes New Leadership: Justice Ramasubramanian Takes Charge as Chairperson
Shri Justice V. Ramasubramanian, former Supreme Court judge, has assumed charge as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), with Justice (Dr.) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi and Shri Priyank Kanoongo joining as members.
Gaza’s Infants Freeze Amid Blockade: Five Babies Dead in Six Days
Freezing conditions in Gaza's refugee camps have claimed the lives of five infants in six days. Displaced families face dire shortages of aid, with inadequate shelter and resources worsening the humanitarian crisis.
South Korea Orders Nationwide Aviation Safety Probe After Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 Crash Claims 179 Lives
A tragic Jeju Air crash at Muan Airport claimed 179 lives, prompting South Korea's Acting President to order a nationwide aviation safety probe. Investigations focus on Boeing 737-800s and initial reports of a bird strike.
Airspace Tensions and Political Pardons: Putin Apologizes for Azerbaijan Airlines Crash as Russia and Belarus Navigate Crises
Putin apologized to Azerbaijan for a plane crash amid airspace tensions. Belarus pardoned 20 political prisoners, while Russia’s Gazprom announced a halt to gas supplies to Moldova over debt issues.
UGC Blocks NALSAR’s PG Programmes in Distance Learning Courses Over Regulation Breach
The UGC has barred NALSAR University of Law from offering ODL programmes, citing non-compliance with the UGC Regulations, 2020, due to lack of a BCI NOC. Affected students face uncertainty.
Bombay HC Implements Video Conferencing Guidelines to Modernize Court Processes
The Bombay High Court will enforce new video conferencing rules for judicial hearings from December 29, modernizing processes while emphasizing security, privacy, and accessibility across Maharashtra and beyond.
Kamal Adwan Hospital Burned: Gaza’s Healthcare System Collapses Amid Israeli Assault, WHO Demand Ceasefire
Israeli forces raided Kamal Adwan Hospital, setting it ablaze and displacing hundreds, in Gaza's latest health crisis. WHO called it a "death sentence" as calls for ceasefire intensify globally.
Calcutta HC Upholds LCC Decision, Rejects Harassment Claim Against NUJS VC
The Calcutta High Court has granted relief to the NUJS Vice-Chancellor, dismissing a sexual harassment complaint due to lack of credible evidence and time-barred filing under the POSH Act.
Delhi HC Acquits Man in POCSO Case: "Minor's Age Alone Insufficient for Assault Evidence"
The Delhi High Court acquitted a man convicted under the POCSO Act, citing lack of evidence and unclear survivor statements. The judgment stressed that guilt must be established beyond a reasonable doubt.
Cross-Border Tensions Escalate: Pakistan's Air Strikes in Afghanistan and Taliban's Warning of Retaliation
Pakistan conducted air strikes in Afghanistan targeting TTP hideouts, sparking Taliban claims of civilian casualties and a stern warning of retaliation. The attacks escalate tensions between the two nations.
Delhi HC Grants Interim Relief to PhonePe in Trademark Infringement Case Against 'PhonePey Loan'
The Delhi High Court restrains AGF Finlease India from using 'PhonePey Loan' as the name of its digital lending agency, citing trademark infringement against PhonePe.
Decade-Old SC/ST Act Case Quashed: Telangana HC Highlights Abuse of Law
The Telangana High Court quashes a decade-old FIR against two civil judges under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, citing the case as a retaliatory action and an abuse of legal process.
Corporate Trademark Disputes: 24Seven Sues Godfrey Phillips in Delhi HC
Twenty Four Seven Retail Store Private Limited sues Godfrey Phillips India for unauthorized use of its trademark, with the Delhi High Court recording a statement that the tobacco company ceased using the mark in October 2024.
Centre Abolishes 'No-Detention Policy' for Classes 5 and 8: Re-Exam Option Introduced
The Centre scraps the 'no-detention policy' for Classes 5 and 8, allowing schools to hold back students who fail year-end exams, while ensuring no child is expelled until elementary education is completed.
Imposing Friends and Family Without Consent Amounts to Cruelty: HC Rules in Favor of Husband
The Calcutta High Court rules that a wife imposing her friends and family at her husband’s residence without his consent constitutes cruelty, granting a decree of divorce in the case.
Supreme Court Condemns Prolonged Temporary Employment in Public Sector
The Supreme Court strongly criticizes government institutions for engaging workers on temporary contracts for prolonged periods, comparing such practices to exploitative trends in the gig economy and clarifying the Uma Devi judgment.
Allahabad HC Stays Arrest of Mohd Zubair citing "Not a Dreaded Criminal"
The Allahabad High Court stays the arrest of Mohd Zubair, co-founder of Alt-News, in connection with his 'X' (formerly Twitter) posts, citing that he is "not a dreaded criminal" and highlighting the case's implications for freedom of speech.
Marriage Without Trust Becomes a Legal Formality: Supreme Court on Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage
The Supreme Court highlights that marriages built on trust and companionship lose their essence when these elements are absent, turning the union into a mere legal formality. The judgment addresses prolonged separation and mental cruelty.