The escalating conflict between Israel and Lebanon has resulted in severe casualties and mass displacement, with Gaza’s death toll exceeding 42,000 and 1.2 million displaced in Lebanon. As Israeli forces target Hezbollah and Hamas, civilians face the devastating impact, with no safe refuge left in G

The Supreme Court has held that a plea of juvenility can be filed even after a conviction has reached finality, leading to the acquittal of an accused in a murder case. A bench comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and N Kostiswar Singh accepted the juvenility claim of the accused after directing a deta

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has held Big Banyan Roots liable for deficiency in service and directed it to refund a sum of Rs. 75,58,000 to the complainant, along with 9% interest per annum. The case arose due to delays in handing over the possession of an apartment. T

The Supreme Court has overturned orders for disciplinary action against a Judicial Officer from Lakshadweep, highlighting that the Kerala High Court initiated the suspension and inquiry without considering crucial case records. The apex court observed that the High Court had received the sealed reco

The Supreme Court has reversed the disqualification of a female Sarpanch from Gram Panchayat, Vichkheda in Maharashtra, raising concerns over discriminatory treatment against women in rural governance. The Court emphasized the importance of handling the removal of elected representatives, especially

The Kerala High Court has refused to dismiss proceedings against a man charged under Section 153 of the IPC and Section 119(a) of the Kerala Police Act for allegedly provoking tensions by accusing a Muslim law graduate of violating Shariat law. The allegations arose after the woman shook hands with

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for an end to arms deliveries to Israel for use in Gaza, urging a return to political dialogue. In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized Macron’s stance, describing it as “a disgrace.” Despite Macron reaffirming France’s unwavering

The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking a review of its Constitution Bench judgment that struck down the Electoral Bonds Scheme as unconstitutional. A bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud found no error in its previous ruling, which held that the scheme infringed the voter’s fundamen

On October 4, the Supreme Court restrained from issuing contempt notices and gave a final opportunity to the Union and States to comply with its orders regarding the issuance of ration cards to migrant workers and unorganized laborers. The Court emphasized that failing to comply would lead to strict

A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court has agreed, by a 2:1 majority, to hold an open court hearing for a review petition challenging a 2022 judgment on the 2018 amendment to the Specific Relief Act, 1963. The original judgment held that the 2018 amendment applies only prospectively, affecting tra

The Supreme Court on October 4th solidified its previous stance, permitting sub-classification of Scheduled Castes (SC) to allow states to provide separate quotas for more backward groups within the SC categories. Dismissing all review petitions, the court underscored that there was no apparent erro

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Lebanon has reached unprecedented levels, with the Lebanese Health Ministry confirming over 2,000 deaths due to Israeli strikes, including 127 children and 261 women. The Israeli military has conducted some of the heaviest airstrikes on Beirut, while escalatin

The Supreme Court on October 4 raised significant concerns regarding the rapid execution of elections for the 6th member of the MCD Standing Committee directed by the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, particularly noting the absence of the MCD Mayor. The Court’s inquiries centered on the appropriateness

The Supreme Court on October 4 mandated the formation of a new Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate claims of adulterated ghee used in Tirupati’s laddus. Overseeing the probe will be the CBI Director, as the court aims to ensure transparency and restore faith among the Tirumala temple’s

The Supreme Court, on October 4, has sought clarification from the State of Gujarat regarding the reported unauthorized demolitions of Muslim religious and residential structures in Gir Somnath, which occurred on September 28. The Court refrained from issuing a status quo order pending further heari

Sharad Pawar, founder of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), has filed an application before the Supreme Court, seeking to restrain the Ajit Pawar faction from using the ‘clock’ symbol in the upcoming Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha elections. Pawar’s plea argued that the use of the symbol could create v

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court directed all State Governments and Union Territories to implement the 2021 Guidelines on School Safety and Security to ensure children’s protection from natural disasters, health hazards, abuse, and accidents. The bench, consisting of Justice BV Nagarathna

In a significant escalation of tensions, Iran launched dozens of ballistic missiles at Israel on October 1, 2024, following the assassination of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders by Israeli forces. Although Israel’s air defense system intercepted many missiles, the attack has raised fears of a broader con

In a shocking case of cybercrime, SP Oswal, a well-known textile

The Supreme Court has raised concerns over Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s public comments regarding the alleged use of adulterated ghee in the Tirupati laddus, considering that the matter was under investigation. A bench led by Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan criticized the

The Supreme Court of India has granted admission relief to a Dalit student who lost his seat at IIT Dhanbad due to a delayed fee payment. The Court, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, ordered that a supernumerary post be created for the student, allowing him to join the Electrical Engineering cour

The Kerala High Court has lifted a bail condition that restricted i21 News from airing any news related to the death of Bishop K.P. Yohannan, the former Supreme Head of Believers Eastern Church. The High Court ruled that such restrictions violated the right to freedom of expression under Article 19(

In a significant escalation of regional tensions, Israel’s military launched airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, attacking key facilities at Ras Isa and Hodeidah ports. The air raids followed a ballistic missile launch by the Houthis targeting Ben Gurion Airport in Israel. These developments mark

The Supreme Court has clarified the application of Section 25(2) of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, which allows for the alteration, modification, or revocation of an order passed under Section 12. The Court emphasized that changes in circumstances, such as variations in in

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has been killed in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The attack, which also killed senior Hezbollah commanders, comes at a critical time following Israel’s strikes on key Hezbollah leaders. W