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SC: Specific Performance Suits Stay Alive Post-Decree, Courts Retain Powers
The Supreme Court ruled that specific performance suits don't end with a decree; courts retain power under Section 28 to modify, extend deadlines, or annul decrees post-judgment.

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SC: Specific Performance Suits Stay Alive Post-Decree, Courts Retain Powers
The Supreme Court ruled that specific performance suits don't end with a decree; courts retain power under Section 28 to modify, extend deadlines, or annul decrees post-judgment.

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Ceasefire in Question: Israeli Raids Continue in Jenin, 47,107 Dead, 300,000 Displaced in Gaza
Israeli raids continue in Jenin, killing 10 Palestinians, while Gaza struggles with aid distribution amid destroyed infrastructure. Ceasefire questioned as violence escalates.

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West Bengal Challenges Life Sentence, Seeks Death Penalty for Sanjay Roy in RG Kar Case
West Bengal moves Calcutta High Court seeking the death penalty for Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar rape-murder case after the trial court sentenced him to life imprisonment, citing lack of "rarest of rare" criteria.

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Supreme Court Denies Grandmother’s Custody Plea in Bengaluru Techie Suicide Case
SC dismisses Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash's mother's plea for child custody, allowing him to remain with his mother, Nikita Singhania, amid legal battles following Subhash's suicide.

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Doctrine of Merger Explained: Supreme Court Rules on Binding Nature of Higher Court Orders
The Supreme Court clarifies that under the doctrine of merger, the trial court's order merges with the High Court's decision, making the latter the final binding decree on the subject matter.

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Tragic Assassination of Iranian Supreme Court Judges Sparks National Security Concerns
Two Iranian Supreme Court judges were fatally shot in Tehran. Authorities are investigating possible foreign involvement, raising concerns about national security and judicial integrity.

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Justice Delivered: Sanjoy Roy Held Guilty in RG Kar Case, Sentencing Awaited
A Kolkata sessions court found Sanjoy Roy guilty in the RG Kar rape-murder case, relying on forensic evidence. Sentencing is set for Monday, with a possible death penalty or life imprisonment.

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8th Pay Commission Announced: Central Government Employees to See Major Salary Hike, Fitment Factor Set for Revision
The 8th Pay Commission promises a 25-30% salary hike for 49 lakh employees and 65 lakh pensioners, with minimum basic pay expected to rise from ₹18,000 to ₹40,000. Implementation starts January 1, 2026.

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Possession Alone Isn't Ownership: SC Ruling on Property Sale Agreements
Possession of property under an agreement to sell does not confer ownership; a registered sale deed is mandatory, the Supreme Court rules, overturning the NCLAT decision.

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SC Upholds Conviction Under Common Intention: Severity of Injuries Alone Cannot Reduce Punishment
The Supreme Court ruled that punishment cannot be reduced for individuals acting with common intention merely because the injuries inflicted by them were less severe than those caused by co-accused.

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Peace Promised, Bloodshed Prevails: 115 Dead, Including 28 Children, as Gaza’s Ceasefire Awaits Sunday Start
The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas promises relief to Gaza after 15 months of devastation, but ongoing airstrikes have left over 115 dead, raising doubts about lasting peace and justice.

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Supreme Court to Decide: Should the Age for Annulment Under PCMA Be 18 or 21 While Addressing Gender Inequality?
The Supreme Court examines whether the age of majority for males under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act is 18 or 21, determining the limitation period for filing marriage annulment petitions.

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Bombay High Court: Limited Evidence Invalidates SC/ST Act Charges in Complex Case
The Bombay High Court quashed SC/ST Act charges for most accused, citing lack of evidence, while upholding IPC charges of simple hurt and criminal intimidation for four individuals involved in the case.

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Sunday Marks Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas After 15 months of Tragedy in Gaza: Prisoner Swap and Aid Included
Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire after 460 days of conflict, including prisoner exchanges and humanitarian aid. The deal aims to halt violence temporarily, but long-term political challenges persist.

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Supreme Court Slams Centre, ED for Misusing PMLA in Bail Cases, Grants Relief to Accused Woman
The Supreme Court rebuked the Centre and ED for arguing contrary to PMLA provisions in opposing bail pleas. The Court criticized the government’s intent to deny bail under all circumstances and granted bail to a woman accused, highlighting statutory exceptions under Section 45 of the PMLA.

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Taxi Drivers Can’t Be Expected to Know Passenger Details: Supreme Court Acquits Driver in NDPS Case
The Supreme Court acquitted a taxi driver accused under the NDPS Act, ruling that mere inability to provide passenger details is insufficient for conviction without clear evidence linking him to the contraband.

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Rajasthan High Court Grants Interim Bail to Asaram Till March 31, Citing Medical Grounds in 2013 Rape Case
The Rajasthan High Court has granted interim bail to Asaram Bapu, convicted in a 2013 rape case, till March 31, 2025. This follows a similar plea granted by the Supreme Court citing medical grounds.

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Minor Can Be Transferee of Immovable Property: Supreme Court Clarifies Legal Position
The Supreme Court ruled that minors can validly acquire immovable property via a sale deed, as such transfers are not contracts under Section 11 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, and are legally enforceable.

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Supreme Court Stresses Need to Clarify Judgments’ Binding Nature
The Supreme Court of India emphasized the need to clarify whether judgments are intended to establish binding precedents under Article 141 or resolve specific disputes, urging for cautious and explicit articulation of intent in its rulings.

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24 Dead, Thousands Displaced as LA Fires Rage On
The Los Angeles wildfires have claimed 24 lives, displaced thousands, and destroyed numerous properties. With intensified winds forecasted, firefighting efforts face renewed challenges amid critical fire weather conditions.

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Military, Diplomatic, and Environmental Highlights of the Russia-Ukraine War
On Day 1,054 of the Russia-Ukraine war, Russian forces captured villages in Donetsk and Kharkiv, shelling in Kherson left 23,000 homes powerless, and diplomatic talks about sanctions and prisoner exchanges continue.

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UFC Legend Khabib Questions Discrimination After Airline Incident
Former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov was removed from a Frontier Airlines flight in Las Vegas following a seating dispute. The MMA legend alleged possible racial or national discrimination after being deplaned despite complying with exit row requirements.

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Judiciary Not A Playground: SC Penalizes Litigant for Frivolous Cases
The Supreme Court of India has imposed a ₹1,00,000 cost on a petitioner for filing frivolous cases and engaging in forum shopping over 11 years. Calling this a misuse of judicial time, the Court emphasized that the right to access justice is not absolute.

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SC Questions Government on Measures for MBBS Students Affected by Ukraine Crisis
The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Union of India, questioning whether relief measures for medical students who returned from Ukraine in 2022 due to the conflict extend beyond final-year students.

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Wife can claim Maintenance despite Refusing RCR Decree: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that a wife refusing to live with her husband, even after a decree of restitution of conjugal rights, can still claim maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C.