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SC tells 'Jana Nayagan' film producer to return to Madras HC for order on CBFC clearance

The single-judge bench had said that once the board had decided to grant the certificate, the chairperson had no power to send the matter to the review committee. The film board immediately preferred an appeal against the order.

Supreme Court Deliberates on Constitutionality of Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

Very serious matter, will examine issue: SC on ED's Kolkata raids facing 'obstruction'

SC defers hearing on plea of C'garh against grant of bail to son of ex-CM in liquor scam cases

I-PAC raids in Kolkata: Incident reflects very shocking pattern, ED tells SC

SC refused to entertain 'Jana Nayagan' producer's plea against HC order on censor board clearance

Uttarakhand HC seeks data on sanctioned vacant posts

Allahabad HC sets aside conviction of accused in kidnapping, rape case

Allahabad HC seeks action plan to tackle monkey menace in UP

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Two journalists held for 'defamatory content' against woman IAS officer granted bail

The FIR was registered under relevant Sections of the BNS, IT Act, and Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 at Central Crime Station (CCS), on January 10 following a complaint by the Telangana IAS Officers' Association accusing certain channels of "publishing and telecasting false, fabricated and baseless content" on the officer.

Jan 15

Murder accused in 4-day police custody; cops say childhood quarrel led to Beed labourer's killing

During questioning, the accused told interrogators that he committed the murder to avenge a childhood altercation, they said.

Jan 14

Bengaluru court orders 3 months jail for Power TV MD over contempt

The court observed that despite having clear knowledge of the interim order, Power TV continued to air programmes portraying the petitioner in a negative light.

Jan 14

Chhattisgarh Congress MLA gets bail in cheating case, released from jail

They allegedly advised Sharma to take a Kisan Credit Card (KCC) loan against his 50 acres of land, opened a bank account for him at a private bank in Champa, obtained a blank cheque and transferred Rs 24 lakh into Sahu's account and that of his wife.

Jan 14

Turkman Gate violence: Delhi court denies bail to 5 accused

The police said rumours were spread on social media that the mosque opposite Turkman Gate was being demolished, prompting people to gather at the spot.

Jan 14

Akhlaq lynching case: Accused seek more time to file documents; next hearing on January 22

The development comes amid ongoing proceedings in the 2015 Dadri lynching case, in which Akhlaq was killed over rumours that he had stored beef at his home, triggering nationwide outrage.

Jan 14

Lucknow court completes hearing in Rahul Gandhi's alleged dual citizenship, next date Jan 28

The complainant has levelled several allegations against Gandhi under the BNS, Official Secrets Act, Foreigners Act and Passport Act.

Jan 14

Delhi court convicts Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrabi, two others in UAPA case

The court has now listed the case on January 17 for hearing arguments on the quantum of sentence which may exceed imprisonment for life for the offences under the stringent provisions of the anti-terror law.

Jan 14

Supreme Court

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SC tells 'Jana Nayagan' film producer to return to Madras HC for order on CBFC clearance

The single-judge bench had said that once the board had decided to grant the certificate, the chairperson had no power to send the matter to the revie...

Supreme Court Deliberates on Constitutionality of Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

Bench issues divergent opinions on prior approval requiremen...

Very serious matter, will examine issue: SC on ED's Kolkata raids facing 'obstruction'

The ED's plea in the apex court follows events from January ...

SC defers hearing on plea of C'garh against grant of bail to son of ex-CM in liquor scam cases

The liquor "scam" in the state, according to the ED, was orc...

I-PAC raids in Kolkata: Incident reflects very shocking pattern, ED tells SC

The probe agency has claimed that Chief Minister Mamata Bane...

High Courts

Uttarakhand HC seeks data on sanctioned vacant posts

It stated that the continued filling of sanctioned posts through contract, daily wage, and ad-hoc employees, rather than a regular selection process, was a matter of serious concern.

Allahabad HC sets aside conviction of accused in kidnapping, rape case

Allahabad HC seeks action plan to tackle monkey menace in UP

Will not stay trial in IRCTC scam against Lalu, son Tejashwi: Delhi HC

Govt's bounden duty to provide night shelter; can't deny it due to paucity of resources: Delhi HC

Ensure formation of parent-teacher associations in schools: HC to Delhi govt

I-PAC raids: Cal HC disposes of TMC's petition, adjourns ED's application

Strengthen School Tribunal, frame rules for execution of orders: HC to Delhi government

No information maintained in SC on complaint against former Madras HC judge: Delhi HC told

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Supreme Court permits passive euthanasia under stringent safeguards

The judgment in the case of Aruna Ramchandra Shanbaug v. Union of India (2011), passed by the Supreme Court of India, extensively addresses the comple...

Money Laundering : A Magistrate taking cognizance of an offence must provide an opportunity of hearing before taking cognizance

Supreme Court sets aside cognizance in Money Laundering case...

Voluntary Euthanasia and Non Voluntary Euthanasia

The Supreme Court of India’s landmark judgment in Aruna Ramc...

Money Laundering : When ED can not arrest and accused even need not apply for bail

Supreme Court of India in Tarsem Lal v. Directorate Of Enfor...

Legislature Cannot Ignore Supreme Court Verdicts - A Constitutional Imperative

The Madras Bar Association judgment is a clarion call for th...

Even for a cognizable offense, an arrest is not mandatory : Understanding Satender Antil's case

Supreme Court simplified and redefined law of arrest and bai...

Consumer Laws

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Insurance claim for damage caused by snowfall - Storm can be interpreted to include “snowfall”

Supreme Court Restores Insurance Claim for Snowfall Damage in Mussoorie Apex Court Overturns NCDRC Decision, Directs Payment to Insured Society for Bu...