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'His health is not good': SC asks Centre to review Sonam Wangchuk's detention

The plea said it is wholly "preposterous" that Wangchuk would suddenly be targeted after more than three decades of being recognised at the state, national and international levels for his contributions to grassroots education, innovation and environmental conservation in Ladakh and across India.

Delhi HC quashes actor Rajpal Yadav’s plea to extend deadline to surrender in cheque bounce cases

Kerala HC expresses satisfaction over SIT probe into Sabarimala gold misappropriation cases

HC pulls up MCD over failure to publicise resolutions, records despite 20 years of RTI Act

SIR row: CM Banerjee urges SC to save democracy; alleges WB targeted, its people bulldozed

SC irked over delay; asks CBI, ED to conduct fair probe against ADAG firms

SC notice to Centre on plea challenging NBEMS's decision to reduce NEET PG cut-off percentile

SC asks CBI, ED to conduct fair, prompt probes against ADAG, firms in banking fraud cases

West Bengal CM reaches SC ahead of hearing on pleas against SIR of electoral rolls in state

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Man shares OTP with fraudsters; consumer court says he can't blame bank for losing money

The commission in its order acknowledged that a fraud had taken place, but pointed out that the complainant had himself shared "confidential credentials" (OTP) with fraudsters.

Feb 4

High courts upheld only 8 per cent of death sentences; SC confirms none in recent years: Report

The question of remedies for wrongful convictions remains pending before the Supreme Court. In September 2025, three persons acquitted by the apex court filed writ petitions seeking compensation from the state and argued that their wrongful convictions violated their fundamental right to life and liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution.

Feb 4

Kolkata court grants bail to Park Street waiter embroiled in meat controversy

Asked about the incident, Tangri told PTI, "It was a mistake for which he apologised, we apologised and it was unintended but shouldn't have happened as we respect the food choice, religious beliefs and sentiments of every single individual as Olypub is for everyone."

Feb 4

Lawyers, litigants throng CJI's courtroom to see WB CM Mamata Banerjee argue in SIR case

For some time, senior advocate Shyam Divan argued for her and later, Banerjee sought permission from the bench to put forward the arguments herself, which was granted.

Feb 4

Mamata argues in SC, alleges targeting of West Bengal in SIR exercise

At the outset of her submissions, Banerjee quoted Rabindranath Tagore and said, "The problem is our lawyers always fought our case from the beginning but when everything is finished, we are not getting justice. When justice is behind doors. We are not getting justice anywhere."

Feb 4

Teacher gets 3-yr imprisonment for slapping student, causing hearing loss

The court observed that the offence involved abuse of authority by a teacher, serious physical injury to a minor child, and long-term medical consequences.

Feb 4

Kerala court grants statutory bail to prime accused Potty in Sabarimala gold case

Similar reliefs have already been obtained by former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) administrative officers B Murari Babu and S Sreekumar as the chargesheet was not filed within the stipulated time.

Feb 4

Kolkata court grants bail to Park Street waiter embroiled in meat controversy

Content creator Sayak Chakraborty posted a video alleging that he and two of his friends were served beef steak when they had ordered mutton steak at Olypub, triggering a massive controversy.

Feb 4

Supreme Court

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'His health is not good': SC asks Centre to review Sonam Wangchuk's detention

The plea said it is wholly "preposterous" that Wangchuk would suddenly be targeted after more than three decades of being recognised at the state, nat...

SIR row: CM Banerjee urges SC to save democracy; alleges WB targeted, its people bulldozed

Banerjee had earlier written to the chief election commissio...

SC irked over delay; asks CBI, ED to conduct fair probe against ADAG firms

The PIL alleged systematic diversion of public funds, fabric...

SC notice to Centre on plea challenging NBEMS's decision to reduce NEET PG cut-off percentile

The petition says that PG medical education cannot be treate...

SC asks CBI, ED to conduct fair, prompt probes against ADAG, firms in banking fraud cases

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the probe agen...

High Courts

Delhi HC quashes actor Rajpal Yadav’s plea to extend deadline to surrender in cheque bounce cases

The counsel said he was only making a "mercy plea" and urged the court to give at least a day's time to enable Yadav to make the payment of Rs 50 lakh.

Kerala HC expresses satisfaction over SIT probe into Sabarimala gold misappropriation cases

HC pulls up MCD over failure to publicise resolutions, records despite 20 years of RTI Act

'Minor lacuna' in form: Gujarat HC says consider student's inclusion in NEET PG merit list

Allahabad HC quashes FIR in case of physical relation on alleged false promise of marriage

Allahabad HC denies anticipatory bail to man accused in codeine syrup racket

No blanket ban on parties for caste or religion-based appeals under existing law: Allahabad HC

HC forms high-powered panel to tackle Mumbai air pollution crisis; initial report by Mar 5

Allahabad HC adjourns hearing petition seeking ASI survey of Gyanvapi wazukhana

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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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Delhi State Consumer Commission Overturns District Forum's Verdict in Godrej AC Deficiency Case

Lack of Expert Evidence Leads to Reversal of Deficiency of Service Order Against Godrej & Boyce...

'Manufacturing defect lacks expert evidence', consumer court sets aside refund order against Godrej

The bench comprising Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal, preside...

Delhi consumer forum directs Air India to pay Rs 1.5 lakh compensation for poor services

"This commission, therefore, directs the opposite party 1 to...

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

Supreme Court Restores Insurance Claim for Snowfall Damage i...

Fire insurance policy - Burglary or theft preceding fire not an exclusion under the specified peril "Fire"

Supreme Court Upholds Insured's Claim in Fire Incident Case,...

Taxation Laws

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"Event Management" - Contracts for booking individuals for event participation are not “event management”

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of HT Media in Landmark Service Tax Case Service Tax on Fees Paid to Event Speakers Deemed Inapplicable Under "Event Mana...