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'Premeditated collusion' between Odisha govt, Centre in DGP appointment: SC told

Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for former DGP Prakash Singh, submitted that if this kind of procedure is allowed, then it will make a mixture of the original judgment in the matter of a DGP's appointment.

ECI must not only be independent but also be seen to act independently: Justice Dipankar Datta

Delhi HC issues contempt notice to two men for releasing dogs on local commissioner

SC gives split opinions on referring to larger bench pleas against 2023 law appointing CEC, ECs

Sale of imported nicotine pouches: Duty-free shops not exempt from domestic regulatory laws, says HC

SC requests CJI to explore possibility of permanent 5-judge bench for cases involving constitutional issues

Delhi HC asks DU, candidates to respond to plea on victory procession after poll results

Expect LS Speaker to take 'expeditious' decision on disqualification of 20 rebel TMC MPs: SC

HC slams Maharashtra govt's 'All is Well' stance, calls for civilised festival celebrations

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Cong's Nandigram bypoll candidate to remain in judicial custody till day after voting

The development effectively ended Pradhan's chances to seek votes for himself in the by-election as campaigning would conclude on October 4.

Sep 23

Delhi court issues notice on plea seeking FIR against student-activist for derogatory posts

It said that Sachdeva "noticed the derogatory, filthy posts/ videos" by the accused at her chamber in the Supreme Court, which was under the jurisdiction of the present court.

Sep 23

What happened in Supreme Court on Tuesday 22nd Sep

LGD23 SC-2NDLD NATIONAL SONG (5.35PM) A "conscientious objector" should not be punished for refusing to sing Vande Mataram, the Supreme Court told the Centre on Tuesday while asking it to keep in mind a 1986 judgment protecting children who said no to singing the national anthem on grounds of conscience.

Sep 23

Important cases listed before Supreme Court on Wednesday September 23:

SC to hear plea seeking directions to social media intermediaries to remove posts having tendency to incite public against communal harmony, national integrity, and judicial independence.

Sep 23

Nine men acquitted in attempt to murder case

The court acquitted Sachin Nandu Shelke, Santosh Mukund Shelke, Kaluram Khandu Pawar, Ganesh Maruti Jadhav, Ulhas Krushna Chaudhari, Samir Rangnath Patole, Dinesh Madhukar Phodse, Krutik Jagan Bangar, and Krutik Rajaram Jadhav.

Sep 22

CGPSC scam: ED files prosecution complaint against former chairman, 6 others

Besides Sonwani, the accused named in the complaint are businessman Shravan Goyal, then CGPSC Deputy Controller (Examination) Lalit Ganvir, Utkarsh Chandrakar (nephew of K K Chandravanshi, a former personal assistant of former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel)), Vikas Chandrakar and Anil Chandrakar, and Additional Collector Chetan Borghariya (who was then an Officer on Special Duty at Baghel's office).

Sep 22

Man gets life imprisonment for killing younger brother in Odisha

Rayagada District and Sessions Judge Damodar Rath convicted accused Dambu Huika in the murder case and imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on him, said a government counsel.

Sep 22

Deputation of IPS officers to CAPFs necessary for their effective functioning, govt tells SC

The SC's direction came while hearing a contempt petition filed by a number of CAPF cadre officers claiming the CAPF (General Administration) Act 2026 will continue to restrict their career progression because the MHA was not implementing the SC's 2025 judgement, which they said favoured them.

Sep 22

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'Premeditated collusion' between Odisha govt, Centre in DGP appointment: SC told

Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for former DGP Prakash Singh, submitted that if this kind of procedure is allowed, then it will make a mixture of...

ECI must not only be independent but also be seen to act independently: Justice Dipankar Datta

Justice Datta objected to the phrase that "judges appoint ju...

SC gives split opinions on referring to larger bench pleas against 2023 law appointing CEC, ECs

Justice Datta said, "If free and fair elections are to be en...

SC requests CJI to explore possibility of permanent 5-judge bench for cases involving constitutional issues

A bench of justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma...

Expect LS Speaker to take 'expeditious' decision on disqualification of 20 rebel TMC MPs: SC

The dispute follows a rebellion within the TMC parliamentary...

High Courts

Delhi HC issues contempt notice to two men for releasing dogs on local commissioner

It was also stated that two dogs were released from a kennel on the property and were put back in the enclosure after the head constable accompanying her intervened.

Sale of imported nicotine pouches: Duty-free shops not exempt from domestic regulatory laws, says HC

Delhi HC asks DU, candidates to respond to plea on victory procession after poll results

HC slams Maharashtra govt's 'All is Well' stance, calls for civilised festival celebrations

HC asks Centre to reply to plea alleging gender disparity in Territorial Army officers’ recruitment

Delhi HC grants bail to former ADAG executive Amitabh Jhunjhunwala in ED case

Cinematographic film not IT software under GST: HC; quashes Rs 79 cr tax demand on Karan Johar firms

ISF moves Calcutta HC seeking freeze on 'envelope' symbol after EC allotted it to another party

Divorced woman can seek maintenance despite desertion-based divorce: Allahabad HC

Articles

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When the Tenant Dies, Who Inherits the Tenancy?

The Court recognised the tenancy rights of the deceased tenant's maternal aunt's daughter (commonly referred to as Mausi-ki-Ladki), who had continuous...

Voyage From A Dominion State to Sovereign Democratic Republic

Driven by these continuous struggles and changing global dy...

Fair Trial

Section 314 Criminal Procedure Code provides that any party ...

Intervention Of Third Parties Including Defacto Complainant In Criminal Proceedings

The basic distinction drawn in the statute by introducing th...

Voice of Dissent under the Shadow of LATHI and Rule of Law

The true test of any democracy is not how it treats those wh...

Hierarchy Of Revenue Officers Under Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1887

Financial Commissioner shall control all revenue officers in...

Consumer Laws

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Keralam: Widow denied access to deposits, consumer commission directs bank to pay Rs 14L

The Thiruvananthapuram District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission directed the bank to pay the amount to the woman within 30 days of receiving th...

CCI Dismisses Allegations Against Mahindra & Mahindra for Anti-Competitive Warranty Practices

Competition Commission of India finds no violation of Sectio...

CCI Dismisses Abuse of Dominant Position Allegations Against Kerala Government's Free Travel Scheme for Women and Transgenders

Competition Commission of India holds that Kerala's welfare ...

Delhi consumer commission orders bank to pay Rs 49,600 over failed Rs 10,000 ATM transaction

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission also dir...

EPFO ordered to pay 6 Percent interest for 35-day delay in settling claim

The EPFO argued that he had not submitted the required joint...

Taxation Laws

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ITAT Delhi Bench Upholds Taxation of Excess Share Premium on CCPS Issued by OYO to Holding Company; Rejects Disallowance of Management Fees

Tribunal rules tax authorities cannot revalue shares when valuation done by registered valuers per Rule 11UA; clarifies payments to joint venture for ...