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Andhra local body polls to be held according to local laws, says SC; disposes of YSRCP plea

The top court also said that if the panchayat and civic body polls are announced before the publication of final SIR of electoral rolls, then the earlier voters' lists have to be used for such elections.

Can't bring everything to halt: SC to Centre on Oct 10 closure of Delhi Metro stations, train cancellations

Kerala HC pulls up CBI over casual inquiry in violinist death case; orders further probe

NGT issues notice to Delhi govt, others over encroachment of water body

SC to hold two-day national consultation on 10 years of Juvenile Justice Act

Every action of govt has to be fair: Allahabad HC stays UP govt order cancelling tender

Delhi HC refused urgent hearing to activist against detention, challenges protest curbs

Body of Indian national who died in UAE in December buried there: Centre to SC

SC dismisses Andhra Pradesh govt's plea challenging HC order on backward class quota in local polls

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Mary Kom's ex-husband files defamation complaint against her in Delhi court

The complaint, filed on October 6 by Karong Onkholer, is pending before Judicial Magistrate First Class Shivam Gupta for pre-summoning evidence.

Oct 9

Delhi court acquits three in 2017 Rajouri Garden shooting case as victim turns hostile

In an October 6 order, the court said, "In light of the discussion above, in my considered view prosecution miserably failed to prove that the accused persons were present at the place of incident or committed the alleged offence."

Oct 9

Four sentenced to life imprisonment in 2012 murder case in UP's Maharajganj

The accused had assaulted the victim over an old dispute related to property, resulting in his death, the police said.

Oct 9

5 sentenced to life imprisonment in 2016 murder linked to village poll rivalry in UP's Bareilly

Male Khan and other family members subsequently raised an alarm and sought help from villagers, who reached the spot and found Fatte Khan's body.

Oct 9

Palghar man sentenced to 20 years in jail for sexually assaulting minor daughter

In a judgment delivered on October 5, a copy of which was made available on Friday, Special Judge A H Kashikar also imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on the convict.

Oct 9

Thane court acquits two men booked under MCOCA in chain-snatching case

Special Judge V G Mohite on Thursday cleared Rijwan Ismail Shaikh and Mahammad Alam Aslam Qureshi of robbery charges under the Indian Penal Code and provisions of the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in connection with the 2022 chain-snatching incident.

Oct 9

Delhi court grants Brij Bhushan time to reply to plea against acquittal

Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh had on September 28 issued notices to Singh, the state, and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar.

Oct 9

What happened in Supreme Court on Thursday 8th Oct

LGD30 SC-NHAI-LD ROADS (6.05 PM) The SC directed the Punjab government to submit a proposal for providing adequate land for compensatory afforestation in areas where land is required by the NHAI for construction of roads.

Oct 9

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Andhra local body polls to be held according to local laws, says SC; disposes of YSRCP plea

The top court also said that if the panchayat and civic body polls are announced before the publication of final SIR of electoral rolls, then the earl...

Can't bring everything to halt: SC to Centre on Oct 10 closure of Delhi Metro stations, train cancellations

The bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant...

SC to hold two-day national consultation on 10 years of Juvenile Justice Act

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will inaugurate the consul...

Body of Indian national who died in UAE in December buried there: Centre to SC

The submissions were made before a bench of Justices Vikram ...

SC dismisses Andhra Pradesh govt's plea challenging HC order on backward class quota in local polls

A bench of justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu said the A...

High Courts

Kerala HC pulls up CBI over casual inquiry in violinist death case; orders further probe

The High Court said that despite serious observations in its earlier order for a further probe, the Inspector "embarked upon the further investigation in a manner more vulnerable than the flawed investigation pointed out by this Court".

Every action of govt has to be fair: Allahabad HC stays UP govt order cancelling tender

Delhi HC refused urgent hearing to activist against detention, challenges protest curbs

Orissa High Court orders repatriation of abandoned foreign ship's crew

Kerala HC orders Vigilance to register FIR against Vijayan in CMRL 'bribery' case

Patna HC questions trial court proceedings against former SP in case pending before higher judiciary

Delhi HC stays order mandating Aadhaar biometrics-enabled attendance for prosecutors

Delhi HC refuses to grant urgent hearing to IYC's plea for protest at Jantar Mantar

Kerala HC allows plea to register FIR against Vijayan based on ED report in CMRL 'bribery' case

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Women’s Safety in the Digital Age

FROM WOMEN’S SAFETY TO DIGITAL FREEDOM India has developed institutions for protecting women in the physical world. Those protections must now evolve...

When the Tenant Dies, Who Inherits the Tenancy?

The Court recognised the tenancy rights of the deceased tena...

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...

Consumer Laws

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Delhi consumer panel holds Swiggy, restaurant liable for misleading price, orders Rs 1L payout

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission bench, led by president Divya Jyoti Jaipuriar, also directed Themis Barbeque House to refund Rs 3,...

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

The Thiruvananthapuram District Consumer Disputes Redressal ...

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...

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 ...