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Provide judicial infra, courts will work day-night to complete trial in 6 months: SC to Centre
The top court had previously noted that due to the delay in the completion of the trial, those accused of heinous offences took advantage of bail as trials couldn't go on indefinitely.
November 19, 2025HC grants divorce to man, says repeated threats by spouse to end life amount to cruelty
The high court said it was no longer possible for the couple to live together and hence a decree of divorce deserved to be granted.
November 19, 2025Mumbai court frames charges against ex-minister Nawab Malik in money laundering case
The proceeds of crime were further multiplied by way of "collecting and genuinising rent" through Solidus Investments and Malik Infrastructure which are controlled by Nawab Malik's family, the ED alleged.
November 19, 2025AIIMS, airport, public projects worth Rs 20,000 Cr saved from demolition as SC recalls verdict
"I clarify that I am only considering the effect of the JUR on the projects being undertaken by the central government, state government, public undertakings etc. Needless to state that the effect on the projects undertaken by the private individuals/entities may be manifold," the CJI said.
November 19, 2025HC hears arguments on Mehbooba's plea seeking return of J-K undertrials lodged in outside prisons
The PIL also called for constituting a two-member oversight and grievance redressal committee comprising a retired district judge to audit the undertrial locations, family-contact logs, lawyer-interview registers, and production orders.
November 19, 2025Growth in environmental law largely attributable to PILs: Justice N. Kotiswar Singh
The apex court integrated Directive Principles of State Policy with Fundamental Rights, while also drawing upon natural law principles adopted by UNFCCC, he added.
November 19, 2025NGT asks officials to stop pollution in Gujarat river, ensure sewage management compliance
In the PIL, the applicant raised the issue of pollution of the river Bhadar on account of discharge of untreated sewage and industrial units in the Jetpur area. The petitioner also pointed to improper sewage treatment facility and inadequate capacity and non-functioning of two CETPs, respectively
November 19, 2025Pilots' body moves Delhi HC with contempt plea on non-implementation of flight duty norms
The watchdog's revised CAR (Civil Aviation Requirement) 2024 related to the FDTL provides for more rest time for pilots amid concerns over pilot fatigue. Initially, the new norms were to come into force from June 1, 2024.
November 19, 2025SC forms high-powered panel to oversee polls in 16 state bar councils
The same verification shall be done within one week from the date of receipt of degree," the bench said, adding that the universities shall be entitled to charge a fee for such verification process strictly in accordance with rules and no additional demand shall be raised for verification merely because the court has directed verification in a time-bound manner.
November 19, 2025Post-facto EC 'anathema' to environmental law, Delhi smog reminder of pollution hazards: Justice Bhuyan
Justice Bhuyan said the review judgment is an "innocent expression" of opinion and overlooks the very fundamentals of environmental jurisprudence
November 19, 2025Government shouldn't remain mute spectator to illegal constructions in Navi Mumbai: HC
"Once a provisional OC is granted, it would be improper for this court to scrutinize the construction with a magnifying glass to ascertain the nature of irregularities. Such matters lie within the exclusive domain of the planning authority," the HC said.
November 19, 2025Cal HC quashes EPFO order rejecting higher pension option for SAIL-CMO unit retired employees
It was also stated by a petitioner's lawyer that all employees of both exempt and unexempted establishments are considered to be the same as far as pension under EPS (Employees' Pension Scheme), 1995, is concerned, and EPFO directly deals with pension matters for both classes of establishments.
November 19, 2025SC strikes down key provisions of Tribunals Reforms Act, says Centre reintroduced quashed clauses
The law abolished several appellate bodies, such as the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal, and amended provisions governing appointments, age criteria, and tenure across the tribunal framework.
November 19, 2025Allahabad HC set aside conviction of Mohammad Ilyas in 1996 bus bomb blast case
The prosecution's case alleged that the attack was executed by Abdul Mateen, alias Iqbal, a Pakistani national and alleged district commander of Harkat-ul-Ansar, in conspiracy with Mohammad Ilyas and Tasleem.
November 19, 2025Uttarakhand HC directs family court to hear afresh case involving woman's identity, marital status
The high court remarked that the case involved complex factual issues that required a thorough investigation. It pointed out that only documentary and other evidence could establish the truth, but the family court had failed to conduct such an investigation.
November 19, 2025Allahabad HC rejects petition of shop tenants at Krishna Janmabhoomi complex
Dismissing the claim of the shopkeepers, the court directed the trial court to complete the pending eviction proceedings against shopkeeper Padma Raghav and two others within two months.
November 19, 2025SC by 2:1 majority recalls its verdict barring post-facto green clearance; Justice Bhuyan dissents, cites Delhi smog
“At the Central Government level, 24 projects involving expenditure to the tune of Rs 8,293 crore are pending. At the State level, 29 projects worth Rs 11,168 crore are pending,” it said, adding some are concerning construction of hospitals, medical colleges, airports and some are with regard to common effluent treatment plants."
November 19, 2025SC by 2:1 majority recalls its verdict barring post-facto green norms, Justice Bhuyan dissents
“At the central government level, 24 projects involving the expenditure to the tune of Rs 8,293 crore are pending. At the state level, 29 projects worth Rs 11,168 crore are pending,” it said, adding some are concerning the construction of hospitals, medical colleges, airports and some are with regard to common effluent treatment plants.
November 19, 2025Unethical practices of pharma firms: People should have proper remedy, says SC
The plea said the Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations of 2002 prescribe a code of conduct for doctors in their relationship with pharmaceutical and allied health sector industry, and prohibit acceptance of gifts and entertainment, travel facilities, hospitality or monetary grants from pharmaceutical companies.
November 19, 2025Gauhati HC grants bail to doctor accused in minors’ assault case
Justice Kalita also took into consideration that Dutta’s husband and co-accused has been granted bail by a co-ordinate bench in the same case on October 28.
November 19, 2025Delhi court sends former Jaypee Infratech MD to 14 days' judicial custody
The federal agency alleged that the funds collected from thousands of homebuyers for the construction and completion of residential projects were diverted for purposes other than construction, defrauding the buyers and leaving their projects incomplete.
November 18, 2025Don't let bomb threats panic you: NDBA to lawyers
Meanwhile, there was heavy security in Patiala House court as Jasir Bilal Wani, NIA's second arrest in the Red Fort bomb blast probe, was produced and remanded to 10 days' custody of the federal agency.
November 18, 2025Delhi 2020 riots 'orchestrated, pre-planned' attack on sovereignty of nation: Delhi Police tells SC
While the high court said the right to participate in peaceful protests and to make speeches in public meetings was said to have been protected under Article 19(1)(a), and couldn't be blatantly curtailed, it observed the right was "not absolute" and "subject to reasonable restrictions".
November 18, 2025JK: Three convicted in 2016 Doda murder case
After a prolonged trial, the Court pronounced its judgment and awarded 10 years imprisonment each to Sanjay and Ram and two years imprisonment to Mukesh Kumar.
November 18, 2025SC rejects PIL on environment-friendly disposal of advocate bands
The petitioner said she had found synthetic bands lying in a ditch, in garbage bins and near court premises, often discarded by advocates after a single use.
November 18, 2025'Why do you use machinery for political battles?' SC pulls up CBI, rejects its plea for Jharkhand probe
"The high court failed to appreciate that the then Governor vide letter... dated September 10, 2018, requested the then Speaker of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly to take appropriate action in light of the recommendations of the report of the one-man judicial commission...," it said.
November 18, 2025HC refuses son's prayer for job on compassionate ground made 15 years after father's death
The court said that the application cannot be directed to be considered since the death occurred in 2010 and the application was made in 2025.
November 18, 2025SC seeks replies from Centre, CBI, ED, Anil Ambani on PIL alleging massive banking, corporate fraud
The plea also sought a comprehensive, coordinated, and judicially-supervised probe, asserting that the ongoing investigations by the CBI and the ED were inadequate and “deliberately restricted” to a narrow FIR filed by the State Bank of India (SBI) in August 2025.
November 18, 2025Court frames charges against ex-minister Nawab Malik after he pleads not guilty in PMLA case
The ED's case against Malik is based on an FIR filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) against Ibrahim, a designated global terrorist and a key accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts, and his associates under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
November 18, 2025SC refuses to entertain fresh PIL on rising pollution levels in Delhi, others cities
It sought immediate curbs on crop residue burning, including farmer incentives and sustainable alternatives besides phasing out high-emitting vehicles and promoting e-mobility and public transport.
November 18, 2025Delhi 2020 riots were attack on sovereignty of nation: Delhi police tells SC
The Solicitor General said a narrative is being built on social media that something very serious is going on with young people. However, the accused themselves are responsible for the delay in trial.
November 18, 2025Red Fort blast: Delhi court remands suicide bomber's 'co-conspirator' to 10-day NIA custody
In a statement on Monday, the NIA termed Wani an active co-conspirator behind the attack, who worked closely with the terrorist, Umar un Nabi, to plan the "terror carnage."
November 18, 20252020 Delhi riots: HC asks police to give status of investigation in FIRs
They told the high court that they had registered 757 FIRs in connection with the riots and that investigation was pending in 273 cases and trial was pending in 250
November 18, 2025Man acquitted in 2013 kidnapping and rape case
The victim's father told the court that she was married, and refused to bring her to depose, stating that doing so "may destroy her marital life."
November 18, 2025Red Fort blast: NIA produces suicide bomber's 'co-conspirator' in Delhi court
In a statement on Monday, the NIA termed Wani an active co-conspirator behind the attack, who worked closely with the terrorist, Umar un Nabi, to plan the "terror carnage."
November 18, 20251984 riots: HC asks Centre, police to reply to Sirsa’s plea over report on ‘Kamal Nath’s presence’
The anti-Sikh riots had broken following the assassination of the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards on October 31, 1984.
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