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Kerala vigilance court reserves order on bail plea of Potty in Sabarimala gold loss case
Potty, the main accused, has sought bail on the ground that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has not filed a chargesheet despite the expiry of the mandatory 90-day period stipulated under the law.
January 20, 2026Delhi tribunal awards over Rs 84.50 lakh to 21-year-old man injured in road accident
The insurer of the offending vehicle, Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd, had also filed a legal offer of Rs 1.24 lakh which was not accepted by the petitioner. The tribunal noted that the vehicle insurer had admitted to their liability to compensate the petitioner considering they had not disputed the occurrence of the accident and had filed a legal offer. Thus, only the quantum of compensation was discussed by the tribunal.
January 20, 2026Thane MACT awards Rs 35.24 lakh compensation to kin of man killed in motorcycle accident
The tribunal, however, rejected the contention, observing that the insurer failed to examine any witness or produce evidence to substantiate the claim.
January 20, 2026Pune valet attendant death case: No bail for driver; 'he drove vehicle in drunk condition', says court
"He was advised by the restaurant staff that he would not be able to drive. Despite having knowledge that he was not in a position to drive, he drove the vehicle and caused the death of the deceased," the court observed.
January 19, 2026Worli hit and run case: Prosecution submits draft charge against former Sena leader Rajesh Shah, son
Mihir Shah (24) was arrested for allegedly ramming his BMW car into a two-wheeler in Mumbai's Worli area on July 7, 2024, killing 45-year-old woman Kaveri Nakhwa and leaving her husband Pradeep injured.
January 19, 2026Kerala govt's suit over land proposed for Sabarimala airport dismissed by sub court
The state government was represented by advocate Saji Koduvath, while advocates P Haridas and Shijimol M Mathew appeared for the Ayana Charitable Trust.
January 19, 2026True justice resides in district courts: CJI Surya Kant
There is somehow a misconception among law graduates from national law universities or other "important" universities that leads them to consider either a high court or the Supreme Court for their legal practice, and not the district courts, he said.
January 19, 2026Delhi HC chief justice pays tribute to CJI Surya Kant, says his persistence beaten privileges
"The principle that democracy must rest on fair and inclusive electoral processes, Justice Surya Kant has been a strong voice for gender justice, including directions for reservation and representation for women in bar councils and bar associations elections," he said.
January 19, 2026Ex-IPS officer Amitabh Thakur granted bail in fraud case; wife's anticipatory bail plea rejected
He informed that a separate case is lodged against the former police officer in Lucknow and a warrant issued by a court there has already been served at the Deoria jail.
January 19, 2026Delhi court acquits man of attempt to murder, says suspicion over wife's infidelity not enough to convict
The court noted that the testimonies of police officials and formal witnesses were no longer fruitful as those would be "merely procedural in nature".
January 19, 2026Delhi court acquits man of charges of causing death by negligence, rash driving
According to the prosecution, Singh, who was recklessly driving a vehicle, caused the death of an unidentified person on September 10, 2021. It said despite repeated efforts, the identity of the deceased could not be established.
January 19, 2026Gurugram: Three convicted in 2021 murder case get life sentence
Following the arrest, the case was investigated thoroughly and all the necessary evidence and witnesses were collected against the accused and presented before court, police said.
January 19, 2026Satadru Dutta, organiser of botched-up Messi event in Kolkata, granted bail
Dutta, also accused of entering into contracts with food and beverage suppliers without prior government approval, was in judicial custody after being in police remand initially.
January 19, 2026Delhi court convicts two for attempt to murder, house-breaking in 2014 firing case
The court reasoned out Irfan's conviction under the same offence, as they said, "The very fact that accused Irfan had come armed with 'chhura' in itself shows common intention. Accordingly, accused Irfan is liable to be convicted."
January 19, 2026Delhi court convicts man in 2018 attempt to murder case
The court noted that the medical evidence showed two incised wounds on vital parts of the body, which were sufficient in the normal course to cause death.
January 19, 2026Delhi tribunal awards Rs 55.19 lakh compensation to family of 2018 accident victim
The court held that there was no negligence on part of the deceased, and the truck was being driven negligently, awarding Rs 55.19 lakh in compensation to the family of the deceased under various heads.
January 19, 2026Rahul Gandhi skips court appearance in defamation case, next hearing on Feb 20
Court proceedings in the case have been underway for several years. In December 2023, a warrant was issued against Gandhi for non-appearance. He later surrendered before the court on February 20, 2024, when a special magistrate granted him bail on two bonds of Rs 25,000 each.
January 19, 2026Thane MACT awards Rs 14 lakh compensation to man injured in hit-and-run
The tribunal also observed that the rider of the offending vehicle did not hold a valid and effective driving licence at the time of the accident, thus breaching the insurance policy terms.
January 19, 2026Prudence is different from knowledge: CJI
The CJI said that legal education at its best is not about providing ready solutions, but it is about shaping how one thinks when solutions are unclear.
January 18, 2026Ghaziabad: POCSO court sentences man to life imprisonment in 5-year-old girl's rape-murder case
According to the prosecution, a missing person complaint was lodged at the Muradnagar police station on April 7, 2019, stating that the minor girl had gone missing from her house. After extensive search efforts, her body was recovered the next day from a field, following which an FIR was registered under sections of the Indian Penal Code and relevant provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
January 18, 2026Advocates cannot seek information under RTI Act for clients' cases: CIC
The commission further quoted the ruling to stress that the "laudable objectives of the RTI Act cannot be used for personal ends and should not become a tool in the hands of the advocate for seeking all kinds of information in order to promote his practice".
January 18, 2026Cold cases purge: After 5 decades, Mumbai court shutters Rs 7.65 theft case
A 2003 rash driving case met a similar fate from a magistrate's court, as a police report confirmed that not only the accused, but the original informant and all witnesses, were no longer traceable.
January 18, 2026Delhi tribunal awards over Rs. 1.62 crore to 21-year-old man injured in road accident
The tribunal noted the petitioner had been medically certified as 53 per cent temporarily disabled. He was 21 years old at the time of the accident and a first year university student who could not continue his education due to the accident.
January 18, 2026Zubeen death case: Shyamkanu Mahanta, another accused seek bail
The state cabinet had earlier appointed a five-member team of Special Public Prosecutors (PP) with senior advocate Ziaul Kamar to lead it. It had named Brojendra Mohan Chaudhuri as additional PP, and Kishor Dutta, Pranjal Dutta and Vikash Jammar as assistant PPs.
January 17, 2026UP: Man gets life sentence for murdering rice trader, disposing of body
Manglik said Dubey, along with three accomplices, lured Gupta to a place in Aurai area and shot him dead before dumping his body in an isolated well in Chilh police station area of Mirzapur district. The body was recovered by police on January 17.
January 17, 2026NIA court refuses to discharge accused linked to gangster Dawood Ibrahim's aide in FICN case
The special judge emphasised that the defence of the accused cannot be looked into at the time of discharge, particularly when "prosecution creates grave suspicion against the accused having committed alleged offences".
January 17, 2026Delhi court discharges former Congress MP accused of causing death by negligence
"There is no iota of doubt regarding the rashness and negligence of accused 1 in the incident in question, he being the contractor. However, the criminal liability of accused 1 cannot be vicariously imposed upon accused 2," the court said, discharging Chaliha.
January 17, 2026Kerala court denies bail to expelled Cong MLA Mamkootathil in sexual assault case
The third sexual assault case was recently booked against the Palakkad MLA under sections 376 (rape) and 506(1) (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) following a complaint lodged by a native of Kottayam district on January 8. He was arrested in the case on January 11 in Palakkad.
January 17, 2026Hearing in former IPS officer Amitabh Thakur's bail plea adjourned till Monday
Prosecution sources said the hearing took place in the court of District Judge Dhanendra Pratap Singh. The prosecution sought additional time to present its arguments, following which the court adjourned the matter.
January 17, 2026Gujarat court sentences man to death for brutal rape of 7-year-old girl
The victim's statement proved crucial to the case. The victim's family had written to the court seeking a speedy trial and the death penalty for the accused.
January 17, 2026Disqualified LDF MLA Antony Raju files appeal against conviction in evidence tampering case
The acquittal was based on the defence argument that the innerwear in which the contraband was allegedly concealed was too small to fit the accused.
January 17, 2026Kerala courts hands over scientific report on Lord Ayyappa temple gold cladding to SIT
The SIT is probing the loss of gold from the Dwarapalaka (guardian deity) idols and the Sreekovil (sanctum sanctorum) door frames at the Lord Ayyappa temple.
January 17, 2026Kerala court denies bail to expelled Cong MLA Mamkootathil in sexual assault case
The third sexual assault case was recently booked against the Palakkad MLA under sections 376 (rape) and 506(1) (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) following a complaint lodged by a native of Kottayam district on January 8. He was arrested in the case on January 11 in Palakkad.
January 17, 2026Delhi court rejects animal care centre's plea for more time to file report on seized dogs
Dismissing the plea, the court then ordered the centre to submit a status report by the next hearing detailing all animals taken into custody, animals returned to owners, deaths during custody with veterinary records, adoptions or transfers, current status and location of each animal, and mechanisms for identification and record-keeping.
January 17, 2026UP: Hearing of AAP MP Sanjay Singh's model code violation case deferred to Feb 4
The case dates back to April 13, 2021. It is alleged that an unauthorised public meeting was held in Hasanpur village under Bandhua Kala police station limits during the panchayat polls in support of district panchayat member Salma Begum. Police had registered a case against Sanjay Singh, 12 named persons and 45 unidentified supporters in this connection.
January 16, 2026Gujarat court sentences man to 30 years in jail for abduction and rape of girl
The court also ordered the payment of a compensation of Rs 1 lakh to the victim from the state's victim compensation fund.
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