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RG Kar case: Can't pass 'blanket orders' protecting doctors involved in protests, says SC
Initially investigated by the Kolkata police, the case was transferred to the CBI on August 13 after the Calcutta High Court expressed dissatisfaction over the former's investigation.
November 19, 2025Delhi HC gives go-ahead for release of film '120 Bahadur' on Nov 21
The trust has given a representation to the authorities for review and stay of certification, and the release of the movie, till the director changes the film's name and adds a disclaimer acknowledging the contribution of the Ahir community in the battle.
November 19, 2025SC refuses to grant quota for promotee judges in Higher Judicial Service
The issue of seniority and career progression of judicial officers across the country came up in a plea filed by the All India Judges Association (AIJA) in 1989.
November 19, 2025Al Falah group chaiman Jawed Siddiqui in ED custody for 13 days
The ED on Tuesday arrested Siddiqui after it conducted simultaneous searches in Delhi-NCR against the trustees and promoters of Faridabad-based Al Falah University, linked to the Red Fort area car blast case, officials said.
November 19, 2025Jharkhand HC directs state govt to install CCTV cameras in all police stations
The HC sought CCTV data of the police station to verify the allegations. Police, however, informed the court that the data from the CCTV camera in the police station gets automatically deleted in two days.
November 19, 2025Uttarakhand HC quashes conviction of 4 Chinese nationals, orders fresh trial
The high court said that if the accused did not understand the charges against them, the entire trial became meaningless, terming it a serious procedural defect that could not be rectified later.
November 19, 2025Gurugram court sentences man to 7 years in prison for raping minor girl
"After examining the police chargesheet, evidence, and witness statements, the court of additional session judge Jasmine Sharma on Tuesday sentenced the convict to seven years’ rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 30,000,” a Gurugram police spokesperson said.
November 19, 2025J'khand HC asks govt to appoint superintendent in Birsa Munda Central Jail
Soon after the news was published on November 12, IG (Prisons) Sudarshan Mandal had suspended Birsa Munda Central Jail’s assistant jailor Deonath Ram and warder Binod Yadav for dereliction of duty.
November 19, 2025Man get 20 years RI for sexually assaulting 11-year-old boy
Following the complaint, an FIR was registered under the POCSO Act and later the police arrested the accused. He was sent into judicial custody after being produced before the court, said police.
November 19, 2025Gujarat court frames charges against BJP MLA Hardik Patel in 2018 Patidar quota stir case
The court had earlier issued an arrest warrant against Patel for repeatedly failing to appear before it in connection with the case. The arrest warrant was later quashed by the Gujarat High Court. His discharge plea in the case is also pending before the high court.
November 19, 2025Provide 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, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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.
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