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Doctor held guilty of unfair trade practice in surrogacy case, asked to pay Rs 10 lakh
Advocate Sushil Kumar Mishra, who is also the state co-convener of the BJP's legal department, had filed the criminal complaint against Yadav, MP from Purnia (Bihar).
August 25, 2026Delhi tribunal awards Rs 21.31 lakh to man injured in 2017 road accident
The tribunal held that the claimant had established through his testimony and the Detailed Accident Report, including the police chargesheet and medical records, that the truck was being driven rashly and negligently and had caused the collision. It also noted that the vehicle was registered in the name of the municipal corporation.
August 25, 2026Man, two sons get second life term for murders
Four people -- Krishanpal, his sons Vivek and Vishant, along with Amit -- were sentenced to life imprisonment by a fast-track court in Kairana on Monday evening for the murder of labourer Paley Ram in Lank village on January 3, 2022.
August 25, 2026Sambhal temple-mosque row: Court postpones hearing to Sept 29
The Supreme Court had in November 2024 imposed an interim stay on the survey of the 16th-century Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal and halted all proceedings regarding the dispute in the local trial court.
August 25, 2026Ex-HC judge Sunil Shukre appointed Maharashtra Lokayukta
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar congratulated Shukre after he took the oath as the head of the state's anti-corruption ombudsman institution.
August 25, 2026Separatist Shabir Shah should not to be unnecessarily handcuffed: Special NIA court
Disposing off an application filed by the undertrial, who had sought immediate medical treatment as well as a specific direction against handcuffing or shackling during his movement to hospital or court, special judge NIA Court Jammu Prem Sagar passed the directions on August 18.
August 25, 2026Father, four others get life imprisonment for killing daughter to frame rival in UP's Pilibhit
The court awarded the girl's father Anees rigorous life imprisonment for the remainder of his natural life, describing the crime as extremely cruel and unforgivable, while his accomplices Shadab, Naseem, Saleem and Shahzade were also sentenced to life imprisonment.
August 25, 2026Skit in Parliament premises: Trial proceedings against MP Pappu Yadav begin in Prayagraj court
Advocate Sushil Kumar Mishra, who is also the state co-convener of the BJP's legal department, had filed the criminal complaint against Yadav, MP from Purnia (Bihar).
August 25, 2026Woman, lover get life term for killing husband in UP's Bahraich
Government counsel Girish Chandra Shukla said, according to the case, on the night of April 28, 2021, Aslam -- a resident of Sasapara village under Dargah Sharif police station area -- was murdered at his home.
August 24, 2026Will put facts before court, says ex-judge on legal notice by Punjab CM Mann's wife
Punjab CM's wife Gurpreet Kaur on Sunday rejected as "baseless" charges that she sought Rs 5 crore to suppress a rape case and challenged those levelling such allegations to either prove them or face legal action.
August 24, 2026Former cop Waze files fresh plea in Mumbai court, wants PMLA case against him dropped
The court in February had rejected his earlier plea for dropping the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case, noting the allegations reflect Waze "indulged into the illegal activities while performing his police duty".
August 24, 2026Supreme Court's three-day 'Samadhan Samaroh' concludes; 1,712 cases disposed of
According to the press release issued by the apex court on Monday, the Special Lok Adalat was held from August 21 to 23 as the culmination of the three-day programme -- Supreme Court Action for Mediated Adjudication and Disputes Harmonization Across Nation -- an initiative undertaken under the guidance of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.
August 24, 2026Delhi court convicts two men for attempting to kill traffic cop
Additional Sessions Judge Harvinder Singh was hearing a case against Rashid and Deepak alias Bashira and convicted them under the provisions relating to attempt to murder, obstructing a public servant and assaulting a public servant in discharge of his duties.
August 24, 2026Delhi court grants bail to auto driver accused of dragging traffic cop with vehicle
Additional Sessions Judge Babru Bhan was hearing a bail petition filed by Rahul Kumar, who was arrested on July 17 in connection with an FIR registered at Khajuri Khas police station. He was booked under provisions of the BNS relating to assault and obstruction of a public servant, rash driving and other offences.
August 24, 2026Delhi tribunal awards Rs 25.21 lakh to student injured in tractor accident
In an order dated August 20, the tribunal said, “It is held that the rashness and negligence on the part of driver of the offending vehicle, which is clearly visible and as such, was responsible not only for this accident, but also for everything that followed thereafter”.
August 24, 2026Journalist, who reported on Ram temple donation 'theft', moves SC against FIR in road rage case
Upadhyay sought quashing of the FIR, or in the alternative, its investigation be transferred to an independent agency other than the Uttar Pradesh Police.
August 23, 2026Geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, new tech changing manner in which countries interact: SC judge
Speaking at the 11th BRICS+ Legal Forum here, the seniormost judge of the apex court pointed toward the evolving challenges before the world and said artificial intelligence is no longer a distant technological possibility, it is already becoming part of the economic and social life, and its uses will only expand.
August 23, 2026Udan vs Udaan: Delhi court restrains pharmaceutical firm from using 'Udaan' mark
District Judge Pankaj Sharma, in an ex parte judgment dated August 13, held that the defendant, Sainus Pharmaceutical Private Limited, used the mark 'Udaan' in a manner that was "identical and deceptively similar" to the plaintiff's (RSPL's) registered trademark 'Udan'.
August 23, 2026Jammu court sentences drug convict to 3 years in 18-year-old NCB case
In a significant breakthrough, he said the NCB subsequently traced him to Jammu's Amphalla jail, and secured his production before the competent court in August last year, thereby bringing him back within the judicial process.
August 23, 2026Delhi court grants probation to two in 2013 stabbing case
Additional Sessions Judge Saurabh Partap Singh Laler was hearing appeals filed by Amrish Thakur alias Mirchi and Yogender Lal alias Jhunjhun against a July 2025 magisterial court order that had sentenced them to six months of simple imprisonment under sections 324 (voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means) and 341 (wrongful restraint) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)
August 23, 2026Delhi tribunal awards Rs 56.87 lakh to man who suffered permanent disability in road accident
The tribunal underlined that a person is to be compensated for his inability to lead a full life, and though no amount of money could erase the trauma and grief that the victim suffered, the agony that he underwent and the dignity and confidence that were shattered, the compensation could alleviate a bit of suffering.
August 23, 2026BCI Chairperson Manan Mishra rejects Sadasiva Reddy's allegations, says lawyers aware of his integrity
In a letter dated August 22, Reddy called upon Mishra to resign within 15 days and sought a special meeting of the BCI, along with an independent audit of its accounts and the BCI Trust PEARL-First. The letter mentioned Reddy's designation as the bar body's co-chairman.
August 22, 2026Delhi tribunal awards Rs 35.88 lakh to family of 13-year-old boy killed in road accident
Presiding Officer Vikram was hearing the claim petition by the family of Ayush Sharma who lost his life after another vehicle hit his bicycle near his house on April 10, 2025, and held that the accident was caused by the rash and negligent driving of the vehicle's driver.
August 22, 2026Delhi court convicts man for attempting to throw acid at estranged wife
Additional Sessions Judge Hargurvarinder Singh Jaggi convicted Sanoj Yadav under IPC Sections 326B and 506 for attempting to throw acid and criminal intimidation.
August 22, 2026Plea in SC seeking removal of BCI chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra
Mishra was first elected as BCI Chairman to 2012. Although Mishra briefly demitted office in 2014, he returned as chairman in November that year and has remained in the post since then, said the plea, filed by advocate Yogamaya MG.
August 22, 2026CJI Surya Kant lauds Justice Sanjay Karol's empathy, leadership on farewell
Heading a ceremonial bench comprising Justices Karol, Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, the CJI referred to his long professional association with the retiring judge, recalling that he had known him first as a member of the Bar, later as a fellow advocate general, then as a colleague in Himachal Pradesh and finally as a fellow judge of the Supreme Court.
August 22, 2026Judges not gods, won't get every judgment right: Outgoing SC Judge Sanjay Karol
The apex court on Saturday bid an emotional farewell to Justice Karol, with Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Bar leaders, including Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Pradeep Rai, paying glowing tributes to the outgoing judge on his last working day.
August 22, 2026Sabarimala gold loss case: Prasanth denied bail, former TDB member Ajikumar gets relief
Prasanth is the 17th and Ajikumar the 18th accused in the case related to the alleged loss of gold from the Dwarapalaka (guardian deity) idols at Sabarimala temple. Both were arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on July 23.
August 22, 2026Special NIA court rejects bail plea of Pulwama terror attack accused Insha Jan
In his 15-page order delivered on August 20, Special Judge Prem Sagar held that the statutory bar under Section 43-D(5) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) also operated against the accused and prevented her release on bail at this stage.
August 22, 2026Over 3.1 lakh students sensitised under Haryana’s statewide POCSO awareness campaign
The campaign, which commenced on May 13, is being implemented through District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs) in coordination with District Education Officers, District Elementary Education Officers, school principals, teachers, school authorities and other stakeholders.
August 22, 2026Thane court sentences man to 20 years RI for rape of 12-year-old girl
Additional Sessions Judge Premal S Vithalani on Friday found the accused, Mohdammed Rashid Tahid Aalam (30), guilty of charges under relevant provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
August 22, 2026PFI case accused dies in judicial custody, court orders release of body
NIA Special Court Judge P K Mohandas ordered the release of the body of Mohammed Yasar Arafath, the 64th accused in the case related to the alleged anti-national activities of the Popular Front of India (PFI).
August 22, 2026Man gets 7 years in jail for culpable homicide
The court also sentenced co-accused Angur Batu Pawar, Meenabai Angur Pawar and Vandanabai Angur Pawar, all residents of Amrabad Tanda, to one year's imprisonment.
August 21, 2026Court acquits director, caretaker of rehabilitation center in culpable homicide case
Sessions Judge R D Sawant on Thursday acquitted caretaker Rais Rashid Khan (40) and director Mubin Ahmed Mohammad Hussain Tade (47) of charges under IPC section 304(II), noting that the prosecution failed to prove that the victim's death was homicidal.
August 21, 2026Court denies pre-arrest bail to Nashik hospital official in subsidy fraud case
The state government provides financial assistance to underprivileged patients through empanelled hospitals under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana.
August 21, 2026Sohrabuddin Shaikh encounter case: Plea in SC challenges acquittal of 22 accused
The petition has been filed by Nayabuddin Shaikh, younger brother of deceased Sohrabuddin Shaikh, challenging the May 7 order of the high court which, while acquitting the accused, said that the prosecution had failed to establish the case.
August 21, 2026