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Court discharges Bhujbal in library contract case, rejects prosecution’s ‘invisible support’ theory
The court ruled that the prosecution had failed to demonstrate the “necessary nexus" between the minister’s official acts and the alleged criminality.
September 24, 2026Kalkaji rape case: Delhi court remands three accused to 14 days' judicial custody
The three accused, Asif, Hemant and his brother Mukesh, were arrested in connection with the alleged rape of the minor at Aastha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Mandir.
September 24, 20262020 Delhi riots: Court sentences five to 2 years in jail for attack on police
Additional Sessions Judge Parveen Singh was hearing arguments on quantum of sentence against Arif, Mohd Khalid, Abdul Sattar, Tanveer Ali and Hunain, who were convicted of rioting, assaulting or obstructing public servants and using criminal force against police personnel.
September 24, 2026Court grants bail to journalist Ravi Nair convicted in defamation case filed by Adani Enterprises
The court issued the NBW against him for his failure to personally appear before it during a hearing in an appeal against his conviction in the case.
September 24, 2026Man acquitted in 2016 assault case after victim turns hostile
Additional Sessions Judge Dhirendra Rana was hearing a case against accused Deepak Sehrawat, against whom the Vasant Kunj South police station had registered a case under several Indian Penal Code (IPC) Sections, including 452 (house trespass after preparation for hurt) and 308 (attempt to commit culpable homicide).
September 24, 2026Mezhuveli bank heist: Court sentences five persons to rigorous imprisonment
The Pathanamthitta Chief Judicial Magistrate Court, John Varghese, sentenced Vinu and Suresh Kumar to two years and 11 months' rigorous imprisonment each, while Sudheesh and Gireesh were sentenced to two years and nine months' rigorous imprisonment each.
September 24, 2026Lawyers at Tis Hazari court complex observe strike against new traffic challan rules
However, the Coordination Committee of All District Courts Bar Associations of Delhi had called off its proposed strike and protest march to the Delhi Lieutenant Governor's house scheduled for Thursday after a delegation of the committee was called for a discussion with the Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Law Minister Kapil Mishra and Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh.
September 24, 2026NEET paper leak case: Delhi court rejects plea to defer arguments on charges
The counsel of the accused had argued that under Section 12-A of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, further investigation cannot be carried out after two months of the registration of the case, and besides, no supplementary chargesheet can be filed once trial begins.
September 24, 2026Court discharges Maharashtra minister Bhujbal in 2016 Mumbai University library contract case
Bhujbal’s lawyer said it was the last pending case against the senior NCP leader as he had previously been granted relief in other alleged kickback and financial fraud matters linked to the Maharashtra Sadan in Delhi and a housing project in Navi Mumbai.
September 24, 2026Two key accused in Veeramani POCSO case move court for bail
The court directed the police to file a counter affidavit in response to the bail petitions filed by Shanthi and Mahendra Simhan, associates of Veeramani, founder of Gem Granites.
September 24, 2026POCSO court hands double life sentence to two men for sexually assaulting girl
Special Court Judge Ezhil on Wednesday found the accused, Raja Perumal (38) and Ayyasamy (56), both hailing from a village in Uthamapalayam taluk, guilty of the offense and imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 on each.
September 24, 2026Man gets 20-year RI for sexually assaulting minor boy; court says 'bystander apathy' no excuse
Special Judge A H Kashikar found the 41-year-old accused, Madhu Dharma Govari, a labourer from Vasai in Maharashtra's Palghar district, guilty under provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
September 24, 2026Odisha: Man gets life imprisonment for murdering his mother
The incident occurred on March 6, 2025, in Chianapada village, under the Suliapada Police Station in Mayurbhanj district.
September 23, 2026Court denies interim protection from arrest to ex-BJP MLA Narendra Pawar in gangrape case
Additional Sessions Judge N K Karande declined to grant interim bail to Pawar while hearing his pre-arrest bail application, citing the grave nature of the allegations.
September 23, 2026Himachal Pradesh HC chief justice launches live streaming of court proceedings
In his inaugural address, Sandhawalia said the initiative is not merely a technological facility but an important step towards making the justice system more transparent, accessible and people-friendly.
September 23, 2026Court imposes cost on Mumbai Mayor for skipping hearing in 2016 assault case
Tawde's lawyer on Tuesday applied for exemption for her from remaining present in the court.
September 23, 2026Ayodhya court defers bail hearing in Ram temple donation theft case after filing of chargesheet
The bail applications of the two accused -- Subhash Srivastava and Ramashankar alias Tinnu Yadav -- will now be heard on Thursday, said advocate Kul Shekhar Singh.
September 23, 2026Lawyers suspend Thursday strike, protest march against traffic challan amendments
The amendments include the adjudication of contested traffic challans by executive and departmental authorities and the requirement to deposit 50 per cent of the challan amount before approaching a competent court.
September 23, 2026Aaditya Thackeray responds to Satish Salian's notice, refutes allegation of defamation
His social media posts did not even mention Satish Salian, Thackeray said in his reply sent through advocate Anshuman Sinha.
September 23, 2026TET paper leak case: Two accused get police custody till Sept 29
According to a chargesheet filed by the Thane Police recently, question papers were smuggled out of an Agra printing press hidden inside shoe insoles by two employees for a mere Rs 8,000.
September 23, 2026Strength of legal system depends upon quality of judges, advocates and scholars: CJI
The CJI inaugurated a monthly lecture series on law, justice and legal education organised at the Supreme Court. Eminent academician professor (Dr) Ranbir Singh became the first recipient of the annual 'Supreme Court Nyaya Shiksha Samman' during the event.
September 23, 2026SCBA extends support to district courts' bar body regarding traffic-challan amendments
The letter signed by the association's secretary, Pragya Baghel, said the SCBA extends its support to the committee and endorses the concerns raised by it regarding the amended mechanism, particularly the adjudication of contested traffic challans by executive and departmental authorities and the requirement to deposit 50 per cent of the challan amount before approaching a competent court.
September 23, 2026Uddhav Thackeray, Eknath Shinde acquitted in 2009 defamation case
The complainant was late Vasant Davkhare, a senior leader of the Nationalist Congress Party, who had dragged the Sena leaders to the court over a campaign rally during the 2009 Lok Sabha elections.
September 23, 2026Delhi court grants default bail to 6 Ukrainians in Myanmar drone training camp case
The court also discharged them under sections 21 (penalty for unauthorised entry) and 23 (penalty for visa overstay and general contraventions) of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, taking note of the compounding of offences by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO).
September 23, 2026Delhi court sentences three men to 6 years' rigorous imprisonment for stabbing youth
Principal District and Sessions Judge Umed Singh also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 each on the trio -- Sahil alias Ishmile, Mohit, and Vishal alias Vicky -- sentenced under Section 307 (attempt to murder) and 34 (common intention) of the Indian Penal Code.
September 23, 2026Cong's Nandigram bypoll candidate to remain in judicial custody till day after voting
The development effectively ended Pradhan's chances to seek votes for himself in the by-election as campaigning would conclude on October 4.
September 23, 2026Delhi court issues notice on plea seeking FIR against student-activist for derogatory posts
It said that Sachdeva "noticed the derogatory, filthy posts/ videos" by the accused at her chamber in the Supreme Court, which was under the jurisdiction of the present court.
September 23, 2026Nine men acquitted in attempt to murder case
The court acquitted Sachin Nandu Shelke, Santosh Mukund Shelke, Kaluram Khandu Pawar, Ganesh Maruti Jadhav, Ulhas Krushna Chaudhari, Samir Rangnath Patole, Dinesh Madhukar Phodse, Krutik Jagan Bangar, and Krutik Rajaram Jadhav.
September 22, 2026CGPSC scam: ED files prosecution complaint against former chairman, 6 others
Besides Sonwani, the accused named in the complaint are businessman Shravan Goyal, then CGPSC Deputy Controller (Examination) Lalit Ganvir, Utkarsh Chandrakar (nephew of K K Chandravanshi, a former personal assistant of former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel)), Vikas Chandrakar and Anil Chandrakar, and Additional Collector Chetan Borghariya (who was then an Officer on Special Duty at Baghel's office).
September 22, 2026Man gets life imprisonment for killing younger brother in Odisha
Rayagada District and Sessions Judge Damodar Rath convicted accused Dambu Huika in the murder case and imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on him, said a government counsel.
September 22, 2026Deputation of IPS officers to CAPFs necessary for their effective functioning, govt tells SC
The SC's direction came while hearing a contempt petition filed by a number of CAPF cadre officers claiming the CAPF (General Administration) Act 2026 will continue to restrict their career progression because the MHA was not implementing the SC's 2025 judgement, which they said favoured them.
September 22, 2026Man gets 6 months in jail for harassing woman traffic cop
The court convicted the accused, Saroj, under Indian Penal Code sections 353 (assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of duty), 354-A(IV) (making sexually coloured remarks), and 509 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman).
September 22, 2026Vaishno Devi 'fake silver' row: Court grants more time to complete probe; next hearing on Oct 10
The chief judicial magistrate of Jammu passed the order on September 19 while hearing the case arising from advocate Deepak Sharma's complaint, which sought the registration of an FIR and a fair, comprehensive and scientific investigation into the alleged adulteration, substitution, pilferage and possible misappropriation of around 20 tonnes of silver offerings made by devotees at the shrine, reportedly valued at Rs 550 crore.
September 22, 2026Bengal court grants bail to SFI activists in Bhangar College clash case, ABVP holds protest
Sayan Banerjee, the lawyer who represented the arrested SFI supporters, alleged that he was subjected to egg-pelting and slogans outside the court complex and was stuck there for two hours because of the protests by ABVP activists.
September 22, 2026Court grants bail to Ashok Kharat's wife in money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate had claimed that Ashok Kharat, currently in judicial custody, was the mastermind and primary beneficiary of laundering of over Rs 47 crore. The agency also made his wife an accused in the case, but has not arrested her.
September 22, 2026Sahil had told us about facing casteism, harassment at IIT Bombay: Parents
Speaking to the media after visiting the Mumbai Police Crime Branch office, they demanded a thorough examination of all evidence and action against those found responsible for their son's alleged suicide.
September 22, 2026