AG Grants Consent to Initiate Criminal Contempt Against Advocate Who Targeted CJI
In a dramatic turn following last week’s courtroom chaos, where Advocate Rakesh Kishore allegedly attempted to hurl a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, a new development has surfaced—Attorney General R Venkataramani has granted permission to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against the advocate. The update came before a bench led by Justice Surya […]
Clean Air Is Non-Negotiable: SC Backs Green Crackers, Warns Against Unchecked Pollution
In a significant ruling ahead of Diwali, the Supreme Court led by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran, permitted the restricted use of green firecrackers in the National Capital Region, stressing that the celebration of festivals or business interests cannot come at the cost of people’s health, clean air and […]
SC Clears The Air: Magistrates Can Order Voice Samples from Anyone, Not Just Accused
In a significant ruling reaffirming judicial authority in the investigative process, a bench comprising Chief Justice (CJI) B.R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran of the Supreme Court have declared that a Magistrate possesses the power to order the collection of voice samples not only from accused individuals but also from witnesses. Emphasizing that such […]
Writ Of The Habeas Corpus Not Meant To Track Missing Person Probes: HC
In a notable ruling, the Rajasthan High Court, led by Justice Avneesh Jhingan and Justice Baljinder Singh Sandhu, dismissed a habeas corpus plea, making it clear that the extraordinary writ jurisdiction in cases of missing persons cannot be invoked merely to track the progress of an investigation or express dissatisfaction with how it is being […]
Minor Injuries, Contradictions Insufficient to Prove Rape—Accused Acquitted After 10 Years in Jail: HC
In a significant ruling, Justice Nivedita P. Mehta of the Bombay High Court has set aside the conviction and ten-year sentence imposed on Roshan Ruprao Bandre by an Additional Sessions Judge under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The acquittal came in an appeal arising from allegations that Bandre had kidnapped and raped […]
A 40-Year Wrong Corrected: SC Frees Man Convicted As Child In 1981 Murder Case
The Supreme Court of India, led by Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Augustine George Masih, has ordered the immediate release of a man who has languished in prison for over four decades for a murder he committed as a 12-year-old boy in 1981, underscoring that the passage of time cannot nullify the legal protections granted […]
SC Says High Courts Must Exercise Caution: Strikes Down Vigilance Inquiry Into Chinmaya Mission Land Deal
In a striking intervention that underscores the boundaries of judicial oversight, Justices Dipankar Datta and KV Viswanathan of the Supreme Court on Monday set aside select directives from the Kerala High Court, which had mandated the Cochin Devaswom Board to reimburse license fees and launch a vigilance probe into the Chinmaya Mission Educational Cultural Trust. […]
Sameer Wankhede vs Red Chillies: Delhi HC Issues Summons in Rs. 2 Crore Defamation Case
In a striking development that highlights the growing clash between streaming giants and public figures, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday, October 8, took up a defamation lawsuit filed by IRS officer Sameer Wankhede against Red Chillies Entertainment for their portrayal of him in the upcoming Netflix series. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav promptly issued notices […]
Maratha-OBC Clash: Maharashtra Told To Justify GR Granting Kunbi Certificates To Marathas
In a major development affecting Maharashtra's reservation system , the Bombay High Court has asked the state government to file a detailed reply within four weeks on a controversial government resolution that allows eligible members of the Maratha community to obtain Kunbi caste certificates for availing benefits under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category. The […]
‘Maharaj’ No More: Jaipur Royals Told To Use Only Legal Names In Court Filings
In a significant ruling on the use of royal titles in modern India, the Rajasthan High Court has directed the legal heirs of the former Jaipur royal family to remove the prefixes “Maharaj” and “Princess” from their names or face dismissal of their pending petition. Justice Manoj Kumar Goyal, presiding over the matter, emphasized the […]