India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on Khera's Bail Plea

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on Khera's Anticipatory Bail PleaIn a closely watched case blending political rhetoric, allegations of document forgery, and fundamental rights under Article 21 of the Constitution, theSupreme Court of Indiaon Thursday reserved its judgment on Congress leader P...

30 Apr 2026

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'Living Separately' Under Section 13B HMA Means Cessation Of Marital Obligations, Regardless Of Residence: Patna High Court

Patna HC: No Divorce if Marital Sparks Fly Just Before Filing – 'Living Separately' ExplainedIn a nuanced take on mutual consent divorces, the Patna High Court upheld a family court's rejection of a joint divorce petition under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act (HMA), stressing that "livi...

30 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

No Cognizable Offence in Alleged Hate Speeches by BJP Leaders: Supreme Court

No Hate Speech, No FIR: Supreme Court Clears BJP Leaders in Brinda Karat ChallengeIn a ruling that echoes through India's polarized political discourse, the Supreme Court of India has declared that controversial

30 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

No Legal Backing for Transgenders' 'Badhai' Collection; Courts Can't Legitimize Without Law: Allahabad HC

Allahabad HC: Transgenders Can't Claim Legal Turf for 'Badhai' Gifts – Custom Can't Trump LawIn a stark rejection of longstanding community traditions, theAllahabad High Court'sLucknow Benchhas ruled that transgender persons, often referred to as Kinnars, holdno enforceable legal rightto coll...

29 Apr 2026

India - National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

NCDRC: Fire Insurance Claim Can't Be Repudiated on Mere Suspicion Without Cogent Evidence of Fraud

Flames of Justice: NCDRC Torches Insurer's Suspicious Fire Claim RejectionIn a significant ruling for policyholders, theNational Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)in New Delhi has partly allowed a consumer complaint filed by M/s Shri Hira Industries again...

25 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Police Cannot Arrest in Private Complaint Cases Without NBW: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Cracks Down: No Arrests in Private Complaints Without WarrantsIn a sharp rebuke to procedural overreach, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that police cannot arrest anyone in private complaint cases unless a non-bailable warrant (NBW) is issued alongside summons. A bench ofJu...

24 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras HC Bars Prisoners from Voting in 2026 Elections

Madras HC Bars Prisoners from Voting in 2026 ElectionsIn a significant ruling onApril 22, 2026, theMadras High Courtdismissed a writ petition filed by Hari Nadar, a detainee atPuzhal Central Prison, who sought directions to theElection Commission of India (ECI)to allow him to vote—and even co...

23 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Foreigners Registration Dispute: Delhi HC Addresses Seher Gogia's Challenge to FRRO Order

Seher Gogia's Battle with FRRO: Delhi HC Steps In on Foreigners Registration In a closely watched administrative law case, the Delhi High Court took upSeher Gogia v The Foreigners Regional Registration Officer & Anr., addressing a petitioner's...

23 Apr 2026

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Supreme Court Dismisses Umar Khalid Bail Review

Supreme Court Dismisses Umar Khalid's Review Petition in Delhi Riots UAPA CaseIn a significant ruling that underscores the stringent bail provisions under theUnlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, theSupreme Court of IndiaonApril 16, 2026, dismissed the review petition filed by st...

21 Apr 2026

India - Latest News

Centre Notifies Women's Reservation Act Amid Delimitation Debates

Centre NotifiesWomen's Reservation ActAmid Delimitation DebatesIn a move that has sparked widespread controversy, theIndian Ministry of Law and Justiceissued a gazette notification onApril 16,2026, bringing theConstitution (106th Amendment) Act, 2023—popularly known as theNari Shakti Vandan A...

17 Apr 2026