Stamp Vendors Qualify as Public Servants Under Prevention of Corruption Act: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has held that licensed stamp vendors are ‘public servants’ under the Prevention of…
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SC Revokes Father’s Custody for Failing to Provide Home-Cooked Meals, Citing Welfare Concerns
In a significant ruling prioritizing child welfare, the Supreme Court of India on April 29 set aside a Kerala High…
Supreme Court Stays Contempt Conviction Over ‘Dog Mafia’ Circular
The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed a Bombay High Court order that had convicted a woman of criminal contempt and…
Not the Hour for Doubt: SC Shuts Down Plea for Pahalgam Attack Inquiry
In a firm rebuke to what it termed a “misguided” public interest litigation, the Supreme Court of India on Thursday…
Calcutta High Court Fines Woman ₹1 Lakh for Defamatory Divorce Notice in Newspaper
In a notable ruling involving defamation during divorce proceedings, the Calcutta High Court has imposed a ₹1 lakh fine on…
Supreme Court Upholds Validity of Consumer Protection Act’s Jurisdiction Norms Based on Purchase Value
In a significant ruling reinforcing legislative intent behind consumer dispute resolution, the Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the constitutional validity…
Supreme Court Considers Clubbing FIRs Against Sharjeel Imam Over 2020 Speech, Adjourns Plea
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court signaled that it may consider clubbing the multiple FIRs filed across various states against student…
Supreme Court Frees Woman Convicted of Killing Daughters, Cites Mental Health and Superstitious Influence
In a significant ruling addressing the intersection of mental health and criminal law, the Supreme Court of India on Tuesday…
Who Teaches the Teachers? SC Grills BCI on Role in Legal Education
In a significant observation, the Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned the Bar Council of India’s (BCI) authority over determining law…
Battle Over the Bill: Restaurants Take Service Charge Fight to Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court will hear on May 9 two appeals challenging a single judge’s ruling that upheld the Central…