2024-Dec-11

Supreme Court Rules Caste-Based Insult in Private Backyard Not in 'Public View,' Does Not Violate Section 3 of SC/ST Act.

2024-Nov-16

Bhangi, Neech, Bhikhari, Mangani' not caste names: SC/ST Act case dropped by Rajasthan High Court

2024-Nov-15

Allahabad High Court- Existence of Mental Disorder is not a sufficient ground for seeking divorce. Seriousness of illness ought to be proved by the spouse

2024-Nov-14

Compassionate Appointment cannot be claimed as a vested right for Appointment- Supreme Court

2024-Nov-13

NCDRC held Kotak Mahindra Bank's deficiency in services for it's failure to issue a notice before recovering Customers Vehicle

2024-Nov-12

Gujrat High Court- Guidelines laid down by the Court for Medical Board Opinion on Abortion

2024-Jul-30

Delhi High Court orders CBI probe against a litigant who filed repeated petitions alleging unauthorised constructions.

2024-Jul-05

The Delhi High Court declines quashing of FIR involving sexual violence based on monetary payment observing that this would imply that ‘Justice is for Sale.’

2024-May-14

The Delhi High Court orders NBCC to reimburse the entire sale consideration to an aggrieved homebuyer along with Rs.5 lakh compensation towards mental agony.

2024-May-06

The Delhi High Court observes that no wrongdoing can be attributed to consensual sexual acts between adults regardless of their marital status.

2024-May-01

The Delhi High Court dismisses anticipatory bail application in a sextortion case. Observing Sextortion is a social menace, representing a profound violation of privacy.

2024-Apr-30

The Delhi High Court grants police protection to a transgender person for filing nomination papers for upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

2024-Apr-29

The Delhi High Court grants parole for two weeks to a murder convict for attending his own marriage.

2024-Apr-24

The Delhi High Court asks a man to assist traffic police for a month, quashes FIR against him under sections 354, 506, 509 IPC.

2024-Apr-23

The Andhra Pradesh High Court observes that a Writ Petition is maintainable even if there is an alternate remedy, in case where the principles of natural justice are not followed.

2024-Apr-20

The Delhi High Court holds that making derogatory complaints to the husband's employer to harm his professional reputation amounts to cruelty.

2024-Apr-19

The Jharkhand High Court reiterates that the court should be satisfied that the accused is absconding before it embarks on exercising powers under section 82, 83 Cr. PC.

2024-Apr-18

The Punjab and Haryana High Court upholds an Arbitrator’s award passed in Toto in absence of a written statement of defence by the opposite party.

2024-Apr-16

The Delhi High Court holds that the provisions of the Domestic Violence Act are applicable to each woman irrespective of religious affiliation or background.

2024-Apr-15

The Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that the statutory remedy U/S 34 Arbitration Act cannot be bypassed by filing a Writ Petition.

2024-Apr-12

Breaking News :- National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission to hold hybrid hearings from April 15 2024

2024-Apr-10

The Supreme Court reiterates that the identity of a POCSO victim cannot be disclosed.

2024-Apr-09

The Supreme Court holds that legal heirs of a deceased partner do not become liable for the liability of the partnership firm upon the partner’s death.

2024-Apr-08

The Supreme Court quashes defamation case against a newspaper owner for reporting against an advocate holding that the content was published in good faith.

2024-Apr-06

Allahabad High Court expresses surprise at issuance of marriage certificates by Arya Samaj. Madhu and Another vs. State of Uttar Pradesh

2024-Apr-02

The Allahabad High Court holds that a husband cannot claim deduction of Insurance Premium, Loan EMI from his gross salary for determining maintenance amount under section 125 Cr PC.

2024-Apr-01

The Delhi High Court directs the Arbitrator to refund Rs.6 lakhs out of 14.5 lakhs fees paid by parties in the Arbitration Proceedings.

2024-Mar-27

The Karnataka High Court imposes a cost of Rs.50000/- on the husband on his application to refer the wife to a Board of Psychiatrist for Medical Examination.

2024-Mar-22

The Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed prosecution against a doctor in absence of an Expert Committee Report.

2024-Mar-21

The Allahabad High Court holds that a marriage between Hindus can’t be dissolved by a compromise in Section 125 Cr. PC proceedings.

2024-Mar-20

The Kerala High Court upholds dissolution of marriage observing that a wife can’t unilaterally withdraw consent for divorce after a settlement during mediation.

2024-Mar-19

The Allahabad High Court holds that the Courts should be careful and record their satisfaction before issuing proclamation under section 82, 83 Cr.PC.

2024-Mar-18

The Punjab and Haryana High Court declines to quash summons against Max Hospital for allegedly installing cheap pacemaker resulting in patient’s death.

2024-Mar-16

The Allahabad High Court dismissed Writ Petition of a live-in couple already married to other partners while holding that providing support to such relationships will destroy the social fabric of our country.

2024-Mar-15

The Supreme Court holds that High Courts must not hesitate in quashing Criminal proceedings which are essentially of a civil nature.

2024-Mar-14

The Delhi High Court ceases the mandate of a unilaterally appointed Arbitrator.

2024-Mar-07

The Delhi High Court observes that unlawful delay in release of prisoners despite being admitted to bail needs to be addressed as it touches upon their rights of liberty.

2024-Mar-06

The Delhi High Court imposed a cost of Rs.1 lakhs on Indian Oil Corporation for taking inconsistent stance in section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Petition.

2024-Mar-05

The Supreme Court reiterates the basic rules of pleadings that a written statement must have a para wise reply to the plaint. Allegations are deemed to be admitted unless specifically denied.

2024-Mar-02

The Supreme Court holds that the Legal Representatives are liable only for monetary liabilities attached to the estate of the deceased but not for his personal obligations.

2024-Feb-23

The Supreme Court doubled the compensation to Rs.10 lakhs to a patient who developed hoarseness in voice after a trainee doctor administered him anesthesia.

2024-Feb-17

The Kerala High Court dismisses Article 227 Petition holding that Suit filed by a minor without a next friend is a curable irregularity which can be cured by filing a subsequent application.

2024-Feb-15

The Delhi High Court orders framing of charge against a man under sections 376/506 for breach of twin promise of marriage.

2024-Feb-03

The Delhi High Court has issued summons to Tata Son’s owned Vistara Airlines in a suit for 2.7 crores damages over spillage of hot beverage on a minor child.

2024-Feb-02

The Delhi High Court holds that even if there is a finding of cruelty against the wife, it cannot by itself be a ground for denying maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act.

2024-Feb-01

The Supreme Court holds that an offence of rape was made out if the consent of the woman was based on false promise of marriage from inception.

2024-Jan-31

In a case of Medical Negligence the Supreme Court has directed a Doctor to pay 2.5 lakh to a patient who lost vision of one eye.

2024-Jan-22

The Delhi High Court initiates suo motu contempt proceedings against a litigant for abusing and making derogatory remarks against the Court.

2024-Jan-20

The Delhi High Court modifies visitation rights granted to the father. Observes that a child suffers the most in custody battles and loses everything due to polarisation of familial relations.

2024-Jan-17

The Delhi High Court sets aside an ex parte arbitral award holding that an arbitrator must serve sufficient notice before proceeding ex parte against a party.

2023-Dec-28

The Supreme Court convicts a teacher who assaulted a class II student leading to vision loss.

2023-Dec-27

The Delhi High Court allows quashing of proceedings initiated under sections 406, 420 IPC holding that declaration as PO under section 82(4) Cr.PC is not sustainable.

2023-Dec-20

Breaking News :- Lok Sabha Passes Three Criminal Law Amendment Bills

2023-Dec-20

Supreme Court upholds trial court’s judgment and convicts woman for offences under section 307, 328 and 392 of the IPC. Observes that being a woman is not a ground for lesser punishment.

2023-Dec-19

Delhi High Court upholds conviction under section 307/376 observing that imposing inadequate sentences showing undue sympathy harms the justice system.

2023-Dec-18

Mere Incorporation Of S. 307 IPC In FIR & Chargesheet No Bar To Quash Case Based On Compromise Between Parties: Allahabad HC

2023-Dec-16

The Supreme Court acquits the man charged with Section 307, 324 IPC holding that compromise between the parties is a factor to be considered while deciding the quantum of sentence.

2023-Dec-15

The Madras High Court holds that merely sitting on strike will not attract offence attempt to suicide under section 309 of the IPC.

2023-Dec-14

The Karnataka High Court holds that for an offence under section 309 of the IPC there has to be an unsuccessful attempt to commit a suicide.

2023-Dec-13

The Supreme Court holds that ‘Abetment of Suicide’, Section 306 IPC is a heinous offence which cannot be quashed on the basis of a compromise.

2023-Dec-12

The Supreme Court discharges accused charged with Section 306 IPC observing that merely the deceased was called a ‘call girl’ would not tantamount to abetting suicide.

2023-Dec-11

The Supreme Court holds that a wife can initiate Section 498A proceedings from her parental home after leaving her matrimonial home.

2023-Dec-07

The Delhi High Court upholds sentence of rigorous imprisonment of 10 years for the offence under Section 304B of IPC. Directs accused to surrender and serve the remaining portion of his sentence.

2023-Dec-06

The Supreme Court converts conviction of a cop from section 302 to 304A in a case of death by accidental firing.

2023-Dec-01

The Delhi High Court directs Northern Railway and its contractor to pay Rs.23 lacs as compensation to parents of a minor who died after falling in an unprotected pit.

2023-Dec-01

Patna High Court quashes criminal proceedings against doctor observing that Men's Rea is a must for negligence to amount to an offence.

2023-Nov-30

Orissa High Court refuses to quash criminal proceedings against a doctor observing that few doctors are acting in utter disregard to human life for pecuniary advantage.

2023-Nov-30

The Karnataka High Court holds that an offence of Bigamy applies only against the erring spouse, one can’t prosecute other family members.

2023-Nov-29

Kerala High Court holds that a Blank Cheque issued attracts presumption under section 139 of Negotiable Instruments Act when signed voluntarily.

2023-Nov-29

Punjab and Haryana High Court grants anticipatory bail to an accused charged under Sections 3 & 4 of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities Act), 1989 for making casteist comments.

2023-Nov-24

Rajasthan High Court directed Baba Ramdev to appear for police interrogation for his anti muslim remarks.

2023-Nov-24

Madras High Court enhances Motor Accident compensation substantially. Issues a slew of directions against the menace of drunken driving.

2023-Nov-23

The Supreme Court sentences bus driver to Rs.2000 fine for accident caused by rash driving 26 years ago.

2023-Nov-23

Delhi Court Recommends Extradition Of Indian Man To Australia For Rash & Negligent Driving; Dismisses Claim Of Racial Bias

2023-Nov-22

Kerala High Court quashes case against a Paediatrician holding that a doctor’s consultation room is not a public place.

2023-Nov-22

Patna High Court grants bail to a student for posting objectionable Facebook pictures of Hindu God and Goddess.

2023-Nov-21

Bombay High Court holds that mere storage of Gutka/Pan Masala will not attract provisions of Section 188 IPC.

2023-Nov-21

Madhya Pradesh High Court refuses to quash summons against Coca Cola for expired ‘Maaza’ in the restaurant, insisting that the manufacturer should recall such products.

2023-Nov-20

National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission upholds a compensation of Rs.13.77 lakhs after nuts and bolts found in a woman’s abdomen after 12 years of surgery.

2023-Nov-20

The Calcutta High Court directs that use of microphones and loudspeakers should be regulated by the orders passed by the Apex Court, the High Court and the National Green Tribunal.

2023-Nov-18

The Supreme Court stays the observation of the Nagpur Bench that people feeding stray dogs must adopt them, however directs dog feeders not to create public nuisance.

2023-Nov-18

Madras High Court quashes criminal proceedings holding that raising ‘Facist BJP’ slogan does not constitute any offence.

2023-Nov-17

Calcutta High Court issues directions ahead of Muharram, says continuous drum beating impermissible.

2023-Nov-17

Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that mere consumption of liquor at flat party does not tantamount to an offence.

2023-Nov-10

Kerala High Court holds that a couple living together under a marriage agreement are not husband and wife.

2023-Nov-10

The Karnataka High Court quashes wife’s criminal complaint against husband for refusing money to perform a Pooja ceremony.

2023-Nov-10

The Karnataka High Court holds that the wife's refusal to comply with the decree of Restitution of Conjugal Rights is sufficient ground for divorce.

2023-Nov-10

The Delhi High Court holds that a wife making unsubstantiated allegations against her in laws and waging a legal war amounts to extreme cruelty.

2023-Nov-09

The Karnataka High Court holds that a wife living in adultery is not entitled to maintenance from her husband under the Domestic Violence Act.

2023-Nov-09

The Jharkhand High Court observes that section 498-A IPC being misused by disgruntled wives.

2023-Nov-08

The Delhi High Court grants anticipatory bail to a 20 year old accused of raping his professor. The High Court observes that the relation was out of choice and not out of force.

2023-Nov-08

The Delhi High Court dismisses the appeal of the wife, finds that she was earning well and was highly qualified and that she had not disclosed her true income.

2023-Nov-07

The Andhra Pradesh High Court observes that one’s choice to live outside wedlock, does not mean that the married persons are free to live in live-in relationship during subsistence of marriage.

2023-Nov-07

Deprivation of Conjugal Relationship ‘Extreme Cruelty’: Delhi High Court Allows Husband's Plea for Divorce The Delhi High Court while granting divorce

2023-Nov-06

The Delhi High Court dismisses the Wife’s appeal, however observes that the wife's claim for separate residence under justified circumstances does not amount to cruelty.

2023-Nov-06

The Bombay High Court rules that the widow is not liable to maintain her in laws under section 15 CrPC.

2023-Nov-04

The Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that no law prevents a wife to claim maintenance under another provision of law if she has already been getting it under one.

2023-Nov-04

The Karnataka High Court rules that unemployment is no excuse for an able bodied man. Must find alternate avocation to maintain a wife and child.

2023-Nov-03

The Madras High Court has ruled that the police can register an FIR for non -payment of maintenance as it is a breach of protection order under the Domestic Violence Act.

2023-Nov-03

The Allahabad High Court holds that the object of section 125 Cr PC is to prevent destitution of deserted wives and not to punish husbands for his past neglect.

2023-Nov-02

The Madras High Court holds that a wife is entitled to maintenance even if the marriage was not legal.

2023-Nov-02

The Madhya Pradesh High Court observes that a husband can't escape liability of maintenance of be merely citing faults in wife's pleadings. Hyper technical attitude cannot be adopted in maintenance cases.

2023-Nov-01

The Madhya Pradesh High Court while upholding a family court's order awarding Rs.10000 as maintenance to the wife observed that if a wife had a higher degree of education it cannot be a ground to disentitle her to maintenance.

2023-Nov-01

Husband pays the entire arrears of maintenance of Rs.56000/- within 2 hours on being reprimanded by the Court.

2023-Oct-31

The Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that a woman is not entitled to maintenance under section 125 Cr PC from her second husband when she has not divorced her first husband.

2023-Oct-31

The Calcutta High Court observes that a maintenance of merely Rs.4000/- for a family of three is just not reasonable.

2023-Oct-30

The Delhi High Court directs Omar Abdullah, the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir to pay Rs.1.5 lakhs per month as maintenance.

2023-Oct-30

The Calcutta High Court points out the lacunae in Law, appoints son as guardian of a father in comatose condition by invoking the Writ Jurisdiction.

2023-Oct-30

Madhya Pradesh High Court upholds the dismissal of husband's divorce plea observing that a wife's mere act of roaming with another person doesn't amount to adultery.

2023-Oct-27

The Delhi High Court holds that a foreign national cannot claim a constitutional or a vested right to be appointed a Guardian of a disabled person.

2023-Oct-27

Madhya Pradesh High Court upholds dissolution of Marriage holding that wife not being respectful towards husband and family amounts to cruelty.

2023-Oct-26

The Supreme Court holds that a mother can give the surname of a second husband to a child after the death of the biological father.

2023-Oct-26

Delhi High Court observes that a father's second marriage after the death of the first wife does not per se disqualify him from being a child's natural guardian.

2023-Oct-25

Bombay High Court allows Guardianship Petition of a major child suffering from mental retardation.

2023-Oct-25

The Allahabad High Court appoints wife as a guardian of husband in comatose by invoking the doctrine of Parens Patriae.

2023-Oct-25

In a Landmark Judgment the Supreme Court has held that a parent who is denied custody shall have the right to talk to the child every day.

2023-Oct-23

The Karnataka High Court disposed of a habeas corpus petition filed by the father to produce the minor son and directed the mother to handover the custody

2023-Oct-21

The Supreme Court imposes a fine of Rs.25 lakhs and also sentences the NRI father to 6 months imprisonment for violating directions to bring back minor son to India.

2023-Oct-20

The Bombay High Court holds that for a girl child about to attain the age of puberty, a mother would be preferred over the father for handing over custody.

2023-Oct-19

Karnataka High Court closes suo-motu contempt proceedings against a doctor mother, accepts her undertaking for community service for six months.

2023-Oct-18

The Bombay High Court grants custody of a 3 year old US citizen to the father, holding that the mother had illegally detained the child by not returning him to native country.

2023-Oct-17

No to Same Sex Marriage say Supreme Court

2023-Oct-17

Kerala High Court holds that a mother can't be denied child's custody merely because she is relocating to a different country for better job prospects.

2023-Oct-16

Delhi High Court restrains Amar Biscuit Pvt. Ltd. from manufacturing and selling butter cookies under the name ‘Good Time’ on finding identical packaging to Britannia's 'Good Day' or 'Good Day Butter Cookies'.

2023-Oct-13

MACT:- The Delhi High Court directs Delhi State Legal Services Authority to take note of compensation paid by Insurance Companies in accident cases besides compensation paid by District Victim Compensation Committee.

2023-Oct-12

Mact :- The Delhi High Court rules that a driver holding a license for Light Motor Vehicle can not be presumed to have authority or competence to drive a Two Wheeler as well.

2023-Oct-11

MACT:- The Delhi High Court upholds the order of the Tribunal. Orders recovery Of compensation from underage driver's father.

2023-Oct-10

Motor Accident Claims :- The Kerala High Court holds that claim petitions filed beyond six months from the date of accident can not be dismissed by the Tribunals.

2023-Oct-09

Punjab and Haryana High Court reiterates that a homemaker's contribution to the fabric of daily life is immeasurable. Awards higher compensation.

2023-Oct-07

MACT:- The Supreme Court says that social status Of the deceased is to be considered if there's no definite proof of income.

2023-Oct-06

Delhi court grants Shikhar Dhawan divorce from estranged wife Ayesha Mukherjee on grounds of ‘cruelty

2023-Oct-04

The Delhi High Court awards Rs.65 lakhs enhanced compensation to a road accident victim.

2023-Oct-03

The Supreme Court issues directions in cases of fake Motor Accident Claim cases across India.

2023-Sep-29

The Supreme Court reiterates that a Motor Accident Claim need not be filed before the forum where the accident occured.

2023-Sep-28

Did you know that the Supreme Court has issued directions against use of pasting of any material, including films of any VLT, on the safety glasses of any vehicle.

2023-Sep-26

The Supreme Court in exercise of powers under Article 142 of the Constitution of India has read down Sub Rule 21

2023-Sep-25

Hon'ble The Supreme Court upholds life sentence for men who murdered a woman alleging that she practiced witchcraft.

2023-Sep-21

The Supreme Court holds that the limitation period under section 468 CrPC is not applicable to application under section 12 of the Domestic Violence Act

2023-Sep-18

Karnataka High Court upholds that Magistrates are bound to dispose applications under section 12 of the Domestic Violence Act within 60 days from the date of first hearing.

2023-Sep-16

Punjab & Haryana High Court holds that a delayed institution Of Police Report does not attract provisions of section 468 CrPC.

2023-Sep-15

Madras High Court rules that a Gift Deed is not effective when possession of the property is not handed over and such Gift Deed can be cancelled.

2023-Sep-14

The Period of Limitation for filing an Appeal against a Judgment or Order of the Family Court is 30 Days- Delhi High Court

2023-Sep-13

As authorities fail to test the contraband even after 5 years, the Madras High Court quashes NDPS proceedings against the accused.

2023-Sep-12

In absence of application for condonation of delay Madras High Court quashes sexual harassment case against self styled Godman Shivshankar Baba.

2023-Sep-11

Patna High Court holds that provisions of Section 468 CrPC are applicable only at the stage of cognizance under section 32 of the Domestic Violence Act and not prior to it.

2023-Sep-08

Hon'ble Delhi High Court seeks explanation from the trial court for passing a non reasoned order granting bail to a POCSO accused.

2023-Sep-06

The courts must look at married life as a whole while ascertaining acts of mental cruelty and must not form an opinion based on a few isolated incidents.

2023-Sep-05

The Delhi High Court upholds the centre's decision notifying all medical devices as drugs.

2023-Sep-04

Citizen of India cannot be denied his/her statutory rights for not possessing an Aadhar Card: Telangana HC

2023-Sep-02

The Supreme Court holds that for a woman to claim rights under section 14 of the Hindu Succession Act, the possession of property is necessary.

2023-Sep-01

The Supreme Court holds that 'Basic Wage' under the EPF Act, cannot be equated with 'Minimum Wage' under the Minimum Wages Act.

2023-Aug-31

The Delhi High Court emphasises that courts should use the provisions of Order VII Rule 11 judiciously and must deter frivolous litigation.

2023-Aug-29

The Delhi High Court dissolves decade old marriage of a couple holding that no law has given husband the right to subject his wife to beatings and torture merely because they got married.

2023-Aug-28

The Delhi High Court grants divorce to husband on the ground of cruelty by the wife, asking the husband to abandon his parents and become 'Ghar Jamai'.

2023-Aug-25

The Union Government undertakes to incorporate Rules and Regulations to regulate social media platforms safer from the use of profanity and vulgar language.

2023-Aug-24

The Supreme Court holds that extra-judicial confessions are weak pieces of evidence, however they can still serve as grounds for conviction if they are voluntary, truthful, and free of inducement.

2023-Aug-23

The Supreme Court holds that there is no prohibition to effect a partition otherwise than through an instrument in writing by duly complying with the requirement of law.

2023-Aug-22

The Delhi High Court rules that borrowers should not invoke Article 226 of the Constitution of India and instead follow the procedure in case of SARFAESI proceedings.

2023-Aug-21

The Supreme Court dismisses PIL seeking mandatory pre litigation Mediation.

2023-Aug-19

The Delhi High Court reinforces that rainwater harvesting is a must for Delhi's Climate Resilience Planning.

2023-Aug-18

Infringement of Trademark, Design, Copyright- Delhi High Court restrained Dabur India for selling its Product ‘Cool King’ in packaging which is deceptively similar to Emami ‘Navratan’

2023-Aug-17

The Supreme Court holds that a person who secured a job in the reserved category based on a false caste certificate is liable to be dismissed.

2023-Aug-16

The Supreme Court holds that section 482 CrPC is not meant to decide the correctness of the witnesses statements.

2023-Aug-14

Article 19 (1) (a)- Government Hospitals can no longer withheld information from patients, it would amounts to professional misconduct and infringement of Patients Rights- Madras High Court

2023-Aug-11

Wife sentenced to One Month Jail for violating Terms and Conditions of Divorce Settlement executed by her- Delhi High Court

2023-Aug-11

Breaking - Centre Introduced Three Bills to Replace IPC, CrPC, Indian Evidence Act  in Lok Sabha

2023-Aug-10

The Supreme Court quashes a 2014 Criminal case over a trivial office altercation observing that it was futile to drag the matter for so long.

2023-Aug-09

Trademark infringement: Wow! Momo is restrained from using mark 'Wow! China Bistro'- Delhi High Court

2023-Aug-09

The Supreme Court holds that a Habeas Corpus Writ is not maintainable against ED alleging illegal arrest, upholding that any such plea has to be raised before the concerned Magistrate.

2023-Aug-08

Non use of Registered Trademark ‘Blinkhit’ and different service category does not amounts to Blinkit’s Trademark Infringement- Karnataka High Court

2023-Aug-08

The Supreme Court holds that a Motor Accident Claim need not be filed before the tribunal of the area where the accident occured.

2023-Aug-07

Court Rejects Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance Claim Due To Driver's invalid License During Accident-NCDRC

2023-Aug-07

The Delhi High Court directs principals of two schools to file a detailed counter affidavit under their signatures, over denial of admission to a student under the EWS category.

2023-Aug-05

The Delhi High Court directs Delhi Government to ensure availability of Delhi Online Registration System (DORIS), to all Sub-Registrars for preservation of records.

2023-Aug-04

Delhi High Court holds that Family Court should not give long adjournments while referring the parties for mediation.

2023-Aug-03

The Delhi High Court refuses to entertain a PIL,filed by Advocate and BJP leader Ashwani Kumar Upadhyay, to restrict cash transactions of goods, products and services purchased through online shopping platforms like Amazon and Flipkart.

2023-Aug-02

The Supreme Court holds that a Doctor's license to practice can't be suspended by the Court as a penalty in Contempt Proceedings

2023-Aug-01

The Centre tabled the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha amid huge uproar by the opposition members who said the Bill will replace democracy in Delhi with

2023-Aug-01

Supreme Court to recall its own judgment holding that Ayurvedic doctors can't claim equal pay as Allopathic doctors.

2023-Jul-31

The Delhi High Court observes that the act of an estranged wife taking recourse to law by initiating legal action and filing petitions will not amount to cruelty to the husband.

2023-Jul-28

The Delhi High Court directs the Union Government to ensure highest standards of safety and security at all railway stations across the country after conducting a periodic audit of the situation.

2023-Jul-28

Provision of Section 498A of IPC in matrimonial matters and increase in implicating the relatives of Husband are being Misused by Wife- Jharkhand High Court

2023-Jul-27

Second Wife Cannot file Complaint against Husband & In-laws for Cruelty: Karnataka High Court

2023-Jul-27

The Delhi High Court set aside a trial court order directing the Delhi Police to register an FIR against Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Alok Kumar.

2023-Jul-26

Delhi High Court directs Archaeal Survey of India to produce a 109 years old record of the Qutub Complex mosque.

2023-Jul-25

NCDRC Directs Raheja Builders to Refund the money on failure to complete the project on Time

2023-Jul-25

The Delhi High Court directs news magazine Tehelka and others to pay Rs. 2 crores damages to Major General M S Ahluwalia in a defamation suit filed in the year 2002.

2023-Jul-24

POCSO- Victims age cannot be determined from School Transfer Certificate-Supreme Court acquits Accused

2023-Jul-20

The Supreme Court enhances compensation of a Motor Vehicle accident victim, while awarding compensation for loss of marriage prospects.

2023-Jul-19

Delhi High Court holds that an accused's right to cross examine a witness is at a higher pedestal under POCSO Act in view of harsh punishment for offences.

2023-Jul-18

Supreme Court orders formation of a SIT to probe land scam pertaining to a prime plot situated in Gurugram sold through a fake GPA. Questions the role of Sub-Registrar's Office.

2023-Jul-17

Delhi High Court rules that MSEF Council cannot entertain independent claims at the instance of the buyer against the supplier.

2023-Jul-15

The Delhi High Court rules that the Income Tax Act is the Special Act and the MSMED Act a general act while dealing with MSME disputes relating to fees payable to CA firms for special audits

2023-Jul-14

Delhi High Court denied bail to Leena Paulose, wife of conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, in an extortion case.

2023-Jul-13

Wipro restraint from using 'Evecare' mark after Himalaya files trademark infringement- Delhi High Court

2023-Jul-13

The Supreme Court holds that Courts must consider the gravity of offence and impact on society besides a person's personal liberty in matters of Anticipatory Bail.

2023-Jul-12

The Supreme Court holds that once the Insurer accepts that concealment of disease at the time of purchase of the initial policy was not material, reimbursement and renewal of policy can not be refused.

2023-Jul-11

Delhi High Court observes that a wife is neither an appendage nor an adjunct to her husband and her identity does not merge or get subsumed in her husband's identity.

2023-Jul-10

Supreme Court directs Ford India to pay 42 lakhs to the owner of Ford Titanium Endeavour for a Manufacturing Defect in the car.

2023-Jul-07

The Supreme Court holds that a Magistrate's order under section 14 of the SARFAESI Act can not be quashed under section 482 CrPC.

2023-Jul-06

Delhi High Court holds that it is an anathema in this day and age to diminish the autonomous status of a woman by treating her “merely as an adjunct to her husband”.

2023-Jul-05

The Supreme Court holds that Physical Disability must be assessed with reference to the Victim's nature Of work.

2023-Jul-04

Himachal Pradesh High Court holds that the parties must be made aware of the issues before directing them to lead evidence.

2023-Jul-03

Delhi High Court rules that the decree holder cannot use the process of the court for gathering information about the whereabouts of judgment debtors.

2023-Jul-03

POSH Act is also applicable in cases where Complainant and Harasser is placed in Different Department- Delhi High Court

2023-Jul-01

Supreme Court accords benefit of doubt for absence of credible eye witness and failure to establish presence of accused at the place of incident. Acquits Father-Son Duo In A 27 Years Old Murder case.

2023-Jun-30

Delhi High Court directs Petitioners to plant 10 trees as a condition to quash the FIR.

2023-Jun-28

The High Court directs Delhi Government to ensure a sufficient number of short and long stay homes for mentally ill inmates.

2023-Jun-27

Section 498A of IPC are being rampantly misused by the Complainant, wherein All family members are roped in to harass them- Gujrat High Court

2023-Jun-27

Calcutta High Court holds that Banks issuing look out circulars violate the Fundamental Right of Movement. Asserts that it can't be made a recovery norm

2023-Jun-26

Wife has equal share in property of the husband where her contribution in facilitating the husband to purchase the property either directly or indirectly- Madras High Court

2023-Jun-23

The Supreme Court holds that furnishing of a Bank Guarantee as a condition of granting Bail is unsustainable in Law. Orders furnishing of a Bail Bond instead.

2023-Jun-22

The Supreme Court upholds that in case of circumstantial evidence, the chain has to be complete in all respects.

2023-Jun-21

Insurance Company is not liable to make the payment of compensation to claimant if the policy is not renewed by the insurer- Rajasthan High Court

2023-Jun-21

Delhi High Court rules that the revisional court can't make deposit of arrears of maintenance ordered under section 125 of Cr PC a condition for grant of stay.

2023-Jun-20

Maternity Leave is a Fundamental Human Right which should not be denied- Violates Article 29 and 39D of Constitution of India- Himachal Pradesh High Court

2023-Jun-20

Delhi High Court reinstates the right of construction workers to pensions benefits, rejects application of hyper technical issues.

2023-Jun-19

Court Fee u/s 379(1) Indian Succession Act was not sine quo non for maintainability of an application for issuing Succession Certificate u/s 372 nor does it affect the Court's jurisdiction to proceed with deciding the Succession Application- Bombay High C

2023-Jun-17

Railways cannot be held responsible for deficiency in services if a passenger is not able to protect its own belonging- Supreme Court

2023-Jun-17

Divorce granted under Special Marriage Act, spouse being guilty of causing mental and physical cruelty, further indulged in Adultery and desertion- Punjab and Haryana High Court

2023-Jun-16

Supreme Court increases compensation for deceased Workman based on wife's uncontested claim before Dy. Labour Commissioner.

2023-Jun-16

Cheque Bounce: It Is Not a Hard and Fast Rule That the Drawee of a Cheque Can Never Present a Cheque Issued as Security: HC Chhattisgarh

2023-Jun-15

The Supreme Court directs remedial measures for Punjab Police Rules observing that they are outdated in terms of the current hierarchy of the Police Force.

2023-Jun-15

Pruning of Trees will not be permitted in Delhi except in accordance of Delhi Preservation of Trees Act 1994- Delhi High Court

2023-Jun-14

Karnataka High Court- Just Because parties are residing in the same property, Divorce by mutual consent cannot be denied

2023-Jun-13

Kerala High Court: Law does not recognise live-in relationship as a marriage, and a couple living together only by agreement cannot file for divorce.

2023-Jun-12

Kerala High Court depricates conduct of Lawyer, says Judge's productivity can't be measured based on number of cases listed daily.

2023-Jun-12

Section 438 of CrPC- No Bar on approaching the Court Directly, it is the discretion of Application to Approach High Court or Court of Session- Delhi High Court

2023-Jun-09

POCSO case- lack of witnesses is not sufficient to exonerate the accused if the survivor's testimony is credible. High Court of Meghalaya

2023-Jun-08

The Supreme Court holds that the courts can implicate a person not named in the FIR as an accused in presence of sufficient evidence.

2023-Jun-08

Delhi High Court makes hybrid hearings mandatory in all District Courts in national capital

2023-Jun-07

Delhi High Court denies interim bail to Manish Sisodia in money laundering case.

2023-Jun-07

If High Courts recognizes GPA and Will to be the documents of title or documents conferring right in any immovable property is a violation of Statutory Law- Supreme Court

2023-Jun-06

Delhi High Court allows district courts to permit lawyers and parties to appear virtually without prior request.

2023-Jun-05

Court Denied Bail to a Man asking Women Colleague for outing and that she has a good figure, attracts Sexual Harassment

2023-Jun-03

Investigating agencies can not defeat the right of default / statutory bail by filing a police report without completing investigation.

2023-Jun-03

Photocopy of the Sale Deed cannot be accepted as a Surity- Allahabad High Court

2023-Jun-02

Delhi High Court rules that the courts should not draw a conclusion at the stage of bail whether a promise made to a prosecutrix was false or in bad faith.

2023-Jun-01

Punjab and Haryana High Court issue directions to Revenue Courts for service of Notice Through E-mail, Whats app etc…

2023-Jun-01

Rejection of the application for Change of Name on the ground of Delay is arbitrary and transgress the Fundamental Rights of the person- Allahabad High Court

2023-May-31

Students are the nation builders of Tomorrow, Education Loan Application ought not to have rejected by the Bank- Kerela High Court

2023-May-30

Forcing a woman to choose between her Right to education and Right to becoming a mother infringes Article 21 of Constitution of India- Delhi High Court

2023-May-30

Withdrawal of Rs.2000 denomination banknotes from circulation is for the reason that the purpose of issuing it has achieved- Delhi High Court

2023-May-26

The concept of 'shared household' provides the right of the daughter-in-law in a shared household is not an indefeasible right and cannot be to the exclusion of the in-laws- Delhi High Court

2023-May-25

Delhi High Court- Advocate appearing on Criminal Side for the accused or prosecution cannot claim a right to own an Arm License

2023-May-24

Promotion of Government Servant is only subject to the outcome of pending Criminal Proceedings- Say Orissa High Court

2023-May-24

Points to be taken care during GST checking drive starting from 16/05/2023 till 15/07/2023

2023-May-23

Non Empanelment of hospitals is no reason to deny emergency treatment to a government employee.

2023-May-22

Delhi High Court holds that employees who submit forged documents to their employers have to be dealt with in a strict manner.

2023-May-22

Family Court is expected to not adopt such hyper-technical approach and close the right of the Parties to Cross examine in such a hurried manner- Delhi High Court

2023-May-20

Hurling caste related abuse with the view to insult or humiliate will not bring the same within the ambit of section 3(1)(x) of the SC/ST- Supreme Court

2023-May-19

When inordinate Delay in handing over the possession of Flat by the Builder, the Buyer cannot be expected to wait for an indefinite time and suffer Financially- National Consumer Dispute Redressal

2023-May-18

The Supreme Court upholds that joint complaints by multiple consumers need not be filed in representative capacity, and observes that the definition of a consumer includes consumers.

2023-May-17

The Transaction Between manufacturer and the dealer while acting pursuant to Warranty has to be construed as Sale Under Sales Tax Act- Supreme Court

2023-May-17

Supreme Court holds that Article 226/227 empowers High Courts to issue additional directions while considering Bail pleas.

2023-May-16

Rummy whether Played with Stakes or without Stakes is not Gambling- Karnataka High Court

2023-May-16

Supreme Court imposes fine of Rs.1 lakh on HUDA and reprimands it for filing frivolous appeal.

2023-May-15

Supreme Court says that the National Company Law Tribunal has to admit petition under section 7 if the debt is due. The view taken in the case of Innoventive Industries still holds good.”

2023-May-13

Constitution of ICC under PoSH Act, 2013- Supreme Court

2023-May-13

Supreme Court emphasises on the importance of the aspect of diversity in the process of designation of Senior Advocates.

2023-May-12

Delhi High Court Dismisses Government of India's Challenge Alleging Fraud And ‘Unjust Enrichment’ In Relation To Gas Extraction, Upholds Arbitral Award In Favour Of Reliance.

2023-May-12

Delhi High Court asks Judges to be careful in granting or denying bail in POCSO cases as adolescent love can’t be controlled by courts.

2023-May-10

The Supreme Court explains the distinctions between the magistrate's pre-cognizance and post-cognizance powers under Section 156(3) of CrPC

2023-May-09

Right of an accused to get default bail under section 167 of the Cr.PC would not get extinguished on filing of an incomplete chargesheet without completing investigation.

2023-May-08

Gauhati High Court Warns Senior Lawyer For Comment On Judge’s Imminent Retirement, Refuses To Quash FIR Against Congress Leader Srinivas BV.

2023-May-05

Supreme Court upholds that auction under SARFAESI Act Can't Be Stayed Just Because Sale Agreement Holder Offered To Pay Dues and when Borrower Hasn't Invoked S.13(8).

2023-May-05

FIR for gambling against proprietor of gaming app Wingame quashed by Bombay High Court

2023-May-04

Supreme Court stays Allahabad High Court order directing Uttar Pradesh schools to refund/adjust 15% fees paid during COVID-19

2023-May-04

NCDRC Directed ITC Ltd to pay Rs. 2 Crore as Compensation to the Consumer For Wrong Haircut and Hair Treatment

2023-May-03

Royalties have to be paid to Original Author before Using Copyright Music- Bombay High Court

2023-May-02

Father’s name can be deleted from minor’s passport- Delhi High Court

2023-May-02

Supreme Court explains distinction between Obiter Dicta and Ratio Decidendi

2023-May-01

Supreme Court rules that an action to cancel instrument under section 31 of the Specific Relief Act is not in Rem.

2023-May-01

When a marriage irretrievably breaks down, Article 142 allows the SC to waive the six-month cooling-off period for divorce, Rules Supreme Court Constitution Bench.

2023-Apr-29

Supreme Court dismisses plea to halt DMRC Phase IV Metro work over Environmental Concerns.

2023-Apr-28

The Supreme Court says Ganja seeds are not a banned contraband under the NDPS Act.

2023-Apr-28

Taxi operators' request for more vehicles to go from Manali to Rohtang Pass is rejected by the NGT

2023-Apr-27

Court should not hesitate to compensate for police laches and lapses during investigation and every accused has a right to expect fair and free investigation, imposed cost of Rs 2 lacs – Calcutta High Court

2023-Apr-26

Bombay High Court says an Unregistered Relinquishment Deed is inadmissible in evidence.

2023-Apr-25

Calcutta High Court rules that pendency of conciliation proceedings before the Facilitation Council under the MSMED Act does not bar the court from appointing an Arbitrator under section 11 of the Arbitration Act.

2023-Apr-24

Husband neither the guarantor not authorized signatory cannot be summoned when Cheque got dishonoured issued by Wife being Sole Proprietor- Allahabad High Court- Dishonour of Cheque

2023-Apr-21

Mere unnatural death of Wife in the matrimonial House within 7 years of marriage is not sufficient to convict Husband under Section 304 B and 498 A IPC- Supreme Court

2023-Apr-20

Supreme Court Rules that Government Servants cannot claim overtime allowance under The Factories Act.

2023-Apr-20

Rahul Gandhi Defamation Case

2023-Apr-19

The Supreme Court observed that Trial Courts and the Public Prosecutors should be vigilant in the matter of framing of charges.

2023-Apr-18

Woman Not Liable to Maintain In-laws U/s 125 CrPC, Rules Bombay HC

2023-Apr-17

Supreme Court rules that an unregistered agreement to sell is admissible as evidence in a suit for specific performance.

2023-Apr-15

Breaking News: Supreme Court constitutes 5 judges Bench to hear plea on Same-Sex marriage recognition

2023-Apr-15

Supreme Court directed to release the forfeited amount deposited by the borrower and set aside to avail the remedy to recover the forfeited amount- SARFAESI

2023-Apr-13

Supreme Court Quashes Detention of Samajwadi Party Leader. Shocked at UP Govt. Invoking National Security Act in Revenue Recovery Case.

2023-Apr-13

Bombay High Court paves way for Adoption by Single Working mother, Slams medieval conservative concept

2023-Apr-12

Drug manufacturer cannot be faulted with for not manufacturing the drug for which the standard is prescribed after the date of manufacture - Bombay High Court

2023-Apr-11

The act of a perpetrator peeping inside the bathroom when a woman taking a bath will certainly be regarded as an invasion of her privacy and attracts Voyeurism U/s 354 of IPC- Delhi High Court

2023-Apr-10

No Relief to Phone Pe in Trademark infringement case against Post pe- Bombay High Court

2023-Apr-06

Rape is the most hated crime in the society, no self-respecting woman would normally concoct a story of rape- J and K High Court

2023-Apr-05

Showing mercy and Reducing sentence while applying the principle that payment of compensation is a factor for reduction, is a realm of misplaced sympathy- Supreme Court

2023-Apr-04

Not taking due care while driving the vehicle and in particular overtaking, either stationary or moving vehicle also would amount to rash and negligent driving- Delhi High Court

2023-Apr-03

Punjab and Haryana High court reiterates the moral duty of the husband to maintain his wife irrespective of him being a professional beggar

2023-Mar-31

Every Death of a Patient Cannot Be Considered as Death Due to Medical Negligence: NCDRC

2023-Mar-29

Opportunity should be granted by the Bank To Borrowers Before Declaring the Accounts As Fraud : Supreme Court

2023-Mar-28

Arresting woman after sunset: Madras High Court directs State to frame guidelines for arresting woman after sunset- Section 46(4) CrPC

2023-Mar-27

Supreme Court quashed Interim Compensation to Victim as Condition for Anticipatory Bail

2023-Mar-24

Rahul Gandhi has been disqualified as Lok Sabha member

2023-Mar-23

Surat court convicts Rahul Gandhi in defamation case

2023-Mar-22

Where the proceedings under Section 138 of NI Act already commenced and taken cognizance and during pendency the company dissolved, the signatory/directors cannot escape their penal liability- Supreme Court of India

2023-Mar-21

The title over the property cannot be decided as a main issue in Rent Control Proceedings asked Tenant to handover the possession - Allahabad High Court

2023-Mar-20

Unless there is a specific bar, the Arbitrator is empowered to grant pendent lite interest- Supreme Court

2023-Mar-18

Trend to misuse and abuse the process of law by lodging false FIR to satisfy one’s Ego, Imposed cost of Rs. 1,00,000/- for Quashing the FIR- Punjab and Haryana High Court

2023-Mar-17

POCSO survivor, accused marrying other persons and living happily not ground to quash FIR: Calcutta High Court

2023-Mar-16

After a region gets urbanised, the Delhi Land Reforms Act is not applicable under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act: Supreme Court

2023-Mar-15

Change in Legal Profession: Foreign Lawyers and Law Firms Can Now Practise in India- BCI Notifies Rules

2023-Mar-14

The Postal Service is not responsible for any delays in Delivery unless the Central Government expressly agrees to do so- NCDRC

2023-Mar-10

Authorized Signatory od a Company under NI ACT who is Not

2023-Mar-09

Principals Laid in Compassionate Appointment : Supreme Court

2023-Mar-07

There cannot be any school without playground., unauthorized occupation and possession reserved for the school, cannot be directed to be legalized- Supreme Court

2023-Mar-07

Having Decree of Eviction, the tenancy terminates and Landlord is entitled to mense profits depriving him from the use of premises, pending Revision- Delhi High Court

2023-Mar-04