The High Court rejected bail after holding that the slogan used by the crowd challenged the authority of law and sovereignty of India. The ruling emphasises that calls for violence fall outside constitutional protection.
The High Court held that adults in live-in relationships cannot be denied protection. Interference by family members was ruled impermissible under Article 21.
The Court overturned convictions after finding contradictions, missing proof of possession, tainted recoveries, and unreliable forensics. It reaffirmed that convictions cannot rest on infirm investigations.
Chhattisgarh HC affirmed that hiding the inability to conceive is valid grounds for divorce, emphasizing transparency in marital obligations while ensuring fairness via alimony.
Delhi HC ruled that properties of individuals who migrated to Pakistan correctly vest in the Custodian, rejecting claims of Indian ownership post-migration.
Calcutta High Court holds that minors lack legal capacity to consent, upholding life imprisonment for sexual assault under POCSO and IPC provisions. The ruling reinforces child protection laws.
The High Court overturned an order directing registration of a temple lease after finding serious concerns about mismanagement. The ruling affirms HR&CE’s authority to investigate financial and property irregularities in denominational temples receiving public contributions.
The High Court took suo motu cognizance of an incident where a lawyer was assaulted by police, emphasizing mutual respect and cooperation between advocates and law enforcement.
SC directs Bar Council of India to ensure at least 30% of seats and office-bearer posts in every State Bar Council are reserved for women, addressing underrepresentation.
The Supreme Court held that filing chargesheets without sufficient evidence wastes judicial resources and risks unfair prosecution. Only cases with a reasonable prospect of conviction should proceed.
