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An Indian court has urged the Centre to re-evaluate its policy regarding short-validity passports issued to citizens facing criminal charges, suggesting a potential change in regulations.
India's judicial system is notorious for its sluggishness, with many accused individuals dying before their cases reach a verdict due to severe backlogs. Despite reform ideas, implementation remains rare.
A report highlights five instances where Indian courts have affirmed women's rights and autonomy, including rulings on menstrual leave and the choice of a partner, showcasing judicial support for gender equality.
An Indian court has cancelled a woman's First Information Report (FIR) against her mother-in-law, ruling that her hair loss was due to a shampoo change and not a lack of rich diet.
An Indian court has found former Tehelka magazine editor Tarun Tejpal guilty of raping a former colleague, overturning his 2021 acquittal and potentially leading to a life sentence.
An Indian court released seized Kashmir willow, highlighting issues of greed and environmental depletion in its decision.
An Indian court has acquitted former wrestling chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment charges, a decision that has been met with both relief from his supporters and vows of appeal from the accusers. The case involved allegations from several female wrestlers against the influential sports official.
An Indian court has stated that it is 'high time the system stops supporting illegal immigrants,' directing its comments towards the state of Karnataka regarding the issue.
An Indian court has struck down the Centre's pan masala cess, ruling that the law failed to meet the Article 14 test, which ensures equality before the law.
An Indian court has handed down life imprisonment sentences to 44 Somali nationals convicted of piracy. The verdict concludes a significant legal case involving maritime security.
An Indian court has questioned a plea by 'Abhishek' to travel abroad for eye care, asking if the treatment could be provided in Kolkata.
An Indian court has restored custody of a toddler to her pregnant mother, deeming the separation as 'grave cruelty' to both the child and the mother.
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk is on a hunger strike in New Delhi, advocating for education reform and drawing support from politicians like Arvind Kejriwal and celebrities. His protest, now in its 19th day, has led to calls for government intervention as his health deteriorates.
An Indian court has criticized the denial of a passport to an individual based on a 15-year-old 'untraceable' First Information Report (FIR), stating that such a situation 'can't condemn forever'.
An Indian court has rejected the bail plea of an engineering graduate accused in the Beed Sarpanch murder case, stating that 'scoring good marks' is not grounds for bail. This decision comes as another court cleared a woman of her husband's murder after 19 years.
An Indian court has criticized police regarding the custody of jailed gangster Anmol Bishnoi in connection with the murder of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, who was shot dead in October 2024.
An Indian court has dismissed a case against the former managing director of Mead Johnson India concerning a complaint of a 'live insect' found in baby formula.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court refused to quash an FIR against a school principal accused of calling a student a thief in front of classmates, stating that a psychologist's report finding no trauma did not halt criminal proceedings.
An Indian court granted bail to a juvenile in a rape case, stating that punishing children is 'self-destructive' and no child should face the stigma of a jail birth.
An Indian court has granted permission for a man facing a cheating FIR to travel abroad to seek treatment for his disabled son.
An Indian court has backed a college's decision to deny a teaching position to a selected candidate due to concerns arising from their activity on Facebook.
An Indian court has reprimanded the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for allegedly assuming a dual role of investigator and punisher, following claims of custodial torture. The court emphasized the importance of due process and human rights.
An Indian court upheld the jail terms for an officer and his wife after their assets were found to exceed their legal income by 124%, confirming a corruption conviction.
A consumer commission in Haridwar has ordered an online footwear retailer to refund Rs 3,606 for two defective pairs of shoes and pay Rs 15,000, ruling that offering a credit note instead of a cash refund was a deficiency in service.
An Indian court awarded Rs 16.55 lakh to parents for their son's death, noting that 'God gave him no time to earn.' The ruling highlights judicial consideration for future earnings in compensation cases.
An Indian court has sentenced nine police officers to life imprisonment for their involvement in a custodial death case.
An Indian court has rejected Priyank Kharge's plea in a defamation case, ruling that the RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) is an identifiable body.
An interfaith couple in India was denied relief by a court after failing to prove their case for safety, highlighting challenges faced by such couples.
An Indian court has awarded a bus passenger Rs 10,000 in compensation for a missing bag, but rejected a larger claim of Rs 1.25 lakh for 'lost valuables'. The ruling highlights the specifics of compensation for lost luggage.
An Indian court has ruled in favor of a minor rape survivor, permitting her to continue her 31-week pregnancy and allowing for the child's adoption after delivery.
An Indian court has ordered a new case to be filed against leaders of the CPM and CPI parties in connection with the Sabarimala ‘gold theft’ scandal.
An Indian court has denied bail to Sunish Hegde, an associate of the hacker Sriki, stating that his role in the alleged crimes was not peripheral.
An Indian court has increased the compensation payout to Rs 2 lakh for a woman whose education and future prospects were severely impacted by an accident.
An Indian court has overturned a village order against a religious teacher, ruling that historical inquiry cannot be a basis for boycott.
A consumer commission in Hoshiarpur, India, has ordered a builder and housing society to refund Rs 5.25 lakh to a software engineer after keeping the homebuyer's money for 10 years without completing the promised project.
The Patna High Court has issued a stern warning that unchecked police brutality could transform the force into something akin to Nazi Germany. The court ordered an FIR against a Buxar SHO for allegedly breaking a man's legs due to his caste, rejecting police claims of an accidental fall.
Indian courts have ordered a service center to replace a defective iPhone 12 or refund Rs 40,449, and an AC manufacturer to pay Rs 30,000 for a faulty machine purchased by a pregnant woman.
An Indian court has directed a company to pay Rs 35,000 in compensation to a consumer whose new Sansui LED TV stopped working within six weeks of purchase, eleven years after the initial complaint.
An Indian court has dismissed a medical negligence case related to a C-section, noting that the couple had returned to the same doctor despite an injury to their firstborn.
An Indian court ruled in favor of a woman, awarding her Rs 10.5 lakh after her insurer failed to prove a pre-existing disease caused her illness.
An Indian court denied protection to a runaway live-in couple, stating that their relationship could bring a 'bad name' to their family.
An Indian court has rejected a man's plea claiming that an MLA influenced his transfer, noting that he had spent 10 years in the same place.
An Indian court has ordered a CRPF constable to join his posting in Odisha despite his wife's health issues following childbirth.
An Indian court has quashed an anti-Islamic speech case against a BJP leader, stating that the judiciary is 'not a theatre for political rivalry.'
A court in Jalgaon, India, has awarded the death penalty to a man for the 'exceptionally cruel, cold-blooded' rape and murder of a minor tribal girl and her three siblings.
An Indian Court Martial has ordered the dismissal of a Colonel and sentenced him to three years in jail for outraging the modesty of women officers.
An Indian court has upheld the disability pension for an Army veteran who developed diabetes after 27 years of service, despite being fit at the time of his enrolment.
An Indian court has ordered the addition of a father's name to the records of a 13-year-old IVF child, invoking the mythological figure Karna's struggle for paternal recognition.
An Indian court has restricted a father's access to his minor daughter with autism, allowing only weekly video calls instead of physical visits.
An Indian court has ruled in favor of a doctor's right to travel abroad, despite a pending legal case against them, emphasizing individual liberties.
An Indian court has ordered an 8.66 lakh payout to parents-in-law following a woman's accidental death, emphasizing the valuable services rendered by homemakers.
An Indian court invoked the Sanskrit verse 'Sarve bhavantu sukhinah' (May all be happy) to strongly criticize the mediclaim limits imposed by Haryana, highlighting concerns over universal well-being.
An Indian court has upheld the disability pension for an army veteran who suffered a stroke during his 24 years of service, affirming his right to the benefits.
An Indian court sentenced a man to life imprisonment 'till his last breath' for the rape of a minor girl, emphasizing society's duty to provide safe spaces for minors.
Indian court ruling on Google keyword ads could reshape online advertising The Straits Times
An Indian court ruling concerning Google keyword advertisements could significantly reshape the landscape of online advertising, with broad implications for how companies use keywords in their campaigns.
An Indian court has imposed a Rs 2 fine on a Saharanpur family for 'gross abuse of law' in a property dispute that has spanned 40 years.
After a four-decade-long trial concerning Rs 20,000, an Indian court reduced the jail sentence for a 75-year-old former sarpanch who was convicted in a 1987 corruption case.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a single meeting between a wife and her former partner does not constitute adultery, upholding a divorce granted on grounds of cruelty due to the wife's unsubstantiated allegations.
The Rajasthan High Court granted bail to a man accused of sexually harassing and stalking a minor girl, imposing stringent conditions including a one-year ban on all social media platforms.
An Indian court has rejected the bail plea of a college principal who stands accused of defrauding students by issuing fake degrees.
An Indian High Court has ruled that the medieval Kamal Maula mosque was originally a temple dedicated to a Hindu goddess.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that the historic Kamal Maula mosque is a temple dedicated to a Hindu goddess, sparking debate about religious sites in India.
An Indian court has rejected the bail plea of an operations manager involved in the TCS Nashik case, with details explaining the reasons behind the decision.
Indian courts have denied anticipatory bail requests in two separate cybercrime cases, citing the need for custodial questioning in a "multidimensional" probe and emphasizing the impact of cybercrime on "Digital Bharat." One case involved Nida Khan in a TCS-related matter, while the other concerned an illegal call centre.
An Ahmedabad court has rejected the bail plea of a Surat 'godman' accused of involvement in a conspiracy to weaken the Indian economy.
A special court in India delivered a verdict against a Karnataka Congress MLA for the 2016 murder of a BJP worker, highlighting the criminalization of politics.
Indian courts are set to decide on the extradition of Sheikh Hasina, while talks are underway to potentially alter the course of the proceedings.
A 24-year-old convict in a rape and murder case has been sentenced to 50 years in jail and fined Rs 73 lakh by an Indian court.
An Indian court has directed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and a contractor to pay Rs 2.23 crore in compensation for a building collapse that occurred during road construction work in Shimla.
The Gujarat High Court denied bail to a former Anand bureaucrat in a benami assets case. Separately, the Delhi High Court also denied bail to Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar in a murder case.
An Indian court has directed actor Salman Khan, his sister Alvira, and officials of their company to appear in October regarding a complaint linked to the Being Human jewellery brand.
An Indian court has intervened in a case concerning land taken in Himachal Pradesh 31 years ago, asserting that no one can be deprived of their property.
The Delhi High Court's ruling on the OpenAI-ANI case addresses key questions regarding AI training as fair dealing, potential output infringement, and the jurisdiction of Indian courts in such matters, setting precedents for AI and copyright in India.
An Indian court has ruled that a pedestrian sleeping on a pavement does not contribute to the negligence of an offending driver, stating that pedestrians cannot anticipate a vehicle driving onto the footpath.
An Indian court has ruled in favor of OpenAI in a copyright lawsuit brought by news agency ANI, stating that OpenAI did not violate the news agency's copyright. This decision marks a significant win for OpenAI in the ongoing debate over AI and intellectual property.
An Indian court has declined to quash a case filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against individuals accused of attempting to sell banned currency notes.
The CJP party, supported by activists like Sonam Wangchuk, led a protest march to the Indian Parliament in Delhi, demanding action on exam leaks. Delhi was under high alert with tightened security and barricades as thousands gathered for the demonstration.
An Indian court criticized a 25-year delay in a kidnapping trial, stating that 'tarikh pe tarikh' (date after date) cannot define the justice system.
An Indian consumer court ordered Maruti Suzuki to provide a new car to a customer who alleged that mandatory E20 ethanol-blended fuel damaged his vehicle, a ruling that could increase carmakers' liability.
A daily briefing from an Indian outlet includes a report of a fresh Indian casualty in the Strait of Hormuz, alongside other national news.
An Indian court has declined to dismiss charges against 11 individuals accused of making 'anti-Hindu' remarks. The case raises questions about the boundaries between free speech and hate speech.
A court in India has canceled a hearing in the Shraddha Walkar murder case to allow the accused, Aaftab Amin Poonawala, to take his Masters exam.
An Indian court has ordered the release of a man who was wrongly held in a Uttar Pradesh jail despite his matrimonial case originating in Uttarakhand, highlighting issues of judicial oversight.
An Indian court granted bail to Nida Khan, a five-month pregnant TCS staffer accused in sexual harassment and religious conversion cases, citing the trauma of giving birth in jail.
An Indian court rejected a plea for a Shiv Sena man, Rakesh Mhatre, to appear via video conferencing, ordering his physical production after his arrest for assaulting hospital staff.
An Indian court has acquitted a woman arrested with her baby in 2004, ruling that merely being the 'wife of an extremist' is not sufficient proof of guilt.
An Indian court has ruled that a man must pay Rs 30,000 in maintenance each to his wife and son, stating that while income can be hidden, status cannot.
An Indian court reduced a husband's jail term, noting that suicides due to dowry demand torture are not uncommon, in a case involving a dowry-related death.
An Indian court has ruled out forced poisoning by the husband in a bride's death case, noting that the substance, zinc phosphide, is smelly and bitter.
An Indian court has upheld the eviction of a son from his home, ruling that his 93-year-old mother must be allowed to live in peace.
An Indian court has ruled against Bokaro Steel Plant, ordering a job for a son and a ₹50,000 fine, bringing an end to a 14-year legal battle.
An Indian court ruled that a student's MBBS degree can be withheld until fees, seized by the National Investigation Agency as alleged proceeds of a Maoist group, are repaid. The court emphasized the unique nature of this case compared to typical fee disputes.
An Indian court reduced a man's life sentence, ruling that his wife's 'thousand husbands' remark constituted grave provocation, influencing the judgment.
An Indian court has given the state of Bengal six weeks to locate and trace several missing circus elephants, following concerns about their whereabouts.
An Indian court has validated a customary divorce, enabling a 69-year-old woman to receive her father's Army pension, in a significant ruling regarding traditional legal practices.
An Indian court has ruled that adults who are below the legal marriage age still have the right to live with a partner of their choice.
An Indian court ordered BookMyShow to pay Rs 12,000 in compensation after a movie show was cancelled without prior notice on New Year's Day, causing inconvenience to a customer.
An Indian court has acquitted a man, ruling that a promise of marriage made in good faith but later broken does not amount to rape.
An Indian court has overruled the 24-week abortion limit for a 15-year-old rape survivor, citing 'bodily autonomy' in its decision.
A Himachal Pradesh consumer commission has ordered Mahindra and its dealer to refund over Rs 19,000 to a vehicle owner who was forced to pay for repairs despite the vehicle being under warranty.
An Indian court ordered courier service DTDC to pay Rs 23,440 in compensation after a Teej gift box arrived damaged and empty.
An Indian court in Delhi has upheld the government's temporary ban on the Telegram messaging application. Telegram's bid to overturn the blocking of its app was unsuccessful.
The Bombay High Court has granted permission for Indian actor Preity Zinta to pursue a deepfake case against Google and Meta, adding to a growing number of legal challenges by Indian actors seeking protection against AI misuse of their identities.
An Indian court has ordered ICICI Prudential to pay Rs 8.5 lakh to a widow after the insurer initially rejected a claim due to pre-existing diseases.
An Indian court has reduced a 19-year-old's life sentence under the POCSO Act to 10 years, attributing the crime to the "adverse impact of hormonal changes." The ruling has sparked debate regarding legal interpretations of culpability.
An Indian court has ordered a Saudi airline to pay Rs 1.15 lakh (approximately $1,375 USD) in compensation to a passenger whose business class seat was changed to economy due to a full flight.
An Indian court has ruled against Swiggy Instamart, ordering a Rs 20,000 payout to a consumer who received expired chicken, stating that the incident endangered public health.
An Indian court has ruled that a 'peace station' posting does not bar an Army veteran with a heart condition from receiving a disability pension.
An Indian court has fined a woman Rs 50,000 after she falsely claimed her husband had an illicit relationship with his own sister.
A Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges against 26 top leaders of the Popular Front of India (PFI) in a terror case. The court found grave suspicion of a conspiracy to establish a Caliphate.
An Indian court has declared that protecting qualified health professionals is in the national interest, highlighting that 930 million people live in rural areas.
A district court in India has rejected the bail plea of the main accused in the alleged 'rape' of a US tourist at a homestay in Kodagu.
An Indian court dismissed a man's defamation case against a prospective bride, who he sued for allegedly sharing secrets, highlighting legal complexities in personal disputes.
An Indian court has ruled that individuals with Down syndrome are entitled to legal protections, quashing an order that had denied a father guardianship rights.
An Indian court criticized a panel for insensitivity and allowed a Bangladeshi mother to donate a kidney to her ailing son.
An Indian court has ruled that consensual intimacy cannot be used as a 'tool for vengeance' and does not constitute rape if a relationship sours, emphasizing the distinction between consensual acts and sexual assault.
An Indian court has intervened to protect actor Jackie Shroff from the unauthorized use of his likeness and voice through artificial intelligence, ruling that his consent is required for such exploitation.
An Indian court has ruled that removing a 'Thali' (mangalsutra) and making false allegations constitute 'mental cruelty,' leading to the dissolution of a 49-year-old marriage.
A court has closed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against the Rs 5,729-crore Guwahati Ring Road project, ruling that a wildlife study must be conducted before any tree felling commences.
An Indian court has demanded answers from the Central and Madhya Pradesh governments regarding a series of tiger deaths at Kanha National Park.
An Indian court ruling concerning Google keyword advertisements has the potential to significantly alter the landscape of online advertising.
An Indian court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed against the Nehru Sidhant Kendra, affirming that the institution furthers the ideals of Jawaharlal Nehru.
An Indian court has upheld the dismissal of a transport employee who was found to be running private buses while employed, concluding a 29-year legal dispute over his casual approach to work.
An Indian court has quashed a police order and granted a life convict 10 weeks of freedom on parole.
An Indian court has ordered immediate police protection for two women in a live-in lesbian relationship, ruling that adults have the right to live with a person of their choice. The decision was made without assessing risk levels, emphasizing the couple's fundamental right.
India's NCDRC has awarded ₹2 crore compensation to the family of a patient who died after a surgeon negligently removed her healthy kidney instead of the diseased one. The commission described the error as a 'medical disaster'.
An Indian High Court has granted bail to the remaining six accused in a case involving the throwing of non-vegetarian food waste into the Ganga river during Iftar, an act that could hurt Hindu sentiments.
An Indian court has issued a directive to Apple, instructing the tech giant to cooperate in an ongoing antitrust case. The order signals continued scrutiny of Apple's business practices in the Indian market.
A special court in India has denied Indrani Mukerjea's request to travel to the United Kingdom and Spain.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has fined the defence secretary and Army chief ₹2 lakh due to delays in the disability pension of retired Major Rajdeep Dinkar Pandere, who underwent 24 surgeries and developed a kidney ailment during service.
An Indian court has temporarily halted the implementation of stricter power grid penalties for companies operating in the renewable energy sector.
An Indian Express opinion piece argues that what the central government labels as "judicial excess" is, in fact, the judiciary's crucial role in protecting marginalized and vulnerable communities. The author defends the courts' actions against government criticism.
An Indian court has refused to discharge a Congress leader in a case involving casteist abuse, ordering him to face trial.
A discussion on how Indian courts treat lie detector tests has emerged, particularly in the context of a plea related to the NEET case, raising questions about 'intrusion into mental privacy'.
An Indian court has ordered a fresh hearing in the 'Laadli' rape-murder case, stating that it cannot remain a "humble spectator" in the proceedings.
High-profile Indian journalist and Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal has been sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a colleague in 2013. The Bombay High Court upheld his conviction, with the survivor's mother expressing relief at the outcome.
An Indian court has issued a temporary order directing US social media firms to remove abusive and AI-generated content targeting a federal minister over the country’s ethanol-blending policy.
An Indian court has ruled that a claim of false promise of marriage cannot be made after a five-year live-in relationship.
An Indian court has rejected the second bail plea of a former Panjab University professor accused of his wife's murder, stating there was no substantial change in the case's circumstances.
An Indian court has ordered direct salary deductions for a wife's maintenance and issued a warning to judges regarding contempt in such cases.
An Indian court has convicted eight associates of deceased gangster Jaipal Bhullar in connection with the 2021 Jagraon double murder case.
An Indian court has awarded a widow Rs 11.11 lakh in compensation after her husband was killed in an LPG cylinder blast, ruling that the incident was not due to her negligence.
An Indian court has ruled that a son's future takes precedence over a father's visitation rights, granting the mother sole guardianship of the child.
An Indian court has directed Maruti to replace a customer's SUV or pay ₹20 lakh due to damage caused by E20 fuel, a ruling the automaker plans to contest, with Bloomberg reporting on Maruti's intent to fight the order.
The Uttarakhand High Court in India has ruled that merely smelling of alcohol is not enough to prove drunk driving; the prosecution must demonstrate that the alcohol level in a person's body exceeded the legal limit.
An NIA court has issued a non-bailable warrant for Pakistan-based Hafiz Saeed, a significant development for the Pahalgam terror trial. This warrant underscores India's efforts to bring Saeed to justice.
An Indian court ruled that a maintenance amount of ₹10,000 was insufficient for a dignified life, subsequently doubling the maintenance awarded to a wife.
Indian courts have recently addressed pet custody disputes, with a report highlighting five instances where judges had to decide who would keep the dog.
An Indian court has admonished All-Women Police Stations, stating they should act as law enforcers rather than mediators in dowry-related cases. The court emphasized their role in upholding the law.
Matthew VanDyke, a US mercenary accused of training insurgent groups, complained to an Indian court about the spicy and oily food in Tihar Jail, requesting shrimp and pasta.
An Indian court has ruled that Shariat law cannot supersede the country's child marriage legislation, explicitly stating that puberty is not considered the legal age for marriage. This decision reinforces the supremacy of civil law in such matters.
An Indian court granted bail in an illegal sand mining case, ruling that imprisonment cannot be considered punishment before a trial is concluded.
A special judge in Rouse Avenue Courts ordered an inquiry after an accused, Prabhat Kumar, arrested by the federal agency, alleged torture by the CBI.
An Indian court has ruled that it cannot compel a minor rape survivor to give birth, granting permission for an abortion at 28 weeks of pregnancy.
An Indian court confirmed a man's life sentence for killing his stepson, stating that the mother's testimony was credible and that she would not falsely implicate her husband.
An Indian court denied custody of abused siblings, stating that children's care homes must restore hope, underscoring the importance of safe and supportive environments for vulnerable children.
An Indian court has protected a couple, citing the 'right to life on a higher pedestal,' even though the groom was below the legal age of 21.
A court has issued an order for the Surat Municipal Corporation to rebuild homes that were subjected to an 'unauthorised demolition'.
An Indian court has instructed the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) to pay Rs 8.5 lakh to the mother of a 'murdered' man, dismissing the insurer's demand for a death decree as absurd.
An Indian court upheld pension relief for an employee and fined the Odisha state government 1 lakh rupees for a delayed appeal.
An Indian court in Thane sentenced a man to 20 years in jail for raping a minor, rejecting his 'love affair' defense and emphasizing that consent is immaterial when the victim is under 18. The minor later became pregnant and had an abortion.
An Indian court ruled against granting a divorce to a husband who had driven his wife away with persistent dowry demands, highlighting legal protections against such practices.
An Indian court has confirmed a monthly maintenance sum of Rs 20,000 for a woman, ruling that education is not a bar for receiving maintenance.
An Indian court has acquitted a man, ruling that consent given based on a promise to marry constitutes rape only if the promise was false from its inception.
An Indian court has cancelled a mother's requirement to deposit Rs 75 lakh (7.5 million rupees) for taking her son to the UK amidst a custody battle.
An Indian court fined a man Rs 50,000 for filing a plea to bring his wife home, asserting that a wife is not her husband's chattel.
A consumer commission in Maharashtra, India, has ordered Skoda and its dealer to pay Rs 3.25 lakh (approximately $3,900 USD) to a customer whose premium car was held at a service center for 58 days due to a starting issue, citing deficiency in service.
An Indian court has rejected an appeal against a ban on the Telegram app, following reports that channels on the platform were selling leaked questions for undergraduate entrance exams.
An Indian court has declared the arrest of Gameskraft directors illegal, citing 'recycled suspicion' in its ruling.
An Indian court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that challenged the constitutionality of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's council of ministers, stating the petition was based on erroneous grounds.
An Indian court has waived a man's electricity bill of Rs 73,031 and ordered a Rs 10,000 payout due to a 'delayed demand' for payment.
An Indian court rejected an ex-Army man's plea claiming his wife threw him out and instead ordered him to pay maintenance.
An Indian court has stated that artificial intelligence cannot substitute judicial scrutiny and has cautioned judges against using AI to generate fake citations in their orders.
An Indian court refused to quash a 'dowry death' case and denied bail to the father-in-law, stating that humiliation and mental cruelty drove the baptised Sikh woman to take her own life, including being forced to cook non-vegetarian food and wear a nose pin.
An Indian court has stated that preventive detention powers have been 'misused to the hilt' in Prayagraj and Ghaziabad, noting over 4,800 such detentions since 2024.
An Indian court has rejected the bail plea of the former chief finance officer of CSCL in a case involving the diversion of public funds.
An Indian court has condemned the custodial death of a businessman as "barbaric" and ordered a compensation of Rs 25 lakh to be paid to his widow.
A court has overturned the 2016 Assembly election result in Radhapuram, Tamil Nadu, transforming a 49-vote loss into a 103-ballot win for a candidate.
A Chandigarh woman found worms and insects in dog food, leading a court to order the company to pay compensation.
An Indian court has directed AIIMS to admit a student, emphasizing that 'rules are handmaids of justice,' even though the student's papers were with another college.
An Indian court has upheld a compensation of Rs 15 lakh for a school clerk who was deemed to have been illegally dismissed 31 years ago.
An Indian court has ruled that municipalities must ensure footpaths are kept free for pedestrians, directing a cafe to remove its van that was obstructing public access.
An Indian court increased monthly maintenance for a wife from Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000, acknowledging that the previous amount was insufficient due to inflation.
An Indian court has ruled that Google infringed trademark rights by allowing rivals to use a company's name as an advertising keyword, a decision that could significantly reshape the online advertising market in India and impact ad sales.
An Indian court has ruled that a father's obligation to provide maintenance for minor children is absolute and cannot be denied even if the mother remarries.
An Indian court ruled that Google infringed trademark rights by allowing rivals to use a bathroom fittings maker's name as an advertising keyword, a decision that could significantly reshape the online advertising market.
An Indian court rejected the claim that a dead pillion rider caused a crash and awarded ₹12 lakh (1.2 million rupees) in compensation to the family, stating the claim was 'by no stretch of imagination' plausible.
An Indian court has referenced the 1854 Macaulay report to annul the regularization of thousands of college lecturers, signaling an end to the 'patronage system' in appointments.
An Indian court has acquitted two men previously sentenced to 20 years in jail for sexual assault on a minor, citing that 'bad deeds' can have a host of meanings.
An Indian court has strongly criticized Alwar police for parading a man in female attire, stating that the act "strikes at the core of dignity."
An Indian court has ruled that the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) must pay ex gratia compensation to the wife of a constable who died after his shift, stating that duty does not end with office hours.
An Indian court has awarded Rs 27 lakh (approximately $32,000 USD) in compensation to a 9-year-old road accident victim, ruling that permanent disability results in 'loss of dignity'.
A bat fainted due to extreme heat within a court complex in Bundelkhand, India, prompting lawyers to intervene and provide aid to the distressed animal.
An Indian court has reportedly instructed Apple to cooperate in an ongoing antitrust case. The directive emphasizes the need for the tech giant's participation in the investigation.
An Indian court, declaring the Bhojshala complex a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, has urged the government to take formal steps to bring back the historic Saraswati idol currently housed in the British Museum.
India's Supreme Court and High Court have recently quashed several orders, including problematic bail conditions and a 'proclaimed person' declaration. The Supreme Court also cancelled bail in a dowry death case, emphasizing the need for courts to take crimes against women seriously.
An article discusses historical instances where Indian courts have supported the government's position on carrying a fetus to full term, likely in cases related to medical termination of pregnancy or reproductive rights.
A court in Uttar Pradesh, India, has reserved its order until May 2 in a defamation case filed against prominent politician Rahul Gandhi. The previous hearing in the matter took place on April 17.