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The Supreme Court will determine whether an accused person should be given grounds for arrest even for IPC offenses.

The Supreme Court will determine whether an accused person should be given grounds for arrest even for IPC offenses.The highest court noted that its rulings were being abused since defendants accused...

The Supreme Court recommends a threshold of votes for uncontested election victories.

The Supreme Court recommends a threshold of votes for uncontested election victories.A PIL against a law that permits uncontested elections in India was being heard by the court. The Supreme Cour...

At the Women Lawyers Forum Literary Club meeting, Delhi High Court judges talk about the importance of literature in advocacy.

At the Women Lawyers Forum Literary Club meeting, Delhi High Court judges talk about the importance of literature in advocacy.The novels 'Desperately Seeking Shah Rukh' by Shrayana Bhattacharya and 'L...

Using the legal system to police the past

Using the legal system to police the pastCourts are proactively restricting future conversation in addition to punishing past speech. A recent discussion in the Indian Supreme Court reflects a wo...

A Pakistani woman's request for a long-term visa to India is denied by the Delhi High Court.

A Pakistani woman's request for a long-term visa to India is denied by the Delhi High Court.The Court ruled that because the government decision was made in response to national security concerns, it...

Calcutta High Court Justice Subhendu Samanta was appointed a permanent judge.

Calcutta High Court Justice Subhendu Samanta was appointed a permanent judge. As of April 1, the Calcutta High Court has 45 judges operating out of the authorized 72, leaving 27 vacancies. &...

Rahul Gandhi challenges the summons order for Savarkar remarks before the Supreme Court.

Rahul Gandhi challenges the summons order for Savarkar remarks before the Supreme Court.A bench consisting of Justices Dipankar Datta and Manmohan is scheduled to hear the case today. Rahul Gandh...

A lawyer who filed an Article 32 petition against a family court judgment was fined ₹5 lakh by the Supreme Court.`

A lawyer who filed an Article 32 petition against a family court judgment was fined ₹5 lakh by the Supreme Court.According to the Court, these petitions degrade the courtroom atmosphere and cannot be...

The Supreme Court ruled that a family shouldn't suffer after NDPS accused children of being tormented for a fabricated connection to the Pahalgam massacre.

The Supreme Court ruled that a family shouldn't suffer after NDPS accused children of being tormented for a fabricated connection to the Pahalgam massacre.The Court noted that no family member should...

A soldier who served at Siachen 36 years ago has been granted a disability pension by the Supreme Court.

A soldier who served at Siachen 36 years ago has been granted a disability pension by the Supreme Court.The Army denied Bijender Singh's assertion that his posting at Siachen Glacier caused him to beg...