Showing 94 articles
Legal Professional Arrested for Derogatory Remarks Against Judge, Released on Bail
Ramanagara, A legal professional, Chan Pasha, found himself in legal trouble after being arrested on Tuesday for making derogatory remarks against a Varanasi district court judge. The judge had recently allowed Hindus to worship in the basement of Gyanvapi Mosque, a decision that sparked controversy. According to…
Court Dismisses Woman's Domestic Violence Plea, Citing Lack of Evidence
In a recent ruling, an Additional Sessions Judge in Mumbai has dismissed a woman's plea challenging a magistrate court order related to her complaint against her husband and in-laws. The woman, employed as an assistant in the state secretariat 'Mantralaya,' had filed a complaint under the Protection of Women from…
Local Court Directs SSP Chandigarh to Probe Social Media Harassment Case, Expresses Discontent with Investigating Officer's Conduct
In a significant development, a local court in Chandigarh has rebuked the investigating officer (IO) handling a case involving the harassment of a city-based woman on social media. The court has directed the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) to personally look into the matter and take appropriate action. The…
Gunfire Targets Home of High Court Lawyer in Tambaram: Unidentified Assailants at Large
Tambaram In a startling incident on Tuesday evening, unidentified assailants targeted the residence of advocate Thyagarajan (50) in Kadaperi, Tambaram. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident that has left the community on edge. The incident occurred at approximately 7.45 pm when Thyagarajan's wife,…
Bombay High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to 17-Year-Old Accused in Rape Case, Citing Board Exams and "Element of Consent
In a recent ruling, the Bombay High Court granted anticipatory bail to a 17-year-old boy accused of rape, taking into consideration the upcoming Board exams for both the accused and the victim. Justice Sarang Kotwal, presiding over the case, emphasized that there was an "element of consent" according to the victim's…
Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging BCI's Decision Permitting Entry Of Foreign Law Firms In India: Delhi High Court
In a significant development, the Delhi High Court has taken cognizance of a plea challenging the notification issued by the Bar Council of India (BCI) last year, which permitted the entry of foreign law firms and lawyers in India. The division bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh…
Daughters are imprisoned in Nityananda's ashram, father files petition in Gujarat High Court; rejected for this reason
In a recent ruling, the Gujarat High Court dismissed Janardan Sharma's habeas corpus petition seeking the release of his two daughters from the alleged illegal captivity of self-styled godman Swami Nityananda. The court, in its order issued on Friday, stated that after a video link appearance by the daughters, aged 21…
Man Booked for Throwing Slipper at Judge During POCSO Trial Sentencing
In a shocking incident at the Dindoshi Sessions Court, Premkumar Jitlal Gupta, 43, has been booked by the police for allegedly throwing his slipper at Judge Sameer Akhtar Ansari during the final hearing of his POCSO (Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences) trial on Saturday. Gupta, who had been in Thane jail…
Court insists on parental rights despite marital breakdown: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has emphasized that the dissolution of a marriage does not erase the parental status of the mother and father, asserting the rights of a father to have his name reflected in his minor son's school records. The court, presided over by Justice C Hari Shankar, allowed the…
Supreme Court Judge confuses ‘Kindle’ with ‘Tinder’, leads to amusing banter in Courtroom
In a lighthearted and amusing turn of events at the Supreme Court on Friday, a judge mistakenly confused Amazon's Kindle e-reader with the popular dating app Tinder. During a hearing on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking the establishment of rural libraries to promote reading in villages, the mix-up occurred…
