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Senate passes bills to increase number of judges of Federal High Court, appellate court
The Senate said the increase was necessary to ensure the timely and effective administration of justice.…
Alleged ₦36m Fraud: Court reserves ruling on Blessing CEO’s bail application
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Blessing CEO on two counts of obtaining money by false pretence and stealing. Th…
Court orders interim forfeiture of Maiduguri property in alleged N345m investment scam
The judge granted the interim forfeiture order following an ex parte application filed by the EFCC The post Court orders interim forfeiture of Maiduguri property in alleged N345m i…
Madras High Court criticises Supreme Court for ignoring its own observations on early disposal of election disputes
Madras High Court criticizes Supreme Court for delaying election dispute resolution, warning of potential threats to democracy.…
Karnataka High Court terms KIADB’s act of acquiring land for IMTMA in Bengaluru as ‘fraud’
Karnataka HC quashed 2012 notifications acquiring land for multi-level car parking facility.…
Supreme Court rules Israel’s ban on Red Cross visits to detainees unlawful
Israel’s High Court ruled the state’s blanket ban on Red Cross visits to security prisoners unlawful, citing lack of legal basis, decades of precedent, and violations of detainee r…
Israel’s High Court Rejects Ban on Red Cross Visits for Palestinian Prisoners
Israel forbade the visits, which allow the Red Cross to monitor prisoners’ conditions, in 2023. Justices said the policy violated Israeli and international law.…
Nestoil, receiver spar over the Supreme Court’s ruling
Nestoil also stated that any declaration that the receiver/manager is free to exercise unrestrained power over the company and Neconde or their assets is inaccurate, misleading, an…
Calcutta High Court to hear Abhishek’s plea seeking protection
The controversy over signature forging triggers rift in Trinamool as the party splits up…
When there’s this much money involved, you can guarantee it will end up in court
For $2000 you can buy a private audience with Pauline Hanson in Moonee Ponds. But this is small beer compared to the cash on offer.…
Preserving the record: On the right to be forgotten
The right to be forgotten must be balanced against the public interest…
High Court directs State to file status report on desilting Vaigai dam
High Court orders State to report on Vaigai dam desilting, crucial for water supply to five districts in Tamil Nadu.…
Arab lawmakers seek to join High Court petition against death penalty law
According to the request, the applicants asked to join after the petition was filed, citing their public interest in the law and involvement in the parliamentary and public debate …
Death sentence to man for sexually assaulting five girls referred to High Court
Man sentenced to death for sexually assaulting five girls; case referred to Madras High Court for review.…
Vaigai dam will be desilted in three months, State tells High Court
The State Government on Wednesday told the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court that the desilting of Vaigai dam would be completed in three months. The court directed the State …
Implement e-module for premature release of prisoners, Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu government
Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu to implement an e-module for automating premature prisoner releases, starting at Puzhal Central Prison.…
After 10 years, Madras High Court declares Appavu elected from Radhapuram constituency in 2016 Assembly polls
Madras High Court overturns 2016 Radhapuram election result, declaring DMK's M. Appavu the rightful winner over AIADMK's I.S. Inbadurai by 109 votes.…
Technical reading of law can’t defeat reproductive rights: Delhi high court
The court said the objective of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act is to ensure ethical and safe practices, not to create barriers | India News…
Madras High Court aids Bangladeshi boy in receiving kidney donation from his mother
Madras High Court allows Bangladeshi boy's kidney transplant from mother, criticizing Chennai committee for irrelevant denial.…
Hundreds take out march in Shivamogga for High Court Bench
Hundreds of residents took to the streets in Shivamogga on Saturday, demanding the establishment of a High Court Bench in the city. Representing various organisations and religious…
Telangana High Court directs HYDRAA to restore 13.17 acres in Kukatpally
Telangana High Court orders restoration of 13.17 acres in Kukatpally, rebuking officials for non-compliance and demolition actions.…
Undertrial prisoners entitled to be treated at private hospitals of their choice: Madras High Court
Madras High Court allows undertrial prisoners to choose private hospital treatment, emphasizing their right to proper medical care.…
Google's keyword ad practices face renewed criticism after the Delhi High Court ruled against Google in a trademark dispute involving Indian company Hindware (Jagmeet Singh/TechCrunch)
Jagmeet Singh / TechCrunch : Google's keyword ad practices face renewed criticism after the Delhi High Court ruled against Google in a trademark dispute involving Indian company Hi…
Ban on cow slaughter: Tamil Nadu police file compliance report before Madras High Court
Tamil Nadu police submit compliance report to Madras High Court, ensuring strict enforcement of cow slaughter ban ahead of Bakrid.…
Karnataka High Court raps police for charging man with abetment when his wife is alive despite suicide attempt
Karnataka High Court criticizes police for wrongful abetment charges against a man, ordering his immediate release and inquiry into misconduct.…
Tamil Nadu Today: High Court clears the decks for ‘Dhruva Natchathiram’ release
Stay updated with today's major news stories from Tamil Nadu, including politics, legal cases, and education updates.…
‘Dynamite’ speech sets one High Court judge against another
A judge has taken aim at people he says want to import “US-style court stacking” to Australia.…
Coimbatore child sexual assault case probe proceeding in right direction, no need for SIT: Madras High Court
Madras High Court finds Coimbatore child sexual assault case investigation sufficient, dismisses need for Special Investigation Team.…
Kenyan high court suspends plan for US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya
Kenya rights group Katiba Institute went to court on May 28 to challenge the plan. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
Kenyan high court suspends plan for US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya
SC introduces nationwide judicial timelines to tackle delays in high courts
The bench laid down an extensive framework to institutionalise transparency, accountability and timelines in judicial functioning | India News…
SC invokes Article 142, issues directions to high courts to prevent delays in judgments
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday issued a set of binding directions to all high courts across the country to ensure faster delivery of judgements and reduce delays in the jud…
SC sets three-month deadline on High Courts to pronounce judgment in a case
Supreme Court imposes a three-month deadline on High Courts to deliver judgments in reserved cases.…
Rape convict Asaram surrenders at Jodhpur jail after High Court upholds life sentence
Asaram surrenders to Jodhpur jail after life sentence upheld; court acquits him of gang rape charges in minor case.…
Will file curative petition against youngster’s acquittal from 2017 Mugalivakkam child sexual assault-cum-murder case, T.N. govt. tells Madras High Court
Tamil Nadu government plans curative petition against acquittal of man in 2017 Mugalivakkam child murder case, says High Court.…
Supreme Court Collegium recommends four High Court judges, woman advocate to top court
Supreme Court Collegium recommends four High Court judges and one woman advocate for appointment as apex court judges.…
Suriya-starrer ‘Karuppu’ movie does not attract contempt law: Madras High Court
Madras High Court rules Suriya's film "Karuppu" doesn't violate contempt law, depicting only a fictional corrupt judge.…
Ban cow slaughter in Tamil Nadu with immediate effect, orders Madras High Court
Madras High Court orders an immediate ban on cow slaughter in Tamil Nadu, reinforcing existing laws and protecting rural economy.…
Watch: Rajasthan High Court acquits Asaram of gang rape charges
Shorts News:Watch: Rajasthan High Court acquits Asaram of gang rape charges…
Suriya-starrer ‘Karuppu’ movie does not attract contempt law: Madras High Court
Madras High Court rules Suriya's film "Karuppu" doesn't violate contempt law, depicting only a fictional corrupt judge.…
Levin tells High Court advancing permanent district court appointments not realistic pre-elections
With elections approaching, the window for ordinary appointments is closing quickly.…
Will accord top priority to safety of women and children: T.N. tells Madras High Court
Tamil Nadu prioritizes women's and children's safety, plans to enhance police force and expedite sexual crime prosecutions, says Advocate General.…
Centre fears ‘divergence of views’ among High Courts on new transgender law; asks SC to transfer cases to itself
Centre seeks Supreme Court intervention to unify divergent High Court views on the controversial Transgender Persons Amendment Act, 2026.…
Rajasthan High Court acquits Asaram of gang rape charges, upholds life term in minor rape case
Rajasthan High Court acquits Asaram of gang rape charges but upholds life term for minor rape conviction.…
Won’t take ‘immediate possession’of Gymkhana: Centre in high court
The Centre won't take immediate possession of the Delhi Gymkhana Club, ensuring any eviction follows the law and prior notice, as per the Delhi HC. | India News…
Delhi High Court notice to Swati Chaturvedi on OpIndia’s plea against trial court order
Delhi High Court requests response from Swati Chaturvedi on OpIndia’s appeal regarding removal of allegedly defamatory articles.…
WATCH: High Court presses state over Galatz closure committee’s prior statements
Justices question whether members of Katz-appointed advisory committee entered Army Radio review with fixed views against station.…
Can a husband divorce his wife for not cooking? Bombay high court answers
NEW DELHI: In a ruling on marriage, gender roles and maintenance rights, the Bombay high court has said that a wife cannot be treated as a "deemed maid" and should not be expected …
Won't go and forcibly vacate: Centre tells Delhi high court over Delhi Gymkhana Club eviction
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the Delhi high court that the possession of the Delhi Gymkhana land will be taken as per law. | India News…
Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim, out on another parole, has already spent 406 days out of jail
The self-styled godman walked out of Sunaria Jail at around 6:34 am on Tuesday for 30 days, with minimal visible security arrangements during his exit. | India News…
Bombay High Court stays census duty requisition for private unaided school staff
Bombay High Court stays census duty requisition for private school staff, protecting them from coercive actions and appointment orders.…
Dipke moves Delhi high court against blocking of X account
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke challenges the blocking of the party's X account, emerging from controversy over remarks by the Chief Justice of India. | India News…
Second Authority chair, council members ask High Court to reject petitions against appointments
Dr. Yifat Ben Hay-Segev and council members argued that petitions against their appointments are politically driven and legally unfounded.…
Judge criticises Delhi High Court Bar Association’s decision to abstain from work
The association abstained from work in protest against the court’s cognisance of a proposal to increase the pecuniary jurisdiction of district courts | India News…
High Court to hear petition over recognition of soldiers who died by suicide after war service
Petitioners: Mental wounds from combat should not leave families in lower category; State: Current law does not allow full military burial for those not in active service at death.…
Delhi High Court to hear plea against Centre’s order asking Gymkhana Club to vacate premises May 26
Delhi High Court to hear plea against Centre's eviction of Gymkhana Club for defense infrastructure on May 26.…
Madhu lynching case: Kerala High Court acquits first accused
Kerala High Court acquits first accused in Madhu lynching case, while rejecting appeals from 12 other defendants.…
High Court to hear petition against Levin over Judicial Selection Committee freeze
The High Court will hear a petition over Justice Minister Yariv Levin’s handling of judicial appointments as dozens of posts remain vacant and elections threaten to freeze the proc…
High Court to hear petitions against Galatz closure as A-G warns of wider threat to free press
The hearing will be held before Justices Dafna Barak-Erez, Alex Stein, and Yechiel Kasher, after a court ordered the government to brief why its decision to shutter the station sho…
In a first, four women set to head Indian high courts
Four Indian high courts will simultaneously have women chief justices for the first time, following the appointment of Justice Meenakshi M Rai in Patna. | India News…