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CM camp office case adjourned as A.P. High Court judge recuses himself from hearing it

CM camp office case adjourned as A.P. High Court judge recuses himself from hearing it. Chief Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur directs that the matter be listed before another Bench. The writ petition was filed by the Amaravati Parirakshana Samithi managing trustee Gadde Tirupathi Rao and two others against the State…

The Hindu · Jan 2, 2024

One off-key conduct by in-laws cannot be called cruelty under Section 498A: Supreme Court

Supreme Court clarifies that one discordant instance of bad behaviour may not be classified as harassment or cruelty under Section 498A of IPC.

The Hindu · Dec 26, 2023

Questionable searches under the Money Laundering Act

If mines and minerals are not part of “scheduled offences” and in a case where “proceeds of crime” are non-existent, it is shocking that courts allow investigations to be carried out by the CBI and ED

The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023

Belagavi stripping case: Karnataka High Court restricts individuals, associations, political parties from meeting victim sans written permission from medical officer

Court restricts visitors to victim of Belagavi stripping incident, allowing only family, statutory authorities & investigating agencies.

The Hindu · Dec 16, 2023

Telangana HC dismisses businessman’s claim over government land in Shamshabad

High Court dismisses businessman's claim over 30 acres of land in Shamshabad, Hyderabad, citing lack of genuine documents.

The Hindu · Dec 16, 2023

Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul’s message to judges — be bold

Justice Sanjay Kaul bids farewell to fellow judges with message to "be bold" in upholding constitutional protection.

The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023

SC asks Manipur to help ring in Christmas at relief camps

Supreme Court directs Manipur government to help victims of violence celebrate Christmas, ensure safety of religious structures of all faiths.

The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023

Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act permits grant of bail to even foreign nationals in exceptional circumstances, says Madras High Court

Madras High Court allows appeal, sets aside special court's order cancelling bail granted to accused of attempting to establish Islamic rule in India.

The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023

CJI puts his foot down; says if case is listed before a judge, the judge takes the call to hear it or not

CJI D.Y. Chandrachud refuses to intervene in cases listed before Supreme Court judge, Solicitor General advises to ignore malicious letters

The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023

Supreme Court directs Central agencies to follow 2020 CBI Manual on seizure of digital evidence

Supreme Court orders Centre to adhere to CBI Manual to protect integrity of personal data stored in electronic devices seized during raids.

The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023