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Portions of MMB Hotel demolished for road widening after HC Order
Indore IMC demolishes parts of MMB Hotel at Chhawani Square for 24m road widening, hours after HC dismisses hotel’s plea against encroachment notice.
Second marriage declared void? Children can still inherit father’s property under Hindu Marriage Act: Know the law
Can children from a void second marriage claim father’s property? Know their inheritance rights under Hindu law. HC says Section 16 of the Hindu Marriage Act, can mean that a child born from a second marriage which was proved as void can still inherit the fat…
Calling husband 'black complexioned' or 'fat' not enough for divorce, Chhattisgarh HC rules
The Chhattisgarh high court rejected a husband's request for divorce due to insufficient evidence of cruelty and desertion. The court found that the husband's claims did not meet the necessary legal standards for divorce. Allegations made by the husband were …
Firecracker dealers with Explosives Act licences don't need a second licence, Telangana HC rules
Firecracker dealers in Telangana will not need a separate fire services license. They already hold licenses under the Explosives Act, 1884. However, their shops and godowns must strictly adhere to fire safety requirements. The Telangana High Court clarified t…
Centre moves Supreme Court over striking down of Income Tax Section 147A
Government challenges Punjab and Haryana High Court ruling that invalidated the retrospective provision governing tax reassessment powers of jurisdictional officers in India
Supreme Court Allows Bhupesh Baghel to Contest Election Pleas in High Court
Kerala HC modifies condition to let three MSC Elsa sailors leave India
High court orders notices over PIL challenging Bengaluru Turf Club shift to Kunigal stud farm
Karnataka HC issues notices to state, centre and biodiversity boards on PIL opposing shift of Bengaluru Turf Club to ecologically sensitive Kunigal Stud Farm.
Fatal Accident: HC boosts payout by Rs 51 lakh for family of Kenya-employed man
Karnataka HC boosts accident compensation by Rs 51.34 lakh to Kenya-employed hotel manager’s family, raising total to Rs 84.43 lakh with 6% interest.
Meghalaya HC rejects plea against Sonam bail, slams arrest grounds
The Meghalaya High Court has refused to interfere with a trial court order granting bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the murder of her husband and Indore businessman (L) Raja Raghuvanshi, after finding that the police failed to properly intimat…
Himachal Pradesh HC sets aside removal of ITBP constable forced to have sex with senior wife
Telangana high court questions SBI over Rs 500 crore loan for Rs 200 crore project in Hyderabad
Telegram has evolved into new dark web , govt . tells HC
HC questions SBI loan on disputed Fab City land in Maheshwaram
SC Collegium recommends 7 advocates as HC judges
Six advocates have been proposed for elevation to the Karnataka High Court, while advocate Amit Lahoti has been recommended for the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
Vinesh Phogat begins Asian Games trials with commanding win after WFI U-turn
Vinesh Phogat began her Asian Games selection trials with a dominant win. The Wrestling Federation of India reversed its decision, allowing Vinesh to compete in the 53kg category. This followed a controversy and a High Court directive. Antim Panghal also m…
CPI ( M ) urges Tamil Nadu govt to appeal against HC order banning cow slaughter
Waiving legal age limit, court allows 51-year-old woman to undergo IVF treatment to conceive again
It was submitted before the Punjab and Haryana High Court that the petitioners could furnish an undertaking to indicate that they would take responsibility if any injury/damage is caused on account of the aforesaid treatment.
Judgment one - sided and unilateral : Dhar Muslim residents challenge HC Bhojshala order in apex court
Police wont forcibly vacate Gymkhana club , says centre to High Court
Delhi University student files petition in HC against exam on Bakrid
Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea challenging decision to grant cabinet rank to MLAs, MLCs in Karnataka
The Supreme Court has declined to hear a case challenging the Karnataka government's move to give cabinet rank to 42 legislators. The court directed the petitioner to approach the High Court with a review petition. The plea argued that these appointments viol…
No interim relief for Delhi Gymkhana Club as High Court records Centre’s stand of ‘no forced eviction’
The HC recorded the Centre’s statement that due process of law will be followed for eviction and refused to issue any further directions.
21 - year salary delay case : HC orders payment of Rs 6 . 71 lakh arrears with restricted interest
A High Court in India Recognizes Yet Another Disputed Site as a Hindu Temple
The Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh houses a temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Saraswati, and also a mosque associated with a medieval-era Sufi saint.
Twisha Sharma dowry death case: Body cremated in Bhopal after AIIMS team conducts second autopsy
Twisha Sharma's body was cremated in Bhopal following a second post-mortem. The High Court ordered the fresh examination after her family raised concerns. Sharma was found dead in her marital home, with allegations of dowry harassment against her husband and …
Dowry death case: Twisha Sharma's family moves HC for second autopsy
Twisha Sharma's family has approached the Madhya Pradesh High Court. They seek a second post-mortem for the actress-model. The family cites flaws in the initial autopsy. A lower court had previously rejected their plea. Twisha was found dead last week. Her hu…
Have asked all High Courts to conduct online hearings: CJI Surya Kant
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has urged all high courts to conduct online hearings. Most high courts have already adopted this practice. This initiative aims to reduce unnecessary expenses. The Chief Justice has also requested high court chief justices to…
Goddess Vagdevi idol more important than Kohinoor, say petitioners; seek its return from London
Following a High Court ruling declaring Bhojshala a Saraswati temple, Hindu petitioners are demanding the return of the Goddess Vagdevi idol from the British Museum in London. They consider the idol more important than the Kohinoor, citing faith and cultural …
Registrar General of HC can’t suo motu initiate disciplinary action: SC refuses to interfere with reinstatement of judicial officer
The court said “all other questions of law are kept open” and clarified that it is “disapproving the disciplinary action on…the question of law…and not on the facts as discussed by the High Court in the impugned judgment”.