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Orissa High Court Sets Aside Arms Licence Cancellation, Stresses Fair Procedure

In a significant ruling reinforcing safeguards under the Arms Act, the Orissa High Court has quashed the cancellation of a businessman’s arms licence. The court held that authorities cannot refuse…

Punjab & Haryana HC Acquits Dera Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in 2002 Chhatrapati Murder Case, Upholds Life Terms for Three Co-Accused

In a major development, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has acquitted Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the sensational murder case of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati,…

Rajasthan HC Allows Minor Girl to Stay in Children’s Home Till Majority, Citing Fear of Parental Torture Amid Father’s Alleged Illegal Activities

The Rajasthan High Court has directed that a minor girl, referred to as Mst. 'G', shall remain in a Children's Home in Udaipur until she attains the age of majority,…

Supreme Court: Non-Parties Adversely Affected by Judgments Can Seek Review or Fresh Challenge Before Appropriate Forum

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that individuals not party to a judicial proceeding but impacted negatively by its outcome retain viable remedies, including seeking review on limited grounds or filing…

Supreme Court Orders Monthly ₹25,000 Salary Deduction from Husband for Wife & Minor Daughter’s Maintenance

In a stern measure to enforce maintenance obligations, the Supreme Court has directed the employer of a husband to deduct Rs. 25,000 every month from his salary and transfer the…

Supreme Court Issues Notice to Gujarat HC & Govt on Challenge to Civil Judge Recruitment Process Over Low Shortlisting & Alleged Irregularities

5 Mar 20265 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Gujarat High Court and the State Government in a writ petition filed under Article 32 challenging the recruitment process for Civil Judge…

Supreme Court Rules: Guarantor Liable Only for Original Sanctioned Loan Amount, Not Excess Overdrawn Without Consent

5 Mar 20265 Mar 2026

In a significant ruling on the scope of surety liability, the Supreme Court has held that a guarantor cannot be made responsible for loan amounts withdrawn by the borrower beyond…

Supreme Court Clarifies Reservation Migration in Multi-Stage Examinations: No Unreserved Cadre Allocation for Reserved Candidates Availing Prelims Relaxation

6 Jan 20266 Jan 2026

In a pivotal judgment with far-reaching implications for reservation policies in competitive examinations, the Supreme Court has ruled that reserved category candidates who avail relaxation in qualifying standards at the…

Delhi High Court Issues Interim Order in Defamation Suit Against Astrologer Umang Taneja

7 Sep 20257 Sep 2025

The Delhi High Court, presided over by Justice Amit Bansal, has issued an interim order in a defamation suit (CS(OS) 613/2025) filed by renowned astrologer Trishla Chaturvedi against Umang Taneja…

Supreme Court: Quashing Petitions Maintainable Post-Charge Sheet Filing Under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

The Supreme Court, in the case of Mukesh & Ors. vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors., reiterated that an accused can invoke Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code…