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The President of the Madhya Pradesh High Court Bar Association recently made a strong statement against the judiciary, emphasizing that judges should not insult lawyers while performing their duties. This remark came in the context of ongoing tensions between the judiciary and legal professionals, highlighting the need for mutual respect and decorum within the courtroom. […]

In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has emphasized that courts should refrain from making unfounded assumptions against lawyers. The court stressed that advocates must be allowed considerable freedom in conducting their cases and should not be subject to prejudicial assumptions that lack factual basis. This directive aims to uphold the integrity of the

In a significant verdict, a special MCOCA court in Mumbai has sentenced underworld don Chhota Rajan and eight others to life imprisonment for the murder of journalist Jyotirmoy Dey. The decision comes nearly seven years after Dey was shot dead in suburban Powai on June 11, 2011, allegedly at Rajan’s behest. Background of the Case

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has recently ruled that a marriage solemnized under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, between a Hindu and a Muslim is not considered valid under Muslim personal law. This ruling brings to light the ongoing legal complexities and conflicts between secular and personal laws in India. Background of the Special Marriage

In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court admonished a magistrate for rejecting a cancellation report in a case filed under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code. The case involved allegations of cruelty by a woman against her husband and in-laws. The police submitted a cancellation report, suggesting that the allegations were

In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has called for the modernisation of the state police force and the implementation of video recording of police actions to enhance transparency and accountability. This directive came during the hearing of a case concerning the conduct and efficiency of the police force in handling modern-day challenges. Key

In a notable decision, the Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to Culver Max Entertainment in its ongoing legal dispute with MX Media. This case revolves around allegations of unpaid dues by MX Media to Culver Max, which have led to significant financial disputes between the two companies. Background of the Case Culver Max

In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of India addressed a critical question: Can a person who has been awarded monetary compensation but has not yet received it file an appeal as an indigent? The court clarified that such a person is indeed entitled to file an appeal as an indigent, provided they meet the

In a recent speech at the 112th Lawyers Round Table, Senior Advocate Indira Jaising emphasized that the Constitution of India is central to the nation’s identity, calling it the “Idea of India.” She argued that the Constitution embodies the fundamental principles that guide the country and should remain the primary framework for governance and legal

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has informed the Supreme Court that it will supply witness statements to Kalyani Singh, the prime accused in the Sippy Sidhu murder case. This decision follows the recent framing of charges against Singh by the special CBI court. Kalyani Singh, daughter of former Punjab and Haryana High Court judge