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Calcutta HC Grants Abhishek Banerjee Interim Protection in 3 FIRs
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Calcutta HC Grants Abhishek Banerjee Interim Protection in 3 FIRs

The Calcutta High Court has granted interim protection to TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee against coercive measures in three criminal cases. The police have been directed to provide information on all pending FIRs against him.

Jul 31, 2026Read more →
Delhi HC to Hear Bail Pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam Together
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Delhi HC to Hear Bail Pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam Together

The Delhi High Court is set to hear the bail applications of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam together on August 27. This follows a notice issued to the Delhi Police to respond to Khalid's bail plea related to the Delhi Riots conspiracy case.

Jul 31, 2026Read more →
Karnataka HC Condemns Violence Against Mentally Unsound Youth
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Karnataka HC Condemns Violence Against Mentally Unsound Youth

The Karnataka High Court condemned the assault of a mentally unstable youth accused of desecrating a Dr. Ambedkar portrait. Justice M Nagaprasanna expressed concern over the ongoing violence and emphasized the need for legal recourse instead of vigilante justice.

Jul 31, 2026Read more →
Chandigarh Court Denies Bail to Man for Scandalous Tweet on PM Modi
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Chandigarh Court Denies Bail to Man for Scandalous Tweet on PM Modi

A Chandigarh court has denied bail to a man arrested for posting allegedly misleading information about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The court stated that granting bail could disturb public order due to the serious nature of the allegations.

Jul 30, 2026Read more →
Supreme Court Dismisses NEET-UG 2026 Re-exam Challenge
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Supreme Court Dismisses NEET-UG 2026 Re-exam Challenge

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea questioning six answers in the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam. The court ruled that the examination's integrity remained intact post-adjustment of the merit list.

Jul 28, 2026Read more →
Karnataka HC: Second Muslim Marriage Under SM Act Void If First Marriage Exists
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Karnataka HC: Second Muslim Marriage Under SM Act Void If First Marriage Exists

The Karnataka High Court ruled that a Muslim man's second marriage under the Special Marriage Act is void if entered into during the subsistence of an earlier marriage. The court clarified that Muslim personal law allows multiple marriages only if they are solemnized under that specific law.

Jul 25, 2026Read more →
PILs Filed on Police Atrocities Against Jantar Mantar Protestors
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PILs Filed on Police Atrocities Against Jantar Mantar Protestors

The Delhi High Court is set to hear public interest litigations regarding police actions against protestors at Jantar Mantar. The petitions allege significant police atrocities and call for urgent judicial review.

Jul 22, 2026Read more →
Allahabad HC Quashes Demolition Action as Unexpected Punishment
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Allahabad HC Quashes Demolition Action as Unexpected Punishment

The Allahabad High Court has quashed state-initiated demolition proceedings, ruling that using bulldozers for punishment violates legal principles.

Jul 22, 2026Read more →
BCI Directs Implementation of Social Media & Digital Ethics Circular
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BCI Directs Implementation of Social Media & Digital Ethics Circular

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has mandated immediate implementation of a circular concerning social media conduct, digital ethics, and professional responsibility for law colleges and State Bar Councils.

Jul 22, 2026Read more →
Bombay HC Remands Wilful Defaulter Orders for Natural Justice Violations
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Bombay HC Remands Wilful Defaulter Orders for Natural Justice Violations

The Bombay High Court has remanded the proceedings regarding wilful defaulter orders, allowing for their withdrawal due to violations of natural justice. Fresh proceedings will require the disclosure of relevant material, personal hearings, and reasoned orders.

Jul 21, 2026Read more →
Calcutta High Court Rejects TMC's Request to Operate Frozen Bank Accounts
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Calcutta High Court Rejects TMC's Request to Operate Frozen Bank Accounts

The Calcutta High Court declined TMC's request to operate frozen bank accounts linked to an ED investigation worth ₹440 crore.

Jul 20, 2026Read more →
Allahabad High Court Judge Challenges Tax Exemption Denial
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Allahabad High Court Judge Challenges Tax Exemption Denial

A judge of the Allahabad High Court has filed a petition against the denial of tax exemption on statutory allowances. The Court has requested responses from the government and the CBDT.

Jul 20, 2026Read more →
Karnataka HC Orders Airport to Provide Complete CCTV Footage to Passenger
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Karnataka HC Orders Airport to Provide Complete CCTV Footage to Passenger

The Karnataka High Court instructed the CISF at Kempegowda Airport to supply complete CCTV footage to a passenger regarding a customs clearance dispute. The Court noted the petitioner's entitlement under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution.

Jul 19, 2026Read more →
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