'Danger To Society': Odisha Court Awards Death Penalty To Uxoricide Convict For Murder Of Niece While Out On Parole

A Sessions Court in Odisha has awarded death penalty to a 65-year-old man–previously convicted for murder of his wife, for killing his 12-year-old niece by setting her on fire while he was out of prison on parole.Finding the case to be a “rarest of rare” one, Rohit Lal Panda, Ad-hoc Additional Sessions Judge (FTSC) under POCSO Act, Berhampur held–“Admittedly, the man was a life...

14 Lawyers – Portraits From Bar By Raju Ramachandran: A Book Review

I first learnt of Senior Counsel and former ASG Raju Ramachandran's intent to write pen-portraits of lawyers he admired on the hot summer morning on which the annual SCBA Elections were held in May 2025. Both he and I - early voters were waiting in line for the process to begin and were chatting. And ever since, I have been eagerly waiting to read his book titled 14 Lawyers – Portraits from...

Supreme Court's Judgment Expanding UAPA To Make Speech 'Terrorist Act' Puts Political Dissent At Risk : Rebecca John

Senior Advocate Rebecca John today raised concern over the Supreme Court's expansion of the definition of 'terrorist act' under Section 15 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) to include speech-related offences in the Gulfisha Fatima-Delhi riots larger conspiracy case. She said that the text of Section 15 is abundantly clear that the essential ingredient under this provision is...

Legal Profession Is One For Marathon Runners: Justice Devan Ramachandran

While speaking at the Freshers' Induction Program 2026 organised by the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Justice Devan Ramachandran said that the legal profession was one for marathon runners and not for short runners. “I'll tell you one thing. There are no shortcuts in this profession. Any shortcut that you think about will not last. This profession is one for marathon...

To Say Passport Is Only A Travel Document Is Complete Misreading Of Law: Justice Lokur Criticises MEA Stand

Justice Lokur said the legal position should be made clear that "a person who holds an Indian passport is a citizen of India."

Court Denies Bail To Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam In Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case

A Delhi Court on Saturday rejected the bail pleas filed by Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the case alleging larger conspiracy into the commission of 2020 North East Delhi riots registered under UAPA.Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai of Karkardooma Courts dismissed the bail pleas filed by both the accused persons. The Court has said that the judgment of Gulfisha Fatima and Syed...

Delhi Riots: Court Reserves Verdict On Bail Pleas By Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam In 'Larger Conspiracy' Case

A Delhi Court on Saturday (July 4) reserved its verdict on bail pleas filed by Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam bail in the case alleging larger conspiracy into the commission of 2020 North East Delhi riots registered under UAPA.Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai of Karkardooma Courts after hearing the parties said, "I will try to pass order today. If not today then it will be passed...

Misleading Ad Row: NCDRC Criticises District Commission For Issuing Bailable Warrants Against Salman Khan Without Hearing Him

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission critcized the District Consumer Redressal Commission Jaipur, (DCRC) for issuing bailable warrants as well as other orders against Salman Khan, over an alleged misleading advertisement by Rajshree Pan Masala starring the actor, without making a "minimum effort" to explore distinction of a misleading ad from shadow marketing. The commission...

Ram Mandir Donation Theft : RJD MP Moves Supreme Court Seeking Audit Of Ayodhya Trust Finances, CBI Probe

The petitioner also sought to direct the Trust to place before the Court a complete statement of all donations received since its constitution.

Supreme Court Pulls Up Pharmacy Council For Not Adhering To Timeline For Approval & Admissions

The Supreme Court on Friday (July 3) came down heavily on the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) for repeatedly seeking extensions for the approval and admission schedule of pharmacy institutions, observing that regulatory authorities themselves were responsible for the deterioration in educational standards by failing to adhere to court-prescribed timelines. Expressing serious dissatisfaction...

Ketan Agarwal Murder Case: Pune Court Remands Fiance, Friend To Judicial Custody Till July 16

A Pune Court on Friday (July 3) remanded late Ketan Agarwal's fiancée and her friend, who are accused of pushing him into a deep gorge off Lohagad Fort, to judicial custody till July 16. As per a PTI report, the accused Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary were produced before the Judicial Magistrate First Class A M Vibhute today, who remanded them to judicial custody. On June 23 the court...

Supreme Court Orders Status Quo On Audit Of Delhi's Electricity Distribution Companies

The Supreme Court today directed status quo on the audit of Delhi's electricity distribution companies (discoms) by a CAG-appointed independent Chartered Accountant.A partial Court working days bench of Justice KV Viswanathan and Justice Shree Chandrashekhar passed the order, while issuing notice on a plea filed by the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission challenging an order of the...