Ajeet Bharti Invoked 'Upper' And 'Lower' Caste Hierarchy In Marriage Alliance, Prima Facie Shows 'Intent To Humiliate': Delhi Court

While denying anticipatory bail to YouTuber and social media commentator Ajeet Bharti, a Delhi Court has observed that his remarks concerning the caste and marriageability of a sitting Member of Parliament prima facie disclosed an offence under Section 3(1)(r) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.Additional Sessions Judge Saurabh Pratap Singh Laler...

'How Dare Magistrate Issue Notice To Student Despite Our Order?' : Supreme Court Slams Greater Noida Officer's Action Over CJP Protest

The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the notice issued by the Greater Noida Executive Magistrate under Section 130 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita against a student for allegedly campaigning for participation in the student protests proposed by the Cockroach Janata Party.The Court asked how the Executive Magistrate could issue the notice when the Supreme Court has quashed the...

Foreign Divorce Granted Ex-Parte On Irretrievable Breakdown Of Marriage Not Operational In India: Delhi Court

A Delhi Court has held that a divorce decree passed by a foreign court on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage, in an ex-parte proceeding where the Indian spouse did not get an opportunity to present the defence, is not conclusive or operative in India.Family Court Judge Purva Sareen of Saket Courts reasoned that irretrievable breakdown is not recognized as a ground of divorce...

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 09 September 2026

LiveLaw is introducing a new feature —'Breaking News Alerts' — designed to keep our readers instantly updated on the most important judicial developments. With real-time coverage of urgent pronouncements and orders from the Supreme Court and High Courts, this feature ensures that critical updates reach you the moment they happen. Whether it's a landmark ruling or an urgent interim...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up: September 8, 2026

Links to reports of September 8'Victim Didn't Identify Accused In Court' : Supreme Court Acquits Man Convicted For Rape Of 5-Year-OldHow To Attribute Mens Rea To Company? Supreme Court Explains Three-Stage InquiryIndian Stamp Act | Is Fraudulent Intent Necessary To Invoke S.47A Over Undervalued Deed? Supreme Court Refers To Larger BenchSupreme Court Restrains Appointment Of Teachers...

LiveLaw Academy Launches Capsule Course on Mergers and Acquisitions

LiveLaw Academy is launching a new Capsule Course on Mergers and Acquisitions, designed to help law students, lawyers, in-house counsel, and corporate professionals build practical, industry-relevant skills in M&A. Interested candidates can enrol at the LiveLaw Academy website The course offers a practical introduction to the legal framework governing Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) transactions. It is designed for law students, legal practitioners, in-house counsel, corporate...

Delhi Riots: Court Allows Tahir Hussain To Use Electric Kettle, Wooden Takhat Inside Jail On Medical Grounds

A Delhi Court on Tuesday permitted former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain to use electric kettle and a wooden takhat inside the jail. Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai allowed the plea filed by Hussain in the UAPA case alleging larger conspiracy in the commission of 2020 North-East Delhi riots. Hussain's counsel submitted that he is suffering from various diseases which...

Freebies To Doctors | Supreme Court Reserves Order In Plea Seeking Regulation Of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices

The Supreme Court today reserved order on a plea seeking statutory regulation of pharmaceutical marketing practices, after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the Court that the Union government will constitute a three-member committee to examine whether a statutory framework is needed to regulate unethical practices by pharmaceutical companies.“However, there is a need of...

Widow's Family Pension Must Be Paid From Date Of Husband's Death : Supreme Court

The Court stated that its 2014 judgment in 'Tarsem Singh' was rendered ignoring an earlier precedent.

Jammu Court Orders FIR Against Suspended Deputy SP, Cops For Alleged Assault, Caste Abuse Of BDO On Election Duty

A court in Jammu has directed the registration of an FIR against a suspended Deputy Superintendent of Police, his PSOs and other police personnel for allegedly assaulting, abusing with caste-based slurs, and wrongfully confining a Block Development Officer who was on election duty during the Nagrota by-election.The Court also directed the Senior Superintendent of Police, Jammu, to...

Appointment Of Officer As Jharkhand DGP 1 Day Before Retirement Violated SC Guidelines : Amicus To Supreme Court

Amicus further states that Jharkhand Rules give broad discretionary power to the State to remove DGP, which can result in undue political pressure.

Law Protects Intrinsic Character Of Ancient Monument : Sambhal Mosque Committee Tells Supreme Court

The mosque committee argued that the trial court's survey order was bad in law, and that there was no urgency for an ex-parte action.