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High Court, Lucknow Marks 77th Republic Day with Flag Hoisting Ceremony
On the auspicious occasion of the 77th Republic Day Justice Rajan Roy, Senior Judge, High Court, Lucknow, unfurled the National Flag with great pride and reverence in the premises of the High Court, Lucknow followed by the National Anthem and splendid performance by the P.A.C. Band.Thereafter, Justice Rajan Roy, accompanied by Judges and their spouse, the Senior Registrar, Officers of...
Delhi District Courts Coordination Committee Condemns DHCBA Resolution Opposing Enhancement Of Pecuniary Jurisdiction
The Coordination Committee of all Delhi District Courts Bar Associations has strongly opposed the resolution passed by the Executive Committee of the Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) objecting to the proposed enhancement of pecuniary jurisdiction of District Courts in the national capital from Rs. 2 crore to Rs. 20 crore. In a resolution passed yesterday, the Coordination Committee...
POK An Integral Part Of India; Foreigners Act Not Applicable To Persons Entering From The Region: J&K Court Discharges Couple
In a significant judicial observation regarding Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK), a Court in Jammu and Kashmir has categorically held that POK is an integral part of India but illegally occupied by Pakistan and therefore, the provisions of the Foreigners Act cannot be attracted to persons allegedly coming from that region.Asserting thus and noting a lack of prosecution evidence, a Court...
Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: Court Denies Bail To Tahir Hussain, Says Prima Facie Case Made Out
A Delhi Court yesterday denied bail to former Aam Aadmi Party Councillor Tahir Hussain in relation to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots larger conspiracy case.Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai of Karkardooma Courts dismissed the regular bail plea filed by Hussain, noting that he was denied the relief in 2024 as well wherein it was observed that the allegations against him were...
Sabarimala Gold Theft: Kerala Court Grants Bail To Former Devaswom Board Official
The Court of the Enquiry Commissioner and Special Judge, Kollam on Thursday (January 29) granted bail to S. Sreekumar, the former Administrative Officer of the Travancore Devaswom Board, who is arraigned as the 6th accused in the Sabarimala gold theft case.Sri. Mohit C.S., Special Judge, passed the order granting him bail. Sreekumar was arrested on December 17, 2025 and had been in custody...
Supreme Court Issues Notice On Bail Plea Of Accused Naval Kishore Kapoor In Terror Funding Case
The Supreme Court today issued notice on a plea filed by Naval Kishore Kapoor in a terror funding case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Reportedly, he is linked to Zahoor Ahmad Shah Watali and has already spent 7.5 years in custody.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and NV Anjaria passed the order after hearing Senior Advocate Shadan Farasat (for Kapoor),...
Citizenship Row | 'Abuse Of Process' : Lucknow Court Rejects BJP Worker's Plea Seeking FIR Against Rahul Gandhi
An ACJM Court In Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow today rejected a plea seeking an FIR against Leader Of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, over his alleged British citizenship.In its order, ACJM Alok Verma remarked that the petition was an abuse of process of law and that the Court has no jurisdiction to decide on nationality/citizenship of any person."The petition is abuse of process of law, which...
Lokpal Of India Celebrates 77th Republic Day
The 77th Republic Day was celebrated at the Lokpal of India with great fervour and enthusiasm. Shri Ziley Singh Vical, Joint Secretary, welcomed Justice A.M. Khanwilkar, Chairperson, Members, distinguished officers, and staff of the Lokpal of India on the occasion.In his address, the Chairperson extended warm greetings to all on the momentous occasion of the 77th Republic Day of the nation....
Delhi Court Issues Ex-Parte Interim Injunction To Take Down Video Accusing Chhatarpur Guru Ji Of Fraud, Rape
A Delhi Court has recently passed an ex parte ad interim injunction order for removal of a defamatory video on YouTube, claiming that the Chattapur Guruji and his followers were 'fraudsters'. Judge Sachin Mittal of the Saket Court emphasized that defamation is an injury to a person's reputation and that the person has the right to maintain and preserve his reputation unassailed. Therefore,...
Kerala Court Grants Bail To MLA Rahul Mamkootathil In Third Rape Case
The Pathanamthitta Sessions Court on Wednesday (January 28) granted bail to Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in the third rape case alleged against him.Sri. N. Harikumar, Sessions Judge, passed the order. The present complaint against Mamkootathil is made by an NRI woman, who alleged that the incident took place in 2024 in a hotel room in Thiruvalla. She alleged that Mamkootathil befriended her...
Kerala Court Denies Bail To Woman After Man She Accused Of Sexual Harassment In Viral Video Dies By Suicide
Judicial First Class Magistrate, Kunnamangalam, on Tuesday (27 January) denied bail to Shimjitha Musthafa, who has been charged with abetment of suicide of one U. Deepak, a salesman, under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.The order was pronounced by Smt. Athira M, Judicial First Class Magistrate, Kunnamangalam. Shimjitha is accused of abetment of suicide Deepak, whom she...
Will Carry Sanatana Dharma In Heart; Hope My Title Won't Be Taken Away Before My Tenure Ends: Justice GR Swaminathan
Speaking at a private award ceremony on Saturday, Madras High Court judge Justice GR Swaminathan said that he would carry Sanatana Dharma close to his heart for the remainder of his term as a High Court judge. The judge was speaking at a “Divine award” ceremony organised by the Dhara foundation. The judge lit a lamp which looked similar to the stone pillar atop Thiruparankundram...