Gujarat SLSA Launches Community Mediation Initiative, Flags Off 25 Vehicles To Expand Legal Aid Access

On the occasion of the Annual Conference of Judges of the District Judiciary, the Gujarat State Legal Services Authority (GSLSA) organized a series of initiatives at the Gujarat High Court Auditorium, Ahmedabad, aimed at strengthening access to justice and promoting alternative dispute resolution mechanisms across the State.The programme was led by Member Secretary Ms. Hetal M. Pavar and...

Sathankulam Custodial Deaths Case: Madurai Court Awards Death Penalty To All Nine Police Officers

The First Additional District and Sessions Court, Madurai, on Monday (April 6), awarded death penalty to all nine police officers convicted for the murder of father-son duo Jayaraj and Bennix in Sathankulam in 2020.Judge G Muthukumaran remarked that the case was a rare one where the police officers, who were obligated to maintain law and order, had themselves acted against the law and...

Bengaluru Court Halts Release Of 'Boss' Movie In Actor Darshan's Suit Claiming Resemblance To Renukaswamy Murder Trial

A Bengaluru court in an interim order last month temporarily halted the release of Kannada film 'Boss' after actor Darshan moved a plea alleging that it draws inspiration from the ongoing Renukaswamy Murder case involving him. The movie was scheduled for release on April 14. The court, after granting the ad interim injunction in favour of Darshan on March 27, has now posted the matter to May...

Kerala Court Sends Director Renjith To Police Custody For 3 Days In Sexual Harassment Case

The Judicial First Class Magistrate-1, Ernakulam has granted custody of Malayalam film director Renjith Balakrishnan to police till Monday (April 6) in the sexual harassment case lodged against him.L. Usha, Magistrate allowed the custody application preferred by the police, granting permission to interrogate the director for three days from today till Monday.Earlier this week, the...

Allahabad High Court Chief Justice Inaugurates New ADR & Advocate Chamber Buildings At Prayagraj District Court

The District Judgeship of Prayagraj achieved a proud milestone in its judicial infrastructure on March 27, 2026, with the inauguration of a newly constructed Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Building and the Block-B Advocate's Chamber Building at the District Court.The inauguration marks a strategic commitment to enhancing the "Ease of Justice" for common citizens and elevating...

Delhi Court Denies Anticipatory Bail In LPG Cylinders Black Marketing Case, Cites Rising Prices And Increased Public Dependence

A Delhi Court has refused to grant anticipatory bail to an accused in a case involving alleged illegal procurement and black marketing of LPG cylinders, observing that the offence assume greater seriousness in times of rising prices and increased public dependence. Additional Sessions Judge Vinod Kumar Gautam of Saket Courts dismissed the anticipatory bail plea filed by accused Mukesh Kumar...

NGT Flags Non-Compliance With Directions For Protection Of Wetlands In Tikamgarh; Directs Formation Of Task Force For Effective Protection

The National Green Tribunal has expressed displeasure at the failure of authorities to comply with its earlier directions for the protection and conservation of wetlands in Tikamgarh. The Tribunal observed that no sincere efforts had been made by the concerned authorities to implement the Wetland Rules, 2017, particularly in relation to the removal of encroachments, prevention of discharge...

'Witnesses Deposed Falsely, Unsafe To Rely': Court Acquits Tahir Hussain's Brother Shah Alam, 8 Others In Delhi Riots Case

A Delhi Court has recently acquitted nine individuals, including brother of AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain— Shah Alam, accused in a case concerning violence and vandalism during the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. Additional Sessions Judge Parveen Singh of Karkardooma Courts said that the testimonies of the witnesses were general in nature and lacked specificity. The judge also said that...

Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath To Attend Inaugural Session Of District Judges Annual Conference Organized By Gujarat High Court

The Gujarat High Court is set to hold a 2-day Annual Conference of Judges of the District Judiciary on the theme “Re-shaping Dispensation of Justice – Transcending the Narratives”. The conference which shall be held on April 4 and 5 is being organized by the High Court in collaboration with the Gujarat State Judicial Academy (GSJA). The inaugural session will be attended by Supreme...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Judge Pankaj Jain Inspects Rewari District Jail; Inaugurates Legal Aid Clinic, Video Conferencing Room

Punjab and Haryana High Court Judge Pankaj Jain visited the District Jail in Rewari on Sunday and reviewed the facilities being provided to inmates. On the occasion, District and Sessions Judge Gurvinder Singh Wadhwa, CJM and DLSA Secretary Amit Verma, CJM Dr. Renu Solkhe, ADC Rahul Modi, DSP Pawan Kumar, and Jail Superintendent Surender Singh Dalal were present. During the visit, Justice...

National Green Tribunal Rejects BRS Leader's Plea Challenging Musi Riverfront Development Project

The National Green Tribunal, Southern Bench on Thursday (April 2) has dismissed an application filed by BRS leader Patlola Kartik Reddy challenging the Musi Riverfront Development Project. The bench noted that all the grounds raised by the petitioner were already covered in the Terms of Reference 'ToR' issued by the State Environmental Assessment Authority. Thus, dismissed the application...

Chhattisgarh High Court Virtually Inaugurates Court At Kharsiya; Foundation Stones Laid For Judicial Infrastructure Projects

The High Court of Chhattisgarh on Wednesday (April 1, 2026) virtually inaugurated the Court of District & Additional Sessions Court at Kharsiya and laid the foundation stones for judicial infrastructure projects at Kharsiya and Sarangarh in Civil District–Raigarh. The event was presided over by Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha, who virtually inaugurated the Court at Kharsiya and laid...