Illegal demolition: Supreme Court directs UP government to pay Rs 25 lakh compensation
The Supreme Court has refused to grant anticipatory bail to the father of a minor co-accused, who was sitting as a passenger in a luxury car that mowed down two…
Supreme Court permits LMV licence holders to drive transport vehicle with less than 7500 kg weight
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a person holding a driving license for a light motor vehicle (LMV) without any specific endorsement was allowed to drive a transport vehicle…
Allahabad High Court sets aside order dismissing complaint of sexual assault, asks magistrate to hear it again
The Allahabad High Court has allowed the petition preferred under Section 397/401 Cr.P.C against the order dated 23.06.2023 passed by the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Hathras in Criminal Complaint Case, whereby…
Gujarat High Court orders inspection of noise pollution due to wind turbines in Bhavnagar
The Gujarat High Court has ordered an inspection of noise pollution caused by wind turbines in Bhavnagar district and sought a report on it. The directive came in response to…
Patna High Court dismisses plea against e-tender notice, imposes Rs 10,000 cost for abuse of process
The Patna High Court has dismissed a petition filed seeking to quash an e-tender notice and issue a fresh tender. The petitioner’s counsel sought withdrawal, citing a supplementary affidavit. However, the…
Allahabad High Court rules against granting anticipatory bail for offences punishable by death
Since the Code of Criminal Procedure (Uttar Pradesh Amendment) Act 2018 bars the grant of anticipatory bail in cases where the offence is punishable by a death sentence, the Allahabad…
Gujarat High Court disposes of plea filed by Ekta Colony slum-dwellers
The Gujarat High Court has disposed of a petition filed by 169 occupants of Bapunagar Shamshan, Jangleshwar, Ekta Colony, and Shala No. 70 in Rajkot. The petitioners, mostly poor and illiterate,…
Kerala High Court dismisses harassment case filed by Manju Warrier against director Sreekumar Menon
The Kerala High Court has quashed a criminal case against filmmaker Sreekumar Menon on the grounds that mere utterances of unpleasant or abusive words without an intention to insult the…