Delhi High Court flags trend of sexual offence allegations in matrimonial disputes to secure settlements

The Delhi High Court has stayed criminal trial proceedings against two persons accused of rape, cruelty and other offences, while expressing concern over the emerging trend of complainants invoking serious…

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CJI Surya Kant calls for complete overhaul of alternative dispute resolution framework in India

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has called for a comprehensive overhaul of India’s alternative dispute resolution (ADR) framework, stressing that the country must build an architecture of trust…

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US judge seeks Gautam Adani response on possible quid pro quo behind DOJ’s bid to drop criminal case

A federal judge in the United States has directed Indian industrialist Gautam Adani to clarify whether he is aware of any quid pro quo, undisclosed agreement, promise, assurance, or exchange…

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Allahabad High Court rejects PIL seeking to restrain UP Police from removing Ayatollah Khamenei’s portraits

The Allahabad High Court has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking directions to restrain the Uttar Pradesh Police from allegedly removing portraits of prominent Iranian Shia religious…

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Tamil Nadu polls: Madras High Court restrains ECI from notifying bypolls amid pending election petitions

The Madras High Court has restrained the Election Commission of India (ECI) from issuing notifications for by-elections to five Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu until July 31, observing that pending…

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