Bombay High Court dismisses LLM student plea, warns aspiring lawyers against scurrilous litigation

The Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court has dismissed a review petition filed by an LLM student of the Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad, who sought permission to appear…

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Kerala High Court dismisses plea seeking action against coconut tree, urges neighbours to settle dispute amicably

The Kerala High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a Thiruvananthapuram resident seeking action against a coconut tree standing on his neighbour’s property, describing the matter as a classic…

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Karnataka High Court denies bail to four accused of posting defamatory content targeting actor Darshan’s wife

The Karnataka High Court has refused to grant bail to four individuals accused of posting defamatory, obscene, vulgar and intimidating content on social media targeting Vijayalakshmi, wife of Kannada actor…

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Karnataka High Court indicates cancellation of anticipatory bail granted to Vachanananda Swamiji in POCSO case

The Karnataka High Court has expressed serious concern over allegations of sexual offences against minor boys residing at the mutt of yoga practitioner Vachanananda Swamiji, popularly known as Shwaasa Guru,…

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CCPD directs Miranda House to re-admit transgender student with certified intellectual disability

The Court of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) has directed Miranda House, University of Delhi, to re-admit a transgender student with a certified benchmark disability after finding…

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Pune court grants custody to father, notes mother’s conduct towards husband, household responsibilities

A family court in Pune has granted interim custody of a 10-year-old boy to his father, holding that the child’s welfare, emotional development and future interests would be better protected…

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Calcutta High Court issues notice to Suvendu Adhikari on Mamata Banerjee plea challenging Bhabanipur election result

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday admitted an election petition filed by former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee, challenging the election of incumbent Chief Minister…

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