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The Chargesheet Was Filed. The Accused Never Got a Copy. Was Default Bail Available? : SC Answers.
6+ hour, 55+ min ago (1625+ words) The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that an accused cannot claim default bail under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, simply because they were not furnished with a copy of the charge sheet. A Bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice…...
Can an Advocate With 22 Years of Practice, Accused of Forgery, Claim He Was Just Doing His Job? Gujarat HC Calls Out the Conduct.
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (1476+ words) An Advocate with 22 years of legal practice approached the Gujarat High Court seeking regular bail after his anticipatory bail had earlier been rejected. He was accused of preparing forged documents that were allegedly used to fraudulently transfer agricultural land into…...
Does Exempting Sikh Men From Helmet Rules Violate Article 14? Bombay HC Answers." | Legal News
8+ hour, 55+ min ago (1697+ words) The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has upheld the exemption given to Sikh men wearing turbans from the compulsory requirement of wearing helmets while riding two-wheelers. The Court held that this exemption is based on the principle of…...
A Passport Renewal, an Alleged Terrorist, and a Travel Agent: Karnataka HC Refuses to Quash Charges
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (1655+ words) The Karnataka High Court has refused to quash the charge sheet against a physically disabled travel agent who is accused of helping renew the passport of a man alleged to be the most wanted by the Andhra Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad....
Facebook Livestream Claim, an Alleged Fake Encounter, and a CBI Probe Plea: Supreme Court Says Go to HC
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (1629+ words) The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged "extra-judicial killing" of 28-year-old Bharat Bhushan Tiwari in Bhojpur, Bihar. A partial working days Bench of…...
Danger to Life'That's the Only Factor: SC While Declining to Suspend Asaram's Sentence.
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (1653+ words) The Supreme Court bench of Justice MM Sundresh and Justice Sheel Nagu on Tuesday issued notice to the State of Rajasthan on a petition filed by self-styled godman Asaram Bapu. He has challenged the Rajasthan High Court's decision upholding his…...
She Called It Alimony. The Bombay HC Said a Prima Facie Extortion Case Was Made Out
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (1650+ words) Justice Ranjitsinha Bhonsale of the Bombay High Court refused to quash an extortion FIR against a Pune-based, observing that she had entered into a second marriage while her first marriage was still legally subsisting and then sought money from her…...
Can a 70% Disability Be Treated as 100%? SC Says Yes'In This Case
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (1671+ words) The Court said that compensation in motor accident cases cannot be calculated only on the basis of the percentage of physical disability. Instead, courts must consider how much the injury actually affects the victim's ability to earn a living. A…...
Can an Exam Leak Justify Blocking Telegram? Delhi HC Answers
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1668+ words) In a significant ruling related to the NEET-UG re-examination controversy, Justice Tejas Karia of the Delhi High Court on Friday upheld the Central government's decision to temporarily block access to Telegram." Court Upholds Blocking Order: While delivering the judgment, the…...
After Kerala HC Removed US Bankruptcy Trustee, Epic Creations and Tangible Play Move SC
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1671+ words) Epic Creations Inc. and Tangible Play Inc. , two companies involved in a dispute over ownership and control of certain domains and business assets, have approached the Supreme Court challenging a June 1, 2026 judgment of Justice Easwaran S. of the Kerala High Court....