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Supreme Court Directs All States/UT to Frame Compassionate Release Policy for Elderly and Terminally Ill Prisoners Within Three Months

Railways Not Liable for Short Delivery in ‘Owner’s Risk’ Consignment Without Proof of Negligence: Supreme Court Dismisses Bajaj Trading’s Appeal

Consumer Commission Directs Maruti Suzuki To Replace Non-E20 Grand Vitara, Orders Refund If Replacement Is Not Made

Supreme Court Shifts Probe in Advocate Assault Case to Crime Branch, Says FIR Should Include Attempt to Murder Charge

Supreme Court Flags Stress on Students Over Class 9 Third Language Policy, Advises Introduction from Class 6

Supreme Court Records UP Police Report Clearing Ajay Mishra, Ashish Mishra in Lakhimpur Kheri Witness Intimidation Case

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Supreme Court Directs All States/UT to Frame Compassionate Release Policy for Elderly and Terminally Ill Prisoners Within Three Months

The Supreme Court has directed all States and Union Territories to frame a policy within three months for the compassionate release of elderly and terminally ill prisoners, emphasizing dignity under Article 21. - National Legal Services Authority v. Union of India & Ors.

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Supreme Court Directs All States/UT to Frame Compassionate Release Policy for Elderly and Terminally Ill Prisoners Within Three Months

Railways Not Liable for Short Delivery in ‘Owner’s Risk’ Consignment Without Proof of Negligence: Supreme Court Dismisses Bajaj Trading’s Appeal

Consumer Commission Directs Maruti Suzuki To Replace Non-E20 Grand Vitara, Orders Refund If Replacement Is Not Made

Supreme Court Shifts Probe in Advocate Assault Case to Crime Branch, Says FIR Should Include Attempt to Murder Charge

Supreme Court Flags Stress on Students Over Class 9 Third Language Policy, Advises Introduction from Class 6

Supreme Court Records UP Police Report Clearing Ajay Mishra, Ashish Mishra in Lakhimpur Kheri Witness Intimidation Case

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Supreme Court Directs All States/UT to Frame Compassionate Release Policy for Elderly and Terminally Ill Prisoners Within Three Months

Employer Cannot Reject Compassionate Appointment Due to Its Own Delay in Processing Medical Retirement: Supreme Court

Pre-1956 Hindu Law Did Not Recognise Adoption of a Daughter, Gujarat HC Dismisses Woman’s Inheritance Claim

Railways Not Liable for Short Delivery in ‘Owner’s Risk’ Consignment Without Proof of Negligence: Supreme Court Dismisses Bajaj Trading’s Appeal

Freedom of Press Must Be Protected, But Irresponsible Journalism Cannot Be Shielded: Delhi HC Grants Bail to Two Accused

High Courts Cannot Reassess Factual Findings Under Article 226, Certiorari Jurisdiction Is Supervisory: Supreme Court

Consumer Commission Directs Maruti Suzuki To Replace Non-E20 Grand Vitara, Orders Refund If Replacement Is Not Made

Wrong Cheque Details Explained To Accused Vitiated Trial: Calcutta High Court Sets Aside Jail Term, Upholds ₹3 Lakh Compensation

Teacher's Dismissal Over Alleged Objectionable WhatsApp Message to Girl Student Quashed by Chhattisgarh HC

City Civil Court Can Hear S. 6 Specific Relief Act Possession Suit Despite Licensor-Licensee Relationship: Bombay High Court

Supreme Court Updates

Supreme Court Directs All States/UT to Frame Compassionate Release Policy for Elderly and Terminally Ill Prisoners Within Three Months

Employer Cannot Reject Compassionate Appointment Due to Its Own Delay in Processing Medical Retirement: Supreme Court

Railways Not Liable for Short Delivery in ‘Owner’s Risk’ Consignment Without Proof of Negligence: Supreme Court Dismisses Bajaj Trading’s Appeal

High Courts Cannot Reassess Factual Findings Under Article 226, Certiorari Jurisdiction Is Supervisory: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Shifts Probe in Advocate Assault Case to Crime Branch, Says FIR Should Include Attempt to Murder Charge

Employer Cannot Reject Compassionate Appointment Due to Its Own Delay in Processing Medical Retirement: Supreme Court

Railways Not Liable for Short Delivery in ‘Owner’s Risk’ Consignment Without Proof of Negligence: Supreme Court Dismisses Bajaj Trading’s Appeal

Supreme Court Directs All States/UT to Frame Compassionate Release Policy for Elderly and Terminally Ill Prisoners Within Three Months

High Courts Cannot Reassess Factual Findings Under Article 226, Certiorari Jurisdiction Is Supervisory: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Shifts Probe in Advocate Assault Case to Crime Branch, Says FIR Should Include Attempt to Murder Charge

Supreme Court Records UP Police Report Clearing Ajay Mishra, Ashish Mishra in Lakhimpur Kheri Witness Intimidation Case

Supreme Court Rules Delay Alone Cannot Bar Probate Petition, Restores Will Dispute for Fresh Hearing

Supreme Court Acquits Three Men in 1977 UP Murder Case, Says Prosecution Failed to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt

High Courts Must Give Clear Reasons Before Reversing Trial Court Judgments: Supreme Court Restores Kerala Will Dispute Appeal

Air India AI171 Crash: AAIB Tells Supreme Court No Judicial Probe Needed, Draft Final Investigation Report Likely by October

High courts Updates

Pre-1956 Hindu Law Did Not Recognise Adoption of a Daughter, Gujarat HC Dismisses Woman’s Inheritance Claim

Freedom of Press Must Be Protected, But Irresponsible Journalism Cannot Be Shielded: Delhi HC Grants Bail to Two Accused

Son Who Poured Acid on Father Not Entitled to Probation; Allahabad HC Upholds Conviction, Faults Trial Court's Leniency

Wrong Cheque Details Explained To Accused Vitiated Trial: Calcutta High Court Sets Aside Jail Term, Upholds ₹3 Lakh Compensation

Teacher's Dismissal Over Alleged Objectionable WhatsApp Message to Girl Student Quashed by Chhattisgarh HC

Pre-1956 Hindu Law Did Not Recognise Adoption of a Daughter, Gujarat HC Dismisses Woman’s Inheritance Claim

Freedom of Press Must Be Protected, But Irresponsible Journalism Cannot Be Shielded: Delhi HC Grants Bail to Two Accused

Son Who Poured Acid on Father Not Entitled to Probation; Allahabad HC Upholds Conviction, Faults Trial Court's Leniency

Wrong Cheque Details Explained To Accused Vitiated Trial: Calcutta High Court Sets Aside Jail Term, Upholds ₹3 Lakh Compensation

Teacher's Dismissal Over Alleged Objectionable WhatsApp Message to Girl Student Quashed by Chhattisgarh HC

Divorce Denied: MP High Court Says Wife Can't Blame Husband After Her Own Affair Surfaces

Wife's Stridhan Claim Cannot Be Rejected Solely for Lack of Bills, Especially When Receipts Are With In-Laws: Chhattisgarh HC

Karnataka HC Declares Homestay Owner's Arrest Illegal, Awards ₹5 Lakh Compensation

Advocate Commissioner's Report Does Not Decide Rights of Parties, Only Assists Court: Rajasthan HC

Delhi High Court Cancels ZORA Trademark, Upholds Protection for Well-Known ZARA Brand

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Supreme Court Directs All States/UT to Frame Compassionate Release Policy for Elderly and Terminally Ill Prisoners Within Three Months

Employer Cannot Reject Compassionate Appointment Due to Its Own Delay in Processing Medical Retirement: Supreme Court

Railways Not Liable for Short Delivery in ‘Owner’s Risk’ Consignment Without Proof of Negligence: Supreme Court Dismisses Bajaj Trading’s Appeal

High Courts Cannot Reassess Factual Findings Under Article 226, Certiorari Jurisdiction Is Supervisory: Supreme Court

Managing Director Cannot Be Prosecuted for Newspaper Content Without Specific Allegations, Editor Bears Statutory Responsibility: J&K High Court

Supreme Court Directs All States/UT to Frame Compassionate Release Policy for Elderly and Terminally Ill Prisoners Within Three Months

Employer Cannot Reject Compassionate Appointment Due to Its Own Delay in Processing Medical Retirement: Supreme Court

Railways Not Liable for Short Delivery in ‘Owner’s Risk’ Consignment Without Proof of Negligence: Supreme Court Dismisses Bajaj Trading’s Appeal

High Courts Cannot Reassess Factual Findings Under Article 226, Certiorari Jurisdiction Is Supervisory: Supreme Court

Managing Director Cannot Be Prosecuted for Newspaper Content Without Specific Allegations, Editor Bears Statutory Responsibility: J&K High Court

Supreme Court Rules Delay Alone Cannot Bar Probate Petition, Restores Will Dispute for Fresh Hearing

Supreme Court Acquits Three Men in 1977 UP Murder Case, Says Prosecution Failed to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt

Delhi HC Dismisses Aggarwal Brothers’ Appeals, Refuses Specific Performance of 1995 Property Agreement in Wazirpur Land Dispute

Consumer Cases

Consumer Commission Directs Maruti Suzuki To Replace Non-E20 Grand Vitara, Orders Refund If Replacement Is Not Made

CP Act | Consumer Complaint Against Advocate for Deficiency in Legal Services Not Maintainable: AP High Court

Supreme Court Says Consumer Complaints Cannot Be Forced Into Arbitration After Admission, Restores 21-Year-Old Housing Dispute

Supreme Court Says Arbitration Clause Can Be Imported Through Reference in Redevelopment Agreements

Consumers Cannot Be Forced To Pay For Power Plant After Electricity Supply Stopped: Supreme Court

Consumer Commission Directs Maruti Suzuki To Replace Non-E20 Grand Vitara, Orders Refund If Replacement Is Not Made

CP Act | Consumer Complaint Against Advocate for Deficiency in Legal Services Not Maintainable: AP High Court

Supreme Court Says Consumer Complaints Cannot Be Forced Into Arbitration After Admission, Restores 21-Year-Old Housing Dispute

Supreme Court Says Arbitration Clause Can Be Imported Through Reference in Redevelopment Agreements

Consumers Cannot Be Forced To Pay For Power Plant After Electricity Supply Stopped: Supreme Court

Rajasthan High Court Stays Consumer Proceedings Against Actor Salman Khan Over Pan Masala Advertisement Row

J&K High Court upholds flood compensation for Srinagar family, dismisses insurer’s appeal over undisclosed exclusion clause in house damage claim

Supreme Court Rules Software Purchase for Export Operations a Commercial Use, Rejects Poly Medicure's Consumer Status in Dispute with Brillio Technologies