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Shocking: HC slams copy-paste confessions in Mumbai train blasts case

Shocking: HC slams copy-paste confessions in Mumbai train blasts case

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

The Bombay High Court has repeatedly flagged the 'copy-paste' culture in confessional and witness statements in chargesheets, calling it a 'dangerous' trend. This issue was highlighted again after the acquittal of the 2006 Mumbai train blasts accused, with the court noting similarities in their confessional statements.

HC slams UP police for detaining interfaith couple

HC slams UP police for detaining interfaith couple

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

The Allahabad high court on Saturday pulled up the Uttar Pradesh Police for the 'illegally detention' of an interfaith couple without any direction/order for taking them into custody, and ordered their release.

Maximum city, minimum air: Mumbai's AQI worsens

Maximum city, minimum air: Mumbai's AQI worsens

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued stop-work notices to 53 construction sites for contributing to air pollution in Mumbai. The civic body has also directed strict adherence to air pollution guidelines, including the use of AQI monitoring sensors. The Bombay High Court has also addressed the issue of air pollution in the city.

Swamped with false cow slaughter cases: Allahabad HC

Swamped with false cow slaughter cases: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Transporting cattle within the state does not constitute a crime, the Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court has said.

HC upholds woman professor's lifer in husband's murder

HC upholds woman professor's lifer in husband's murder

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

The Madhya Pradesh high court has upheld the life imprisonment of a former chemistry professor for the murder of her doctor husband by electrocution in Chhatarpur district of the state in 2021.

Anil Ambani's loan account is NOT 'fraudulent': Canara Bank to HC

Anil Ambani's loan account is NOT 'fraudulent': Canara Bank to HC

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

The Canara Bank on Thursday informed the Bombay high court that it has withdrawn its order classifying as "fraudulent" the loan account of a firm linked to industrialist Anil Ambani. After the bank's disclosure, a bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Neela Gokhale disposed of the petition filed by Ambani challenging the bank's order, saying nothing survives in it.

Wankhede promotion row: HC fines Centre for concealing facts

Wankhede promotion row: HC fines Centre for concealing facts

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The Delhi High Court imposed a cost of Rs 20,000 on the central government for concealing facts in its plea seeking review of an order relating to the promotion of IRS officer and former NCB Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede.

Gaming operator moves HC against law banning money-based online games

Gaming operator moves HC against law banning money-based online games

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Head Digital Works, operator of 'A23 Rummy', has filed a petition in the Karnataka High Court against the recently passed Central Act banning money-based online games, marking the first legal challenge to the legislation. The court will hear the petition on August 30.

Hijab row: Church-run school to move Kerala HC

Hijab row: Church-run school to move Kerala HC

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Joshi Kaithavalappil, the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) president of St Rita's Public School, told PTI that the DDE's report was submitted without a proper inquiry. "We have decided to approach the Kerala high court against the report. It was prepared without hearing from the school management or the PTA properly or assessing the situation. Our lawyer will soon file a petition challenging its findings," he said.

Catholic body moves HC against content of Malayalam movie Haal

Catholic body moves HC against content of Malayalam movie Haal

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The Catholic Congress has raised concerns about the Malayalam movie 'Haal,' alleging objectionable content and potential religious disharmony. The matter is now before the Kerala High Court.

Catholic body moves HC against content of Malayalam film Haal

Catholic body moves HC against content of Malayalam film Haal

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The Catholic Congress has raised concerns in the Kerala High Court about the Malayalam movie 'Haal', alleging objectionable content that could cause religious disharmony. The court is set to decide on the producer's request to view the film.

No fundamental right to adopt American child, even if related: Bombay HC

No fundamental right to adopt American child, even if related: Bombay HC

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The Bombay High Court has ruled that Indian citizens do not have a fundamental right to adopt a child of American nationality, even from among relatives, unless the child is in need of care and protection or in conflict with the law.

No rest till Constitution amended to fix timeline for governors: Stalin

No rest till Constitution amended to fix timeline for governors: Stalin

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam president M K Stalin on Friday asserted that "there will be no rest" until amending the Constitution to fix timelines for governors to clear bills.

Centre to decide on plea against '120 Bahadur' certification in 2 days

Centre to decide on plea against '120 Bahadur' certification in 2 days

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

The bench of Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sanjiv Berry disposed of the petition filed by the Sanyukt Ahir Regiment Morcha and others seeking a stay on the release of the movie, which is based on the 1962 Battle of Rezang La.

Centre to decide on plea against '120 Bahadur' certification in 2 days

Centre to decide on plea against '120 Bahadur' certification in 2 days

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Centre to decide on a representation challenging the certification and release of the film '120 Bahadur'. The petitioners allege historical inaccuracies in the movie's portrayal of the Battle of Rezang La.

Clear off Mumbai streets, follow HC directives: Jarange to protesters

Clear off Mumbai streets, follow HC directives: Jarange to protesters

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

He also appealed to the protesters to park their vehicles only in the designated parking areas, hours after the high court frowned on the conduct of protesters.

Widow of slain Maharashtra minister seeks SIT probe

Widow of slain Maharashtra minister seeks SIT probe

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

The widow of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, who was murdered last year, has petitioned the Bombay High Court for a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the case, alleging police have failed to apprehend the real culprits.

Will implement HC order on Maratha stir, says Fadnavis

Will implement HC order on Maratha stir, says Fadnavis

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assures implementation of Bombay High Court directives regarding the Maratha quota protest led by Manoj Jarange, while also exploring legal options to resolve the issue. He condemned harassment of journalists and appealed to avoid politicizing the matter.

HC rejects interim relief for Abu Salem, says 25-year jail term not over

HC rejects interim relief for Abu Salem, says 25-year jail term not over

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

The Bombay High Court stated that gangster Abu Salem has not yet completed 25 years in jail in India, as mandated by his extradition from Portugal. Salem sought release, claiming his term was complete with remission, but the court found the 25-year period incomplete based on his arrest date.

Kolhapuri chappals row: HC junks PIL against Prada

Kolhapuri chappals row: HC junks PIL against Prada

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The Bombay high court on Wednesday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) against Italian fashion house Prada for its alleged unauthorised use of the famous Kolhapuri chappals.

Kejriwal allotted bungalow after HC pulled up govt: AAP

Kejriwal allotted bungalow after HC pulled up govt: AAP

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal will reside in a Type-VII bungalow in Lodhi Estate, New Delhi, after the Centre's allotment following Delhi High Court's intervention. The allocation comes after delays and scrutiny regarding Kejriwal's previous accommodation.

HC upholds probe into Munambam land, slams waqf board's tactic

HC upholds probe into Munambam land, slams waqf board's tactic

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

The Kerala High Court has criticized the Kerala Waqf Board's claim on land in Munambam as a 'land grabbing tactic' and upheld the government's decision to appoint an inquiry commission to investigate the ownership of the disputed area.

Madras HC to hear Karur stampede case today

Madras HC to hear Karur stampede case today

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

The Madurai Bench of the high court will on Friday hear the case related to the Karur stampede incident, which claimed the lives of at least 41 people and over 100 were injured.

HC orders SIT probe into gold theft at Sabarimala temple

HC orders SIT probe into gold theft at Sabarimala temple

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The Kerala High Court has directed the state police to register a criminal case and launch an investigation into the misappropriation of gold from a shrine's side frames or lintels.

Delhi HC quashes dowry FIR against family after husband's suicide

Delhi HC quashes dowry FIR against family after husband's suicide

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The Delhi High Court has quashed a dowry-harassment FIR lodged against the family of a man who committed suicide shortly after his wedding, citing vague allegations and abuse of process.

Delhi HC protects actor Nagarjuna's personality, publicity rights

Delhi HC protects actor Nagarjuna's personality, publicity rights

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The Delhi High Court has restrained various websites and online platforms from misusing or misrepresenting Telugu actor Akkineni Nagarjuna's name, image and likeness for unauthorised merchandising, AI-generated material or pornographic content.

Saying 'I love you' is only a feeling, not sexual intent: HC

Saying 'I love you' is only a feeling, not sexual intent: HC

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Any sexual act includes inappropriate touching, forcible disrobing, indecent gestures or remarks made with an intent to insult the modesty of a woman, a bench of Justice Urmila Joshi-Phalke said in the order passed on Monday.

Noel Tata, two others block Mehli Mistry's reappointment as trustee

Noel Tata, two others block Mehli Mistry's reappointment as trustee

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata and two other powerful trustees considered close to him blocked the reappointment of late Ratan Tata's close associate and businessman Mehli Mistry as trustee, deepening the rift at the philanthropic arm that controls the holding company of Tata Group, people familiar with the matter said.

HC issues notice to SRK, Netflix on Sameer Wankhede's plea

HC issues notice to SRK, Netflix on Sameer Wankhede's plea

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The Delhi high court on Wednesday issued summons to actor Shah Rukh Khan-owned Red Chillies Entertainment and OTT platform Netflix on a defamation suit filed by Indian Revenue Services (IRS) officer Sameer Wankhede for allegedly maligning his reputation in their series The Ba***ds of Bollywood.

HC directs RSS to file fresh plea for Chittapur route march on Nov 2

HC directs RSS to file fresh plea for Chittapur route march on Nov 2

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

The high court directed the petitioners to file a fresh petition to the district collectors along with the route of the march.

Merely having Aadhaar, voter ID doesn't make one Indian citizen: HC

Merely having Aadhaar, voter ID doesn't make one Indian citizen: HC

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

The Bombay High Court ruled that possessing documents like Aadhaar, PAN, or voter ID does not automatically grant Indian citizenship, emphasizing the importance of the Citizenship Act of 1955.

Assam to move HC for fast-track court in Zubeen Garg death case

Assam to move HC for fast-track court in Zubeen Garg death case

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

The Assam government will request the Gauhati High Court to set up a fast-track court to decide on singer Zubeen Garg's death case. The cabinet also decided to appoint a special public prosecutor for the case.

HC refuses to stay issuance of Kunbi certificates to Marathas

HC refuses to stay issuance of Kunbi certificates to Marathas

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The Bombay High Court has refused to grant an interim stay on the Maharashtra government's decision to issue Kunbi caste certificates to Maratha community members with OBC antecedents. Petitions challenging the decision were filed by OBC individuals, but the court declined immediate relief, pending a response from the government.

HC bars Rupa from publishing Constitution of India

HC bars Rupa from publishing Constitution of India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The judge restrained Rupa from manufacturing, publishing, marketing, selling, or advertising its red-and-black coat-pocket edition of the Constitution by itself or by franchisees, dealers, distributors, or agents.

HC initiates contempt case as man joins virtual hearing from toilet

HC initiates contempt case as man joins virtual hearing from toilet

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

The Gujarat High Court has initiated suo motu contempt proceedings against a man for attending a virtual hearing while sitting on a toilet seat. The incident occurred on June 20 and a video of it went viral. The court has directed the registry to issue a notice to the man, identified as Abdul Samad, to explain why he should not be prosecuted for contempt of court.

Vijay's TVK moves SC against HC's SIT probe into Karur stampede

Vijay's TVK moves SC against HC's SIT probe into Karur stampede

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran took note of the submissions of a lawyer that the plea, filed through TVK's secretary Aadhav Arjuna, be listed for hearing.

HC directs Air India to pay Rs 35,000 to passenger over hair in food

HC directs Air India to pay Rs 35,000 to passenger over hair in food

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

The Madras High Court has directed Air India to pay Rs 35,000 to a passenger who suffered health complications after consuming food containing hair on a flight. The court partly allowed Air India's appeal against a lower court's order for a larger compensation.

Meet next CJI who gave Kejri bail; SIR, Art 370 verdicts

Meet next CJI who gave Kejri bail; SIR, Art 370 verdicts

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Justice Surya Kant is set to become the 53rd Chief Justice of India, bringing extensive experience and a record of significant verdicts on key issues.

Delhi HC protects Karan Johar's personality rights

Delhi HC protects Karan Johar's personality rights

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

The Delhi High Court has protected the personality and publicity rights of filmmaker and producer Karan Johar by restraining several websites and platforms from illegally using his name, image and persona for commercial gains.

Bank fraud case: SC issues notice to CBI on Kapil Wadhawan bail plea

Bank fraud case: SC issues notice to CBI on Kapil Wadhawan bail plea

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday sought response from the CBI on a bail plea filed by former DHFL promoter Kapil Wadhawan in an alleged Rs 34,926 crore bank fraud case. A bench of Justices JK Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi issued notice to the agency and sought its response.