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SC stays HC order acquitting 12 Mumbai train blasts accused

SC stays HC order acquitting 12 Mumbai train blasts accused

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court has stayed the Bombay High Court verdict acquitting all 12 accused in the 2006 Mumbai train bomb blasts case, issuing notices and seeking responses from the accused.

Denying physical relationship to husband ground for divorce: HC

Denying physical relationship to husband ground for divorce: HC

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

The Bombay High Court ruled that denial of physical intimacy and suspecting a spouse of infidelity constitutes cruelty and is grounds for divorce, upholding a family court's divorce order.

Goa minister acquitted of charges in Parrikar plaint after 27 years

Goa minister acquitted of charges in Parrikar plaint after 27 years

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

A special court in Goa on Monday acquitted State Transport and Panchayati Raj Minister Mauvin Godinho in a 1998 power rebate case, bringing an end to a 27-year-long legal battle.

Shinde joke row: Kunal Kamra moves HC against FIR

Shinde joke row: Kunal Kamra moves HC against FIR

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

The comedian has failed to appear before the Mumbai police for questioning despite three summons issued to him.

Adani Group gets HC nod to cut 209 mangroves in Mumbai

Adani Group gets HC nod to cut 209 mangroves in Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

The Bombay high court has permitted the Adani group to cut 209 mangroves for the construction of a high voltage transmission line proposed to increase electricity supply in Mumbai and suburbs, noting it was a project of public importance.

RCB moves Karnataka HC against CAT's stampede order

RCB moves Karnataka HC against CAT's stampede order

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

RCB claimed that CAT's order didn't adhere to the principles of natural justice.

Immerse Ganesha idols upto 6ft high in artificial tanks: HC

Immerse Ganesha idols upto 6ft high in artificial tanks: HC

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

The order will be effective till March next year for the festivals that require immersion of idols of deities, including those made of Plaster of Paris (PoP).

HC to hear 'framing judge' audio clip charge against ACB officer

HC to hear 'framing judge' audio clip charge against ACB officer

Rediff.com27 May 2025

A lawyer has submitted an audio clip to the Delhi High Court, allegedly containing an admission by a senior Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) officer about attempts to frame a special judge in a corruption case. The lawyer, representing a court staff member who filed a petition seeking an independent investigation, claims the ACB lodged an FIR against the staff member to "settle score" with the judge who issued notices to the ACB's joint commissioner for alleged threats to staff. The audio clip allegedly features an ACB officer admitting to framing the judge due to adverse rulings and suggesting that the judge was targeted due to his questioning of the ACB's investigations.

'No Covid violation': HC drops charges in Tablighi Jamaat case

'No Covid violation': HC drops charges in Tablighi Jamaat case

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

The Delhi High Court has dropped charges against 70 Indian nationals accused of housing foreign attendees of Tablighi Jamaat congregation in March 2020 allegedly in violation of COVID-19 norms, citing lack of evidence.

Maha Guv's indecision on MLC recommendations 'disturbing': HC

Maha Guv's indecision on MLC recommendations 'disturbing': HC

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

The indecision of the then Maharashtra governor on the state government's recommendation to appoint 12 persons as MLCs is 'quite disturbing', the Bombay high court has said.

Conversion to Islam bona fide if done by free-will, with sound mind: HC

Conversion to Islam bona fide if done by free-will, with sound mind: HC

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The HC said this while dismissing a petition by Taufik Ahmad who had sought quashing of proceedings against him on charges of rape and unlawful religious conversion of a Hindu girl to Islam through misrepresentation under the UP anti-conversion law.

Make RCB stampede report public: Karnataka HC tells state govt

Make RCB stampede report public: Karnataka HC tells state govt

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The Karnataka High Court has ordered the state government to publicly disclose its status report on the stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 4.

SC relief for Bengal as HC order halting OBC list put on hold

SC relief for Bengal as HC order halting OBC list put on hold

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court has stayed the Calcutta High Court's decision that stalled the implementation of a revised list of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in West Bengal, providing relief to the state government.

HC grants pre-arrest bail to NewsClick founder, cites prolonged probe

HC grants pre-arrest bail to NewsClick founder, cites prolonged probe

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

The court said there is nothing on record to suggest that since 2023, Purkayastha was ever called to join the investigations.

Unnatural sex by husband with wife without her consent not crime: HC

Unnatural sex by husband with wife without her consent not crime: HC

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Sexual intercourse, including unnatural act, by a man with his adult wife, even without her consent, can not be treated as an offence, the Chhattisgarh high court held while acquitting a Jagdalpur resident who was convicted of rape and other charges.

2008 Malegaon blast case: How investigation unfolded

2008 Malegaon blast case: How investigation unfolded

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

A detailed timeline of the 2008 Malegaon blasts case, from the initial explosion to the acquittal of all accused in 2025.

Maha CM gives update on elephant Madhuri's return from Vantara

Maha CM gives update on elephant Madhuri's return from Vantara

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Vantara will join the Maharashtra government's petition in the Supreme Court to seek the return of elephant Madhuri to a monastery in Kolhapur, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said.

Right, not generosity: HC upholds disability pension for soldiers

Right, not generosity: HC upholds disability pension for soldiers

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

The Delhi High Court has dismissed petitions from the Ministry of Defence challenging disability pension orders for armed forces personnel, emphasizing that such pensions are a right, not an act of generosity, and should not be denied based solely on the location of disability onset or claims of lifestyle diseases.

Why K'taka HC halted deportation of Russian woman's children found in cave

Why K'taka HC halted deportation of Russian woman's children found in cave

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

The assistant solicitor general (ASG), appearing in the matter for the Union of India, informed the court that the children currently lack valid travel or identity documents. Based on this submission, the court observed that immediate deportation was not reasonable at this stage.

Movie on Adityanath: Censors to take a call in 2 days

Movie on Adityanath: Censors to take a call in 2 days

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on Thursday told the Bombay high court that it will decide in two days the applications filed by the makers of a movie purportedly based on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's life, seeking certification.

HC grants bail to student held over Op Sindoor post; slams govt, college

HC grants bail to student held over Op Sindoor post; slams govt, college

Rediff.com27 May 2025

The Bombay High Court criticized the Maharashtra government for arresting a 19-year-old student from Pune for her social media post on Indo-Pak hostilities, calling its reaction "radical." The court granted the student bail and said the state's actions were unwarranted and had turned a student into a criminal. The court also questioned the conduct of the college for rusticating the student, stating that an educational institution's approach should be to reform, not punish. The student had reposted a post on Instagram that criticized the Indian government for provoking a war against Pakistan, but she later deleted the post and apologized for her actions. The college, however, deemed the post to be anti-national and expelled the student. The court emphasized that mistakes are bound to happen, especially at a young age, and urged the college to focus on reforming students rather than punishing them.

ED raids TN minister, son in money laundering case; DMK slams BJP

ED raids TN minister, son in money laundering case; DMK slams BJP

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at multiple locations connected to Tamil Nadu Minister I Periyasamy and his son as part of a money laundering investigation. The probe stems from a Madras High Court order regarding a disproportionate assets case.

HC upholds revocation of security clearance for Turkish firm Celebi

HC upholds revocation of security clearance for Turkish firm Celebi

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

The Delhi High Court dismissed Turkish-based firm Celebi's challenge to the revocation of its security clearance by aviation watchdog BCAS in the "interest of national security."

Jarange to stop drinking water as fast enters 4th day

Jarange to stop drinking water as fast enters 4th day

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Activist Manoj Jarange vows to intensify his hunger strike for Maratha reservation under OBC, while the Maharashtra government seeks legal opinion on the issue.

Jarange to launch fresh hunger strike on Friday for Maratha quota

Jarange to launch fresh hunger strike on Friday for Maratha quota

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Activist Manoj Jarange is set to launch a hunger strike in Mumbai on August 29 to demand reservation for the Maratha community, despite government attempts to dissuade him. The Bombay High Court has stated that he needs prior permission to protest.

Mere friendship with girl doesn't give man right to have sex without consent: HC

Mere friendship with girl doesn't give man right to have sex without consent: HC

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Justice Girish Kathpalia rejected the man's claim of having consensual relations with the girl pointing out that even consent was not lawful when it comes to a minor.

'Alarming': HC raises concern over Mumbai train deaths

'Alarming': HC raises concern over Mumbai train deaths

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

The Bombay high court on Friday expressed concern over deaths of commuters on Mumbai local trains, describing the situation as 'alarming', an observation coming days after five people lost their lives post-falling off a packed suburban service.

HC stays release of 'Udaipur Files' movie amid pleas for permanent ban

HC stays release of 'Udaipur Files' movie amid pleas for permanent ban

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

The Delhi High Court has stayed the release of the movie 'Udaipur Files' amid concerns that it could promote communal disharmony. The court has directed petitioners to approach the central government with their grievances, and the stay will remain in effect until the government decides on the matter.

HC fines Guj man Rs 1 lakh for attending online hearing from toilet

HC fines Guj man Rs 1 lakh for attending online hearing from toilet

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

The Gujarat High Court has directed a man to deposit Rs 1 lakh after he attended a virtual court hearing while relieving himself on a toilet seat. The incident prompted suo motu contempt proceedings.

HC rejects plea to rename Shahi Idgah mosque as 'disputed structure'

HC rejects plea to rename Shahi Idgah mosque as 'disputed structure'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

The Allahabad High Court dismissed a plea seeking the use of 'disputed structure' instead of 'Shahi Eidgah Mosque' in Mathura case proceedings.

Loudspeakers not essential for any religion, rules HC

Loudspeakers not essential for any religion, rules HC

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

The Bombay High Court has ruled that the use of loudspeakers is not an essential part of any religion and has directed law enforcement agencies to take prompt action against loudspeakers that violate noise pollution norms. The court also ordered the state government to direct religious institutions to adopt mechanisms for controlling noise levels, including calibrated sound systems with auto-decibel limits. The decision came in response to a petition filed by two housing associations alleging police inaction against noise pollution caused by loudspeakers installed on mosques in the area.

HC refuses to accept TMC MP's apology in Lakshmi Puri defamation case

HC refuses to accept TMC MP's apology in Lakshmi Puri defamation case

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

The Delhi High Court refused to accept TMC MP Saket Gokhale's written apology in a defamation case against former diplomat Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri, citing discrepancies and directing him to file a fresh one. The case involves allegations of defamatory utterances and financial impropriety.

Plea in SC for FIR against Delhi HC judge over cash recovery

Plea in SC for FIR against Delhi HC judge over cash recovery

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

A plea in the Supreme Court of India seeks a direction to Delhi Police to lodge an FIR over the alleged discovery of semi-burnt stash of cash from the official residence of Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma. The plea challenges a 1991 judgement that prohibits criminal proceedings against judges without prior consent from the Chief Justice of India, arguing it violates the principle of equality before the law. It also seeks to declare the collegium's 3-member committee investigating the incident as having no jurisdiction and calls for action against corruption within the judiciary.

Support for Pak alone without India mention not an offence under BNS: HC

Support for Pak alone without India mention not an offence under BNS: HC

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that merely expressing support for Pakistan, without any disrespect towards India, does not constitute an offence under section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Woman 'herself invited trouble', says HC; grants bail to rape accused

Woman 'herself invited trouble', says HC; grants bail to rape accused

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

The woman is a student of MA and hence she "was competent enough to understand the morality and significance of her act", stated the order passed by Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh last month.

SAD leader Majithia moves HC against assets case, calls it vendetta

SAD leader Majithia moves HC against assets case, calls it vendetta

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

The bureau had on June 25 registered an FIR and arrested Majithia in the case allegedly involving laundering of Rs 540 crore of "drug money".

HC nod for Mahashivratri celebrations at Jaggi Vasudev's ashram

HC nod for Mahashivratri celebrations at Jaggi Vasudev's ashram

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

The Madras High Court has dismissed a petition seeking to prevent the Isha Foundation from conducting Mahasivarathri celebrations at its Coimbatore campus. The petitioner had alleged that the foundation lacked adequate sewage treatment facilities and caused noise pollution. However, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) informed the court that the foundation has adequate treatment facilities and complies with noise regulations. The court dismissed the petition, allowing the celebrations to proceed.

How is 'Bharat Mata' a religious symbol: HC to Kerala varsity registrar

How is 'Bharat Mata' a religious symbol: HC to Kerala varsity registrar

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

The Kerala High Court questioned the suspension of a university registrar who cancelled a program where a 'Bharat Mata' portrait was displayed, sparking a debate over religious symbols and law and order.

JSK movie row: What's wrong with name 'Janaki', HC asks CBFC

JSK movie row: What's wrong with name 'Janaki', HC asks CBFC

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

During the hearing of the plea, the court asked the lawyer for the CBFC what the issue was with the name 'Janaki' now, when there were no such problems in the past when there were movies with that name.

Signature row hits bid to oust HC judge over 'hate speech'

Signature row hits bid to oust HC judge over 'hate speech'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The Rajya Sabha secretariat has verified the signatures of 44 of the 55 MPs who had signed a notice to bring a motion for the removal of Allahabad high court Judge Shekhar Yadav over his 'hate speech' even as Kapil Sibal and nine others were yet to verify their signatures.