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Karnataka HC defers cross-examination of witness to let murder accused safeguard their defence strategy

February 11, 2026 1:15 pm

The Karnataka High Court allows an application filed by the accused to postpone the cross-examination and says ‘a criminal trial is not a contest of endurance, but a quest for truth within the bounds of fairness’.

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'Consent of family not necessary': Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court shields adults married for love

February 05, 2026 3:32 pm

Jammu & Kashmir Ladakh High Court News: The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court said that the consent of the family or community is not a prerequisite for a valid marriage between consenting adults.

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‘Universities are temples’: Andhra Pradesh High Court rules ad-hoc employees can only be replaced by regular ones

February 05, 2026 9:59 am

Andhra Pradesh High Court on Contractual Teachers Appointment: The Andhra Pradesh High Court said that ad-hoc teachers, who discharge duties identical to those of regular faculty against sanctioned posts, can't be treated as disposable resources.

The Rajasthan High Court said since the petitioner apprehends threat to his right of life and liberty, he has every right to seek the protection.

Right to live with honor: Rajasthan High Court orders protection for Jodhpur man

January 29, 2026 6:48 pm

The Rajasthan High Court was hearing a plea of a man seeking protection against threat to his life.

Naturally the gravity and heinousness of the offence weighs against the accused, said the Calcutta High Court.

12 years in jail not enough for bail: Why Calcutta High Court refused to release man accused of two murders

January 28, 2026 11:13 am

Calcutta High Court Article 21 Landmark Case: The Calcutta High Court was hearing the bail application of one Biplab Chhetri alias Biplab Chettri, who has been in custody since 2013 in connection with the murder of Raiganj businessman Sanjib Bardhan.

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'Institutional humiliation': Rajasthan High Court orders 24-hour takedown of accused persons' photos from social media

January 21, 2026 11:02 am

Institutional humiliation: Dealing with practice of forcing arrestees to sit at entrance of police stations for coloured photographs, Justice Ali said that alleged act of police is not only inhumane in nature but also strikes at very root of basic human rights.

HC gives two months for renovating GRP building at Chandigarh railway station

January 20, 2026 11:15 am

The petition raised issues of public safety, dignity of police personnel and violation of Article 21 of the Constitution

‘Extremely disturbing’: Take down content with morphed images, videos of Shilpa Shetty, directs Bombay HC

December 26, 2025 4:48 pm

Shilpa Shetty had alleged that AI tools were used to clone her voice and mannerisms to create morphed images, books, and other merchandise without her authorisation.

The petitioner submitted that residents in surrounding areas were suffering respiratory and skin ailments and required expeditious redressal. (Express Photo)

'Right to breathe fresh air part of Article 21 of constitution,' HC seeks short-term measures over Kanjurmarg dumping site

December 23, 2025 10:09 am

The Court also said that the authorities shall give effective and efficient response to complaints made by citizens through dedicated helpline or email round the clock.

Quoting Mahatma Gandhi, the Karnataka High Court said that the true source of rights is duty.

Karnataka High Court cites Mahatma Gandhi, denies bail to UAPA accused

December 18, 2025 1:22 pm

UAPA Bail Plea News: Quoting Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation, the Karnataka High Court said that he had also said that “right is duty well performed”.