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27 years after ceiling collapse killed a labourer, why a Delhi court acquitted building owner
March 06, 2026 5:08 pm
On September 16, 1999, the ceiling at an under-construction house collapsed, trapping 15-20 labourers beneath the rubble. One person later died. A chargesheet had been filed against the house owner and contractor.
‘Will any trees be left?’: HC seeks photos before considering pleas to fell trees for projects in Punjab
March 05, 2026 8:24 pm
Bench says it cannot 'close its eyes' to the scale of proposed cutting; flags state’s low green cover as agencies seek nod for power, highway and rail works
Why a Sri Lankan Supreme Court judge has moved the Karnataka HC over Google
March 05, 2026 4:01 pm
Justice A H M D Nawaz has sought action against defamatory articles published against him, saying they have inflicted grievous damage upon his international reputation as a jurist.
CJI to lay foundation stone of Gujarat High Court Arbitration Centre on Feb 28
February 26, 2026 6:47 pm
The centre will have seven mediation rooms and an advanced Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) system.
Antilia terror scare case: Waze files plea before court on his mention in bail order
February 25, 2026 7:53 pm
In February 2021, a threat letter was found in the car parked near Antilia.
“Public prosecutors are not police prosecutors; interference unfortunate”: Amin Solkar on Maharashtra govt dropping him as SPP in gangster Gadoli encounter case
February 25, 2026 5:22 pm
Says decision came as trial was about to be reserved for judgment; claims he was not given reasons.
‘What is wrong with that?’: Supreme Court stays Kerala HC order stopping LDF govt’s Nava Kerala survey
February 25, 2026 4:06 am
The ‘Nava Kerala Citizens Response Programme’ has been criticised as an attempt by the Pinarayi Vijayan government to carry out a political campaign at the expense of the exchequer.
Tirupati ladoo case: Supreme Court turns down Subramanian Swamy’s plea challenging Andhra Govt probe panel
February 23, 2026 3:10 pm
The Supreme Court held that Andhra Pradesh’s probe into the Tirupati temple ladoo ghee issue will not overlap with the SIT’s criminal probe, allowing both processes to proceed under law.
Victim was a consenting partner: Why Allahabad HC quashed rape charges against UP PCS officer
February 18, 2026 10:31 am
Citing intimate WhatsApp chats and the absence of video evidence, Justice Avnish Saxena also said consent was not taken under duress of death threats or blackmail.
Employee can't suffer for employer's lapse, says HC; grants GPF benefits to PEOSU engineer
February 17, 2026 6:24 pm
Justice Harpreet Singh Brar quashes corporation’s rejection, rules ad-hoc appointee became automatic member of superior pension scheme upon regularisation.
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