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Sigachi factory blast PIL: Telangana HC demands clarity on compensation, orders legal aid for kin of deceased

January 30, 2026 10:21 am

Fifty-four people were killed in an explosion at Sigachi’s factory unit in the Pashamylaram area of Sangareddy district in June 2025.

Amicus curiae Aparajitha Singh said children’s sports events were held despite a court ban during peak pollution.

‘Children also not being spared’: Delhi-NCR schools holding sports activities against court directive, SC told

December 16, 2025 9:41 am

Urging the Supreme Court to take the matter up for early hearing, she said, “All the protocols are in place but it is finally about monitoring. Every year, the problem is (that) till Your Lordships actually direct the states, they don’t comply with the orders.”

The high court then directed the housing society not to prevent the domestic help from visiting her only because she was feeding dogs in the society’s premises.

‘Dog mafia’ remark: Contempt power not a sword to silence criticism: SC remits Bombay HC sentence

December 11, 2025 5:01 am

The High Court had on April 23, 2025 convicted the woman, saying her act of issuing the circular cannot be categorised as fair criticism as the same was issued with an intent to scandalise the court.

SC by 2:1 majority recalls verdict barring post-facto green clearances, Justice Bhuyan dissents

November 18, 2025 11:57 am

A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai, Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice K Vinod Chandran delivered three separate verdicts on a batch of nearly 40 review and modification pleas filed against the Vanshakti judgment.

Refusal will amount to 'abandonment': HC directs son to ensure shifting of aged mother from Bandra Hospital

November 18, 2025 10:49 am

In its operative order, with detailed reasons to follow in due course, the bench directed the son to ensure his mother’s shifting and undertake payment for medicines, consumables, and treatment as per the civic hospital policy for charity patients or Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) rates, whichever is lower.

Bombay HC says tenancy under Public Premises Act can't be bequeathed through will, upholds LIC's right to evict Churchgate flat occupant

November 05, 2025 2:02 pm

The Bombay High Court quashed and set aside a 2009 order of the City Civil Court that allowed a woman's appeal against the Estate Officer's direction to vacate the premises.

Knowledge nugget of the day: National Legal Services Day 2024

November 13, 2024 10:27 am

As National Legal Services Day is observed annually on November 9, here's everything you need to know about it.

The 9th of November is celebrated annually by all Legal Services Authorities as "Legal Services Day." (file)

National Legal Services Day 2024: Why is it celebrated on November 9? Know origin and significance

November 08, 2024 12:38 pm

National Legal Services Day 2024 Origin and Significance: The day emphasizes empowering marginalised communities, highlighting the importance of equal access to justice.

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Legal profession not meant to conduct marriages: Madras High Court

March 02, 2018 8:24 pm

The bench directed the inspector general of registration department in Chennai to hold an inquiry and take legal action against the sub-registrar of Poonamallee near here for registering the marriage without proper verification of the age of the couple.

Aircel-Maxis deal: SC not to interfere in order summoning Marans as accused

February 06, 2015 12:58 pm

The bench said it was not inclined to interfere in the matter which has arisen out of the 2G spectrum allocation scam probe.

LEGAL VIDEOS

Freedom of speech, democracy 'a big joke': Karan Johar

January 22, 2016 8:27 am

Jaipur, Jan 22 (ANI): Speaking at the Jaipur Literature Fest, filmmaker Karan Johar on Friday said he is living in a country where freedom of speech and democratic sentiments were only a "joke". He added that as a film maker, he feels bounded at all levels for whatever he puts on the celluloid. He further said that it was tough to voice out real concerns as a movie maker without fearing legal obligations.