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Allahabad High Court upholds couple’s reproductive autonomy, eases surrogacy age bar
July 14, 2026 17:17 IST
The Allahabad High Court allowed a couple to pursue surrogacy, holding that a rigid age restriction cannot override the fundamental right to reproductive autonomy and the dream of parenthood.
Tue, Jul 14, 2026
‘Matter of national security’: Rajasthan High Court junks plea against mosques’ eviction near Indo-Pak border
July 14, 2026 15:27 IST
The court was hearing a batch of petitions challenging notices issued to mosques, madrasas, dargahs and individuals with properties within 50 kilometres of the Indo-Pak border.
Tue, Jul 14, 2026
‘Even black thread couldn’t save her’: Man gets 50-year jail term for girl’s rape, murder
July 14, 2026 12:01 IST
The Punjab and Haryana High Court called for "stronger protection" for children and commuted the man's death penalty to a minimum of 50 years in prison and fined him 73 lakh.
Tue, Jul 14, 2026
Sikkim High Court cites Demi Lovato’s song to confirm man’s jail term for minor’s rape
July 13, 2026 15:04 IST
Upholding the man's 10-year jail term, the high court quoted lines from the song “Ok not to be Ok”, urging the state to strengthen steps for protecting mental health of children.
Mon, Jul 13, 2026
Canines in court: 5 times Indian courts had to decide who keeps the dog
July 11, 2026 07:30 IST
As Mahua Moitra's battle for her dog Henry reaches the Delhi High Court, a look at 5 rulings where Indian courts balanced the rights of owners and welfare of their dogs.
Sat, Jul 11, 2026
Court cites harm to health, 14-year-old rape survivor allowed to terminate pregnancy
July 09, 2026 13:53 IST
The Madras High Court was acting on the plea of a mother who alleged that her daughter was assaulted by a relative.
Thu, Jul 09, 2026
Man gets Rs 10.81 lakh relief after car not delivered for 12 years despite full payment
July 08, 2026 19:30 IST
A consumer commission held a car manufacturer and dealership liable after a buyer did not get his car despite paying in full in advance.
Wed, Jul 08, 2026
Preventive detention cannot be used to defeat bail, says Allahabad High Court
July 08, 2026 14:07 IST
The Allahabad High Court cancelled a one-year preventive detention order against a man, holding that authorities cannot use such extraordinary powers as a way to bypass bail orders.
Wed, Jul 08, 2026
‘No matter of right’: Madras High Court denies use of utensils, fuel in reserve forest
July 07, 2026 18:30 IST
The Madras High Court upheld the forest department's decision to restrict cooking materials in a reserve forest, holding that protecting wildlife and the environment must come first.
Tue, Jul 07, 2026
Jharkhand High Court grants bail to woman who fed mother-in-law ‘poisoned samosa’
July 07, 2026 13:20 IST
The Jharkhand High Court was hearing the bail plea of a woman accused of allegedly murdering her mother-in-law using a poisoned samosa.
Tue, Jul 07, 2026
Man faces engine issue in ‘almost’ brand new car, wins Rs 1 lakh, free replacement
July 06, 2026 13:31 IST
The national consumer commission ordered Mahindra to replace a defective car engine and pay Rs 1 lakh, holding there was no reliable evidence that adulterated fuel caused the defects in the car.
Mon, Jul 06, 2026
‘Dog has special place in Hinduism’: Court cancels FIR against woman for dressing up pet as Lord Krishna
July 03, 2026 17:37 IST
The Punjab and Haryana High Court cancels FIR against woman who dressed her dog as Lord Krishna for Janmashtami, ruling it was an act of love without malice.
Fri, Jul 03, 2026
Court rules academic records personal property, orders college to release certificates
July 03, 2026 15:52 IST
The Kerala High Court directed a college to return a student's original academic records, holding that educational institutions cannot retain certificates over alleged fee dues as they remain students' personal property.
Fri, Jul 03, 2026
Livelihood hit by defective vehicle, man wins Rs 5.1 lakh consumer payout
July 03, 2026 10:20 IST
A Kerala consumer commission has ordered Piaggio to pay Rs 5.1 lakh after finding inherent manufacturing defects in a pickup van that caused its owner mental agony and inconvenience.
Fri, Jul 03, 2026
Man’s head injury from overhead cabin door midair wins him Rs 2.03 lakh payout
July 02, 2026 18:11 IST
A Karnataka consumer commission awarded Rs 2.03 lakh to a passenger injured onboard after finding the airline's cabin crew negligent in opening an overhead compartment without due care.
Thu, Jul 02, 2026
Consumer body orders nanny agency to pay Rs 40,000 after ‘no-show’ for infant
July 02, 2026 13:26 IST
A Karnataka consumer commission directed an agency to refund a parent and compensate him after the promised nanny never arrived despite repeated assurances and refund requests.
Thu, Jul 02, 2026
‘Consumer expects care’: Packers and movers to pay Rs 60,000 over ‘damaged’ goods
July 01, 2026 17:03 IST
A Kerala consumer commission ordered packers & movers to pay Rs 60,000 after a man's household goods were delivered damaged and two packets went missing during relocation.
Wed, Jul 01, 2026
Man fails to get visa for working abroad, wins Rs 2.33 lakh consumer payout
July 01, 2026 12:46 IST
A Kerala consumer commission ordered an immigration consultancy to pay Rs 2.33 lakh after it failed to secure a promised visa and withheld the client's refund despite contractual obligations.
Thu, Jul 02, 2026
‘Autocratic attitude’: Man wins compensation over faulty fridge, poor after-sale service
June 30, 2026 17:04 IST
A Punjab consumer commission directed LG, its service centre and an electronics store to repair a defective refrigerator free of cost and pay Rs 10,000 for deficient after-sales service.
Tue, Jun 30, 2026
Paid for extended warranty on TV but got no benefit? Man wins Rs 50,000 payout
June 30, 2026 12:12 IST
A Punjab consumer commission ordered Croma to refund a defective TV's cost, extended warranty charges and compensation after holding the retailer liable for failing to honour its warranty commitments.
Tue, Jun 30, 2026
Consumer court says EV buyers ‘remediless’, gives woman Rs 15,000 payout over ‘faulty’ scooter
June 29, 2026 18:38 IST
A consumer commission directed Okinawa and its authorised dealers to replace a defective scooter battery and speedometer, besides paying Rs 15,000, after refusing warranty repairs.
Thu, Jul 02, 2026
Man misses 2023 cricket world cup match due to hotel booking cancellation, wins Rs 20,000
June 29, 2026 17:08 IST
The website and hotels cancelled his booking without any justified reason and he was unable to visit Dharamshala to see the live match, the complainant alleged.
Mon, Jun 29, 2026
Shoes hold cultural value, says consumer court, awards Rs 21,000 to groom over undelivered pair
June 29, 2026 11:17 IST
The Ludhiana consumer commission directed a shoe company to refund Rs 11,000 with compensation after it failed to deliver a groom’s wedding shoes, causing embarrassment and inconvenience.
Mon, Jun 29, 2026
‘Defective’ cell phone screen costs repair store Rs 5,000, woman wins consumer case
June 22, 2026 12:05 IST
A consumer court called it a deficiency in service and ordered Rs 5,000 compensation to a woman whose mobile phone screen wasn't repaired by a store.
Mon, Jun 22, 2026
No Veg Mezze Platter for this woman, Swiggy ordered to pay Rs 5,000 compensation
June 19, 2026 12:25 IST
The Amritsar consumer commission held Swiggy liable for deficiency in service and unfair trade practice, ordering a refund, interest, and compensation after a customer never received a promised refund.
Fri, Jun 19, 2026
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