The Supreme Court on Tuesday commuted the death sentence of a man, who was convicted for raping his minor daughter and murdering his wife & four children, on the grounds of his reformative conduct during incarceration. The Bench of Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Sandeep Mehta observed that considering the satisfactory jail…
A woman judge in Delhi has issued a showcause notice to a lawyer, seeking explanation on why criminal contempt proceedings should not be initiated against him for misbehaving with her during an open court hearing. Judicial Magistrate (NI Act) Shivangi Mangla issued notice to Advocate Atul Kumar, directing him to furnish reply on the next…
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition requesting it to exercise its jurisdiction under Article 142 of the Constitution and issue guidelines for the prevention and penalising of fraudulent transactions involving crypto currencies. The Bench of Justice BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih rejected the plea on the grounds that the relief sought in the…
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to direct the Central government to deploy para military forces in West Bengal in the wake of the violence that broke out in Murshidabad area of the state during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The Bench of Justice BR Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih refused to…
The Supreme Court on Monday directed a lawyer seeking to file a contempt of court case against Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Member of Parliament (MP) Nishikant Dubey over his remarks against Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, to approach the Attorney General for permission. The Bench of Justice BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih…
The Delhi High Court has directed both the Union of India and the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) to streamline the settlement of medical bills by insurance companies, so that patients were not harassed or denied timely discharge by hospitals. The single-judge Bench of Justice Neena Bansal Krishna ordered both the Centre…
By Inderjit Badhwar In solidarity with my fellow classmates from the Class of 1969 and other graduates of Columbia’s School of Journalism, India Legal republishes this powerful alumni letter to Columbia President Claire Shipman. It comes at a moment when academic freedom in the US is under siege, echoing concerns which are highlighted elsewhere in…
By Kenneth Tiven President Donald Trump’s financially punitive and legally questionable attack on Ivy League universities is best understood not as policy, but as a function of his emotional compulsions. For Trump, every issue, no matter how complex or consequential, is about dominance. Whether it’s absurdly claiming a golfing handicap comparable to Jack Nicklaus or…
By Dilip Bobb In William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, Shylock’s pursuit of a pound of Antonio’s flesh highlights a complex relationship between law, justice, and mercy. Shylock, driven by revenge and a perceived injustice, demands strict adherence to the terms of his bond, while the court, ultimately, prioritizes mercy and social order over the…
By Vikram Kilpady In a significant interim relief for petitioners, the Supreme Court has recorded an assurance from Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that the controversial provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 will not be implemented until the next hearing on May 5. The centre will not appoint members to Waqf Boards and Councils, nor…