Registry refutes allegations of improper listing of cases, says Supreme Court cannot be lawyer-driven

The Supreme Court Registry, which became the target of certain senior lawyers, who alleged improper listing of cases, has responded to the criticism, saying that the Supreme Court cannot be…

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Madras High Court says merit sole consideration for appointment of law officers, rejects plea seeking reservation

The Madras High Court recently ruled that there was no scope for reservation, either vertical or horizontal, in the appointment of Law Officers to the High Court and its Madurai…

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Allahabad High Court refuses to quash charge sheet, says divisive statement made by accused threatened public tranquility

The Allahabad High Court while refusing to quash a chargesheet filed against the accused Sahil Mehra observed that the statements of the accused are divisive of the community and tend…

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Restitution of conjugal rights cannot be condition for anticipatory bail under Section 498A: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has refused to impose the condition that the accused husband, after getting anticipatory bail under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), should take his wife…

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