Retired Justice Najmi Waziri appointed as Chairman of Committee for Protection of Deemed Forests

Former Delhi High Court judge, Justice Najmi Waziri, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Internal Departmental Committee constituted for the protection and management of deemed forests in the…

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CJI Chandrachud expresses displeasure over lawyers commenting on sub-judiced cases, court verdicts

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has expressed his displeasure overthe tendency of members of Bar Association’s to comment on cases which were pending before the court and of commenting…

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Supreme Court post-Holi hearings: Senior Advocate says fan of whiskey, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta recites Mirza Ghalib’s ode to alcohol

India celebrated its much awaited festival of colours, Holi, almost a week ago. The festival got a special mention during courtroom proceedings in the Supreme Court and has even made…

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Chandigarh mayor election: Former presiding officer Anil Masih tenders unconditional apology before Supreme Court

Anil Masih, former presiding officer of the Chandigarh mayor election tendered an unconditional apology before the Supreme Court on Friday. He came under fire for defacing ballot papers. Appearing for…

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Chhattisgarh liquor scam: Supreme Court expresses inclination to quash money laundering case, says no predicate offence, no proceeds of crime

The Supreme Court on Friday expressed the inclination to quash the money laundering case against some of the accused in relation to the alleged Chhattisgarh liquor policy scam. The court…

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Section 3(1) of UP Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act prohibits matrimonial bond between couples of different religions: Allahabad High Court

The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court while disposing the petition observed that Section 3(1) of the UP Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021 prohibits live-in relationships…

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