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Madhya Pradesh High Court Grants Divorce on Grounds of Cruelty, Overturns Family Court’s Decision

The Madhya Pradesh High Court dissolved a marriage due to mental cruelty and denied the husband’s restitution plea, citing the wife’s forced educational abandonment and other harassment, establishing a landmark ruling.

Supreme Court Orders States to Immediately Pay Salaries to Consumer Redressal Body Members

The Supreme Court has ordered all state governments to promptly pay salaries and benefits to consumer redressal body members, emphasizing fair compensation and the importance of these forums in protecting consumer rights.

Justice B R Gavai Flags Misuse of Court Hearing Clips, Calls for Guidelines on Live-Streaming

Justice B R Gavai expressed concerns about edited court clips on social media misrepresenting legal proceedings and emphasized developing guidelines for live-streaming to prevent misinformation while discussing AI’s risks in law.

Sharjeel Imam to Face Charges in Jamia Millia Violence Case, Delhi Court Calls Him ‘Kingpin’

A Delhi court has charged Sharjeel Imam in the Jamia Millia Islamia violence case, labeling him a key conspirator for delivering inflammatory speeches during anti-CAA protests, inciting violence and unrest.

Delhi High Court Seeks Centre’s Response on Pleas Challenging Unlawful Activities Act Provisions

The Delhi High Court directed the Central Government to respond to petitions challenging UAPA amendments. These amendments allow designating individuals as terrorists, raising concerns over fundamental rights and democracy.

Karnataka High Court Stays Order Against PVR Cinemas Over Extended Advertisements

The Karnataka High Court has temporarily stayed a consumer forum’s ruling against PVR Cinemas for delaying movie screenings due to lengthy advertisements, pending the next hearing on March 27.

Kapil Sibal Criticizes Election Commission, Calls It a “Sham” if System Continues

Kapil Sibal criticized the Election Commission for allegedly favoring the ruling party, warning that this threatens India’s democracy and highlighting the lack of accountability in electoral processes.

Congress Leader Sam Pitroda Accused in Rs 150 Crore Land Grabbing Case in Bengaluru

A land grabbing case against Congress leader Sam Pitroda has been filed, alleging illegal occupation of 12.35 acres of forest land for over 14 years, involving fraud and corruption accusations.

Punjab and Haryana High Court Slams Delay in Pension Release, Imposes Rs 25,000 Cost on Government

The Punjab and Haryana High Court criticized delays in pension payments to Pritam Kaur, widow of ex-Judge Gurnam Singh Sewak, imposing a Rs 25,000 penalty and emphasizing legal rights to pension benefits.

Hyderabad Honour Killing: Court Awards Death Sentence to One, Life Imprisonment to Six in Pranay Kumar Case

A Nalgonda court convicted seven individuals for the 2018 honour killing of Pranay Kumar, sentencing Subhash Sharma to death and six others, including Asgar Ali, to life imprisonment.