Power to Grant Remission or Commutation Cannot be Curtailed by Sessions Court: Supreme Court Clarifies Life Imprisonment, Remission & Set-Off Law

The Supreme Court has ruled that Sessions Courts cannot restrict statutory powers of remission or commutation in life imprisonment cases. Clarifying sentencing law, the Court affirmed prisoners’ entitlement to remission and set-off under Section 428 CrPC.

Shree Shanaishwar Devasthan Trust| Collector May Be Under Influence: Supreme Court Issued Stay On DM Orders

The Supreme Court has intervened in the Shree Shanaishwar Devasthan Trust dispute, staying the District Collector’s orders and raising concerns that even the Collector may be under political influence, ensuring government oversight until a new committee is formed.

No Question of Protection: Supreme Court Dismisses Plea of BJP Worker Over Criticism of PM Narendra Modi’s Policies

The Supreme Court has dismissed the plea of BJP worker Gurudath Shetty Karkala, refusing any protection, after he faced multiple cases for criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policies. The Court emphasized accountability and abuse of fundamental rights.

Sabarimala Gold Theft Case: Kerala High Court Rejects Bail Pleas of Former Travancore Devaswom Board Officials

The Kerala High Court has dismissed bail pleas filed by former Travancore Devaswom Board and Sabarimala officials in the Sabarimala gold theft case. The accused are under SIT probe for alleged misappropriation of temple gold.

IndiGo’s Rs 900 Crore Refund: Delhi High Court Seeks Customs Reply on Double Duty on Re-Imported Aircraft Parts

The Delhi High Court has sought a response from the Customs Department on IndiGo Airlines’ plea challenging the levy of double customs duty on aircraft engines and parts re-imported after overseas repairs, involving refund claims exceeding Rs 900 crore.

Rs 50 Crore Defamation Suit: Singer Kumar Sanu Moves Bombay High Court Against Ex-Wife

Bollywood playback singer Kumar Sanu has approached the Bombay High Court with a Rs 50 crore defamation suit against his former wife Rita Bhattacharya over alleged defamatory interviews and social media remarks. The case seeks injunctions, takedowns, and damages.

Raman Negi Moves Delhi HC Against ‘The Local Train’ Members Over Copyright, Royalties and Trademarks

Raman Negi, founding member and former frontman of The Local Train, has approached the Delhi High Court alleging unauthorised exploitation of his copyrighted works, denial of royalties and unlawful appropriation of trademarks linked to the band.

Supreme Court Collegium Picks Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo as Next Patna High Court Chief Justice

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended Orissa High Court Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo for appointment as Chief Justice of the Patna High Court. The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by CJI Surya Kant on December 18.

Supreme Court Collegium Clears New Chief Justices for 5 High Courts; Key Appointments Recommended

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended five senior High Court judges for appointment as Chief Justices across Uttarakhand, Meghalaya, Jharkhand, Sikkim and Patna High Courts. The proposals will now be sent to the Union Government for approval and formal notification.

New Labour Laws Must Be Fair and Future-Ready: SC Judge Justice Manmohan

Supreme Court Justice Manmohan has stressed that India’s new labour laws must be implemented with fairness, equity and clarity to address modern workforce realities, while balancing ease of doing business with worker welfare and social security.