Pahalgam Terror Attack| “Planned, Monitored Plot”: NIA Names Hafiz Saeed As Mastermind, Files Supplementary Chargesheet

The National Investigation Agency filed a supplementary chargesheet naming Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed as the principal conspirator behind the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. The NIA alleged a cross-border conspiracy involving LeT and its proxy outfit, The Resistance Front.

Can’t Reach Court Due To Rains?  No Adverse Orders for Lawyers Unable to Attend Court: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court assured advocates that no adverse or dismissal orders would be passed if they were unable to attend court due to severe rainfall disrupting Mumbai, Thane and Raigad. The assurance follows the IMD’s red alert warning of extremely heavy rain and flooding.

Cheque Issued by a Dissolved Company Cannot Be Legally Enforceable: Karnataka High Court Rules

The Karnataka High Court ruled that prosecution under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act cannot continue against a former director when a cheque was issued after the company’s dissolution. The Court held that a dissolved company lacks legal existence, making such cheques legally unenforceable.

Karur Stampede Case: Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Allegations of Witness Influence by Tamil Nadu Ministers

The Supreme Court agreed to hear an application alleging Tamil Nadu ministers accused in the Karur stampede case are influencing witnesses during the CBI investigation. The Bench listed the matter for July 8 after being informed of fresh developments requiring judicial intervention in the ongoing probe.

Settlement Negotiations Cannot Excuse Non-Compliance With Court Orders: Delhi High Court Dismisses Husband’s Appeal

The Delhi High Court dismissed a husband’s appeal against his contempt conviction, holding that ongoing settlement negotiations cannot excuse non-compliance with binding court orders. The Court upheld directions concerning his passport and reaffirmed the obligation to fulfil maintenance-related financial responsibilities pending resolution of disputes.

US DOJ Calls Gautam Adani Prosecution a “Name and Shame” Case, Seeks Permanent Dismissal of All Charges

The US Department of Justice informed a federal court that the prosecution against Gautam Adani was effectively a “name and shame” case lacking any realistic prospect of trial. The DOJ defended its request to dismiss all charges with prejudice, preventing any future revival.

Bihar BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh Gets Four-Year Jail Term, Rs.25 Lakh Fine in Celebratory Firing Case

A Delhi court sentenced Bihar BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh to four years’ simple imprisonment and imposed a Rs 25 lakh fine in the 2018 celebratory firing case that killed a woman. He was also awarded two months’ imprisonment under the Arms Act for licence violations.

Reputation Cannot Become a Shield Against Truth: Delhi HC Upholds DNA Test to Establish Biological Parentage

The Delhi High Court upheld a Family Court order directing a DNA test, ruling that a child’s right to know biological parentage outweighs an adult’s concern over reputation. The Court observed that truth cannot be suppressed merely because it causes personal discomfort.

An Unnatural Death in Custody Is Not a Private Act, State Responsibility Does Not End Even if Death Is by Suicide: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court awarded Rs 18.44 lakh compensation to the father of a 19-year-old who died in police custody, holding the State constitutionally liable. The Court ruled that custodial deaths, including suicide, reflect a failure of the State’s duty to protect life.

Civil Disputes Cannot Be Turned Into Money Laundering Cases: Allahabad High Court While Quashing ED Proceedings

The Allahabad High Court quashed money laundering proceedings against Tulsiani Construction and its directors, holding that civil and commercial disputes cannot be converted into criminal prosecutions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The Court also set aside the ED’s summoning and attachment actions.