Why the House Is There?: Calcutta HC Questions WB Assembly Speaker Over Recognition of TMC MLA as LoP

The Calcutta High Court questioned the procedure followed in recognising the Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly, asking whether the Speaker can ignore the largest opposition party’s proposal and recognise another claimant amid rival LoP claims.

Veer Title Cannot Be Affected By 10 Mercy Petitions: Savarkar’s Grandnephew Tells Pune Court In Rahul Gandhi Defamation Case

Satyaki Savarkar told a Pune court that Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s mercy petitions to the British government did not affect the “Veer” title given by the public. The statement came during a defamation case against Rahul Gandhi over remarks made in London in 2023.

Let Me Go, Please: Air Force Officer’s Wife Alleges Rape, Forced Conversion; Disturbing Viral Video Surfaces

Wife of an Air Force personnel in Nagpur has alleged that her husband’s former classmate and associates subjected her to rape, blackmail, alleged black magic, and forced religious conversion. Police arrested two accused, Ayaaz Madare and Ameen Shaikh, while a team searches for an allegedly involved cleric.

Abuse Of Process Of Law, This Is Overreaching The Court: Karnataka HC Rejects Challenge To Compromise Decree

The Karnataka High Court dismissed a plea challenging a three-year-old compromise decree, ruling that a party cannot withdraw after accepting settlement benefits. Justice Suraj Govindaraj imposed Rs 25,000 costs on the petitioner, calling the delayed challenge an abuse of the legal process.

Transgender Amendment Act 2026| Scattered Opinion Should Be Avoided: Supreme Court Stays All HC Cases

The Supreme Court issued notice on Centre’s plea seeking transfer of petitions challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026 from various High Courts. The Court stayed proceedings and indicated it may hear the constitutional challenge.

You Are A Lady Don, You Have Lost The Credibility Of Being A Lady: Supreme Court Rejects 60-Year-Old Woman’s Bail Plea In NDPS Case

The Supreme Court denied bail to a 60-year-old woman accused under the NDPS Act, citing repeated alleged involvement in similar offences. Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra made strong observations during the hearing regarding her conduct and credibility.

Unborn Child Beyond Five Months’ Gestation Is a Person Eligible For Separate Compensation: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court ruled an unborn child beyond five months’ gestation is a “person” under law, allowing separate compensation. Justice Prashant Kumar issued the order in a Railway Claims Tribunal appeal.

“We don’t want hate speech against any community in the country”: Supreme Court refuses to recognise Brahmophobia as offence

The Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a plea seeking recognition of “Brahmophobia,” with BV Nagarathna stressing hate speech against any community is unacceptable and must be addressed through education, tolerance, fraternity and societal values.

Major Legal Reform: Allahabad High Court To Introduce Hindi Judgment Translations From March 17

The Allahabad High Court announced that from March 17, 2026, all non-AFR final judgments and orders will be translated into Hindi, marking its 160th Establishment Day and aiming to improve accessibility for litigants and the general public.