Sunil Gavaskar has approached the Delhi High Court to stop the unauthorised use of his name, image, and persona. He is the first Indian cricketer to file a personality rights case, with the hearing scheduled on December 12.
A 23-year legal struggle ended after the Supreme Court helped trace a Bihar widow and ensured Railways deposited her compensation. CJI Surya Kant said, “A smile on a poor person’s face is what we want to earn.”
The Supreme Court clarified that powers under Section 102 CrPC and Section 18A of the Prevention of Corruption Act are not mutually exclusive. Police can seize property during investigation even if attachment under the PC Act is applicable.
The Supreme Court set aside a contempt conviction against a Navi Mumbai woman who called judges part of a “dog mafia,” stressing that contempt power protects the institution, not individual judges. The Court said mercy must guide decisions when genuine remorse is shown.
Mathura CJM Court has directed an FIR against Aniruddhacharya following a petition citing a viral video where he allegedly made offensive remarks about women, marriage age, and modern lifestyles. Meera Rathore, petitioner and Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha leader, will update media on next steps.
Delhi High Court criticised the Delhi Police for “selective and poor investigations” in a 2020 Delhi riots shooting case involving a Muslim victim. The Court quashed a separate FIR but noted major lapses, saying further investigation can still be sought.
The Supreme Court ruled that a GPF nomination in favour of a mother becomes invalid once the employee acquires a family through marriage. The Court ordered that the GPF amount be shared equally between the widow and the mother.
The Karnataka High Court criticised Indian society for deep-rooted discrimination, calling it “one of the most racist societies in the world” during a hearing on Sudhir Chaudhary’s FIR case. The Court said societal mindset, not just politics or media, fuels communal division.
The Supreme Court has directed the Enforcement Directorate to file its reply within three days on journalist Mahesh Langa’s bail plea in a money laundering case. The matter is now set for further hearing on December 15.
The Tripura High Court overturned a 20-year rape conviction, ruling that the victim’s lone testimony could not stand due to serious inconsistencies and doubtful evidence. The Court held that the prosecution’s case suffered from “fatal infirmities,” making conviction unsafe.
