Continuance Of Marital Bond Would Only Prolong Agony: Supreme Court Ends Irretrievably Broken Marriage Under Article 142

Invoking Article 142, the Supreme Court dissolved an irretrievably broken marriage, holding that its continuance would only prolong agony. The Court granted divorce despite trial and High Court findings, stressing complete justice over rigid statutory grounds of law.

India’s First Anti Hate Speech Law: Karnataka Hate Speech And Hate Crimes Bill 2025 Explained

Karnataka has passed India’s first comprehensive anti-hate speech law, introducing strict penalties for hate speech and hate crimes. The Bill defines offences clearly, makes them non-bailable, and grants powers to block online hate content.

‘We See No Reason to Entertain This SLP’: Supreme Court Accepts Rajasthan Govt’s Assurance on Local Body Polls by April

The Rajasthan government told the Supreme Court that panchayat and municipal elections will be held by April next year. Accepting the assurance, the Court declined to interfere with the Rajasthan High Court’s order fixing the deadline.

“Don’t Make Us Open Our Mouth”: Supreme Court Refuses Interim Bail, Stay on CBI Probe for Jailed Punjab DIG

The Supreme Court refused to grant interim bail or stay CBI proceedings against jailed Punjab DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar, warning his counsel against pressing the matter. The top court allowed withdrawal of the plea, asking Bhullar to pursue relief before the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Typed or Clearly Written Orders Required: Allahabad High Court Slams Trial Court Non-Compliance

The Allahabad High Court flagged non-compliance by a trial court for maintaining illegible order sheets despite clear directions, while granting bail in a 2018 police firing case and ordering systemic corrective measures to ensure readable judicial records.

Trimurti Films Moves Bombay High Court Alleging Copyright Infringement of ‘Saat Samundar Paar’ by Dharma, Saregama, Badshah

Trimurti Films has moved the Bombay High Court alleging illegal remix and use of the iconic song “Saat Samundar Paar” in the upcoming film Tu Meri Main Tera. The production house has sought Rs 10 crore damages and an injunction ahead of the film’s December 25 release.

Telangana Phone-Tapping Case: Supreme Court Extends Custody of Ex-Intelligence Chief T Prabhakar Rao

The Supreme Court has granted a limited extension of police custody for former Telangana Special Intelligence Bureau chief T Prabhakar Rao in the phone-tapping case, while directing that no coercive action be taken against him until the next hearing.

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.

Shocking Claim!! 14-Hour Illegal Detention & Custodial Sexual Assault: Supreme Court To Hear Female Lawyer’s Plea

Today, On 19th December, Supreme Court agreed to hear a female lawyer’s plea alleging shocking 14-hour illegal detention and custodial sexual assault by police officials. The bench said serious allegations warranted examination and issued notice while directing preservation of CCTV footage evidence.