Manjit Thakur
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High Court JudgementsKarnataka HC Acquits Husband in Brutal Murder Case: 'Suspicion, However Strong, Cannot Replace Proof'
The Karnataka High Court has set aside the life imprisonment of a Bengaluru man, Arun Kumar, noting that the prosecution failed to provide a complete chain of evidence in a case involving the gruesome murder and mutilation of his wife.
PolicyNew Rental Law In India 2025: Registration And Tenant Rights
"Understand India's New 2025 Rental Law: Mandatory registration, 2-month security deposit cap, and fast-track Rent Courts. Essential guide for tenants and landlords."
Supreme Court JudgementSupreme Court Settles Long-Standing Debate on 'Aravali Hills' Definition; Orders Scientific Management Plan to Halt Desertification
Supreme Court of India defines 'Aravali Hills and Ranges' in a landmark November 2025 judgment. Read about the new 100m elevation rule, the ban on new mining leases, and the Court's plan to halt desertification in Delhi, Haryana, and Rajasthan.
NewsCBI Moves Supreme Court Against Delhi HC Order Suspending Sentence of Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao Rape Case
CBI challenges Delhi HC's bail to Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao rape case at the Supreme Court. The agency slams the HC's finding that an MLA is not a 'public servant' under POCSO, calling the order perverse and a threat to the victim's safety. Read the full legal analysis.
High Court JudgementsCaste Abuse over Phone Not Atrocity under Scst Act if HC
The Court noted that while the allegations were serious, the primary requirement of the SC/ST Act—that the offence must occur in a place within public view—was not met in a private telephonic conversation.
News“We Breathe 21,000 Times a Day”: Delhi HC Seeks Centre’s Response on Reducing 18% GST on Air Purifiers
The Delhi High Court has sought the Centre’s response on a PIL seeking to reduce GST on air purifiers from 18% to 5%. In a public health emergency caused by severe air pollution, the court questions if air purifiers should be classified as medical devices rather than luxury items. Read the latest updates on the Kapil Madan v. Union of India case and the GST Council's upcoming review.
BusinessRupee Falls to 89.94 Against U.S. Dollar: What It Means for You and the Economy
"Indian Rupee falls 23 paise to 89.94 against the US Dollar due to FPI outflows and rising crude oil prices. Read the full analysis of the December 2025 slide."
NewsMadras High Court Urges Centre to Consider 'Australia-Style' Law to Protect Children from Online Harm
Madras High Court suggests an 'Australia-style' law to ban social media and restrict internet use for children in India. Read about the Court's observations on parental control, NCPCR duties, and the fight against online child abuse material.
Supreme Court JudgementHigh Courts Cannot Pass ‘No Arrest’ Orders While Refusing to Quash FIR: Supreme Court Sets Aside Allahabad HC Directions
In State of U.P. & Anr. v. Mohd. Arshad Khan & Anr. (2025 INSC 1480), the Supreme Court held that High Courts cannot grant blanket protection from arrest or impose rigid investigation timelines after refusing to quash an FIR. Reiterating Neeharika Infrastructure, the Court ruled that such directions amount to backdoor anticipatory bail and impermissible interference with police autonomy, particularly in serious offences involving fraud against the State. The Allahabad High Court’s orders granting “no arrest” protection and a 90-day probe deadline were set aside, with limited interim protection only to pursue regular bail remedies.
NewsState Must Protect Every Citizen: Allahabad High Court Orders Police Protection for 12 Live-In Couples
The Allahabad High Court rules that the State must protect live-in couples. Read about the landmark judgment on personal liberty vs social morality in India.
NewsKapil Sharma Show Faces Music Copyright Case In Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court is hearing a copyright infringement suit by PPL against Kapil Sharma and producers of The Great Indian Kapil Show for unlicensed music.
Supreme Court JudgementSection 138 NI Act Case Can Be Settled, Supreme Court Says
Supreme Court holds Section 138 NI Act offences are quasi-criminal and compoundable; conviction set aside after settlement between parties.