Neyyattinkara’s fast-track POCSO court handed sentences of 25 and 20 years to three accused found guilty of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl in the state.
Month: May 2026
Two Trademark Applications Filed for Cockroach Janata Party Seeking Legal Recognition
Two separate trademark applications were filed for the newly formed Cockroach Janata Party as it seeks official legal recognition under Indian trademark and party registration laws.
Allahabad High Court Fire in Courtroom Contained Without Injuries or Document Loss
A fire that broke out in a courtroom at the Allahabad High Court was swiftly extinguished and no court personnel litigants or judicial records were harmed.
US Supreme Court Earlier Struck Down Emergency Tariffs Forcing Trade Strategy Reset
The US Supreme Court’s February 2026 ruling striking down emergency tariffs forced the Trump administration to recalibrate its trade enforcement approach under alternative statutes.
Supreme Court Notifies 7300 Cases for Partial Working Days Vacation Schedule in 2026
India’s Supreme Court published its list of cases including fresh bail applications to be heard during the 2026 summer Partial Court Working Days schedule.
Delhi Court Issues Witness Protection Orders in Money Laundering Case Against Builder Swaraj Yadav
A Delhi court granted protective orders for witnesses and homebuyers who allege they were threatened in connection with a money laundering case against builder Swaraj Singh Yadav.
National Green Tribunal Approves Ayodhya Bypass Road Expansion With Environmental Conditions
The National Green Tribunal permitted expansion of a bypass road near Ayodhya subject to mandatory environmental safeguards that must be adhered to during construction.
Bengaluru Advocates Write to Karnataka High Court CJ Over Mangaluru Circuit Bench Proposal
The Bengaluru Advocates Association formally wrote to Karnataka High Court Chief Justice opposing the state’s move to create a circuit bench at Mangaluru.
BCI Disciplinary Action Against Advocate in Professional Misconduct Case Upheld by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court set aside a Bar Council of India order holding an advocate guilty of professional misconduct in a case involving withdrawal of a complaint.
India Supreme Court Says Omission of Accused Name in Inquest Proceedings Not Grounds for Bail
The Supreme Court held on May 22 that simply failing to name an accused in inquest proceedings cannot justify granting bail when other corroborative evidence of guilt exists.