Samarth Singh withdrew his anticipatory bail petition from the Madhya Pradesh High Court in the Twisha Sharma dowry death case following scrutiny of his conduct.
Tag: Legal
India’s Fast-Track Special Courts for Rape Cases Cut from 2600 to 790 Target Courts Shrinks
Reuters investigations found India substantially reduced its target number of fast-track courts for rape cases from 2,600 to just 790 over the past decade.
US House of Representatives Advances Permanent Daylight Saving Time Legislation
House Republicans advanced a bill that would eliminate seasonal clock changes and make summer daylight saving time permanent year-round across the United States.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.