Allahabad HC Rejects Hijab Plea, Upholds School Uniform Rule
Allahabad High Court (HC) rejects a student’s hijab plea, holding that she cannot alter the prescribed school uniform and ruling that hijab is not an essential Islamic practice.
Bar Council of India Seeks Mamata Banerjee’s Bar Enrolment Records After High Court Appearance in Post-Poll Violence Case
The Bar Council of India has sought details of Mamata Banerjee’s advocate enrolment and legal practice status after her appearance before the Calcutta High Court in a post-poll violence case following the West Bengal Assembly elections.
Invalid Marriage Can’t Create Legal Heirs: High Court Rejects ‘Second Wife’ Claim
The High Court (HC) ruled that children born during a valid first marriage are legal heirs of the first husband, rejecting claims from an invalid second marriage.
Jharkhand Cabinet Clears Long-Pending PESA Rules, Strengthening Tribal Self-Governance
Jharkhand Cabinet approves PESA Rules 2025, operationalising Gram Sabha powers in Scheduled Areas amid High Court scrutiny over tribal governance.
Bombay HC Bans Unauthorized AI Use of Asha Bhosle’s Voice, Image
Bombay High Court restrains AI firms from cloning Asha Bhosle’s voice or likeness, granting relief to the legendary singer against unauthorized digital misuse.
Jharkhand HC Dismisses PIL Against Mukhyamantri Maiyan Samman Yojana
Ranchi: The Jharkhand High Court on Thursday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought to halt the state government’s Mukhyamantri Maiyan Samman Yojana, a welfare scheme aimed at providing financial support to mothers. The court, led…
Jharkhand HC Directs State & Centre to Finalize Experts on Bangladeshi Infiltration by Oct 1; State to challenge in SC
Ranchi: The Jharkhand High Court has ordered the Centre and the State government to hold a joint meeting and finalize the members of a fact-finding committee to address the declining tribal population in the state by October 1. The court’s order, issued…
Jharkhand HC Orders Immediate Restoration of Internet Services Amid Shutdown for Exams
Ranchi: The Jharkhand High Court has taken strong exception to the state government’s decision to shut down internet services across the entire state during the CGL examinations held on September 21 and 22, in a surprise session on Sunday.…
Hemant Soren walks out of jail
Ranchi: Hemant Soren today came out from Birsa Munda Central Jail after the High Court accepted his bail plea and granted him bail, marks the end of his judicial custody. Soren had been incarcerated for 148 days on charges related to a land scam. He…
Bombay High Court Clears ‘Hamare Baarah’ of Charges
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has exonerated the film ‘Hamare Baarah’ from accusations of negatively portraying the Muslim community and misinterpreting the Quran, citing insufficient evidence to support these claims. The ruling came after…