Legally Speaking

Atul Subhash Son to Stay with Mother, SC Dismisses Grandmother Custody Petition

20 Jan 2025 18:18 PM IST

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea for the custody of a deceased Bengaluru techie's child, allowing him to stay with his mother. Atul Subhash's suicide led to legal battles involving accusations of harassment by his estranged wife and her family.

Sanjay Roy Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in RG Kar Medical College Murder Case

20 Jan 2025 14:53 PM IST

Sanjay Roy, convicted of raping and murdering a doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College, has been sentenced. The prosecution demands the death penalty, while Roy maintains his innocence, claiming he was framed.

Sharon Raj Murder Case: Greeshma Gets Death Sentence for Poisoning

20 Jan 2025 14:14 PM IST

In a rarest of rare case, the Additional District Sessions Court in Thiruvananthapuram has sentenced Greeshma to death for murdering 23-year-old Sharon Raj in 2022. Greeshma poisoned Raj after he refused to end their relationship, which led to his tragic death.

RG Kar Case: CBI Seeks Death Penalty for Sanjay Roy in Doctor’s Rape-Murder Case

20 Jan 2025 14:01 PM IST

Sanjay Roy, convicted of raping and murdering a doctor at RG Kar Medical College, was brought to Sealdah Court for sentencing amid tight security. The CBI seeks the death penalty.

SC Grant Relief to Puja Khedkar, Protects from Arrest till Next Hearing

15 Jan 2025 13:52 PM IST

Puja Khedkar, accused of cheating in the UPSC Civil Services Examination to avail of OBC and disability quotas, received a major relief from the Supreme Court, which protected her from arrest until February 14. The case centers on her alleged misrepresentation of information in her application, prompting legal challenges to

Rajasthan HC Issues Interim Bail for Asaram in 2013 Rape Case

14 Jan 2025 17:57 PM IST

A division bench of Justices Dinesh Mehta and Vineet Kumar Mathur granted interim bail to Asaram, noting that the nature of the plea was similar to the one submitted to the Supreme Court.

Rahul Gandhi Granted Bail in Savarkar Defamation Case; Appears Virtually Before Pune Court

10 Jan 2025 22:41 PM IST

The court granted him bail on a surety bond of ₹25,000, with Congress leader Mohan Joshi from Pune standing as surety.

Bombay HC Denies Plea for Stricter Rules to Prevent Black Marketing of Coldplay Tickets

10 Jan 2025 14:23 PM IST

Bombay HC rejects plea for guidelines to curb ticket scalping, amid Coldplay concert ticket irregularities

Sambhal Court Sets 5 March for Jama Masjid Survey Case Hearing

08 Jan 2025 17:00 PM IST

The local court in Sambhal has set March 5 as the date for the next hearing in the Shahi Jama Masjid case. The Supreme Court’s order halts new surveys of places of worship, as both Muslim and Hindu sides present their claims.

High Court Demands Action After Safari Vehicles Obstruct Tigress in Umred-Pauni-Karhandla Sanctuary

07 Jan 2025 14:07 PM IST

The Bombay High Court has intervened after safari vehicles blocked a tigress and her cubs in Maharashtra's Umred-Pauni-Karhandla Sanctuary. Drivers and guides face penalties, and new measures are being implemented to protect wildlife.

Nimisha Priya’s Death Sentence in Yemen: Top Indian legal voices urge govt to take strong action

31 Dec 2024 19:08 PM IST

New Delhi: The government of India has intensified its efforts to assist Nimisha Priya, an Indian national currently on death row in Yemen. Priya, a nurse from Kerala, was arrested in 2017 and was sentenced to death in 2020 by a Yemeni court for her involvement in the murder of