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On March 4, the Prime Minister of India posted our story on a very important judgment delivered by the #SupremeCourtofIndia - MP’s and MLA’s will not be immune from prosecution, if they indulge in bribery. What an Impetus to democracy!

Bombay High Court rules that EPFO cannot reject higher pension claims solely due to missing employer records, directing reconsideration based on available evidence Read More: lawbeat.in/news-updates/e… @SakshiShukla_21 reports

A Delhi Court dismissed a revision petition filed by the Delhi Police challenging a trial court order that had discharged Ajay and Gaurav Panchal of charges including rioting, arson, vandalism and causing hurt under various provisions of the IPC @SukritiMishra12 reports Read more: lawbeat.in/news-updates/2…

Delhi HC clarifies: Asking a wife to care for a family member is NOT cruelty under Section 498A IPC. ⚖️ Routine marital expectations ≠ criminal offence. Case Title: Sandeep Pathak and others v. Lalita Tiwari #DelhiHighCourt #498A #LegalUpdate #IndianLaw #MatrimonialDisputes

CJI questioned the petitioner as to why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against the petitioner’s father, who is alleged to have made the call. @AishwaryaIyer24 Read More: lawbeat.in/top-stories/he…

State Fuels Court Backlog? Justice BV Nagarathna | SCBA Event youtu.be/9_uO4rTAao8

Supreme Court refuses plea to classify Denotified Nomadic Tribes separately in Census 🏛️ CJI Surya Kant calls it a “policy matter,” not for courts to decide. Case Title: DAKXINKUMAR BAJRANGE Vs UNION OF INDIA #SupremeCourt #DenotifiedNomadicTribes #LegalNews #Census #IndiaLaw

Bombay High Court holds that filing an enforcement petition for a foreign award does not bar Section 9 interim relief, which remains available until the award is recognised as a decree Read More: lawbeat.in/news-updates/s… @SakshiShukla_21 reports

Bombay High Court rules that no intra-court appeal lies from a Section 117A patent decision, holding the Patents Act provides a complete appellate framework and Section 13 of the Commercial Courts Act does not confer an additional right of appeal Read More: lawbeat.in/news-updates/n… @SakshiShukla_21 reports

MP High Court upholds Anganwadi worker’s appointment, citing residence criteria and 16 years of uninterrupted service. @HimanshiHans reports Read More: lawbeat.in/news-updates/h…

Free speech ≠ abusive speech ⚖️ Delhi HC directs Newslaundry to remove defamatory content against TV Today Network. Case Title: TV Today Network Limited v. News Laundry Media Private Limited & Ors #DelhiHighCourt #FreeSpeech #Defamation #MediaLaw #LegalNews

Court quashed the FIR and domestic violence proceedings, holding allegations were vague, omnibus, and reflective of ordinary matrimonial discord rather than criminal conduct. Read more: lawbeat.in/news-updates/d…

Supreme Court upheld anticipatory bail granted to Rahul Mamkootathil while expunging adverse observations made by Kerala High Court against the survivor @SukritiMishra12 reports Read more: lawbeat.in/top-stories/ke…

The Supreme Court issued notice on a plea by the SCBA seeking creation of a dedicated welfare fund, noting a statutory gap affecting advocates practicing before it @SukritiMishra12 reports Read more: lawbeat.in/top-stories/no…

The Union Home Ministry recently mandated the singing of all six stanzas of 'Vande Mataram' at schools and government events, restoring its original length. This directive, effective February 6, 2026, sets a 3 minute 10 second duration and outlines specific protocols for its rendition, marking the song's 150th anniversary. @AishwaryaIyer24 Read More: lawbeat.in/top-stories/no…

Her choice, her life ⚖️ MP High Court says an adult woman’s decision can’t be overridden—even in marriage. Case Title: Sandeep v. The State of Madhya Pradesh and Others #MadhyaPradeshHighCourt #WomensRights #PersonalLiberty #HabeasCorpus #LegalNews

SG: A person who says that Patriotism cannot be compelled, he cannot be entrusted with a writ of this court.. CJI: Plea is premature, not inclined to intervene..Dismissed.

Justice Joymalya Bagchi: Does the January 28 notification lead to penal consequence? Is the person removed from the congregation if they don't sing the same. Hegde: Penalty is there in case of disruption. While there may be no legal sanction, there is always a huge burden for someone who refuses to sing or stand up. In the garb of advisory people can be compelled to sing along. CJI: Show us the notice sent to you compelling you to play the national song . You run a school..

Supreme Court hears plea against Home Ministry's Advisory mandating singing of all six stanzas of National Song ‘Vande Mataram’. Sr Adv Sanjay Hegde: Patriotism cannot be compelled.. Justice Bagchi: That is your opinion..you have some vague apprehensions of discrimination..

MP High Court stays Rewa Bar elections over failure to ensure 30% women reservation as mandated by Supreme Court. @HimanshiHans reports Read More: lawbeat.in/news-updates/m…