UP Police Invokes Offence Of Endangering Sovereignty, Unity Of India Against Mohammed Zubair Over His 'X Post', Allahabad HC Told

The Allahabad High Court was today informed that Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which criminalises acts endangering the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India, has been added in the FIR lodged against Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair by Ghaziabad police last month. Read More>>

Born Christian Can't Invoke Doctrine Of Caste Eclipse For Revival Of Caste Claiming Reconversion As Hindu : Supreme Court

The bench comprising Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice R. Mahadevan clarified that the doctrine of caste eclipse applies only when a person practising caste-based religion converts to caste-less religion. In such cases, their original caste is considered to remain eclipsed. Read More>>

Not Necessary That Bribe Amount Should Be Substantial To Draw Presumption Under S.20 Prevention Of Corruption Act : Supreme Court

As per Section 20(3), the Court has the discretion to refrain from drawing adverse presumption against the public servant if the amount involved is trivial. The Supreme Court observed that the value of gratification has to be considered in proportion to the service proposed to be done. Read More>>

'Strange Facts' : Supreme Court Issues Notice To Delhi Municipal Corporation Over Demolition Of Delhi Public Library In Karol Bagh

A bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan expressed concern over the circumstances surrounding the demolition, which occurred shortly after the Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL against the demolition, without giving time to the affected parties. Read More>>

'ED Conviction Rate Is Poor, How Long Accused Can Be Kept Undertrial?': Supreme Court Asks In Ex-WB Minister Partha Chatterjee's Bail Plea

While hearing the bail petition of former West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee in a money laundering case, the Supreme Court on Wednesday (November 26) expressed concerns about keeping an accused under custody for a long period without trial. Read More>>