#High Court
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NationalConsent irrelevant in POCSO cases, Kerala High Court rulesKerala High Court dismisses plea, clarifies consent cannot be a defence in Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act cases.
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State PoliticsMeghalaya High Court unhappy with police probe into August 19 violenceHC questions police over investigation progress and response to procession
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GovernanceDelhi High Court Expands Maternity Leave Protections Beyond Pay and TerminationCourt rules women returning from maternity leave cannot face changes in job duties, grade, status or promotion prospects.
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National PoliticsBombay High Court Orders CBI Probe into Disha Salian's DeathHigh Court directs CBI to investigate Disha Salian's death; Mumbai Police to transfer all case records to central agency.
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GovernanceHigh Court questions why authorities permitted construction on Kaimbwala landHigh Court expresses surprise at regulatory lapse allowing ongoing construction on disputed Kaimbwala land.
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National PoliticsMadras High Court sets aside conviction of BJP leader H. Raja in two criminal casesJustice V. Lakshminarayanan allows criminal appeals filed by BJP leader H. Raja, quashing convictions from 2024.
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GovernanceTransmission via WhatsApp not conclusive proof of service, says Delhi High CourtDelhi HC rules electronic transmission distinct from actual receipt; sets aside ex parte judgment where summons sent via WhatsApp disputed by defendant.
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MaharashtraBombay HC Grants Bail to Ex-Reliance Communications Executive in ₹618 Crore Fraud CaseHigh Court grants bail to Vishwanath Rao, citing lack of direct evidence linking him to alleged bank fraud involving fund diversion.
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GovernanceJudicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee submits interim report on court modernisationCJI-constituted panel headed by Justice Aravind Kumar submits blueprint to modernise courts nationwide, address digital divide.
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Uttar PradeshAllahabad HC orders probe into alleged illegal detention and ₹14 lakh jewellery theft at Unnao police stationHigh Court directs SP inquiry and CCTV preservation after man alleges 4-day illegal detention and looting by police personnel.
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Madhya PradeshVijay Shah Prosecution Sanction Pending Before Governor, MP Govt Tells Supreme CourtMP state government informs SC that decision on prosecution sanction against minister Vijay Shah in connection with controversial remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi is expected shortly.
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National PoliticsPuducherry Children Can Claim Reservation Through Mother's Caste, Rules Madras HCMadras High Court rules that children in Puducherry can access reservation benefits based on mother's caste when father's details unavailable.
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