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Time to address issue of maternal autonomy, foetal rights: Delhi HC

TREND | 13 Sep 2025

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It is time that lawmakers address the question of delineating the balance between maternal autonomy and foetal rights at the stage of viability, the Delhi High Court has observed. 'Foetal viability' refers to the stage where a foetus can survive outside the womb. The court observed that with the increasing number of cases seeking termination of pregnancy beyond the statutory limit, the question of foetal viability has assumed considerable importance in abortion jurisprudence and the ultimate responsibility to settle the matter rests with the law-making authority. Constitutional courts have, in the absence of legislative clarity, sought to balance competing interests through case-specific adjudication. However, the absence of a clear statutory framework leaves the matter unsettled, the high court said. The high court made the observations while allowing a 15-year-old minor girl to undergo medical termination of pregnancy of 27 weeks, which was a result of sexual assault committed up

Important judicial records nearly destroyed in Gen Z protests: Nepal SC

TREND | 13 Sep 2025

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Nepal's Supreme Court has said that important documents forming part of the country's judicial history were nearly destroyed in the recent student-led anti-government protests, even as it pledged to resume operations at the earliest. We remain steadfast and determined on the path of justice under all circumstances, Chief Justice Prakashman Singh Raut said in a statement on Thursday. We pledge to resume court operations at the earliest to address citizens' expectations of justice, he was quoted as saying by MyRepublica news portal on Saturday. The Chief Justice expressed grief over the damage caused to court buildings due to arson, stone-pelting, vandalism and looting during the Gen-Z movement that swept across the country. Important documents integral to Nepal's judicial history nearly destroyed in the violence, he said. Raut also expressed sorrow over the deaths of Nepali citizens in the violence and conveyed condolences to the bereaved families, while wishing a speedy recovery t

Mumbai police register case over hoax bomb threat email to Bombay HC

Business Standard | 13 Sep 2025 9 more

Road blockade case: Congress leader Pradeep Jain, 13 others get 2 yrs jail

Business Standard | 13 Sep 2025

Former-Chief Justice Sushila Karki takes oath as Nepal's interim PM

From judiciary to executive: Nepal's new PM Sushila Karki scripts history

SC approves 5,000 crore payout from Sebi-Sahara fund to depositors

SC bans photos, reels, videography in high security zone of its premises

Delhi riots case: SC defers bail pleas of Umar Khalid, others to Sept 19

SC to hear on Sept 23 issue concerning eligibility of judges for ADJ posts

SC collegium names 3 judges for elevation as chief justices of high courts

SC reserves verdict, asks if it can act when governor withholds assent

Delhi, Bombay High Courts evacuated after bomb threat emails, later hoax

TREND | 12 Sep 2025

Business Standard

Both courts suspended hearings briefly; police confirm no explosives found

Why cracker ban only in elite' Delhi, and not other parts of India: CJI asks

Business Line | 12 Sep 2025 2 more

Bombay High Court Gets Bomb Threat; Hearings Suspended, Building Evacuated

NDTV Profit | 12 Sep 2025

Bomb threats in Delhi, Bombay HCs trigger evacuations, disrupt proceedings

HC ruling on JDAs to ease costs, boost project viability, say developers

TREND | 12 Sep 2025

Business Standard

Legal experts caution of challenge in SC, also clarity would be needed for settling ITC

Disclosure of family agreements mandatory for listed firms: Sebi in HC

Business Standard | 12 Sep 2025 1 more

Delhi HC removes record of sister's lawyer in Sunjay Kapur estate case

SC bars reserved category from switching to general if rules prohibit

TREND | 12 Sep 2025

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Supreme Court rules that reserved candidates using relaxations cannot claim unreserved posts if recruitment rules restrict such migration

Kangana Ranaut Defamation Case: Supreme Court Rejects Request To Quash Plea For Post On 2021 Farmer Protests

TREND | 12 Sep 2025

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The bench suggested that the petitioner withdraw the petition. The petition was accordingly dismissed as withdrawn

Delhi High Court evacuated after bomb threat e-mail, judges leave dais

Business Standard | 12 Sep 2025 9 more

HC protects Abhishek Bachchan's Personality Rights, bans use of name, image

CP Radhakrishnan to take oath as India's 15th Vice-President today

Trump Asks Court To Let Him Fire Cook, Who Warns Of Vote Turmoil

NDTV Profit | 12 Sep 2025

Delhi Riots Case: SC To Hear Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima's Bail Pleas On Friday

NDTV Profit | 11 Sep 2025

Pleas Filed In Bombay HC Against GR For Kunbi Certificates To Marathas

NDTV Profit | 11 Sep 2025

Indian court rejects Asian Paints' plea to stop antitrust probe: Report

Rajasthan HC stays cheating case filed against Shah Rukh, Deepika Padukone

Delhi HC bars unauthorised use of Aishwarya Rai's photos, name, likeness

Abhishek Bachchan moves Delhi HC seeking personality rights protection

Bomb Scare At Delhi High Court, Premises Vacated

TREND | 12 Sep 2025

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However, local police and Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad have found nothing suspicious so far.

Chyawanprash War Heats Up: Patanjali Moves HC Appellate Bench Over Dispute With Dabur

TREND | 11 Sep 2025

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The appeal challenges a July 3 interim order passed by Justice Mini Pushkarna, which had directed Patanjali to edit its advertising campaign for "Patanjali Special Chyawanprash."

Disclose details of Sunjay Kapur's all assets: HC to his widow Priya

Business Standard | 10 Sep 2025

Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone Get Relief As Rajasthan HC Stays Probe Over 'Faulty' Hyundai Car Case

TREND | 11 Sep 2025

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After considering the case, the High Court has issued notices to both the police and the complainant and put the FIR investigation on hold.

SC reserves verdict on setting timeline for governors' approval of bills

Business Standard | 11 Sep 2025 9 more

Delhi HC flags rise in student suicides, refuses to intervene in UGC row

Delhi High Court Protects Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Personality Rights

NDTV Profit | 11 Sep 2025

'Match should go on': SC rejects plea to cancel India-Pak Asia Cup clash

Court reserves order on charge in land for job case against Lalu, others

ED can access information shared under DTAA with IT Dept, says Punjab & Haryana High Court

Business Line | 11 Sep 2025

Nepal's young protesters, army in talks to decide interim leader

Business Line | 11 Sep 2025

Brazil SC judge breaks with two peers, votes to absolve Bolsonaro

CJI cites Nepal, Bangladesh unrest to laud strength of Indian Constitution

Why the Supreme Court is right to question ECI's voter review in Bihar

Umar Khalid moves SC against Delhi HC order rejecting his bail plea

TREND | 10 Sep 2025

Business Standard

The Delhi High Court, while denying the bail, stated that while the Constitution grants citizens the right to protest, "the right is not absolute" and is "subject to reasonable restrictions"

Silverline Tech seals 26-cr settlement with Apex Urban Co-op Bank

Business Line | 10 Sep 2025 9 more

Pune blasts case: Bombay HC grants bail to accused after 12 years in jail

Sunjay Kapur assets row: Priya Kapur tells HC Karisma's kids got 1,900 cr

Sunjay Kapur estate dispute: Delhi HC asks Priya Kapur to submit asset list