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HC vacates order restraining trial court from framing charges in Delhi riots larger conspiracy case

In September 2024, the court had restrained a city court, hearing a case alleging a larger conspiracy behind the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, from passing a final order on the framing of charges. (Representative photo)
Published on Jun 06, 2026 03:52 am IST

Allahabad HC orders minor’s release, seeks report from police, trial court judge

The high court observed that the petitioner was below 17 at the time of the alleged incident. However, police failed to verify his age before taking action, and the judicial magistrate subsequently remanded him to jail. (Foe REpresentation)
Published on Jun 06, 2026 03:16 am IST

Delhi riots case: HC permits trial court to pass order on framing charges

A detailed copy of both verdicts is awaited. (HT file)
Published on Jun 05, 2026 03:17 pm IST

Lakhimpur Kheri violence case: Former DM to appear before trial court on May 13 via video conferencing

Eight people were killed in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence of October 3, 2021. (FILE PHOTO)
Published on May 10, 2026 06:08 am IST

Avoid using ‘court below’, ‘lower court’ in official records: Allahabad HC

The bench in its judgment dated April 24 referred to the Supreme Court’s 2024 verdict which stressed that describing any court as a “Lower Court” was against the ethos of the Constitution. (For Representation)
Published on Apr 27, 2026 10:48 pm IST

Delhi HC: Case transfer demoralises judge; should be rare, not routine

The court was hearing a plea by two accused in a corruption case challenging a trial court’s refusal to transfer their case. (Representative photo)
Published on Apr 15, 2026 05:10 am IST

SC takes cognisance of trial court relying on AI-generated 'fake' verdicts

SC takes cognisance of trial court relying on AI-generated 'fake' verdicts
Updated on Mar 02, 2026 03:17 pm IST

SC exempts three accused from surrender in 3,500-crore Andhra Pradesh liquor scam

SC exempts three accused from surrender in 3,500-crore Andhra Pradesh liquor scam
Published on Nov 26, 2025 04:22 pm IST

Delhi blast: Delhi HC refuses to allow accused's plea to meet lawyer in NIA HQs

Jasir Bilal Wani alias Danish was arrested by the NIA in connection with the Delhi car blast case. (Raj K Raj/ HT Photo)
Published on Nov 21, 2025 08:51 pm IST

Panchkula: Court sets aside 2015 acquittal verdict in fake MBBS degree, loan scam case

Setting aside the 2015 acquittal, the court directed the trial court to rehear the matter and decide afresh. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Oct 02, 2025 05:26 am IST

Delhi HC quashes 2020 rape case against retd armyman

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Updated on Sept 30, 2025 11:37 pm IST

SC fumes over 'piecemeal' examination of rape survivor

SC fumes over 'piecemeal' examination of rape survivor
Published on Sept 10, 2025 03:33 pm IST

Apple exec murder case: Defence to start recording statements from Jan 30

(For representation)
Updated on Jan 22, 2025 08:04 am IST

Apple exec murder case: Defence to start recording statements from Jan 30

Gavel and law books (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Jan 22, 2025 06:20 am IST

Trial court can summon accused despite police clean chit, says Supreme Court

Trial court can summon accused despite police clean chit, says Supreme Court
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 08:56 am IST

Supreme Court on Yasin Malik's case: ‘Even Ajmal Kasab was given fair trial’

Separatist leader Yasin Malik is currently serving a life term in Delhi's Tihar Jail.
Updated on Nov 21, 2024 07:06 pm IST

MP HC acquits woman after 14 years in jail, orders prosecution of cops, witnesses

The court lamented that nobody would be in a position to return those days back to the appellant woman. (Representational image)
Updated on Oct 27, 2024 05:44 pm IST

Big update on Sheena Bora's remains that were ‘untraceable’, court gets an email

The Sheena Bora murder case takes a new turn after six years with the prime accused now claiming that Sheena Bora is alive.
Published on Jul 11, 2024 10:08 am IST

Moose Wala case witnesses fail to appear in court once again

Punjabi singer-turned-politician Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, popularly known as Sidhu Moose Wala.
Published on Jul 05, 2024 09:36 pm IST

Delhi HC to pass order tomorrow on ED’s plea for stay on Arvind Kejriwal's bail

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal (ANI)
Published on Jun 24, 2024 07:08 pm IST

Excise scam: HC puts on hold trial court order granting bail to Kejriwal till it hears ED's plea

Excise scam: HC puts on hold trial court order granting bail to Kejriwal till it hears ED's plea
Published on Jun 21, 2024 12:24 pm IST

Moose Wala case witnesses give hearing a miss

Punjabi singer-turned-politician Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, popularly known as Sidhu Moose Wala, was shot dead by six shooters in Mansa on May 29, 2022.
Updated on May 21, 2024 05:14 am IST

Sippy Sidhu murder: Fresh plea by Kalyani delays framing of charges again

On April 6, dismissing Kalyani’s application, the special CBI court had stated that there was nothing more to be supplied to the accused, who seemed to be filing this application “merely to delay the proceedings”. (HT File)
Updated on Apr 11, 2024 09:22 am IST

Sidhu Moose Wala murder: SIT opposes gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria’s discharge plea

gangster Jagdeep Singh alias Jaggu Bhagwanpuria
Updated on Apr 10, 2024 08:44 am IST

Moose Wala murder case: SIT opposes discharge pleas of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, 2 others

The special investigation team (SIT) probing Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala’s murder has submitted its reply in the trial court opposing the applications moved by three accused, including gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, seeking discharge from the case, claiming that they were “not involved” in the killing of the singer. (HT File)
Updated on Apr 06, 2024 08:50 am IST

Trial court sets terms and conditions for Sanjay Singh’s bail

AAP leader Sanjay Singh. (PTI)
Updated on Apr 03, 2024 01:32 pm IST

Domestic violence: Man to pay 3 crore compensation for calling wife second-hand

In 2017, the husband filed for divorce in the USA, and the wife filed a complaint against him under the Domestic Violence Act in Mumbai. The US court granted the divorce in 2018.
Updated on Mar 27, 2024 03:49 pm IST

Delhi HC issues notice to 2 suspects who shot at Umar Khalid in 2018

The incident took place outside the Constitution Club where Umar Khalid went for an event titled ‘Khauff Se Azaadi’. organised by an outfit named ‘United Against Hate’. (PTI)
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 02:12 am IST

2015 sacrilege case: HC stays trial court proceedings against Sirsa dera chief

A Punjab Police SIT had named the dera chief in the chargesheets filed in all three FIRs and claimed that he had emerged as the “main conspirator”. The trial is underway at a special court in Chandigarh, transferred from Faridkot in February 2023 by the apex court.
Updated on Mar 12, 2024 07:12 am IST