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1. "Tareekh Pe Tareekh": Why Allahabad High Court Invoked Sunny Deol's Movie Dialogue

"Tareekh Pe Tareekh": Why Allahabad High Court Invoked Sunny Deol's Movie Dialogue Amid the pendency in cases, Justice Deshwal said, many criminals were becoming lawmakers.

2. TMC takes SIR row to Supreme Court after BJP victory in Bengal polls: ‘Winning margin in 31 seats less than deletions’

TMC takes SIR row to Supreme Court after BJP victory in Bengal polls: ‘Winning margin in 31 seats less than deletions’ Akriti Anand is a Deputy Chief Content Producer at LiveMint. She is a digital jou

3. Excise case: Appointment of amicus curiae by Delhi HC for Kejriwal, Sisodia delayed

Excise case: Appointment of amicus curiae by Delhi HC for Kejriwal, Sisodia delayed Excise case: Appointment of amicus curiae by Delhi HC for Kejriwal, Sisodia delayed The entire controversy relating

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Excise case: Appointment of amicus curiae by Delhi HC for Kejriwal, Sisodia delayed Excise case: Appointment of amicus curiae by Delhi HC for Kejriwal, Sisodia delayed The entire controversy relating to the appointment has arisen following the trial court’s February 27 order discharging Kejriwal, Sisodia, holding that CBI’s material did not even disclose prima facie case The appointment of senior advocates as amicus curiae to represent former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Durgesh Pathak in the Central Bureau Of Investigation’s (CBI) appeal against their discharge in the excise policy case was delayed again on Monday, as Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma did not hold court for the second time in a week. Following Justice Sharma’s refusal on April 20 to recuse herself from hearing the CBI’s appeal, and the court’s decision to begin hearing the matter on its merits from April 29, Kejriwal wrote to the judge on April 27 informing her of his decision to boycott the proceedings. In his letter, the AAP convenor had stated that after the April 20 verdict, he had carefully reflected on the options available to him and said that his “well-grounded apprehensions” remained unresolved and the judgment left him with the impression that his legitimate concerns had been perceived as a personal attack on the judge and an “assault” on the institution itself. Following this, Sisodia and subsequently Pathak also wrote similar letters conveying the same decision. Also Read: Excise case: Kejriwal, 22 others get time till April 2 to reply to ED’s petition On April 29, Justice Sharma, despite receiving letters, granted them a final opportunity to file their responses and listed the matter for hearing on May 4 for arguments on CBI’s behalf. This was after she noted that the complete trial court…

4. Supreme Court dismisses PIL challenging women’s right to divorce over non-cohabitation under Hindu law

Supreme Court dismisses PIL challenging women’s right to divorce over non-cohabitation under Hindu law

Supreme Court dismisses PIL challenging women’s right to divorce over non-cohabitation under Hindu law The Supreme Court on Monday (May 11, 2026) refused to entertain a plea challenging the constitutional validity of a provision of Marriage Act that grants only the wife the right to seek divorce if cohabitation has not resumed for one year or more after a maintenance decree against the husband. "Don't settle personal vendettas via PILs (public interest litigations)," the Bench said. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi dismissed the plea filed by law student Jitender Singh, who appeared in person and sought a "gender-neutral" interpretation of divorce provisions under Marriage Act. Section 13(2)(iii) of Marriage Act, 1955, grants only the wife the right to seek divorce where cohabitation has not resumed for one year or more after a maintenance decree against the husband. During the hearing, the CJI questioned the petitioner on how he was personally affected by the provision. Do you think you head the entire male gender group?" the CJI asked. The petitioner responded that he had been involved in matrimonial litigation for the last seven to eight years and said the provision should be gender-neutral and equally available to men. "You want to settle personal vendetta through this PIL," the Bench said.

5. Scam Alert! Cyber fraudsters dupe Bengaluru man of ₹5 lakh via fake wedding invitation

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1. Elecon Engineering Company Limited vs. Bhartiya Rail Bijlee Company Limited and Ors. (07.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0451/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether Elecon Engineering Company Limited (Collaborator) could invoke arbitration against Bhartiya Rail Bijlee Company Limited (Employer) despite not being a sign

2. Durgapur Steel Plant and Ors. vs. Bidhan Chandra Chowdhury and Ors. (07.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0449/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Durgapur Steel Plant and Bidhan Chandra Chowdhury regarding the appointment process for the post of Plant Attendant. The core issue was whether

3. Seethamma vs. The State of Karnataka and Ors. (07.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0448/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the annulment of a land sale under the Karnataka Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prohibition of Transfer of Certain Lands) Act, 1978, involving Seethamma an

4. Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited vs. Mohammed Javed Sultan and Ors. (07.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0447/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited against the order of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), which had set aside the National Company Law Tribuna

5. Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission vs. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (07.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0446/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission against the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity's decision allowing Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited

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