Chief Justice Chandrachud steps down from hearing marital rape exception case, citing extensive arguments by lawyers.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday deferred hearing on a clutch of pleas relating to criminalisation of marital rape.

Supreme Court seeks Kerala's response on film producer's appeal challenging High Court's directive to register FIRs in harassment case.

Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, who is demitting office on November 10, Wednesday deferred by four weeks hearing on pleas challenging the immunity granted to husbands in cases of marital rape.

Accusing the State government of taking sides in the ongoing dispute between two factions of the Malankara Church, the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church has taken exception to the administration’s decision to escalate the issue to the Supreme Court. Addressing mediapersons at the Church headquarters here on Wednesday, the Church leadership expressed its dissatisfaction with the government’s decision to file an appeal in the Supreme Court after a High Court Division Bench rejected its appeal against the ruling that the police should assist in executing the Supreme Court judgment in the Church case

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Telangana High Court issues notices to governments over Indiramma Committees for housing project beneficiary selection, sparking controversy.

Kerala High Court orders trade unionist M.M. Lawrence's body to be handed over for medical education, despite family objections.

Andhra Pradesh High Court's Juvenile Justice Committee reviews cases of crimes against children, directs action and prevention measures.

Bombay High Court inquires about action against police officials in sexual assault case on minor girls in Badlapur school.