judicial proceedings

  • Savarkar Defamation Case: Empty CD and Missing Evidence in Rahul Gandhi

    Savarkar Defamation Case: Empty CD and Missing Evidence in Rahul Gandhi's Court Proceedings

    Nov 30, 2025 01:52 pm CST

    A Pune court rejected requests to play alternative evidence in the defamation case filed by Satyaki Savarkar against Rahul Gandhi after the original CD containing Gandhi's alleged defamatory speech about V D Savarkar was found blank. The case centers on claims that Gandhi falsely attributed statements to the freedom fighter during a 2023 London speech, raising questions about evidence handling in high-profile political cases.

  • Supreme Court Condemns Assam Professor for Obscene Posts and Harassment of Women Online

    Supreme Court Condemns Assam Professor for Obscene Posts and Harassment of Women Online

    Nov 13, 2025 01:42 am CST

    The Supreme Court of India has denied bail to an Assam college professor arrested for making anti-India and obscene social media posts. Justices labeled him "a threat to young girls" and "a pervert," citing his pattern of online harassment toward women. The Court requested resolution of judicial vacancy issues at the Gossaigaon court to proceed with his trial.

  • Chief Justice Acknowledges AI Misuse in Judiciary: Concerns Over GenAI

    Chief Justice Acknowledges AI Misuse in Judiciary: Concerns Over GenAI's Impact on Legal System

    Nov 10, 2025 05:23 pm CST

    Chief Justice BR Gavai addresses growing concerns about AI misuse in the judiciary, acknowledging that judges have seen their morphed images. A petition seeks guidelines to regulate Generative AI in judicial proceedings, warning about potential "hallucinations" creating non-existent case laws and perpetuating bias in the legal system. The case highlights the urgent need for transparent AI regulation in judicial functions.

  • Man Sentenced to 20 Years Rigorous Imprisonment for Sexually Assaulting Minor in Ghaziabad Under POCSO Act

    Man Sentenced to 20 Years Rigorous Imprisonment for Sexually Assaulting Minor in Ghaziabad Under POCSO Act

    Oct 09, 2025 01:36 am CST

    A special POCSO court in Ghaziabad has sentenced a Muradnagar resident to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 1.10 lakh for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in July 2022. The conviction follows a formal investigation after the victim's mother filed a police complaint.

  • Indian Chief Justice Comments on Social Media Reporting Following Courtroom Shoe Incident

    Indian Chief Justice Comments on Social Media Reporting Following Courtroom Shoe Incident

    Oct 07, 2025 05:35 pm CST

    Chief Justice of India BR Gavai addressed concerns about social media reporting following an incident where a lawyer threw a shoe at him during a Supreme Court hearing. The incident stemmed from controversy over his earlier comments regarding a Lord Vishnu idol case, which he later clarified were misrepresented online. Despite the disruption, the Chief Justice maintained composure and continued court proceedings.