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Defendant Father Cannot Seek DNA Test In Partition Suit To Disprove Plaintiff Daughter’s Paternity: Andhra Pradesh High Court

Andhra Pradesh High Court

Defendant Father Cannot Seek DNA Test In Partition Suit To Disprove Plaintiff Daughter’s Paternity:...

Muhib Makhdoomi19 May 2026 7:00 PM IST

The Court held that a defendant in a partition suit cannot compel a plaintiff to undergo a DNA test merely to disprove paternity, observing that the...

“Very Sensitive Legislative Policy Issue”: Supreme Court Says While Hearing Plea Challenging Provisions Of SHANTI Act

“Very Sensitive Legislative Policy Issue”: Supreme Court Says While Hearing Plea Challenging...

Verdictum News Desk19 May 2026 6:00 PM IST

This is a "very sensitive legislative policy issue", the Supreme Court said today while hearing a plea challenging the provisions of a 2025 law that...

Supreme Court, Stray Dogs

Fundamental Right To Live With Dignity Includes Citizens' Freedom To Move Freely Without...

Aastha Kaushik19 May 2026 5:30 PM IST

Allegation Of Impotency Raised In Matrimonial Dispute Is Not Defamation: Allahabad High Court Quashes Summoning Order Against Wife

Allahabad High Court

Allegation Of Impotency Raised In Matrimonial Dispute Is Not Defamation: Allahabad High Court...

Tulip Kanth19 May 2026 5:00 PM IST

Justice Shoba Annamma Eapen, Kerala High Court

Kerala High Court

Biological Sex & Self-Perceived Gender Identity Distinct For Reproductive Rights: Kerala High Court...

Agatha Shukla19 May 2026 4:30 PM IST

Order Passed U/S.2 To 4 Of Partition Act Is Also Deemed Decree As Per Sec.2(2) Of CPC: Supreme Court Restores Execution Petition

Order Passed U/S.2 To 4 Of Partition Act Is Also Deemed Decree As Per Sec.2(2) Of CPC: Supreme Court...

Tulip Kanth19 May 2026 4:00 PM IST

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Judicial Officers, Advocates To Be Appointed As Judges Of Madras High Court

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Judicial Officers, Advocates To Be Appointed As Judges Of Madras...

Suchita Shukla19 May 2026 3:03 PM IST

Supreme Court of India, Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, Justice Vipul M. Panhcoli

Supreme Court Asks Centre To Examine Cyber Security Consultant’s Plea For Protection, Recovery &...

Aastha Kaushik19 May 2026 3:00 PM IST

Supreme Court Asks SpiceJet To Approach Delhi HC To Seek Extension To Deposit Rs 144 Crore In Dispute With Kalanithi Maran & Kal Airways

Supreme Court Asks SpiceJet To Approach Delhi HC To Seek Extension To Deposit Rs 144 Crore In...

Verdictum News Desk19 May 2026 2:30 PM IST

Sympathy Cannot Override Constitutional Mandate: Delhi High Court Rejects Delayed Compassionate Appointment Plea

Delhi High Court

Sympathy Cannot Override Constitutional Mandate: Delhi High Court Rejects Delayed Compassionate...

Agatha Shukla19 May 2026 2:00 PM IST

Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, Kerala High Court

Kerala High Court

Bar Council Can Deny Enrolment As Advocate To Applicant “Entitled” To Practice Another Profession:...

Muhib Makhdoomi19 May 2026 1:30 PM IST

Political Criticism Cannot Be Silenced Through Omnibus Orders: Madras High Court Stays Notice Blocking VHP’s Post on X

Madras High Court

Political Criticism Cannot Be Silenced Through Omnibus Orders: Madras High Court Stays Notice...

Muhib Makhdoomi19 May 2026 1:01 PM IST

No Legal Bar U/S 475 BNSS On Considering Premature Release Of Convicts After 14 Years Actual Imprisonment: Patna High Court

Patna High Court

No Legal Bar U/S 475 BNSS On Considering Premature Release Of Convicts After 14 Years Actual...

Muhib Makhdoomi19 May 2026 12:30 PM IST

Employee Has No Vested Right To Compel Government To Fill Vacancies Through Promotion After Cadre Restructuring: Supreme Court

Employee Has No Vested Right To Compel Government To Fill Vacancies Through Promotion After Cadre...

Muhib Makhdoomi19 May 2026 12:00 PM IST

Breaking: Supreme Court Directs High Courts To Monitor Pan-India Stray Animal Crisis, Permits Euthanasia For Rabid Dogs

Breaking: Supreme Court Directs High Courts To Monitor Pan-India Stray Animal Crisis, Permits...

Aastha Kaushik19 May 2026 11:24 AM IST

Justice Vivek Kumar Singh, Allahabad High Court

Allahabad High Court

Mere Fact That Nikahnama Appears Suspicious Won't Deprive Couple Of Their Fundamental Right Under...

Tulip Kanth19 May 2026 11:00 AM IST

SDM Alone Can Pass Order For Death Certificate Issuance Under Registration Of Birth & Death Act If Registration Is Delayed: Allahabad High Court

Allahabad High Court

SDM Alone Can Pass Order For Death Certificate Issuance Under Registration Of Birth & Death Act If...

Tulip Kanth19 May 2026 10:30 AM IST

Teachers/Staff Cannot Be Blamed For Systemic Flaws When They Had No Role To Play: Bombay High Court Quashes Vague Approval Cancellation Orders

Bombay High Court

Teachers/Staff Cannot Be Blamed For Systemic Flaws When They Had No Role To Play: Bombay High Court...

Agatha Shukla19 May 2026 10:00 AM IST

High Court Can Initiate Disciplinary Inquiry Against Judicial Officer Without Formal Complaint Or Affidavit: Gujarat High Court

Gujarat High Court

High Court Can Initiate Disciplinary Inquiry Against Judicial Officer Without Formal Complaint Or...

Agatha Shukla18 May 2026 9:00 PM IST

Suppression Of First Dying Declaration Contradicting Later Statements Fatal: Andhra Pradesh High Court Acquits Man Accused Of Setting Wife On Fire

Andhra Pradesh High Court

Suppression Of First Dying Declaration Contradicting Later Statements Fatal: Andhra Pradesh High...

Muhib Makhdoomi18 May 2026 8:30 PM IST