The Supreme Court of India has ruled that courts must assess the mental and psychological conditions of parents before deciding child custody disputes. The ruling emphasizes understanding parents' abilities to meet a child's growing needs and mandates interaction with the child to gauge compatibility.
The Supreme Court dismissed Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's plea challenging the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh, citing a settled principle that election disputes cannot be entertained after the poll process begins.
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea by Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan challenging the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh. The court stated that election disputes cannot be challenged during the election process and must be raised through election petitions after the process concludes, citing constitutional mandate.
The Supreme Court of India indicated it typically does not intervene in cases of rejected election nominations before elections, suggesting remedies should be sought through election law post-rejection. This stance came during a hearing of Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's plea against the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination in Madhya Pradesh due to alleged non-disclosure of a criminal case.
The Supreme Court dismissed Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's plea challenging the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination, directing her to seek remedy from the Election Commission. The rejection, due to alleged non-disclosure of a criminal case, led to the BJP winning all three vacant Rajya Sabha seats in Madhya Pradesh.
India's Supreme Court has ruled that 28% GST will be applied to the full value of player deposits in online gaming, including rummy, fantasy sports, and casinos, resolving a long-standing tax dispute.
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked Alabama's attempt to execute Jeffery Lee by nitrogen gas, upholding a lower court's ruling that the method is unconstitutionally cruel, in a 6-3 decision.
The US Supreme Court denied Alabama's request to execute Jeffery Lee via nitrogen gas, upholding a lower court's ruling that the method may violate the Eighth Amendment's ban on cruel and unusual punishment, delaying but not halting Lee's death penalty.
The Supreme Court refused to stay the declaration of Rajya Sabha election results in Madhya Pradesh but agreed to hear Meenakshi Natarajan's plea challenging her candidature rejection on Friday.
A major class action lawsuit has been filed against chemical manufacturer 3M in Victoria's Supreme Court, alleging PFAS contamination. The case, representing hundreds of businesses and organisations, could seek billions in compensation, potentially exceeding the federal government's separate litigation against 3M.
The New Hampshire Supreme Court overturned Adam Montgomery's murder conviction, ruling the assault charge should have been separate. His other convictions remain, and a retrial is planned.
The New Hampshire Supreme Court reversed Adam Montgomery's murder conviction for killing his 5-year-old daughter, Harmony Montgomery. The court ruled that the murder charge should have been prosecuted separately from an assault charge, potentially prejudicing the jury. The murder charge has been sent back to the lower court.
Alabama is asking the Supreme Court to lift a judge's ban on nitrogen gas executions to proceed with the scheduled execution of Jeffery Lee. A federal judge ruled the method unconstitutional, citing cruel and unusual punishment, a decision currently under appeal.
BJP candidates Tarun Chugh, Rajneesh Agarwal, and Mahesh Kewat were elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha in Madhya Pradesh after Congress nominee Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination was rejected. The Congress is appealing to the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra recused himself from hearing Jacqueline Fernandez's plea against charges in a Rs 200 crore money laundering case involving Sukesh Chandrashekhar. The case will be heard by another bench on June 25.
The Supreme Court recognized homemakers as 'nation builders', ruling that the loss of their domestic care services should be a separate compensation head in motor accident claims, with a notional monthly income of Rs 30,000.
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff strongly indicated MP Madeleine Ogilvie is under Integrity Commission investigation, referencing comments by the chief commissioner. Ogilvie resigned from cabinet amid allegations of misleading parliament over Supreme Court action, with taxpayers covering $120,000 in legal fees.
India's Supreme Court has recognized homemakers as 'nation builders' and ruled that loss of domestic and caregiving services should be a separate compensation category, setting a notional monthly amount of Rs. 30,000.
A South Korean beauty professional has been acquitted of charges related to performing cosmetic tattooing without a medical license, marking the first definitive not guilty verdict following a Supreme Court precedent change last month that declared non-medical tattooing not illegal.
Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, former director of a Gaza hospital, appeared via video before the Israeli Supreme Court to appeal his detention. Arrested in December 2024 and accused by Israel of Hamas affiliation without formal charges, he pleaded for immediate release, citing his work as a pediatrician under international law.
A court dismissed charges against former Supreme Court Justice Kwon Soon-il, who was accused of practicing law without registration for Hwacheon Daeyu. The court cited illegal investigation procedures by prosecutors as grounds for dismissal.
The Supreme Court ruled that co-owners of a property are considered co-landlords under the Bombay Rents Act, allowing them to initiate eviction proceedings for genuine personal need. This clarifies that exclusive ownership or formal partition is not required.
US authorities are refunding billions in customs duties following a Supreme Court decision that invalidated President Trump's global tariffs. May saw $22 billion in refunds, with $166 billion more being processed, impacting the budget deficit.
The US Treasury has started refunding $22 billion in tariffs after the Supreme Court canceled surcharges in February. The administration appealed the decision on June 2nd, potentially impacting these initial refunds.
