The Madras High Court, in a ruling delivered on June 17, said AI tools cannot be treated as a replacement for qualified teachers in legal education. A Division Bench of Justices S.M. Subramaniam and N. Senthilkumar made the observation while setting aside relief earlier granted to law students who had fallen short of the mandatory attendance requirement prescribed under Bar Council of India rules. Court Highlights Import

Delhi Couple Ends 5-Year Divorce Fight After Emotional Courtroom Reunion A five-year divorce battle between a Delhi couple came to an unexpected end after an emotional moment inside a courtroom turned a hearing for separation into a reunion. According to reports, Shikha and Saurabh had been involved in a long legal fight after their marriage, which began in 2020, ran into dispute

Ranveer Singh has successfully prompted a change in the ongoing Don 3 controversy after issuing a legal notice, leading the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) to withdraw its non-cooperation directive. The dispute originated after the actor exited Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s high-budget project, which had already invested nearly ₹45 crore in pre-production. Industry bodies and production houses have urged a resolution through dialogue, emphasizing professio

Kawagoe Mosque Row: Japan Permit Issue Sparks Embassy Clarification A mosque in Japan’s Kawagoe city has sparked a legal and diplomatic row after authorities said it was built without required approval. Japan Mosque Row Sparks Legal Heat A mosque in Japan’s Kawagoe city has triggered a permit row after local authorities said it was built without required city appr

Supreme Court Clears Vinesh Phogat For Wrestling Trials   Vinesh Phogat Cleared For Trials The Supreme Court has allowed wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the Asian Games 2026 selection trials scheduled for May 30 and 31. The relief came during the hearing of a plea filed by the Wrestling Federation of India against the Delhi High Court order that had earlier permit

Asaram Bapu Life Sentence Upheld In POCSO Case   Asaram Bapu Life Sentence Upheld The Rajasthan High Court has upheld the life sentence given to Asaram Bapu in the 2013 minor rape case. The Jodhpur bench dismissed his appeal against the 2018 trial court order and said the charges of rape, sexual assault under the POCSO Act and offences under the Juvenile Justice Act were pr

Dispute Over Goats In Mira Road Society Tension was reported at Poonam Cluster housing society in Mira Road near Mumbai after some residents objected to goats being kept on the society premises ahead of Bakri Eid, which falls on May 28, 2026. The disagreement reportedly began earlier this week and later escalated after videos of arguments and protests started circulating on social media. The issue gained at

Byju Raveendran Sentenced In Singapore Case Byju’s founder Byju Raveendran has reportedly been sentenced to six months in jail by a Singapore court in a contempt of court case. The matter is connected to allegations that he failed to follow court directions related to asset disclosure and legal proceedings. Reports also said the court directed him to surrender and pay costs of S$90,000. The development has once again brought Byju’s legal troubles into the spot

Supreme Court Reaffirms Equal Rights The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that daughters have equal right to inheritance under Hindu law. The ruling makes it clear that a daughter is a legal heir to her father’s share in property and cannot be denied her claim because of gender. This strengthens the principle of equality in family property matters and reminds families that sons and daughters must be treated e

The Tata Consultancy Services Nashik case has taken a new turn, with investigators revealing fresh details during court proceedings. According to the prosecution, the scope of the probe has widened beyond Nashik, with emerging li

The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to pay ₹50,000 each as compensation to advocate Yogeshwar Kawade and former serviceman Avinash Date for wrongful handcuffing by police in a 2010 case. A division bench comprising Justices Urmila Joshi-Phalke and Nivedita Mehta held that the act amounted to “unwarranted humiliation and indignity,” underlining that such treatment viol

Gifting property to a son is a widely followed practice in India, often used to simplify succession and reduce the chances of future disputes. This transfer is typically carried out through a registered gift deed under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882. The law requires that the gift be made voluntarily, without consideration, and accepted by the recipient during the lifetime of the donor. Registration of the gift deed is mandatory to make the transfer legally valid. To register, stamp duty and registration charges must be paid, which vary by state. In many states, concessional stamp duty is offered when property is gifted to close family members, such as sons or daughters. Legal experts advise verifying state-specific rules before executing the deed, as non-compliance can lead to complications or even rejection of the document. A key area of confusion is mutation. Mutation is the process of updating property records in local municipal or revenue offices after ownership changes. While it is important for tax purposes and maintaining accurate land records, mutation does not establish legal ownership. Courts, including the Supreme Court of India, have consistently held that ownership is determined by valid legal documents like a registered gift deed, not by mutation entries. Another important aspect is the nature of the property being gifted. If the property is self-acquired, the owner has full rights to gift it to anyone, including a son. However, in the case of ancestral property, the rights of other legal heirs must be considered. A person cannot unilaterally gift ancestral property if it affects the share of other coparceners under Hindu law. Experts also point out that once a gift deed is executed and registered, it is generally irrevocable. Revocation is possible only if specific conditions are clearly mentioned in the deed and agreed upon by both parties. This makes it crucial for individuals to carefully draft the document, preferably with legal assistance, to avoid unintended consequences later. Tax implications should also be kept in mind. Under the Income Tax Act, 1961, gifts received from specified relatives, including parents, are exempt from income tax. However, future income generated from the property, such as rent, will be taxable in the hands of the recipient.

The Supreme Court of India, while hearing the Sabarimala Temple case, made key observations on religious access and unity within Hindu society.

The Supreme Court of India, on Day 6 of hearings in the Sabarimala women's entry case, focused on key constitutional questions surrounding religious freedom and judicial review. The bench observed that while certain limitations e

Tata Consultancy Services has suspended employee Nida Khan following serious allegations linked to a case under investigation in