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Odisha Court Awards Death Penalty to Man for Rape and Murder of 4-Year-Old Girl
In a significant judgment aimed at sending a stern message to perpetrators of heinous crimes, a Special Court in Odisha’s Cuttack district has sentenced a man to death f
11 Apr 2026 · Lexpedia News
Andhra Pradesh High Court: Husband cannot seek DNA test of children to prove wife’s adultery
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that a husband cannot seek DNA testin
17 Mar 2026 · Lexpedia News
SC Stays Death Penalty for Madhya Pradesh Convict in 5-Year-Old’s Rape-Murder Case
The Supreme Court has stayed the execution of the death sentence awarded to
11 Mar 2026 · Lexpedia News
Karnataka Government set to Ban Social Media Use for Children Under 16 yr.
In a significant policy move aimed at protecting children from the harmful effects of excessive digital exposure, the Karnata
6 Mar 2026 · Lexpedia News
Supreme Court Stays Arrest of HLL Biotech CEO Vijay Sistla in SC/ST Act Case
The Supreme Court recently stayed the arrest of Vijay Sistla, CEO of HLL Biotech Limited (PSU), in a case alleging discrimination under the
30 Nov 2025 · Lexpedia
Supreme Court Allows Surrogacy for Couples Who Initiated Process Before 2021 Law, Despite Age Bar
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India clarified on Thursday that couples who had initiated the surrogacy process prior to the enforcement of the
8 Oct 2025 · Lexpedia
Supreme Court Grants Protection to Minor Girl Forced Into Child Marriage to Settle Debts
18 Jun 2025 · Lexpedia News
SC Closes 2019 Suo Moto POCSO Case, Orders Urgent Setup of Special Courts
The Supreme Court on May 15 closed the 2019 suo moto proceedings initiated in relation to addressing the systematic flaws under the Protec
16 May 2025 · Lexpedia
The Supreme Court Cancels Bail in Child Trafficking Case; Issues Nationwide Directives to Expedite Trials and Implement Anti-Trafficking Measures
In a significant development aimed at tackling the rampant issue of child trafficking, the Supreme Court of India on Tuesday cancelled the bail gr
2 May 2025 · Lexpedia
The Supreme Court to Hear Plea by Divorced Man Seeking Right to Surrogacy; Challenges Gender Bias in Law
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to examine a significant constitutional challenge raised by a 45-year-old divorced man, who has moved the apex court seeking
2 May 2025 · Lexpedia
Supreme Court Takes Firm Stand on Child Trafficking: Urges Swift Trials, Systemic Reform, and Nationwide Implementation of BIRD Report
In a landmark move underscoring the urgency of combating the deeply rooted menace of child trafficking in India, the Supreme Court on Apri
16 Apr 2025 · Lexpedia
Repeat POCSO Offender: Court Flags Bail Abuse in Valapattanam Case
Background of the Case Rafi, the accused, had previously been booked under the POCSO Act in a case registered by the Valapattanam police. He was granted bail in that earli
14 Apr 2025 · Lexpedia