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Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) signboard representing the Central Information Commissions decision upholding IOCLs refusal to disclose fuel fraud, quality inspection and vigilance records sought under the Right to Information Act.
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CIC Upholds Indian Oil Corporation's Refusal To Disclose Fuel Fraud, Quality Inspection Records Under RTI

- By Lawbeat News Desk | Edits by Sanya Talwar | | 19 July 2026 1:35 PM IST

The Gujarat High Court has declined a plea seeking termination of the 34-36 week pregnancy of a 17-year-old rape survivor allegedly impregnated by her biological brother. Relying on a medical boards opinion that termination at this stage posed grave risks to both the mother and fetus, the Court directed the State to provide comprehensive medical care, compensation, postpartum support, and ensure the newborn is placed for adoption through the statutory process.
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Gujarat HC Refuses Termination Of 8-Month Pregnancy Of Minor Rape Survivor Allegedly Impregnated By Real Brother

- By Lawbeat News Desk | Edits by Sanya Talwar | | 19 July 2026 1:06 PM IST

Delhi HC Upholds Attempt-to-Rape Conviction In 7-Year-Old Assault Case; Says Acts Went Beyond Molestation
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Delhi HC Upholds Attempt-to-Rape Conviction In 7-Year-Old Assault Case; Says Acts Went Beyond Molestation

- By Lawbeat News Desk | Edits by Sanya Talwar | | 19 July 2026 1:06 AM IST

Supreme Court Stays Demolition Of Mosques, Madrasas In Rajasthans Indo-Pak Border Districts For 2 Weeks
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Supreme Court Stays Demolition Of Mosques, Madrasas In Rajasthan's Indo-Pak Border Districts For 2 Weeks

- By Lawbeat News Desk | Edits by Sanya Talwar | | 19 July 2026 12:19 AM IST

No Section 295A Offence Without Intent to Outrage Religious Feelings: Telangana HC
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S. 295A IPC | Dusty Quran Copies On Floor Not Enough To Prove Intent To Outrage Religious Feelings: Telangana HC

- By Lawbeat News Desk | Himanshi Hans | | 17 July 2026 7:34 PM IST

Rajasthan High Court permits marriage of two life convicts in an open jail, holding that the right to marry is protected under Article 21.
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"Right To Marry Facet Of Article 21": Rajasthan HC Allows Wedding Between Two Life Convicts In Open Jail

- By Lawbeat News Desk | | 17 July 2026 7:07 PM IST

Central Information Commission directs PPAC to revise its RTI reply on petrol production, imports and ethanol blending information.
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CIC Directs Fresh RTI Reply On Petrol, Ethanol Blending Data; Oil Ministry Arm Told To Share Historical Data

- By Lawbeat News Desk | | 17 July 2026 10:50 AM IST

J&K&L-High-Court on attempt to rape
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'Rubbing Male Organ Between Victim's Thighs Culminating In Ejaculation Is Not Rape, But Attempt To Rape: J&K High Court

- By Lawbeat News Desk | Aishwarya Iyer | | 16 July 2026 5:57 PM IST

Non-E20 Compatible Grand Vitara Sold To Customer: Raipur Consumer Forum Directs Replacement
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E20 Fuel Compatibility: Raipur Consumer Commission Orders Maruti Suzuki To Replace Car Or Pay Over ₹21.6 Lakh

- By Lawbeat News Desk | Himanshi Hans | | 16 July 2026 2:36 PM IST

Social Worker Denied Anticipatory Bail Over Alleged Offensive Remarks Against Hindu Women
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Chhattisgarh HC Denies Anticipatory Bail To Man Over Derogatory Posts Against Hindu Women, Brahmins

- By Lawbeat News Desk | Himanshi Hans | | 16 July 2026 2:03 PM IST

The Orissa High Court stayed the release of the animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath over concerns that its depiction of Lord Jagannath could hurt religious sentiments and lead to public unrest.
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Free Speech Can't Be Allowed To Shatter Religious Sentiments: Orissa HC Stays Release Of 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' Film

- By Lawbeat News Desk | Sukriti Mishra | | 16 July 2026 10:26 AM IST

Special NIA Court in Jammu issued an open-dated non-bailable warrant against Hafiz Saeed in the Pahalgam terror attack case.
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Pahalgam Attack Case: NIA Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrant Against Lashkar-E-Taiba Chief Hafiz Saeed

- By Lawbeat News Desk | Sukriti Mishra | | 15 July 2026 9:30 PM IST