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Thane Lok Adalat settles over 3 lakh cases, awards Rs 754.85 crore to litigants

Thane Lok Adalat settles over 3 lakh cases, awards Rs 754.85 crore to litigants

Lok Adalats function as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism, offering a faster and cost-effective way to settle disputes, both those pending in courts and matters at the pre-litigation stage, through conciliation and compromise

08 January,2026 06:00 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
No sexual intent proved, Thane court acquits man accused under POCSO

No sexual intent proved, Thane court acquits man accused under POCSO

The case stemmed from an FIR lodged in 2019 by the victim, who alleged that Shelke, her neighbour, entered her home in a chawl at Mhatre Nagar in Dombivli on November 1, 2019, while she was studying alone

07 January,2026 12:54 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
Apex court stays Delhi HC order suspending Kuldeep Sengar’s life sentence

Apex court stays Delhi HC order suspending Kuldeep Sengar’s life sentence

Staying the lower court’s order, the CJI-led bench noted that the expelled BJP leader is already lodged in jail in connection with another case. The court made it clear that Sengar will not be released from prison

29 December,2025 04:13 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Justice Surya Kant sworn in as 53rd Chief Justice of India

Justice Surya Kant sworn in as 53rd Chief Justice of India

Justice Surya Kant was sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India by President Droupadi Murmu, beginning his 14-month tenure. He succeeds Justice BR Gavai. Known for his extensive judicial career, CJI Kant has prioritised reducing pendency and strengthening India’s court system

24 November,2025 11:30 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

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