The Bharat Tiwari encounter in Bhojpur has sparked widespread outrage, with police registering three FIRs against his father, brother, Mukhiya and others. Calling the encounter suspicious, Ara MP alleged an “Encounter Raj” in Bihar, while Jan Suraaj demanded a probe and raised serious questions over police action.
Observing that financial hardship is forcing many young advocates to leave litigation, the Supreme Court called for the creation of a Young Lawyers’ Professional Assistance Fund across all States and Union Territories. The Court said a dedicated fund could help overcome economic barriers and prevent brain drain in the legal profession.
The Central government approached the Delhi High Court seeking urgent directions to curb alleged fake news claiming judges and ministers jointly participated in a London badminton tournament. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said false and misleading information continued circulating despite official fact-checks and clarifications.
