Bombay High Court: Protection Under SC/ST Act Extends Beyond State Boundaries The Bombay High Court, in a landmark judgment, has clarified that the protection accorded to members of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, is not confined to the states where they […]
Supreme Court Sentences Former RJD MP Prabhunath Singh to Life in 1995 Double Murder Case In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court sentenced former Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Member of Parliament (MP), Prabhunath Singh, to life imprisonment for his involvement in a 1995 double murder case. The apex court also mandated compensation of Rs. 10 […]
Delhi Riots Investigation: A Deep Dive into Police Accountability and Flawed Probes In the aftermath of the most severe communal riots Delhi has witnessed since the partition, the city’s police force has come under intense scrutiny. “When history will look back at the worst communal riots since partition in Delhi, it is the failure of […]
Delhi Riots: Court Criticizes Prosecution and Police Over Lapses in Investigation In a recent development concerning the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, a Delhi court has expressed its dissatisfaction with the prosecution and the police over their handling of evidence. The court’s criticism revolves around two primary cases. In the first case, the court discovered that […]
Supreme Court Halts NRI Quota in Assam Medical Colleges Amid Controversy On August 25, the Supreme Court issued a notice in a petition filed under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution, which challenges the State of Assam’s decision to reserve 7% of seats in medical colleges for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). The bench, consisting of Justices […]
Allahabad High Court Upholds Constitutional Right to Gender Reassignment Surgery In a landmark judgment, the Allahabad High Court has affirmed that individuals possess a constitutional right to change their gender through surgical intervention. This pivotal decision came in response to a plea by a female police constable from Uttar Pradesh (UP) who sought permission for […]
The Supreme Court of India recently postponed the hearing concerning the bail application of Umar Khalid, a prominent student and activist from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). This application is directly related to the conspiracy case surrounding the Delhi Riots, and the case is formally recognized as “Umar Khalid vs State of NCT of Delhi.” The […]
Centre Tightens Reins on SIM Card Dealers to Counter Cyber Frauds In a decisive move to counteract cyber frauds stemming from fraudulently acquired SIM cards, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has rolled out a series of stringent measures. Announced on Thursday, these reforms underscore the government’s commitment to fortifying user protection in the rapidly evolving […]
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin Urges NEET Aspirants to Stay Strong Amidst Tragic Suicides In the wake of the tragic suicides of a medical aspirant and his father, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has made a fervent appeal to students, especially those preparing for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), to face life with […]
Supreme Court Criticizes Government’s Frivolous Litigations Justice BR Gavai of the Supreme Court recently expressed concern over the revival of a ‘disposed of’ writ petition through a miscellaneous application. He highlighted that the Supreme Court has previously condemned such practices, often imposing significant costs. Addressing Additional Solicitor-General Aishwarya Bhati, Justice Gavai remarked “How much costs, […]
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