In a shocking incident that has triggered nationwide outrage, two Manipuri women from the Kuki tribe were seen being paraded naked and molested in a video that went viral on social media. The Central government has now ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the incident, according to an affidavit submitted to the […]
In the wake of the ongoing violence in Manipur, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has issued a statement urging political leaders and opposition party members to end the current deadlock in Parliament. The BCI emphasized that the Central government, particularly Home Minister Amit Shah, is best positioned to clarify the situation. The BCI’s statement […]
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has expressed its dissatisfaction with the Nagaland government and the Centre for not implementing the constitutional provision of reservation for women in local bodies. The bench, comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia, questioned the Union government’s role in enforcing the constitutional provision, given that […]
In a significant move, the Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu cognizance of a disturbing video that surfaced online, showcasing two women from the Kuki tribe in Manipur being paraded naked and molested. This incident has sparked widespread outrage and concern, prompting the Court to intervene. Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud […]
In a significant development, the Supreme Court has granted regular bail to human rights activist Teesta Setalvad in connection with her alleged role in fabricating evidence in the 2002 Gujarat riots case. The apex court overturned the Gujarat High Court’s order, which had denied her regular bail, terming the High Court’s observations as “perverse” and […]
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has postponed the hearing of a series of pleas against the early release of life convicts in the Bilkis Bano case to August 7. The decision came after the court confirmed that all respondents had been duly served notice. The case will now be heard by […]
In a significant development, the Central Government has decided not to challenge the bail granted to Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty in the case registered against her under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act). The decision was communicated to the Supreme Court on Tuesday. Additional Solicitor General SV Raju, representing the Central Government, […]
In a recent development, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a Member of Parliament (MP) from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and President of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), has been granted interim bail until July 20 by a Delhi court. The bail is related to a sexual harassment case filed against him. Additional Chief Metropolitan […]
Justice Najmi Waziri of the Delhi High Court, known for his commitment to justice and the environment, retired on Friday. During his farewell ceremony, he shared his reflections on the nature of justice and the role of institutions. He emphasized that neither justice nor institutions are perfect, and it is through balancing equities at the […]
The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, seeking a response to a plea for the swift resolution of pending disqualification petitions against Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from two factions of the Shiv Sena. The notice, returnable in two weeks, was issued by a bench […]