The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of challenges faced by cadets disabled during NDA/IMA training. Over 500 ex-trainees since 1985 struggle without ex-servicemen benefits, relying only on meagre ex-gratia payments.
Today, On 1th August, The Supreme Court ruled that restricting women’s seats in JAG recruitment violates the right to equality. It quashed the Army’s policy of reserving more posts for men, directing a combined merit list based solely on merit.
Supreme Court dismisses Punjab Police plea, upholds CBI investigation into assault on Army Colonel.
Says disrespect to armed forces is intolerable and threatens national integrity.
Today, On 4th August, The Supreme Court criticised Rahul Gandhi for his comment on Chinese troops beating Indian soldiers, asking why he posted it on social media and not in Parliament, stating that freedom of speech doesn’t mean saying anything irresponsibly.
Supreme Court pulls up MP minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for failing to issue a proper public apology over remarks against Col Sofiya Qureshi. SIT asked to submit probe report by August 13.
A Lucknow court granted bail to Rahul Gandhi in a 2018 defamation and sedition case over remarks about the Indian Army. The case was filed by advocate Nripendra Pandey for allegedly lowering the Army’s image.
Rahul Gandhi skipped a Lucknow court hearing in a case related to his alleged insulting comment against the Army. A trial court had earlier issued a summons on February 11, 2025, after preliminary proceedings over the defamation complaint.
A local court has rescheduled the hearing in the defamation case against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to July 18, over his controversial “fighting the Indian state” remark, which caused strong political and legal reactions nationwide.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of an Indian Army officer who refused to participate in religious parades due to his Christian faith. The court emphasized the importance of military unity and discipline, stating that while religious beliefs are respected, collective participation is essential for camaraderie and morale in the armed forces.
The Lucknow bench of the High Court, led by Justice Subhash Vidyarthi, rejected Rahul Gandhi’s plea against a summons issued over his Army comment case. A detailed order will be released by Monday.
