Today, On 24th November, The Delhi High Court has sought the Centre’s response on Christian Michel’s plea challenging the India–UAE extradition treaty in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam. Michel has contested the trial court’s order rejecting his request for release from jail.
India has dismissed the Court of Arbitration’s supplemental award on the Kishenganga and Ratle projects, deeming it illegal and asserting that it is not bound by the Indus Waters Treaty. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized the Treaty is in abeyance due to Pakistan’s support for terrorism, invalidating any external tribunal’s authority.
The IAEA warns that military strikes on nuclear facilities violate international law and pose severe risks to Iran and the broader region. In an emergency UN session amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions, both sides exchanged accusations, with Iran condemning Israel’s actions as harmful to diplomacy, while Israel justified them as necessary for national security.
Today, On 24th February, The Supreme Court of India refused to hear a PIL seeking protection for Hindus in Bangladesh amid reports of violence against minorities. The court stated that it cannot interfere in the internal matters of another country. The plea had urged the Indian government to take steps to safeguard Hindu minorities facing atrocities.
OpenAI is currently battling a copyright lawsuit in India, arguing that Indian courts lack jurisdiction due to its US-based operations. This legal challenge comes after similar defenses by Telegram failed in past cases. The case highlights the growing scrutiny of US tech firms’ compliance with local laws in foreign markets. Legal experts suggest the case could still be heard in Indian courts, despite OpenAI’s jurisdiction claim.