“Sham Trials Must Not Go Unchecked”: Supreme Court Reopens 1984 Anti-Sikh Riot Acquittals

The Supreme Court will hear Delhi Police’s pleas challenging acquittals in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots on August 26. A related plea seeks action on the Dhingra Committee’s findings of “sham trials.”

Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Martyrdom Anniversary Events| “President Murmu, PM Modi and CJI Gavai to Be Invited”: SGPC

SGPC will invite President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and CJI Gavai to attend the 350th martyrdom anniversary events of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Religious leaders’ suggestions will shape the upcoming programmes. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) held a coordination meeting on Sunday to organize events marking the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the ninth […]

[Ex-Punjab CM Beant Singh Assassination] “An Inordinate Delay in Deciding a Death Row Convict’s Mercy Petition Is a Valid Ground for Commutation”: SC to Hear Rajoana’s Plea on November 4

The Supreme Court will hear Balwant Singh Rajoana’s petition on November 4 to reduce his death sentence for the 1995 assassination of Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh to life imprisonment. Rajoana claims prolonged delays in his mercy plea ruling violate his right to life and cause significant mental distress.

‘Emergency’ Movie Row| “Board Shall Consider Representation Before Certifying the Film”: Madhya Pradesh HC Directs CBFC

Today, On 3rd September, the Madhya Pradesh High Court declined to halt the release of Kangana Ranaut’s movie “Emergency,” scheduled for this Friday, but directed the CBFC to consider objections before granting a censor certificate. The PIL filed by Sikh groups raised concerns about the movie. The Court dismissed the petition but instructed the CBFC to address the objections.