Educational Qualifications and Public Stature No Defence for Derogatory Remarks Against Women: Madras High Court

Madras High Court refused to quash two FIRs against scientist and political commentator Ponraj, holding that educational qualifications and public stature cannot justify derogatory remarks against women. The Court said individuals with public influence bear greater responsibility in public discourse.

Jantar Mantar Student Protests| Assault on Constitutional Rights: Lawyers Condemn Police Crackdown, Seek Accountability

Around 750 lawyers from Delhi and Mumbai, along with several bar bodies, condemned the police crackdown on students protesting paper leaks, calling the lathi charge, tear gas and prohibitory orders a grave assault on constitutional rights and democratic dissent.

Consider Raising District Judges’ Retirement Age To 61: Supreme Court Asks States And High Courts

The Supreme Court directed States and High Courts to decide on raising District Judges’ retirement age to 61, indicating it will soon consider a uniform retirement age of 62.

Sonam Raghuvanshi Is Not Entitled to Bail: Supreme Court Cancels Bail in Honeymoon Murder Case, Directs Her to Surrender

The Supreme Court cancelled Sonam Raghuvanshi’s bail in the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case, holding she was not entitled to remain at liberty during trial, and directed the prime accused to surrender before the authorities within three weeks.

Nothing Is More Important Than Our Youth: PM Modi Announces Fast-Track Courts for Paper Leak Cases

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced fast-track courts for paper leak cases, assuring swift trials and stringent punishment. He reaffirmed that protecting students’ welfare and future remains the government’s top priority, warning that those jeopardising youth will face strict action.

Cockroach Janta Party Protests: Delhi High Court to Hear Plea Seeking NIA Probe

The Delhi High Court agreed to hear on July 24 a PIL seeking an NIA probe into the Cockroach Janta Party protests and the July 20 march to Parliament.

Police Assaulted Peaceful Protesters: SCBA Condemns Lathi Charge on Students; Vikas Singh Writes to PM Modi

SCBA President Vikas Singh has urged the Prime Minister and Union Home Ministry to order a judicial inquiry into alleged police excesses during the ‘Chalo Sansad’ protest. He alleged peaceful advocates, students, women, and minors were assaulted, demanding action against responsible police officers.

BREAKING| Hijacked by Political Actors: PIL in Delhi HC Seeks NIA Probe into ‘Sansad Chalo’ Protest Over NEET Paper Leak

A PIL in the Delhi High Court seeks an NIA probe into the July 20 ‘Sansad Chalo’ march over the alleged NEET paper leak, alleging violence, attacks on journalists and foreign funding.

Calling a Classmate ‘Pretty’ on Instagram DM Isn’t a Crime: Karnataka HC Quashes Voyeurism, Stalking Case Against Student

The Karnataka High Court quashed an FIR against a student who called a classmate “pretty” in an Instagram DM, holding that Gen Z lingo in a private chat cannot be criminalised.

Big Action by Lucknow University: Two Law Students Arrested Over Supreme Court Disruption Suspended, Barred From Campus

Lucknow University indefinitely suspended two law students arrested by the Delhi Police over the alleged disruption of Supreme Court proceedings. The students have also been barred from entering the campus pending disciplinary proceedings against them.