At a cultural evening in Patna, CJI Surya Kant shared a deeply emotional exchange with BJP MLA and folk singer Maithili Thakur after her rendition of Amir Khusrau. His words on Khusrau and “Chhap Tilak Sab Chhini” turned the moment into a rare blend of music, spirituality and judicial sensitivity.
Ranya Rao, the stepdaughter of Karnataka’s DGP, was arrested for attempting to smuggle 14.2 kg of gold at Bengaluru airport. A detention order under COFEPOSA was issued, allowing extended custody. Alongside Telugu actor Tarun Raju, both remain in judicial custody as the case receives significant attention from the courts.