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“We’re Already Accused of Overstepping”: Supreme Court Reluctant to Push Centre on Article 355 Over Bengal Violence
By Radha Jha

“We’re Already Accused of Overstepping”: Supreme Court Reluctant to Push Centre on Article 355 Over Bengal Violence

The Supreme Court has shown hesitation in directing the central government to invoke Article 355 of the Constitution in connection with the recent unrest in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district during protests against the Waqf Amendment Act. A bench led by Justices BR Gavai and Augustine George Masih was hearing a petition filed by Advocate Vishnu […]

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  • April 21, 2025
Madras High Court Directs Educational Institutions to Drop Caste-Based Names in the Interest of Equality
By Radha Jha

Madras High Court Directs Educational Institutions to Drop Caste-Based Names in the Interest of Equality

In a significant move to curb caste-based discrimination, the Madras High Court has ruled that all educational institutions in Tamil Nadu must remove caste identifiers from their names. The Court emphasized that allowing such names goes against the constitutional principle of fraternity and contributes to social division. Justice Bharatha Chakravarthy, delivering

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  • April 18, 2025
Vice President Slams Supreme Court’s Use of Article 142, Calls It a ‘Judicial Nuclear Missile’
By Radha Jha

Vice President Slams Supreme Court’s Use of Article 142, Calls It a ‘Judicial Nuclear Missile’

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has strongly criticized a recent Supreme Court judgment that directed the President of India to act within a specific timeframe on bills referred by State Governors. He compared the Court’s use of Article 142 to deploying a “nuclear missile” against democratic institutions, expressing serious concern over judicial overreach.

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  • April 17, 2025
Centre Tells Supreme Court: Existing Waqf Properties Will Remain Untouched During Legal Challenge to Amendment Act
By Radha Jha

Centre Tells Supreme Court: Existing Waqf Properties Will Remain Untouched During Legal Challenge to Amendment Act

The Central Government has informed the Supreme Court that all currently registered or notified waqf properties, including those recognized as waqf-by-user, will not be impacted while the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 is under judicial scrutiny. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, made this assurance during the he

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  • April 17, 2025
Supreme Court Warns Telangana: Restore Kancha Gachibowli Green Cover or Face Jail Time
By Radha Jha

Supreme Court Warns Telangana: Restore Kancha Gachibowli Green Cover or Face Jail Time

The Supreme Court has issued a stern warning to the Telangana government regarding the unauthorized felling of trees and removal of green cover from over 100 acres in the Kancha Gachibowli forest area in Hyderabad. The Court emphasized that the state has two options: either restore the green cover or prepare for the possibility of […]

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  • April 17, 2025
Supreme Court: Urdu, Marathi Are Languages — Not Symbols of Religion
By Radha Jha

Supreme Court: Urdu, Marathi Are Languages — Not Symbols of Religion

The Supreme Court has rejected a petition opposing the use of Urdu on public signboards, asserting that Urdu and Marathi are languages and should not be viewed through a religious lens. The petitioner claimed that including Urdu on signboards promoted a particular religion. In response, the Court clarified that languages serve as tools of communication […]

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  • April 16, 2025
“From Mukesh Ambani to Torrent, Nobody Said No”: SCBA President Kapil Sibal on Raising ₹43 Crore for Lawyers Through CSR
By Radha Jha

“From Mukesh Ambani to Torrent, Nobody Said No”: SCBA President Kapil Sibal on Raising ₹43 Crore for Lawyers Through CSR

Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal has revealed that he successfully raised approximately ₹43 crore through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives from various corporate entities, including prominent names like Mukesh Ambani and Torrent, for the benefit of lawyers. Sibal made this disclosure during the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) presidential elect

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  • April 11, 2025
26/11 Conspirator Tahawwur Rana Extradited to India, Appears Before NIA Court
By Radha Jha

26/11 Conspirator Tahawwur Rana Extradited to India, Appears Before NIA Court

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key figure accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has been extradited from the United States to India. The 64-year-old Pakistani-born Canadian national arrived in New Delhi late on April 9, 2025, aboard a special flight. Upon arrival, Rana underwent a medical examination before being transported to the Patiala House Court, […]

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  • April 10, 2025
“Victim Invited Trouble, Responsible”: Allahabad HC Grants Bail to Accused in College Student Rape Case, Sparks Outrage
By Radha Jha

“Victim Invited Trouble, Responsible”: Allahabad HC Grants Bail to Accused in College Student Rape Case, Sparks Outrage

In a deeply concerning and controversial order, the Allahabad High Court has granted bail to an accused in a case of allegedly raping a college student. The court’s reasoning has triggered widespread outrage among legal experts, women’s rights activists, and the general public, who view it as insensitive, victim-blaming, and a setback for justice in [

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  • April 10, 2025