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OBC Creamy Layer: Supreme Court Says Salary Alone Is Not Enough
The Supreme Court clarifies that parents' PSU or private-sector salaries alone cannot determine OBC creamy layer status, protecting eligible candidates' reservation claims.
Abhishek Banerjee Media Trial Plea Goes to Calcutta HC
The Supreme Court has asked the Calcutta High Court to consider Abhishek Banerjee's plea over alleged investigative leaks and media trials after November 16.
CJI Surya Kant Honours Attorney General R Venkataramani
CJI Surya Kant presented the second N R Madhava Menon Memorial Award to Attorney General R Venkataramani in Kochi, recognising his legal career and Menon's legacy.
Supreme Court Seeks Penalties for Misusing Court Videos
The Supreme Court asks the Centre to include penalties in its live-streaming policy to address unauthorised courtroom recordings, misleading edits and commercial misuse.
8,886 Undertrials in India Have Spent 5+ Years in Jail
NCRB data shows 8,886 Indian undertrials spent at least five years in jail without conviction by December 2024, raising concerns over bail and trial delays.
Kerala Congress Apologises to CJI Surya Kant Over X Post
Kerala Congress apologises unconditionally to CJI Surya Kant over an unauthorised resignation demand, removes the person responsible and plans social media oversight reforms.
ECI Affidavit: Questions Remain Over Electoral Roll Decisions
The Election Commission's Supreme Court affidavit defends unanimous decisions, but questions remain over Form 6 changes, ECINet, Goa voter deletions and West Bengal appeals.
Supreme Court Collegium Recommends 4 High Court Chief Justices
The Supreme Court Collegium recommends four judges for chief justice posts in Delhi, Gujarat, Telangana and Uttarakhand following recent elevations to the Supreme Court.
Karnataka High Court: Social Media Criticism Is Not a Threat
The Karnataka High Court issued guidelines requiring police to scrutinise social media complaints, prevent duplicate cases and ensure FIR registration does not automatically lead to arrest.
Vande Mataram Plea: Supreme Court Hearing on October 27
The Supreme Court may hear a plea on October 27 seeking equal status for Vande Mataram and transfer of a related PIL from the Delhi High Court.
Tamil in Madras High Court: Vijay Seeks Centre Approval
Tamil Nadu is set to renew its push for the use of Tamil in the Madras High Court, with...
Muzaffarnagar Court Hands 22 Death Sentences in 10 Cases
A court in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district has sentenced 22 people to death in 10 separate cases over a...
NALSAR CJI Row: BCI Withdraws Enrolment Ban on Students
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has withdrawn its controversial decision to prevent students graduating from NALSAR University of...
Tarun Tejpal Conviction – Bombay HC Overturns Acquittal
The Bombay High Court has overturned the acquittal of former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal in the 2013 Sexual Assault...
Delhi Court Grants Bail to Kashmiri Human Rights Activist Khurram Parvez in UAPA Terror Case
A significant development has emerged in one of India's closely watched National Security and Human Rights cases, with a...
Supreme Court’s Strong Response in Twisha Sharma Death Case Sparks Debate on Media Trials and Judicial Trust
The death of former model-actor Twisha Sharma has rapidly evolved from a tragic individual case into a national conversation...
Delhi High Court Launches Contempt Proceedings Against Kejriwal and AAP Leaders Over Remarks on Judge
A major constitutional confrontation appears to be unfolding between the judiciary and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) after the...
Rajpal Yadav Surrenders at Tihar Jail After Delhi High Court Refuses Deadline Extension
Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav surrendered before authorities at Tihar Jail on Thursday evening after the Delhi High Court declined...
Sanatana Dharma Remarks Amount to Hate Speech: Madras High Court on Udhayanidhi Stalin
In a significant judicial development, the Madras High Court on Wednesday held that the remarks made by Tamil...