BJP Expresses Concern Over Rising Crime in Punjab
Chandigarh, August 14: The President of the Punjab BJP, Kailash Singh Dhillon, raised alarms on Friday regarding the escalating criminal activities in the state. He claimed that the law and order situation is deteriorating rapidly, leaving ordinary citizens, traders, and businesses feeling unsafe. In a press statement, Dhillon highlighted that incidents of shootings, daylight murders, ... Read more BJP Expresses Concern Over Rising Crime in Punjab
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Bihars DGP Issues Warning Against SIM Card Misuse Amid Rising Cybercrime
Patna, August 14: Bihars Director General of Police (DGP) Vinay Kumar has taken a firm stance against the escalating threat of cybercrime in the state. He warned that strict action will be taken against individuals acquiring more SIM cards than permitted using a single identification document. Kumar also stated that legal action will be initiated ... Read more Bihars DGP Issues Warning Against SIM Card Misuse Amid Rising Cybercrime
An unthinkable crime shatters an Indian family in US and raises questions about AI
Prashant Kishor Criticizes Bihar Government, Predicts Continued Crime and Migration
Patna, August 14: Following his victory in the Bankipur assembly by-election, Prashant Kishor has intensified his criticism of the Bihar government and Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary. In a recent press conference, Kishor reiterated his stance on the states leadership, asserting that as long as it remains under individuals with criminal tendencies, the governments character will ... Read more Prashant Kishor Criticizes Bihar Government, Predicts Continued Crime and Migration
Investment frauds account for 60% of cybercrime losses in Telangana: TGCSB
By Kenneth Tiven US President Donald Trumps exit from a NATO gathering in Ankara, Turkey in early July became a badly written political thriller film starring the US president. In retrospect it was foolish holding a NATO meeting in Ankara with Trump in attendance, while he is simultaneously waging war with neighbouring Iran. The distance [] The post Escape From Ankara appeared first on India Legal .
'My Remarks Misused With Malicious Intent': Chief Justice On 'Cockroach' Row
The Chief Justice's comment sparked widespread youth backlash, inspiring the satirical online movement Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
Target Names Chandhu Nair Chief AI Officer, Elevates Purvi Shah
Target is strengthening its artificial intelligence and user experience capabilities as part of its next phase of growth, appointing its first-ever chief AI officer while elevating user experience leadership to ensure technology remains centered on people.
A Judge Is Not A Government Servant
The apex courts intervention in the All India Judges Association case strikes at a persistent administrative misconception: the district judiciary cannot be governed by the same yardsticks as the executive The post A Judge Is Not A Government Servant appeared first on India Legal .
By Inderjit Badhwar There are anniversaries that ask us to celebrate. And there are anniversaries that ask us to pause. Indias 80th Independence Day is both. Eighty years after the midnight of August 15, 1947, it is tempting to measure the journey of the Republic in the familiar statistics of economic growth, military strength, technological [] The post Why We Celebrate appeared first on India Legal .
A document written in the aftermath of Partition and freedom has become far more than a rulebook: it is the moral architecture through which Indians understand liberty, equality, justice and the idea of India itself The post The Soulful Constitution appeared first on India Legal .
When Judgments Are Reversed, What Happens to Judicial Certainty?
From acquittals overturned in high-profile criminal cases to the Supreme Court revisiting its own rulings, a growing pattern of reversals raises a difficult question: where does judicial correction end and uncertainty begin? The post When Judgments Are Reversed, What Happens to Judicial Certainty? appeared first on India Legal .
When Marriage Is Not The Only Shield
As society changes, the law must respond to new realities without surrendering constitutional principle. The apex courts latest ruling on live-in relationships marks another step in that evolutionrecognising that, in certain marriage-like relationships, the absence of a formal marriage cannot by itself deprive a woman of protection against cruelty The post When Marriage Is Not The Only Shield appeared first on India Legal .
Saidabad residents seek justice for slain Hyderabad auto driver
Hyderabad: Days after the murder of an auto driver in Saidabads Singareni Colony, residents held a rally on Friday, August 14, seeking justice for the victim. Residents held large banners with pictures of the victim, Amir, and raised slogans such as Saidabad police down down and We want justice. On August 4, Amir was hacked Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Trump to highlight record US violent crime decline ahead of midterms
In a strategic move ahead of the midterm elections, President Donald Trump will showcase FBI data revealing a substantial drop in violent crime. The report points out significant falls in murder and robbery rates, trends that started before he took office again. Conversely, Democrats maintain that the influence of federal policy on this nationwide shift is negligible.
Bank account freeze must match proceeds of crime: HC
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that investigating agencies cannot impose a blanket debit freeze on a person's bank account during cybercrime investigations. The court stated that restraint must be proportionate to the suspected proceeds of crime, directing banks to de-freeze accounts beyond the disputed amount. This ruling aims to protect innocent account holders from complete financial deprivation due to minor disputed transactions.
The Supreme Courts recent ruling upholding criminal liability for cruelty to live-in relationships in the nature of marriage must raise questions on why marriage is still the qualification for critical rights against intimate partner violence.
The Karnataka High Court has granted an interim stay on further proceedings against Public TV anchor and reporter Arunkumar Badiger, who was booked over remarks made during a televised debate on reservation, social justice and the Delhi student protests. Justice M. Nagaprasanna, sitting as a single judge, passed the order after examining the transcript of [] The post Debate on reservation cannot become a crime: Karnataka High Court stays proceedings against public TV anchor appeared first on India Legal .
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition challenging the Andhra Pradesh High Courts decision to quash the 2021 criminal case against Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and former minister Ponguru Narayana over alleged irregularities in the Amaravati land pooling scheme. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi [] The post Supreme Court dismisses challenge to quashing of Amaravati land pooling case against Chandrababu Naidu, Ponguru Narayana appeared first on India Legal .
South Asian Diaspora and Distress
For decades, the South Asian diaspora in the United States has been celebrated as an exemplary economic success story and a model minority. However, behind the high median incomes and professional and academic accolades lies a simmering, intensifying public health emergency. A recent study by my colleagues and me published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2026) found that a staggering one in five South Asian Americans now faces a severe burden of psychological distress, driven by a complex web of cultural expectations, stigma, acculturation gaps, and systemic barriers to care. An earlier study published in the Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health (2019) also reported high susceptibility among South Asian immigrants to self-harm and mental illnesses, including depression, anxiety, insomnia, and eating disorders.
Allahabad HC orders banks to freeze only disputed amount in cybercrime cases
The Allahabad High Court has ruled against the imposition of blanket debit freezes in cybercrime cases, emphasizing that such measures must be proportionate to the suspected proceeds of crime. Banks are directed to unfreeze accounts beyond the disputed transaction sum, and investigators are now required to furnish specific details when seeking a lien. This ensures that enforcement actions remain just and within legal frameworks.
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a plea concerning alleged acts of vigilantism and threats of rape and abduction faced by a participant in the protest at Delhis Jantar Mantar. The matter was mentioned before Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, with counsel seeking urgent intervention in view of what was described as [] The post Supreme Court to hear plea on alleged vigilantism, rape and abduction threats against Jantar Mantar protester appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court quashes criminal case against Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Savarkar
The Supreme Court on Friday quashed the criminal complaint and summons issued against Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over remarks he made against Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. A Bench of Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Sheel Nagu allowed Gandhis plea after noting that the requisite sanction for prosecuting him for the [] The post Supreme Court quashes criminal case against Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Savarkar appeared first on India Legal .
SAT partly relaxes market-access restrictions on Zee Entertainment, Punit Goenka
The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has partially relaxed the market-access restrictions imposed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) and its former Managing Director and CEO Punit Goenka. A coram comprising Presiding Officer Justice P.S. Dinesh Kumar and Technical Members Meera Swarup and Dr. Dheeraj Bhatnagar passed [] The post SAT partly relaxes market-access restrictions on Zee Entertainment, Punit Goenka appeared first on India Legal .
Raja Krishnamoorthi Warns $100,000 H-1B Fee Could Push Jobs Overseas, Hurt U.S. Competitiveness
Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has cautioned that the Trump administration's proposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas could end up pushing jobs out of the United States instead of protecting them, arguing that companies may choose to move work overseas if bringing skilled professionals into the country becomes too expensive.
SC flags consumer forums slow justice, seeks urgent performance review
The Supreme Court expressed concern over slow consumer case resolutions. It stated consumer forums should not be used for retired officials' rehabilitation. An urgent pan-India performance evaluation of these institutions is now required. The court seeks reports on case pendency and disposal rates. It also inquired about creating regional NCDRC branches for consumer convenience.
Chief Justice objects to BCI circular barring NALSAR enrolment
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California prisons fail to stop guards from sexually abusing women, Justice Department finds
A federal investigation accuses California's prison system of failing to protect incarcerated women from sexual abuse by guards
Supreme Court slams BCI over NALSAR enrolment circular, says students have Right to Protest
The Supreme Court on Friday strongly disapproved of the Bar Council of Indias (BCI) intervention against students of the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), Hyderabad, after the Council initially directed that graduates of the universitys 2026 batch should not be enrolled as advocates. A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya [] The post Supreme Court slams BCI over NALSAR enrolment circular, says students have Right to Protest appeared first on India Legal .
This Is Between Students And Me: Chief Justice On Bar Council's Order
The Supreme Court has sought a response from BCI on its circulars, says no punitive action be taken against NALSAR students or faculty members.
The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the continued prevalence of witch-hunting in sections of Indian society, observing that superstition, irrational fear and deep-rooted prejudice can still eclipse the rule of law and constitutional morality. The observations were made by a Bench comprising Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice N.V. Anjaria while dismissing an [] The post Supreme Court deplores persistence of witch-hunting, says superstition continues to override Constitutional values appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court flags fake website mimicking official portal, Warns public against phishing attempts
The Supreme Court of India has issued a public advisory cautioning citizens and stakeholders against a fraudulent website that is allegedly impersonating the Courts official online portal and could be used to obtain sensitive personal and financial information through phishing attempts. In the advisory issued by the Supreme Court Registry, the fake domain sp-court-in.com was [] The post Supreme Court flags fake website mimicking official portal, Warns public against phishing attempts appeared first on India Legal .
The Karnataka High Court has directed a halt to construction allegedly being undertaken by Shree Kudali Arya Akshobya Teertha Mutt within the prohibited zone surrounding the centrally protected Sri Rameshwara Temple at Kudli in Shivamogga district. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice K.S. Hemaleka came down heavily on the Archaeological Survey [] The post Karnataka High Court restrains Mutt construction near protected Rameshwara Temple, Questions ASI inaction appeared first on India Legal .
CENTCOM To Launch First Multinational Attack Drone Task Force In Middle East
The U.S. military is creating its first multinational attack drone task force in the Middle East, expanding its use of unmanned systems and strengthening military cooperation with regional partners.
U.S. Slaps Up To 100% Tariffs On Drones, Targets China
The United States will impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on imported drones and drone components as the Trump administration moves to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce the country's reliance on foreign suppliers, particularly China, in a sector it considers critical to national security.
Justice Beyond Compensation: Prashant Kishors Call for Accountability in Bihar
Patna, August 14: Prashant Kishor, the architect of Jan Suraj and newly elected MLA from Bankipur, is actively engaging with his constituents following his recent victory in the by-elections. As part of the Aabhar Bankipur initiative, he has been visiting various areas, listening to the concerns of the people. During a media interaction, Kishor raised ... Read more Justice Beyond Compensation: Prashant Kishors Call for Accountability in Bihar
The Marathi short film Undocumented.PDF brought the U.S. immigration debate into focus at the 2026 NAFA Film Festival in San Jose, California, using the story of a family facing deportation to explore identity, dignity and belonging.
Vance presses Justice Department to investigate hospitals over transgender care
Retired Judge Dhingra Critiques Investigation Report on Justice Vermas Cash Discovery
New Delhi, August 14: Retired Justice S.N. Dhingra has commented on the investigation report regarding the cash found at the residence of former Allahabad High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Verma. He stated that the report corroborates the findings of the Supreme Court committee. Justice Dhingra raised concerns, suggesting that an FIR should have been filed ... Read more Retired Judge Dhingra Critiques Investigation Report on Justice Vermas Cash Discovery
Stop linking Mulshi to crime: Villagers push back against Mulshi Pattern tag
'Judiciary Does Not Take Sides, Constitution Supreme': Chief Justice
During an interview with DD News, the CJI described the Constitution as the greatest power in the nation, noting that safeguarding and strengthening its basic structure remains the decisive role of the judiciary.
Cases of crime against women lodged under Mission Shakti
Crimea bomb attack reportedly kills former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia
Study Links Daily Fruit Juice Or Smoothie To Lower Depression Scores
Drinking a daily glass of 100% fruit juice or a smoothie alongside a healthier diet may help improve mental well-being, according to a new study by researchers at Newcastle University in the U.K.
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Trump promised a sex-trafficking crackdown. His Justice Department hasn't delivered
Aaradhya Bachchan Case: Delhi High Court weighs legal limits of a famous family
The Delhi High Court framed key legal questions on the protection of Aaradhya Bachchans reputation against allegedly false and misleading content circulated online, including whether the reputation attached to a famous family name can extend across generations. The Bench of Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani questioned whether a family name carrying reputation akin to a trademark [] The post Aaradhya Bachchan Case: Delhi High Court weighs legal limits of a famous familys reputation appeared first on India Legal .
SCBA chief urges completion of impeachment against Justice Varma after charges upheld
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Ajay Devgn not replacing Anup Soni in 'Crime Patrol'?
Ajay Devgn's recent announcement as the host of Crime Patrol 2026 on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV sparked rumors that he was replacing long-time host Anup Soni.
Tata Trusts Initiate Succession Process After Chandrasekaran
The Tata Trusts have formally begun the process of selecting a new chairman for Tata Sons, a day after N Chandrasekaran announced that he would not seek a third term at the helm of the group's holding company.
Supreme Court backs rail travel concessions for acid attack survivors, Centre to frame policy
The Central Government informed the Supreme Court that it has agreed in principle to formulate a policy providing railway travel concessions to acid attack survivors, particularly to facilitate their travel for medical treatment. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana was hearing a plea filed by [] The post Supreme Court backs rail travel concessions for acid attack survivors, Centre to frame policy appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court decries mini-trial at interim injunction stage, restores single judge
The Supreme Court has deprecated the practice of conducting a mini-trial while considering applications for temporary injunctions under the Code of Civil Procedure, holding that courts must restrict their examination at the interlocutory stage to the three settled requirements of a prima facie case, balance of convenience and irreparable injury. A bench comprising Justice Pamidighantam [] The post Supreme Court decries mini-trial at interim injunction stage, restores single judges order appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court asks UPSC to defer Odisha DGP selection process till August 18
The Supreme Court has directed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) not to finalise the selection of the Director General of Police (DGP) of Odisha until August 18, when it will consider a petition challenging the selection process. A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant asked the UPSC to defer its meeting, [] The post Supreme Court asks UPSC to defer Odisha DGP selection process till August 18 appeared first on India Legal .
'Have stitches all over body': Couple attacked by pitbull in Patiala seeks justice
The man who was grievously injured following an attack by a pitbull in Punjab's Patiala has demanded justice for himself and initiated legal action, stressing that his wife is still under observation following the canine's...
President Donald Trump signs memo letting US agencies hack transnational crime groups abroad
President Donald Trump has signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum authorising US federal law enforcement to conduct offensive cyber operations against transnational criminal organisations operating abroad. Washington, in short, is giving itself formal permission to hack the hackers, and it is roughly as consequential as that sounds. The memorandum takes aim at foreign criminal groups [] This story continues at The Next Web
Delhi High Court issues notice on Central Secretariat Club
The Delhi High Court issued notice on a plea filed by the Central Secretariat Club challenging the Union Governments decision to withdraw its recognition and evict it from its premises. The Bench of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma sought a response from the Central Government and directed that a short reply be filed in the matter. [] The post Delhi High Court issues notice on Central Secretariat Clubs plea against derecognition and eviction appeared first on India Legal .
Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia seek rejection of CBI challenge to discharge in Excise policy case
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia have moved the Delhi High Court seeking dismissal of the Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI) challenge to their discharge in the Excise Policy case. The applications have been filed in the revision petition preferred by the CBI against the trial courts February [] The post Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia seek rejection of CBI challenge to discharge in Excise policy case appeared first on India Legal .
Crime Patrol: Anup Soni breaks silence on Ajay Devgn taking over as host
Anup Soni has reacted to Ajay Devgn replacing him as the face of Crime Patrol. Calling Devgn a favourite and recalling their work together, Soni said he is sure the actor will bring his own style and perspective to the show
Netaji remarks row: Supreme Court declines to take suo motu cognizance
The Supreme Court declined a request to take suo motu cognizance of alleged derogatory remarks made by BJP Rajya Sabha MP Nagendra Roy describing freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose as a war criminal. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana was approached seeking the Courts [] The post Netaji remarks row: Supreme Court declines to take suo motu cognizance appeared first on India Legal .
BCI withdraws order asking State Bar councils to prepare panel of women advocates for co-option
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has withdrawn its recent direction requiring State Bar Councils to prepare panels of women advocates for co-option, shortly after issuing the instruction. The development comes against the backdrop of the BCIs earlier communication asking State Bar Councils to identify and prepare a panel of eligible women members who could [] The post BCI withdraws order asking State Bar councils to prepare panel of women advocates for co-option appeared first on India Legal .
The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a writ petition challenging the use of facial recognition technology and other biometric surveillance mechanisms by the police at protest sites. The plea has been filed by CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP A.A. Rahim, raising questions over the legality of deploying sophisticated digital surveillance tools to identify and track [] The post Supreme Court to hear plea challenging police use of facial recognition, biometric surveillance at protests appeared first on India Legal .
The Gauhati High Court has ruled that an adult womans mental disability or an assessment of her mental age cannot, by itself, establish that she lacked the capacity to give valid consent to sexual intercourse. The Court stressed that such a conclusion must be supported by specific and reliable expert evidence concerning the womans ability [] The post Gauhati High Court: Mental disability alone cannot prove inability to consent, Rape conviction set aside appeared first on India Legal .
Justice Yashwant Varma inquiry: What the panel found and what happens next? | Explained
Officially, the government has not made a statement, but senior officials have argued that it can proceed with the removal process as the proceedings for it started much before Justice Varma resigned
State Department Revokes Over 600 Visas In Birth Tourism Enforcement
The Trump administration has revoked more than 600 visas from foreign nationals as part of a wider effort to crack down on birth tourism, the State Department said on Wednesday, August 12, days after President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting the practice.
Democrats Move To Block Trump Rule On Public Benefits And Green Cards
Democrats in Congress are pushing to stop a Trump administration immigration rule that could make it harder for some immigrants who receive public benefits to obtain green cards, saying the policy could create confusion, discourage families from seeking assistance and give immigration officers broad discretion in deciding applications.
Illegal coal: Justice Katakey calls for district
Shillong, Aug 12:The Justice (retd) BP Katakey Committee, appointed by the High Court of Meghalaya on illegal coal mining, submitted its 39th interim report with wide-ranging recommendations for prevention, accountability and rehabilitation. The committee called for the adoption of a policy to constitute state- and district-level public grievance committees to address complaints on illegal coal [] The post Illegal coal: Justice Katakey calls for district & state level public grievance committees first appeared on Highland Post .
CJI forms three-member committee for deeper probe against Justice Varma
Huge amounts of cash allegedly found at Justice Varmas home during a blaze; Delhi CJ asked not to assign him any judicial work; in-house probe is confidential procedure for institutional credibility under CJIs charge
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Charges proved: Lok Sabha panel for action against Justice Yashwant Varma
Former DGP SP Vaidya Critiques Pakistans Agenda and Calls for Justice in Kashmir
Srinagar, August 13: Former Director General of Police (DGP) SP Vaidya has voiced serious concerns regarding the threats to Kashmiri Pandits, the investigation into the murder of Sarvanand Premi, and the use of mobile phones inside jails. In a recent interview, he emphasized the importance of the Jammu and Kashmir police taking charge of the ... Read more Former DGP SP Vaidya Critiques Pakistans Agenda and Calls for Justice in Kashmir
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Lok Sabha Speaker-constituted panel finds Justice Yashwant Varma guilty of misconduct
A judicial inquiry committee has concluded that former Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma is guilty of misconduct. The allegations against him include unexplained cash transactions and interfering with evidence, leading to a chaotic investigation. After almost 200 MPs demanded his removal, Justice Varma chose to resign before any impeachment could finalize, making the removal process irrelevant.
FIR can be lodged against Justice Varma: Legal experts
Legal experts are divided on whether an FIR can be lodged against former Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, who resigned after a Lok Sabha-appointed panel found him guilty of charges related to unexplained cash found at his residence.
Justice Varmas withdrawal from probe cannot end statutory inquiry, says Lok Sabha panel
The panel says a statutory inquiry cannot depend on the unilateral decision of a judge under inquiry, especially after the evidence has substantially come on record. It says Justice Varma was given a reasonable opportunity to make his case before it
Justice Yashwant Varma case: charges proved
Justice Varma cash row: Panel rejects his defence, finds charges proved
A three-member inquiry committee constituted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has found all three charges against former Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma proved in connection with the discovery of unexplained cash at his official residence in March 2025. T
Govt may proceed with Justice Varma's impeachment
The Centre is reportedly considering moving forward with the impeachment process against Justice Yashwant Varma in the upcoming Winter session of Parliament, despite his resignation. A Lok Sabha Speaker-constituted panel has found him guilty of possessing unaccounted cash and disturbing evidence.
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Crime Branch cracks Rs 3.75 crore property cheating case in Jammu
Jammu, Aug 12: The Jammu Crime Branch on Wednesday said it had cracked a Rs 3.75-crore cheating case within a record one month, facilitating the registration of the disputed property in favour of the complainant, who is a doctor by profession. The case was registered by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch on July 8 against Pieary Lal Koul, a resident of Channi Deeli, after a Jammu-based doctor charged him with cheating and criminal breach of trust during a property sale. The EOW achieved a breakthrough by cracking the case in a record time after the registration of a formal FIR, a spokesman of the Crime Branch said. The doctor, owner of Ankur Maitrika Hospital, had alleged that he entered into an agreement to sell the property for a total consideration of Rs 3.75 crore, initially paying a token amount but later discovered that the property had been mortgaged with a bank despite being represented as free from encumbrances. Upon Koul's assurance, the doctor had cleared the outstanding bank liability and thereafter, paid the rest of the amount through bank transactions and cash. However, even after the passage of a considerable period of time, the property was not registered in his name nor was he given possession of the property. Following registration of the FIR, the Crime Branch acted swiftly and conducted a focused investigation into the bank records, financial transactions, receipts and other documentary evidence. The matter was subsequently resolved with the sale deed/ registration of the property valued at Rs 3.75 crore completed in favour of the complainant, the spokesman said. He said further investigation into the case is in progress.
Cash discovery row: LS panel finds charges against Justice Varma proved
The inquiry committee also concluded that material evidence was not preserved after a fire broke out at his residence and his subsequent explanations were 'evasive' and 'misleading'.
India-Origin Ex-CFO Sentenced In Surgeon Kickback Scheme
The former chief financial officer of spinal implant company SpineFrontier Inc. has been sentenced to prison for his role in a scheme that paid surgeons hundreds of thousands of dollars in sham consulting fees in exchange for using the company's medical devices.
The British Premiership: A Speculative Futuristic Sketch
Prefatory Note This brief essay was initially submitted to the 'Notes and Comments' section of The British Journal of Political Sophistry in response to a Call for Papers on 'The Future of British Politics'. The essay was based on deep archival research into the work of the late eminent historian J. B. Morton (Beachcomber) who presented his findings in his By the Way column of the Daily Express from 1924 to 1975. The Editor of BJPS found the article not only 'not suitable for publication in the journal' but also Un-British and in extremely poor taste. So did the Editors of twenty-three other journals. This is the twenty-sixth attempt at submission, after even the progressive daily The Cardigan rejected it. THE TIME IS THE VERY NEAR FUTURE. Armine Pinkbottom has just assumed office as Prime Minister of Great Britain. He is the leader of the Liberal Conservative Labour Reform Party, the only political entity to have contested the election. The Party was founded after the dominant factions in the British party system decided to bury their differences, having discovered that they had none to bury. This was an implicit endorsement of the view that 'they were all cheeks of the same a*** (George Galloway: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027a, b, c). The merger was aided by recognition of the fact that more than two cheeks per arsum was an anatomico-political pathology. And, after all, they were all descended from the same fine old British political tradition of liberalism, democracy and mendacity. This meant, in practice, fawning on Donald Trump and abusing Vladimir Putin on a daily basis when not assisting with genocides in the Middle East in the cause of defending human rights. They subscribed especially to the Zionist Lobby, for reasons of principle and money, and to the Gulf Lobby for reasons only of money. They were particularly indebted to the Gulf Lobby because more than a half of the cabinet had obtained their undergraduate degrees from the Belgravia University of Politics and Diplomacy, a University founded and funded as an act of profitable philanthropy by a Gulf Emirati, Sheikh Shaitan el Haraam, intended specifically for scholars passing out of Narkover School (whose traditions of gambling, stealing, drinking and general sharp practice have been meticulously researched by J. B. Morton), and the only University to provide admission to school-leavers with fewer than three A-levels, this being seen as a particularly helpful qualification for a successful career as a Member of Parliament. Armine Pinkbottom was himself a product of Belgravia University. Pinkbottoms tenure as Englands Prime Minister began and ended on an inauspicious note. No sooner had he taken over as PM than there was a commotion at the door of Number 10. Going out to investigate, he found that a large crowd of very old women had gathered, apparently led by an ancient specimen. In his customary refined way, he asked: How old is this prehistoric crone? The old lady said something which was incomprehensible. She repeated herself several times, but it proved impossible to make anything of what she said for reasons, it turned out, of her not possessing any teeth and being 386,888th in the queue for dentures at the National Institute for Wellness and Exemplary Care. A speech therapist-cum-interpreter was sent for, he being the sole survivor on the NIWs payroll after its defunding. Arriving on the scene of the ruckus, the speech expert interpreted the old lady to say she was 103 years old. At that point, she raised a fist and then her voice in a loud tremolo. What the hell was that?, enquired Armine Pinkbottom. The speech expert, looking nervously around, said the old lady had given expression to the sentiment Free, free, Palestine! From the River to the Sea! . The Director of the Albion Gaslighting Corporation, who was on the spot to cover the PMs inaugural day at Number 10, immediately excised the scene, and later in the day the AGC carried a programme on Iranian censorship of news. The Party was founded after the dominant factions in the British party system decided to bury their differences, having discovered that they had none to bury. The Prime Minister, who had a hot line to the Prime Justice of the Premier Court, sought and received the assurance that the Courtshould the need arisewould uphold the old ladys incarceration. The Commissioner of the Great City Police Force, present on the premises for the Prime Ministers personal security, heroically risked his life in the line of duty by overpowering the old lady and clapping a pair of handcuffs on her wrists. That, said the Prime Minister unctuously, is for being anti-Semitic. The old lady had something spirited to say, which was translated by the unhappy speech therapist as: She says thats bol**cks. That its the Palestinians who are Semitic, not the Ashkenazis. The PMs general knowledge was suspect at the best of times, which was fine as long as he was not challenged, but when he lacked an argument in a time of crisis he tended to lose it altogether. Tell her Ill have all her teeth knocked out! he yelled, and the AGC excised that as well and ran a programme the same night on the Iranian regimes indecency toward women. The old lady was apparently not done yet. A brief retort was translated as: She says you cant knock her teeth out. And why not? snarled the PM. The speech expert, looking nervously around, said the old lady had given expression to the sentiment Free, free, Palestine! From the River to the Sea! . Because, translated the speech therapist, because, she says, I dont have any teeth, you idiot, so you can put that in your pipe and smoke it, Mr Armine er--Pinkbottom. There was a further spurt of incomprehensible protest from the old lady, which the expert rendered as: She says she didnt say Pinkbottom. What did she say then? asked the PM, who should have known better than to probe the matter further. She says, said the expert miserably, she says she did not say Pinkbottom, she said Stinkbottom. This was too much for a man whose lifestyle habits of food, drink andah--entertainment were far from compatible with such a thing as equanimity. Armine Pinkbottom expired immediately from apoplectic rage. One of J. B. Mortons Twelve Red-Bearded Dwarfs who had for long been biding his time popped up out of nowhere and staked his claim to the Prime Ministership. Thus did Guttergorm Guttergormpton become the 18th Prime Minister of England between 2022 and 2027. This is a work of satire. The author is a lapsed academic who lives and (sometimes) works in Chennai.
FIR can now be lodged against Justice Yashwant Varma: Legal experts
A panel found Justice Yashwant Varma guilty of cash discovery allegations at his residence. Legal experts believe an FIR can now be lodged against the former judge. However, some experts feel impeachment proceedings are now moot due to his resignation. The committee's report stated charges of unexplained cash and evasive explanations were proved. Parliamentary proceedings do not impede the registration of an FIR against him.
