Crimea bomb attack reportedly kills former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia
Bar Council 'Bars' 2026 Batch Of Top Law College Over Chief Justice Invite Row
BCI chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra said no student who obtained a law degree from NALSAR in 2026 should be enrolled as an advocate until the council issues further directions.
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.
Cybercrime awareness event for students
Cybercrime awareness event for students
Trump promised a sex-trafficking crackdown. His Justice Department hasn't delivered
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.
The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) over its reluctance to introduce front-of-pack warning labels on packaged food products containing high levels of sugar, salt and saturated fat, warning that it may pass directions if the regulator fails to act. A bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and [] The post Supreme Court to FSSAI: Ensure consumers know what they are eating, decide on warning labels in two weeks appeared first on India Legal .
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 .
The Chinese From India Living In Toronto
When I was in school at the Boys High School, Allahabad, India, there was a Chinese boy, two years junior to me, called Sim Chou. I finished school in 1961 and thereafter never heard from him until about 10 years ago, when I received an email from him. Since then, we have kept in regular contact through WhatsApp.
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 .
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.
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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
Justice Yashwant Varma cash-at-home row: Can Parliament still remove judge from office?
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
Hundreds mark 29th anniv of teens rape-murder, pledge fight against crimes against women
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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
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.
Shiv Sena symbol case: Supreme Court questions link between Legislative and Party split
The Supreme Court has examined a significant constitutional question in the ongoing Shiv Sena name-and-symbol dispute: whether a division within a partys legislative wing can subsequently manifest itself in the broader political organisation and among its primary members. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana was [] The post Shiv Sena symbol case: Supreme Court questions link between Legislative and Party split appeared first on India Legal .
The Judges Inquiry Committees Report tabled in Lok Sabha holds that unaccounted currency was found in a storeroom under Justice Varmas control, that evidence was tampered with before it could be sealed, and that his explanations were evasive findings that echo the Supreme Courts In-House Committees conclusions before Varma resigned in April.
Justice Varma cash row: Parl panel finds all charges proved
A panel set up by Lok Sabha Speaker to probe allegations of discovery of cash at the official premises of Justice Yashwant Varma has concluded that the charges of unexplained cash, disturbing evidence and evasive explanation against him are proved.
'Justice Yashwant Varma failed to explain cash found at residence'
According to details of the committee's report tabled in Parliament on Wednesday, the panel found that large quantities of unexplained Rs 500 currency notes were discovered in a storeroom at Justice Varma's official residence at 30, Tughlak Crescent in New Delhi
Charges against Justice Yashwant Varma 'are proved': Lok Sabha probe panel on cash discovery
A Lok Sabha panel found Justice Yashwant Varma guilty of cash discovery charges. The committee stated he failed to provide satisfactory explanations for the money. Evidence was not properly secured or preserved during the investigation. Justice Varma resigned after nearly 200 MPs pressed for his removal. His resignation has not yet been officially notified by the law ministry.
Justice Yashwant Varma Inquiry: All Charges Against Judge Proved, Committee Says: Report
Charges against Justice Varma 'proved': LS probe panel on cash discovery
A panel set up by Lok Sabha Speaker to probe allegations of discovery of cash at the official premises of Justice Yashwant Varma has concluded that the charges of unexplained cash, disturbing evidence and evasive explanation against him are proved. In its report submitted in both houses of Parliament on Wednesday, the three-member committee constituted under the Judges (Inquiry) Act said Justice Varma failed to furnish satisfactory explanation on the presence, source or ownership of cash found in the store room of his official residence. The panel also said that material evidence was not secured or preserved and the evidentiary condition of the storeroom was disturbed before the lawful sealing and inspection. It also found that the explanation by Justice Varma did not exhibit candour, transparency and institutional responsibility expected in the circumstances. It remained evasive and unsatisfactory when tested against the evidence of independent official witnesses and corroborat
Justice Yashwant Varma inquiry: Panel finds unexplained cash, evidence tampering charges proved
A three-member judicial inquiry committee has concluded that all three charges levelled against former Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma stand established, including the alleged possession of a substantial quantity of unexplained cash at his official residence, failure to safeguard material evidence and the submission of evasive and misleading explanations. The report of the [] The post Justice Yashwant Varma inquiry: Panel finds unexplained cash, evidence tampering charges proved appeared first on India Legal .
Delhi Court shocked over leak of CBI chargesheet in NEET paper leak case
A Delhi court on Wednesday expressed serious concern over the alleged disclosure of the CBIs chargesheet in the NEET-UG paper leak case to the media, particularly after reports published the identities of witnesses, including minors. Special Judge Ajay Gupta of the Rouse Avenue fast-track court termed the reported publication of contents from the chargesheet, before [] The post Delhi Court shocked over leak of CBI chargesheet in NEET paper leak case appeared first on India Legal .
Charges against Justice Yashwant Varma proven: Parliament panel
The Lok Sabha panel found Justice Varmas explanation evasive and unsatisfactory, noting he failed to adequately explain the cash found in his residences storeroom
Justice Yashwant Varma found guilty as probe proves all 3 charges, no explanation for burnt cash
The committee investigating Justice Yashwant Varma has found all three allegations against him proven in its report. The committee stated that a large quantity of burnt and partially burnt Rs 500 notes were found in the storeroom of his official residence, but Justice Varma could not provide a satisfactory explanation for the source or ownership of these notes. According to the report, a fire broke out in the storeroom of his official residence at 30 Tughlaq Crescent, Delhi, on the night of March 14 and 15, 2025. Delhi Police and Fire Service officials who arrived to extinguish the fire found a large number of burnt, partially burnt, wet, and scattered Rs 500 notes. Statements from several officials and photo-video records also confirm this.
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Probe report on Justice Varma facing removal tabled in RS
An inquiry committee's report into allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, who faced removal proceedings over unaccounted cash found at his residence, was tabled in Rajya Sabha. The report details the investigation into the alleged discovery of burnt currency following a fire at his official residence. Justice Varma has since resigned, rendering the removal proceedings infructuous, though his resignation is yet to be formally notified.
Probe report on Justice Yashwant Varma presented in Parliament
An inquiry report concerning Justice Yashwant Varma was tabled in Parliament. This report investigated allegations of unaccounted cash found at his residence. Justice Varma resigned after a fire revealed burnt currency in a storeroom. Removal proceedings against him have now become infructuous. His resignation has not yet been officially notified by the law ministry.
Supreme Court to consider plea seeking directions on disruption caused by protests, strikes
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a plea raising concerns over the disruption of essential services and public movement during protests and strikes. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana directed that the petition be tagged with an existing matter concerning the [] The post Supreme Court to consider plea seeking directions on disruption caused by protests, strikes appeared first on India Legal .
Delhi Police to appeal acquittal of 6 accused In IB officer Ankit Sharma murder case
The Delhi High Court was informed on Wednesday that the Delhi Police will challenge the acquittal of six accused in the case relating to the murder of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 Delhi riots. The submission was made before a Bench comprising Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Vikas Mahajan, which [] The post Delhi Police to appeal acquittal of 6 accused In IB officer Ankit Sharma murder case appeared first on India Legal .
Rajya Sabha Tables Inquiry Report On Allahabad HC Judge Justice Yashwant Varma
The Speaker had constituted the inquiry committee on August 12, 2025, to probe the alleged discovery of wads of cash from the judge's Delhi bungalow.
Delhi High Court questions Meta over scammers
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday questioned Meta over its policy for granting access to its Rights Manager tool, after an established content creator alleged that scammers were misusing the system to issue fraudulent copyright strikes against his original videos while genuine creators were denied access. Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani directed Meta to place on [] The post Delhi High Court questions Meta over scammers access to rights manager appeared first on India Legal .
The Allahabad High Court has ordered an inquiry against senior police officers in Ghaziabad, including the Police Commissioner, over their alleged failure to register an FIR despite a complaint disclosing allegations of digital rape, molestation and other offences. The Bench of Justice Chandra Dhari Singh passed the order while hearing a petition. The Court took [] The post Digital rape allegations: Allahabad High Court orders inquiry against Ghaziabad police officials for FIR delay appeared first on India Legal .
President Droupadi Murmu assents to law raising Supreme Court judge strength from 34 To 38
President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Act, 2026, increasing the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court from 34 to 38 judges, including the Chief Justice of India (CJI). The legislation received presidential assent on August 11 and has since been notified in the Gazette of India. [] The post President Droupadi Murmu assents to law raising Supreme Court judge strength from 34 To 38 appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court transfers Chhattisgarh custodial death probe to CBI, orders Rs 25 lakh compensation
The Supreme Court on Wednesday transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) the probe into the custodial death of a 34-year-old man in Chhattisgarh, taking serious note of the State polices failure to register an FIR for over two years despite a judicial inquiry finding that he had suffered a fatal head injury while [] The post Supreme Court transfers Chhattisgarh custodial death probe to CBI, orders Rs 25 lakh compensation appeared first on India Legal .
The Supreme Court has scheduled final hearing of a long-pending constitutional reference concerning the scope of legislative privilege under Article 194 and its interplay with the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a). A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana, while issuing [] The post Legislative privilege vs Free Speech: Supreme Court to hear 2003 Tamil Nadu Assembly action under Jayalalithaa regime before 7-Judge bench appeared first on India Legal .
Anup Soni supports Ajay Devgn's 'Crime Patrol' hosting stint
Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn is set to make his television debut as the host of Sony TV's popular show, Crime Patrol.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday indicated that it may send back to the Allahabad High Court the issue of who can represent all devotees of Lord Krishna in the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Mosque dispute. A Bench of Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva were hearing an appeal by the plaintiffs in Suit No. 1, [] The post Krishna Janmabhoomi Dispute: Supreme Court indicates matter may be remanded to Allahabad High Court over representative plaintiffs issue appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court explores dedicated afternoon hearings to clear Constitution Bench backlog
The Supreme Court on Wednesday explored the possibility of holding dedicated two-hour hearings every afternoon to clear long-pending matters before seven-judge Constitution Benches, while reserving the morning session for fresh, miscellaneous and routine cases. The issue came up for discussion before a Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi [] The post Supreme Court explores dedicated afternoon hearings to clear Constitution Bench backlog appeared first on India Legal .
Inquiry report on Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma tabled in Rajya Sabha
The two-volume inquiry committee report into allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma was tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, along with oral and documentary evidence. The three-member panel had investigated the alleged discovery of unaccounted cash at his Delhi residence following a fire. Varma has since resigned.
In the fourth season of this gripping action drama series, former U.S. Army military police officer Jack Reacher will find himself embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy that may involve powerful government officials.
IPL Cricketer Abhishek Porel Arrested, Sent To Police Custody In Rape Case
IPL star and Delhi Capitals player Abhishek Porel, who plays domestic cricket for Bengal, has been arrested in connection with an alleged rape case after the Calcutta High Court directed police to take him into custody.
Manish Tewari questions impeachment of Justice Yashwant Varma after resignation
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Congress MP sought clarification from the government on the extent of reported theft and misappropriation of temple donations and valuables and the steps being taken to investigate those responsible.
'Overwhelmed' probation officers warn of early prison release crime risk
England and Wales' probation services are already under unprecedented pressure - set to increase with the scheme, the chief inspector said.
Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 LIVE Updates: The probe panel was constituted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on August 15, 2025, under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro on Tuesday, August 11, claimed that India significantly increased its purchases of Russian oil after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and alleged that the trade helped finance Russia's war effort, although he did not provide any evidence or figures to support those assertions.
CENTCOM Disables Cargo Vessel Allegedly Attempting To Breach Iran Blockade
The U.S. military said it disabled a Panama-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman on Tuesday, August 11, after it allegedly attempted to violate the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, marking the latest enforcement action against commercial vessels headed toward Iran.
Justice Varma cash row: Inquiry report to be tabled in Lok Sabha today
Report of an inquiry committee which investigated allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma -- against whom removal proceedings were initiated over the alleged discovery of unaccounted cash from his official residence -- will be placed before the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. According to the list of business of the Lok Sabha for Wednesday, the secretary general will lay the two volumes of the report along with oral evidence in the House. The three-member probe panel had submitted its findings to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in May. The speaker had constituted the inquiry committee on August 12, 2025, to probe the alleged discovery of wads of cash from the judge's Delhi bungalow. The report will be brought before the House in accordance with statutory requirements under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968. A fire broke out in the official residence of Justice Varma on the night of March 14, 2025. Firefighters called to put out the blaze allegedly discovered massive amounts of burnt currency
Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for war crimes
A Syrian court has sentenced ousted President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia after convicting him of war crimes and crimes against humanity during the countrys civil war, the BBC reported. It is the first conviction against Assad, who fled to Moscow with his family after his regime was overthrown in December 2024, ending his familys five-decade rule over Syria. Assads cousin and former head of political security in Deraa province, Atef Najib, was also sentenced to death. He was convicted of crimes including murder, the intentional killing of children under 15 and torture leading to death. Deraa is widely regarded as the birthplace of the 2011 uprising against Assads rule. The detention and torture of teenagers accused of writing anti-government graffiti there triggered protests that were violently suppressed, helping spark the nationwide uprising and subsequent civil war. Six other former military and security officials, including Assads younger brother Maher al-Assad and former defence minister Fahd al-Freij, were also sentenced to death in absentia. Nouha al-Masri, whose brother was killed during the 2011 crackdown in Deraa and who is a plaintiff in the case, told the BBC that the verdict reflected the sacrifices and suffering of victims. She called for further trials, saying: In the new Syria, there will be no impunity from this day forward, BBC reported. However, it remains uncertain whether Syrias new authorities can secure the extradition of Bashar and Maher al-Assad from Russia, where they have been living since the fall of the regime. The trial is part of efforts by Syrias interim government to prosecute officials linked to the Assad regime, which ruled the country for more than 50 years.
Congress will corner Haryana government over rising crime, tax burden in Assembly session
Accel closes oversubscribed $550M India fund within weeks, 19 months after its last
The U.S. VC firm still has more than 55% of its previous $650 million India fund available for deployment.
Kazakhstan: Indian Envoy, Almaty Guv discuss cooperation
Astana, Aug 11 (IANS) Indias Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Y.K. Sailas Thangal, on Tuesday met Marat Sultangaziyev, governor of Almaty Region, in the city of Konaev and discussed strengthening cooperation in trade and investment opportunities. Indias Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Y.K. Sailas Thangal, held a fruitful meeting with the Akim of Almaty Region in the city of []
India-Bangladesh Relations Crucial, China Focusing on Infrastructure: PK Sehgal
New Delhi, August 12: Retired Major General PK Sehgal, a defense expert, discussed the importance of India-Bangladesh relations, issues of infiltration from Bengal, visa policies, and healthcare facilities in a recent interview. He also commented on U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gores remarks and the Ministry of External Affairs statement regarding Arunachal Pradesh. Recently, Indias Ambassador to ... Read more India-Bangladesh Relations Crucial, China Focusing on Infrastructure: PK Sehgal
Deoria police bust cybercrime ring using mule accounts, crypto platforms; 4 arrested
Indian fencers add seven more medals on Day 2 of U-23 Commonwealth Fencing
Competing across the senior individual events in womens Sabre, womens Epee, and mens Foil, India added one gold, two silver, and four bronze medals to its growing tally on Monday night
Nine crime branch cops penalised over cyber fraud crackdown lapses
Make Khelo India Games a Memorable Event: CM Revanth Directs Officials
Revanth Reddy directed officials to assess the condition of stadiums and other sporting infrastructure and undertake permanent improvements
