C. Joseph Vijay unveils Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance
The political row of the actor-turned-politician Vijay took a new turn recently when the partners in the alliance chalked out a name for itself- Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance. The meeting was held at Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) headquarters in Panaiyur
TVK allies unite under new Secular Social Justice alliance
Quote of the Day: Fyodor Dostoevsky's line on pain and suffering, spoken through the investigator Porfiry Petrovich in Crime and Punishment, argues that intelligence and emotional depth make sadness nearly unavoidable. Written by a man who survived a mock execution and Siberian exile, the quote reframes suffering as a byproduct of paying full attention to life, not a flaw to be fixed or hidden away.
Last rites performed for Manipur musician killed in Delhi amid calls for justice
The body of Chongtham Vikram Singh, who died after an alleged assault in Sunlight Colony on September 7, was flown to Imphal on Wednesday morning
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led ruling alliance has been named the Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance after a coordination meeting chaired by party founder and Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay in Chennai. Congress, VCK, MDMK and IUML leaders attended the meeting, while CPI and CPI(M) stayed away.
Vijay's TVK, its allies form Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance
The name and the new alliance were formally unveiled on Wednesday after Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay held an hour-long meeting with leaders of the Congress, MDMK, VCK and IUML at the TVK headquarters in Panayur.
Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi sworn in as Bombay High Court Chief Justice
Justice Tripathi succeeds Justice Shree Chandrashekhar, who was elevated to the Supreme Court; Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma administers oath
Ajeet Bharti moves Delhi High Court against rejection of anticipatory bail in SC/ST Act case
YouTuber and commentator Ajeet Bharti has approached the Delhi High Court seeking anticipatory bail in a criminal case registered against him under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, following the rejection of his bail plea by a trial court earlier this week. Bharti has challenged the September 7 order passed by [] The post Ajeet Bharti moves Delhi High Court against rejection of anticipatory bail in SC/ST Act case appeared first on India Legal .
Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance has been revealed as the official name of the ruling bloc in Tamil Nadu between Chief Minister Vijay's Tamil Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and the Congress, IUML, VCK and the MDMK.
DGP inaugurates Cybercrime Coordination Centre in Vijayawada
Cyber war room and cyber guard policy proposed; 20 cyber constables to be deployed in each district, says Harish Kumar Gupta
Vijay-led TVK alliance officially named Secular Social Justice Victory
ChatGPT Enters Indian Cricket Sponsorship Mix As BCCI Seals Rs 130-Crore Deals
ChatGPT has joined the Board of Control for Cricket in Indias (BCCI) list of Associate Partners, becoming part of a new group of sponsors for Indias home cricket season alongside beverage brand Campa and insurance company SBI Life.
U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor met Indian UFC fighter Puja Tomar and praised her journey in mixed martial arts, saying her success shows how sports can bring people together and inspire young athletes.
Ajay Devgn, Shriya Saran, Jaideep Ahlawat, Tabu, Rajat Kapoor, Mrunal Jadhav, producers Kumar Mangat Pathak, Alok Jain, Ajit Andhare, director-writer-producer Abhishek Pathak and writer Aamil Keeyan Khan attended the trailer launch of Drishyam The Conclusion in Goa. Jaideep Ahlawat confirmed that his character doesn't replace Akshaye Khanna, who also played a law official in Drishyam 2 (2022). When asked if he's apprehensive that he would be compared to Akshaye Khanna, Jaideep said, No, I didn't think people would compare. When I heard the story, it was never envisioned that he's coming in place of Akshaye sir. That character's journey ended and the new character gets introduced. Hence, I didn't felt the need to take pressure. Also, as an actor, you don't think in terms of pressure as I knew the character will have his own journey and that he would have a distinct association with Meera Deshmukh (Tabu) and Salgaonkar family. Jaideep added, When Abhishek narrated, I didn't feel that he's here due to some other character. Abhishek has spent a huge time with this film and its characters. He had far more clarity on what my character should be like and also what sunglasses he wears. It makes the job of an actor easier. And of course, working with such a cast was also a great experience. I felt relaxed. Ajay Devgn remarked, Police couldn't solve the case. Hence, we made the threat bigger and introduced a Crime Branch official. It avoids repetition and changes the whole approach towards the investigation. That's what the film deserved. Drishyam The Conclusion releases in cinemas on October 2. Also Read: Drishyam The Conclusion trailer launch: I told Ajay Devgn, Haan koi dubbed film aa rahi hai called Baahubali!': Ajit Andhare recalls Drishyams release amid Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Baahubali
UK-based author Simarjit Kaurs novel Harvir Singh Forever Five was released in Chandigarh on Harvir Singhs first death anniversary. Speakers reflected on the mothers grief and called for stronger measures to prevent crimes against children. The post Novel on Crimes Against Children Released on First Death Anniversary of Innocent Hoshiarpur Boy Harvir Singh appeared first on Sikh Siyasat News .
Chhattisgarh High Court: Private Shariya Court has no authority to decide marital status or divorce
The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that a private religious body styling itself as an Idara-E-Shariya Islami Court has no legal authority to adjudicate upon the marital status or legal rights and obligations of individuals. Justice Amitendra Kishore Prasad made the observation while partly allowing a writ petition challenging an order dated January 18, 2022, [] The post Chhattisgarh High Court: Private Shariya Court has no authority to decide marital status or divorce appeared first on India Legal .
The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict in the long-standing dispute between the Shwetambar and Digambar sects of the Jain community concerning the management and administration of the historic Mahaveer Ji Jain Temple in Rajasthan. A Bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice K Vinod Chandran concluded the hearing and directed the parties to [] The post Supreme Court reserves verdict in Shwetambar-Digambar dispute over Mahaveer Ji Jain temple management appeared first on India Legal .
Gujarat High Court rejects Asaram Bapu
The Gujarat High Court has rejected an application filed by self-styled godman Asaram Bapu seeking temporary bail for 20 days, taking note of a recent order passed by the Supreme Court granting him liberty to approach the apex court if his health condition deteriorates. A Division Bench comprising Justice Gita Gopi and Justice L.S. Pirzada [] The post Gujarat High Court rejects Asaram Bapus 20-day temporary bail plea, cites Supreme Court order appeared first on India Legal .
Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati Takes Oath As J&K, Ladakh High Court Chief Justice
Vinai Kumar Saxena, who is discharging the functions of the J&K Lieutenant Governor during the leave of Manoj Sinha, administered the oath to Justice Bhati.
The film also stars Tabu, Shriya Saran, Jaideep Ahlawat, Prakash Raj, Rajat Kapoor, Ishita Dutta, Mrunal Jadhav and Kamlesh Sawant
Justice Bhati sworn in as chief justice of J&K, Ladakh high court
Saxena is currently holding additional charge as LG of Jammu and Kashmir as incumbent Manoj Sinha is on leave.
Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi sworn in as Chief Justice of Bombay High Court
Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi, the senior-most judge of the Allahabad High Court, was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court on Wednesday, September 9. Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Verma administered the oath of office to Justice Tripathi at a ceremony attended by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar [] The post Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi sworn in as Chief Justice of Bombay High Court appeared first on India Legal .
Who do you really believe?: the true crime fans who became a part of the story
The Uttar Pradesh government will approach the Supreme Court against the Allahabad High Court judgment quashing the detention of Akriti Chaudhary, a Delhi University History graduate, under the National Security Act (NSA) and directing compensation for her wrongful detention. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed a Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice [] The post UP Government to challenge Allahabad High Court ruling quashing NSA detention of Noida protester before Supreme Court appeared first on India Legal .
I would prefer to die: Muzaffarnagar judge flags mafia threats while awarding death penalty
A Muzaffarnagar court has sentenced a man to death for the pre-planned murder of his 23-year-old wife, whom he killed by pouring kerosene over her and setting her ablaze. The court held that the brutality of the crime placed it in the rarest of rare category warranting capital punishment. Additional District & Sessions Judge Ravi [] The post I would prefer to die: Muzaffarnagar judge flags mafia threats while awarding death penalty appeared first on India Legal .
Justice RV Ghuge sworn in as Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court
Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday, formally taking charge as the head of one of the countrys oldest High Courts. West Bengal Governor R N Ravi administered the oath of office to Justice Ghuge at a ceremony held in Court Room 1, the [] The post Justice RV Ghuge sworn in as Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court appeared first on India Legal .
Delhi Universitys prestigious Hansraj College has partnered with APN News Global Foundation for Media and Innovation Institute (GFMI) and Balaji Foundation to introduce industry-oriented advanced diploma programmes in Artificial Intelligence, media and digital innovation, marking a significant step towards integrating emerging technologies with professional education. The initiative follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding [] The post APN News-Hansraj College launch future-ready AI media courses;provide industry and legal news exposure appeared first on India Legal .
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to consider whether students entering Class 6 in the 2026-27 academic session could also be accommodated under the existing arrangements concerning the CBSEs revised three-language policy. The matter was heard by a Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana while [] The post Supreme Court asks Centre to consider extending accommodation to class 6th students under CBSE three-language policy appeared first on India Legal .
The Supreme Court of India has declared September 11, 2026 (Friday) as a holiday for the Court and its Registry, while September 12, 2026 (Saturday) will be a holiday for the Registry. The decision has been taken pursuant to an Office Memorandum issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoP&T) on September 3, 2026, [] The post Supreme Court declares September 11 holiday For BRICS Summit, November 28 declared as full working day appeared first on India Legal .
Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati sworn in as chief Justice of J-K, Ladakh High Court
KCR Calls on Youth to Fight Injustice, Draw Inspiration from Kaloji
KCR said Kaloji Narayana Rao had always strived to protect the self-respect of Telangana and promote its dialect and language.
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought responses from Delhi University (DU), the Centre and the Delhi Government on a public interest litigation seeking hostel facilities in every college affiliated with the university, following the fatal building collapse in Satya Niketan. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia is [] The post Satya Niketan collapse: Delhi High Court seeks Centre, DU, Delhi Govt response on hostels in all colleges appeared first on India Legal .
Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati sworn in as Chief Justice of J&K and Ladakh HC
Digital Desk | Srinagar, Sep 9 (IANS) Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court on Wednesday, with Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena administering the oath of office at the Shalimar Auditorium of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Kashmir. Vinai Kumar Saxena, who is discharging the functions of the J&K Lieutenant Governor during the leave of Manoj Sinha, administered the oath to Justice Bhati. The ceremony began with the rendition of the national song, followed by the National Anthem. The Registrar General of the High Court read out the President's warrant of appointment before the oath was administered. Justice Bhati and the Lieutenant Governor subsequently signed the oath roll, after which the warrant of appointment was formally handed over to the new Chief Justice. The function concluded with the national song and the National Anthem. Among those present on the occasion were Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather, senior judges of the High Court, Cabinet ministers, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, and other senior civil and police officials. Born on September 21, 1970, Justice Bhati served as a judge of the Rajasthan High Court before his elevation as Chief Justice of the J&K and Ladakh High Court. He holds degrees in law, including an LL.M. in Mercantile Law and a Ph.D. focusing on public employment and the role of the Supreme Court of India. Justice Bhati enrolled as an advocate in 1992 and practised for nearly 25 years before the Rajasthan High Court, handling matters relating to writ jurisdiction, criminal law, public interest litigation and revenue law. During his legal career, he served as Additional Advocate General for Rajasthan and was Standing Counsel for the Indian Railways for 16 years. He was appointed an Additional Judge of the Rajasthan High Court on November 16, 2016, and became a permanent judge on March 16, 2018.
Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge takes oath as 45th Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 9 (IANS) Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge took the oath as the 45th Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court during a formal ceremony held on the court premises here on Wednesday. West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi administered the oath of office to Justice Ghuge in the presence of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose, and senior members of the state cabinet. Former and serving judges of various High Courts also attended the oath-taking ceremony. The appointment fills the permanent vacancy created after the retirement of former Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam, during which Acting Chief Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty managed the judicial duties of the High Court. There was a demand for the appointment of a permanent Chief Justice for the Calcutta High Court. In the meantime, the Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, made recommendations in this regard. The Supreme Court Collegium recommended his elevation as the permanent Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court on August 6, and his appointment was cleared by the government on September 5. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said on X Handle that the President, in consultation with the Chief Justice, has given his consent to Justice Ghuges appointment as the new Calcutta High Court Chief Justice under the powers granted by the Indian Constitution. Justice Ghuge started his legal career as an advocate in 1990. He has appeared in more than 2,000 cases, a majority of them representing labour unions. Over the years, he has also represented several industrial organisations and multinational companies. He also served as a contributory professor for the PG LL.M course at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU) from 2005 to 2008. Justice Ghuge had also served as secretary of the Bar Association of Industrial Lawyers, Aurangabad for five years, as well as its president from July 2010 to December 2011. His judicial career began in June 2013, with his appointment as an Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court. He became a permanent judge there in March 2016. He was appointed the Acting Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court in June 2026.
Supreme Court questions Jurisdictional basis of
The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the action of a Greater Noida Executive Magistrate in issuing a notice under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to a university student allegedly for campaigning for participation in protests proposed by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). The issue was brought before a bench led by Chief Justice of [] The post Supreme Court questions Jurisdictional basis of 5 Lakh bond notice issued to student, pulls up Greater Noida Authority appeared first on India Legal .
Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati sworn in as chief Justice of J-K High Court
Srinagar, Sep 09: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Wednesday administered the oath of office to Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati as Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. LG Saxena- who has been appointed to discharge the functions of J&K LG during Manoj Sinhas leave -administered the oath at the Shalimar auditorium of ShereKashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Kashmir. The ceremony began with the rendition of the national song, followed by the National Anthem. Later, the Registrar General of the High Court read out the warrant of appointment issued by the President of India. After the reading of the warrant, the LG administered the oath to the Chief Justice, with both signing the oath roll papers. The LG then handed over the warrant of appointment to Justice Bhati. The function concluded with the rendition of the national song and the National Anthem. The ceremony was attended by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather, cabinet ministers, High Court judges, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, and other senior bureaucrats and police officers(KNO)
Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati sworn in as chief Justice of High Court
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Wednesday administered the oath of office to Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati as Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. LG Saxena- who has been appointed to discharge the functions of J&K LG during Manoj Sinhas leave -administered the oath at the Shalimar auditorium []
Rahul Gandhi has called for justice in the case of Chongtham Vikram Singh, a talented Manipuri musician who lost his life after being assaulted in Delhi over noise complaints. Police have arrested seven adults and a juvenile linked to this shocking incident. Consequently, protests erupted in both Manipur and Delhi.
In his book 'Merit My Foot: Reply to anti-reservation racists', published by Dalit Sahitya Academy, Bangalore, in 1987, V.T. Rajshekhar, Editor of Dalit Voice, strongly condemned the concept of merit in admissions to educational institutions and appointments to posts, alleging that this is only an upper-caste trick, and he strongly supported caste reservations.
When the sea comes calling Mumbai and Kolkata cannot look away
The United Nations has sounded an unmistakable warning about rising seas, naming Mumbai and Kolkata among the South Asian cities facing an increasing risk of permanent inundation and displacement. The warning is serious, but it is not a prophecy of two cities suddenly disappearing beneath the sea. The real danger lies in a slower, more insidious process in which high tides, extreme rainfall, storm surges, land subsidence and rising sea levels progressively make parts of these cities harder to inhabit.
Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge sworn-in as Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose were among the dignitaries present at the ceremony
True crime's appeal stems from understanding dangerous minds and morbid curiosity. Defensive vigilance and learning about potential threats also drive consumption. Fear of crime can paradoxically increase engagement with these stories. Excitement and the appeal of real events contribute to the genre's popularity. Research challenges the assumption that true crime fans are solely interested in violence.
For centuries, Waris Shahs Heer has lived beyond the printed page, carried through the fields, courtyards and collective memory of Punjab. The 18th-century Punjabi epic centers on Heer, a woman whose determination to challenge social conventions and assert her own choices has given the story enduring relevance.
Former CJI Justice Dipak Misra Conferred with Kalinga Ratna Award in Cuttack
Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Dipak Misra has been conferred with the Kalinga Ratna Award by Sarala Sahitya Sansad in Cuttack. The award comprises a silver idol of Goddess Saraswati and a citation. Speaking on the occasion, Justice Mishra said a person may travel far in life, but the soil of birth continues []
US Government suspends Cognizants PERM applications for foreign workers
The move adds to growing scrutiny of employment-linked immigration programmes as the US government investigates alleged misuse and fraudulent labour practices
Gaurav Bhatia moves Delhi High Court with
BJP national spokesperson and senior advocate Gaurav Bhatia has approached the Delhi High Court with a 2 crore civil defamation suit against the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and its leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. Bhatia has sought damages of 2 crore besides an injunction restraining the defendants from publishing or circulating material [] The post Gaurav Bhatia moves Delhi High Court with 2 Crore defamation suit against CJP leaders appeared first on India Legal .
Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Targets Data Centre Costs, Power Demand
A new U.S. congressional push could make data centres pay more of the costs created by their growing demand for electricity and water, while also bringing stricter rules for where and how these facilities are built.
Traffic Restrictions Imposed in Srinagar Ahead of Chief Justice
SRINAGAR: Traffic Police City Srinagar has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the oath-taking ceremony of Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati as Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh, scheduled at 11am on Wednesday at the Shalimar Convention Centre, SKUAST Kashmir. The restrictions will remain in force from 10am to noon on []
U.S. Strikes 5 Iranian Crude Tankers After Attacks On American Warship
The U.S. military has stepped up attacks on Iranian oil shipments, destroying five crude oil tankers after Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) twice targeted an American warship with ballistic missiles, according to U.S. Central Command.
Traffic advisory issued for oath ceremony Of Chief Justice in Srinagar today
Srinagar, Sep 09: Traffic Police City Srinagar has issued a traffic advisory for the oath ceremony of Dr. Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati as Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. According to the advisory, the oath ceremony is scheduled to be held at Shalimar Convention Centre, SKUAST Kashmir, Srinagar today at 11:00 AM. In view of the ceremony, motorists intending to travel from Harwan-Shalimar-Nishat and other adjacent areas towards Lal Chowk have been advised to travel via Foreshore route to reach their respective destinations. Similarly, those intending to travel towards Nishat, Shalimar and Harwan have been advised to adopt Foreshore Road via Shalimar Bridge. The police said that no vehicle shall be allowed towards SKUAST Kashmir and no vehicle shall move towards Shalimar via Ishber during the period. The advisory will remain in force for two hours from 10 AM to 12 Noon on September 9 till the oath ceremony is completed. Emergencies shall be allowed to take the shortest route. Citizens can contact Traffic Police Control Room No. 103 for any assistance, officials said.(GNS)
Singapore To Consider Chemical Castration To Curb Sex Crimes
Singapore is open to considering pharmacological anti-androgen treatments, known as chemical castrations, for sex offenders if there is clear evidence that such measures can reduce crime.
US suspends green-card filings by Cognizant amid visa-fraud probe: Threats to American workers
PERM is the process through which US employers seek approval from the Department of Labour to sponsor foreign workers for permanent residency.
Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya has rejected allegations that he is deliberately refusing to return to India, claiming that he is legally prohibited from leaving the United Kingdom. In a series of posts on X, Mallya said he has been a permanent resident of the UK since 1992 and alleged that the Indian Government has been 'grossly unjust' to him.
A major theft worth around Rs 2.5 crore has been reported from the home of a businessman in Delhi's Timarpur area. The incident took place at Rivera Apartments on Mall Road, where approximately Rs 2.5 crore worth of cash and gold and diamond jewellery was allegedly stolen from the flat. Businessman Anuj Gupta had travelled to Australia with his family on September 2. On Sunday morning, when a family member reached the flat, the door was found open. On entering the house, they discovered that the cupboards had been opened and cash and jewellery were missing.
HC declines to entertain PIL over AI driven justice delivery system
Observing it as premature, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir has declined to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a slew of reforms in the justice delivery system, including the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools for advocates, litigants, legal aid and court administration. In response to the PIL titled Yang Burzhome (Mohammad Ashfaq Hussain Handoo), a division bench of Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Muhammad Yousuf Wani held that the PIL was premature at present as the digitisation of court records and development of applications aimed at augmenting the justice delivery system are already underway. The PIL had sought the court's intervention to direct the Registrar General of the High Court, Bar Council of India, Union of India and National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) for implementation of a broad AI-powered justice modernisation framework. Although the petitioner sought several directions through the PIL, the main proposals included the creation of an AI-powered Know Your Advocate Card (KYA), containing information relating to advocates' professional profiles, disposal rates, adjournment history, disciplinary records and fee structures. It also sought to put in place an AI-powered Case Health Card through a proposed Nyaya Mitra Solution Explorer, which would assess the legal foundation of cases, precedent alignment, evidence and procedural readiness, limitation and jurisdiction issues, and provide plain-language summaries and estimates concerning case disposal. The PIL also sought proposals that included mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) for advocates, greater access to legal databases and AI-assisted legal research, transparent fee and billing guidelines, automated monitoring of unnecessary adjournments, independent disciplinary and ethics tribunals, expansion of the public defender model and multilingual AI legal assistants. Moreover, it had sought strengthened e-Sewa Kendras for marginalized and rural litigants and advocated increased financial support for the judiciary, including enhanced judicial infrastructure and measures to address vacancies and case pendency. In response to the plea, the court observed that some of the issues raised could be helpful in improving and reforming the justice delivery system in the long run. It, however, noted that the PIL was premature as digitisation of court records and development of applications aimed at improving justice delivery were already underway. The E-Committee of the Supreme Court and NALSA are already seized of these issues, it noted. Observing that issuing directions while existing initiatives are underway may not be conducive to their implementation, the court declined to entertain the PIL at this stage. It, however, gave the petitioner the liberty to raise the issues again after awaiting the outcome of the measures already initiated by the concerned authorities.
Beyond Equivalence | Where Education, Fairness and Justice Meet
The recent judgment of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court regarding the eligibility of a Home Science degree for the post of Principal in a Government Polytechnic has brought the issue of educational equivalence into public discussion. The judgment has clarified the position under the existing Recruitment Rules: M.Sc, Phd in Home Science cannot be treated as equivalent to an Engineering degree for the post of Principal unless such equivalence is specifically declared by the competent authority. The judgment has to be respected. At the same time, it also provides an opportunity to look at a larger policy issue: Do recruitment rules remain suitable when institutions, courses, technology and responsibilities change over time? Recruitment rules are framed to meet the needs of institutions at a particular point of time. They are not permanent or unchangeable. When the structure and functioning of an institution change, the rules governing its employees should also be reviewed periodically. This issue is particularly important in the case of Government Polytechnics in Jammu and Kashmir. When the present recruitment framework was developed, there were only a few Government Polytechnics and technical education was largely focused on conventional Engineering disciplines. Today, the situation is very different. There are 22 Government Polytechnics, offering a much wider range of programmes, including Food Technology, Wood Technology, Garment Technology, Travel and Tourism and other skill-based and non-engineering courses. Naturally, the faculty structure has also changed. Teachers with qualifications in different disciplines have been appointed to teach these new programmes. Many of them have spent 20 or 25 years in the polytechnic system. During this period, they have not only taught students but have also performed administrative duties and contributed to the development of their institutions. This brings us to the important question of what we actually mean by the word equivalent. Two degrees may not be academically identical but may still be suitable for a particular purpose. For example, an M.Sc. in Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry and an M.Tech. in Computer Science are clearly different qualifications. Their syllabi, subjects and areas of specialisation are different. If equivalence is decided only by comparing syllabi, they will naturally be declared non-equivalent. But the more important question should be: Equivalent for what purpose? If a person is required to teach a specialised Engineering subject, the appropriate Engineering qualification is obviously necessary. A person appointed to teach Computer Science, Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering must have the required technical knowledge. The role of a Principal, however, is different. A Principal is primarily responsible for institutional leadership and administration. The Principal has to manage staff, students and resources, implement government policies, coordinate different departments, maintain discipline, monitor academic activities and ensure the overall functioning of the institution. The Principal does not personally teach every subject offered by the institution. Specialised academic and technical responsibilities remain with qualified teachers and experts. This distinction between academic qualification and administrative responsibility deserves greater attention. The same principle can be seen in universities. A modern university may have departments of Engineering, Science, Humanities, Social Sciences, Management and many other disciplines. Yet a Vice-Chancellor is not expected to possess a separate degree in every subject taught by the university. In fact, Vice-Chancellors today are performing a tremendous and increasingly complex responsibility. Their work involves academic planning, administration, research, finance, infrastructure, human resources, students, government departments and many other matters. Their effectiveness depends not simply on the subject in which they obtained their original degree, but also on their experience, leadership, judgement and ability to manage a large and multidisciplinary institution. The changing education system itself supports this broader approach. The National Education Policy 2020 has placed greater emphasis on multidisciplinary education and flexibility. The old rigid boundaries between Science, Arts, Commerce and other disciplines are gradually becoming less important. Students can increasingly study subjects from different areas according to their interests and future requirements. This does not mean that professional qualifications have lost their importance. A doctor needs medical training, an engineer needs appropriate technical training and a teacher of a specialised subject must have adequate knowledge of that subject. The qualification must, however, be related to the actual nature of the job. Therefore, when equivalence is being considered for an administrative post, the question should not be limited to whether two degrees have similar syllabi. The level of education, professional experience, administrative exposure, performance, competence and leadership ability should also be considered. This confusion regarding equivalence is not limited to polytechnic education. Similar questions arise in several government departments. Whenever the qualification of an employee is questioned, the matter is often referred to the Higher Education Department. The usual method is to compare the syllabus of one course with another. Such comparison may be useful for deciding academic equivalence, but it may not answer the question of functional suitability. For example, an M.Sc. in Physics cannot have the same syllabus as an M.Tech. in Computer Science. But if the post is purely administrative, is syllabus similarity really the only relevant consideration? The more practical question should be whether the candidate possesses the educational level, experience, competence and leadership required to perform the duties of that particular post. The distinction between academic equivalence and functional suitability therefore needs to be clearly recognised in government policy. A possible approach in polytechnic education could be to retain Engineering qualifications as the normal requirement for the majority of Principal posts, while making limited provision for experienced faculty from non-engineering and skill disciplines. Such candidates could be considered only if they fulfil clearly defined conditions relating to educational qualifications, seniority, administrative experience, performance and leadership ability. This would not reduce the importance of Engineering. It would simply recognise that Government Polytechnics today are broader institutions than they were when the existing rules were framed. The same concern applies to the Recruitment Rules for Skill Development, which were framed in 2001. Much has changed since then. New technologies have emerged, new courses have been introduced and the skill sector has expanded considerably. The process of revising these rules was initiated in 2017, but the revised rules are still awaited. If the need to revise the rules was recognised nine years ago, there is a genuine need to complete that exercise. Rules governing a changing sector cannot remain frozen for decades. There is also a human side to this issue. Many employees joined the system when the institutions were very different. Some faculty members from non-engineering disciplines were given administrative responsibilities when new polytechnics were established and there was a shortage of Engineering personnel. They accepted these responsibilities and helped keep institutions functioning. If a person has spent more than a decade serving the institution, teaching students and carrying administrative responsibilities, that experience should not become completely irrelevant when career progression is considered. This does not mean that long service alone should make anyone eligible for promotion. Experience cannot replace a qualification where specialised technical knowledge is essential. But where the post is primarily administrative, relevant experience, competence and demonstrated leadership should reasonably be taken into account. The Government therefore needs to maintain a balance between professional standards and changing institutional realities. Specialised qualifications should remain compulsory wherever the nature of the job demands them. At the same time, unnecessary rigidity should be avoided where the responsibilities are mainly administrative. There should also be no discrimination on the basis of caste, creed, gender, region or social background. The system should focus on qualifications, merit, experience, competence and suitability for the post. The central question is simple: Can recruitment rules framed for a much smaller and largely Engineering-oriented polytechnic system adequately meet the requirements of 22 institutions offering Engineering, technology, tourism, food, garment, wood and other skill-based programmes? This question deserves serious consideration by the Government. Institutions change. Technology changes. Education changes. The needs of students change. Even the understanding of knowledge is changing, with increasing interaction between different disciplines. Recruitment rules must therefore evolve with these changes. The solution is not to declare every degree equivalent to every other degree. Nor is it to disregard specialised professional qualifications. The need is to review the rules periodically, distinguish between specialised and administrative responsibilities, and assess qualifications in relation to the actual duties of the post. A rule framed in 2001 may have been completely appropriate at that time. But the same rule may require modification in 2026 if the institution it governs has changed substantially. Good governance does not mean simply following old rules for all time. Good governance also means reviewing those rules when circumstances change and ensuring that they continue to serve the purpose for which they were created. The present discussion should therefore not be seen merely as a dispute about one degree or one post. It is an opportunity for the Government to examine whether existing Recruitment Rules across departments remain relevant to present-day institutions. Rules should protect standards, but they should not become barriers to reasonable and fair career progression. The objective should ultimately be to strengthen institutions by giving capable, experienced and competent people an opportunity to contribute at the level of responsibility they are capable of handling.The Equivalence Committee constituted by the Higher Education Department should first clearly determine equivalence for what purpose? Equivalence cannot be decided in isolation from the nature of the post or the responsibility attached to it. If equivalence is being considered for teaching a particular subject, then it is reasonable to compare the syllabus, course content, practical components and academic competencies of the two disciplines. In such a case, the academic requirements of the teaching position should be the basis for determining equivalence. However, if the post is primarily administrative or managerial in nature, the approach should be different. A Principal, Director or other administrative head is not appointed to teach a particular technical subject. The role involves administration, leadership, financial management, coordination, supervision, decision-making and overall institutional development. Therefore, comparing the syllabus of two entirely different academic disciplines may not be an appropriate method for determining eligibility. Thus, before declaring two qualifications equivalent or non-equivalent, the Committee should first examine the purpose of equivalence, the nature of the post and the duties attached to it. The same qualification may not be equivalent for teaching a specialised subject, but it may be relevant and suitable for an administrative position. Dr Nasir Shah, Former Additional Director JKSTIC, DST, has remained actively associated with the promotion of science, scientific temper, innovation, and educational awareness across J&K.
LG Ladakh to administer oath to Justice Bhati as Chief Justice today
Srinagar, Sep 8:Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati will take oath as the new Chief Justice of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh on Wednesday. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) here. Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena, who was given additional charge of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday during the absence, on leave of Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha, will administer the oath of office to the chief justice of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court. The Supreme Court Collegium on August 31 recommended Justice Bhatis elevation as Chief Justice of the High Court. Subsequently, the central government cleared his appointment as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh following a notification issued President DroupadiMurmu. Born on September 21, 1970, Justice Bhati pursued his higher education in law, completing his B A, LL B and LL M in Mercantile Law. Justice Bhati enrolled as an advocate in 1992 and went on to build an extensive legal practice before the Rajasthan High Court. Prior to his elevation to the Bench, Justice Bhati served as the Additional Advocate General of Rajasthan from October 13, 2008 to December 29, 2008 and from January 06, 2014 until his elevation.
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Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 9 (IANS) The US Department of Labour has suspended permanent labour certification filings by technology services giant Cognizant as federal authorities investigate alleged fraud and possible harm to American workers. It impacts the companys filings under the Permanent Labour Certification programme, commonly known as PERM, which is a key step for employers seeking employment-based green cards for foreign workers. Cognizants PERM filings are suspended, Labour Department Inspector General Anthony DEsposito said in a social media post. Threats to American workers will NOT be tolerated. Alongside @WHFraudTF, were following facts, fraud and finances. Handcuffs await, he said. DEsposito said his office was working with Labour Department officials and the White House anti-fraud task force. His post did not disclose the specific allegations against Cognizant, the number of applications affected or how long the suspension would remain in force. The inspector general separately announced that PERM filings by Cloudera had also been suspended. One more. @cloudera: PERM filings SUSPENDED, he said. The material released by the inspector general did not identify any criminal charges against either company. It also did not include a response from Cognizant or Cloudera. The action came a day after Cognizant announced plans to expand its American workforce. The company said it planned to hire 1,500 US college graduates and increase its Frontier Certified Engineer and Frontier Business Operator workforce to 15,000 people. We are hiring American graduates, standing up new American job categories for the AI era, and putting Cognizants capital and leadership behind a national coalition built to make sure this transition works for workers, Cognizant Chief Executive Officer Ravi Kumar S said. We believe AI will create significantly more jobs than it displaces and shift greater value, wages and accountability to the frontlines of Americas workforce, Kumar said. Cognizant also said it had joined RAISE US, a bipartisan coalition focused on helping American workers move into the artificial intelligence economy. The companys Synapse programme has trained more than one million people and now aims to reach two million by 2030. Under the PERM programme, the Labour Department must certify that qualified US workers are not available for a position and that hiring a foreign worker will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of similarly employed American workers. PERM certification is associated with permanent employment and employment-based green cards. It is separate from the H-1B programme, which permits eligible US employers to hire foreign professionals temporarily for speciality occupations. Suspension of PERM filings does not, by itself, establish that a companys H-1B petitions have also been suspended. Cognizant is a US-based multinational company. It is headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, and listed on Nasdaq under the ticker CTSH. However, Cognizant was founded in Chennai, India, in 1994 and retains a major workforce and operational presence there.
Ladakh LG to swear in HC Chief Justice
Srinagar, Sep 8: The September 9 swearing-in of Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati as Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh will have a first-of-its-kind dimension for the Union Territory of Ladakh, with Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena set to administer the oath of office. Top official sources told Rising Kashmir that the ceremony is scheduled to be held at the Convention Centre in Srinagar at 11 am. The move assumes significance as Vinai Kumar Saxena will be the first Ladakh Lieutenant Governor to administer the oath to the Chief Justice of the common High Court after Ladakh attained Union Territory status in 2019. The unprecedented oath-taking arrangement comes at a significant juncture for Ladakhs judicial system, particularly after a new regulation providing for the sitting of a Bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in the Union Territory came into force on September 5. Ladakh LG Saxena before a week had announced the implementation of the regulation in a post on X, describing it as a major step towards bringing judicial services closer to the people, especially those residing in remote and difficult-to-reach areas. He said the move would help litigants save valuable time and resources and would further strengthen access to justice across Ladakh. The LG had also expressed gratitude to President Droupadi Murmu for promulgating the regulation and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for their continued support for the inclusive development of Ladakh. Against this backdrop, Justice Bhatis assumption of office is being viewed as another important development for the common judiciary of the two Union Territories. President Droupadi Murmu appointed Justice Bhati as Chief Justice on September 5 following the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium made on August 31. The appointment notification stated that he would assume office from the date he takes charge. Justice Bhati will succeed Justice Sanjeev Kumar, who has been functioning as Acting Chief Justice since June 2. A judge of the Rajasthan High Court, Justice Bhati was elevated to the Bench on November 16, 2016, and brings substantial judicial experience to his new assignment. While Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have separate administrative establishments, they continue to have a common High Court. The recent provision for a Bench to sit in Ladakh is expected to make judicial proceedings more accessible to residents of the Union Territory. The September 9 ceremony will therefore carry significance beyond the formal change of leadership, with the Ladakh Lieutenant Governor administering the oath for the first time since the Union Territory came into existence in 2019, even as the region moves towards greater institutional access to the common High Court.
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