Army veteran and 1971-war-hero Captain Chunnilal alleges land-fraud in Jaisalmer, seeks justice
Sean Randolph Column: Global AI The India Opportunity
India AI Impact Summit gathered leaders from around the world to discuss AIs advancement as well as safety. It also put India on the map as an AI center.
Manipur Government Committed to Justice for Six Naga Citizens Killed: Chief Minister
Imphal, July 11: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh reiterated on Saturday that the BJP-led state government is taking all necessary measures to ensure justice in the abduction and murder of six Naga citizens in Kangpokpi district nearly two months ago. The Chief Minister emphasized the governments commitment to justice regarding the incident that occurred ... Read more Manipur Government Committed to Justice for Six Naga Citizens Killed: Chief Minister
Anbumani demands govt jobs for families of 1987 social justice martyrs
Akhilesh Yadav Meets Family of Victim in Meerut, Demands Justice
Lucknow, July 11: The National President of the Samajwadi Party, Akhilesh Yadav, visited Meerut on Saturday to meet the family of Dalit student Lalita Gautam. He assured them of his support in their fight for justice. Yadav urged the BJP government to immediately fulfill all demands of the victims family and ensure justice for the ... Read more Akhilesh Yadav Meets Family of Victim in Meerut, Demands Justice
Al to assist and not to decide equities: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant
Whether digital dispute resolution and AI enhance or disrupt access to justice depends on how thoughtfully and deliberately their use is designed, says Chief Justice Kant
Mediterranean Diet Linked To Better Mental Wellbeing In Older Adults
A Mediterranean-style diet may do more than protect physical health. It could also help older adults maintain better mental wellbeing, even during stressful periods such as the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study from England.
Odisha CM Orders Crime Branch Probe Into SCERT Textbook Errors, Seeks Criminal Investigation
The decision comes after an official inquiry reportedly identified nearly 2,000 language, factual and editorial errors across the textbooks, raising serious concerns over quality control in the state's school education system
Over 2.31 lakh complaints on crimes against women, children received on help desks in Punjab
Between January 1, 2023 and June 30, 2026, the Punjab Grievance Disposal (PGD) portal received 1,33,152 complaints related to crimes against women and children
Police flag 5k mule accounts in cybercrime crackdown
Indian-Origin NASA Astronaut Anil Menon To Embark On 8-Month Mission To ISS
NASA astronaut of Indian-origin Anil Menon, an emergency medicine physician, U.S. Space Force colonel, and veteran flight surgeon, is preparing to begin his first mission to the International Space Station, where he will spend about eight months carrying out scientific and medical research that could shape the future of human space exploration.
Lok Adalat offers speedy, free and amicable justice, says Ballari Principal District Judge
Nearly 5,000 cases settled amicably in National Lok Adalat held across the district
US judge seeks Gautam Adani response on possible quid pro quo behind DOJs bid to drop criminal case
A federal judge in the United States has directed Indian industrialist Gautam Adani to clarify whether he is aware of any quid pro quo, undisclosed agreement, promise, assurance, or exchange of consideration connected with the United States Department of Justices (DOJ) decision to seek dismissal of the criminal indictment against him in an alleged securities [] The post US judge seeks Gautam Adani response on possible quid pro quo behind DOJs bid to drop criminal case appeared first on India Legal .
CJI Surya Kant calls for complete overhaul of alternative dispute resolution framework in India
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Indias alternative dispute resolution (ADR) framework, stressing that the country must build an architecture of trust that inspires confidence beyond conventional courtrooms. Delivering the inaugural address at the ADR Summit 2026 organised to mark the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Indian [] The post CJI Surya Kant calls for complete overhaul of alternative dispute resolution framework in India appeared first on India Legal .
Bihar hate crime: Two held for forcing sindoor on womans forehead
Bihar: Two people have been arrested in relation to the harassment and forceful application of sindoor on the forehead of a Muslim woman in Bihars Nawada district. Dharmendra Kumar and Bahadur Chaudhary were among the 15 people who gheraoed the woman, forced her to remove her niqab and made her male companion apply sindoor on 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 .
Indonesia names new special crimes chief after safe raid scandal
Attorney General Sanitiar Burhanuddin has appointed Rudi Margono as the Acting Junior Attorney General for Special ...
The Madras High Court has restrained the Election Commission of India (ECI) from issuing notifications for by-elections to five Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu until July 31, observing that pending election petitions challenging the validity of the returned candidates elections raise substantial constitutional and statutory issues that require adjudication before fresh polls are held. The [] The post Tamil Nadu polls: Madras High Court restrains ECI from notifying bypolls amid pending election petitions appeared first on India Legal .
The Delhi High Court has stayed criminal trial proceedings against two persons accused of rape, cruelty and other offences, while expressing concern over the emerging trend of complainants invoking serious sexual offence allegations in matrimonial disputes to pressure the in-laws into monetary settlements. The single-judge Bench of Justice Girish Kathpalia passed the interim order while [] The post Delhi High Court flags trend of sexual offence allegations in matrimonial disputes to secure settlements appeared first on India Legal .
The Allahabad High Court has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking directions to restrain the Uttar Pradesh Police from allegedly removing portraits of prominent Iranian Shia religious leaders, including the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Al-Sistani, from private properties across the State. The Division Bench [] The post Allahabad High Court rejects PIL seeking to restrain UP Police from removing Ayatollah Khameneis portraits appeared first on India Legal .
MLC 2026: LA Knight Riders Stay On Playoff Track With 11-Run Win Over Unicorns
LA Knight Riders took another important step toward the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 playoffs with an 11-run win over San Francisco Unicorns at Grand Prairie, Texas, on Friday, July 10.
Narendra Modi breaks silence on Kathua, Unnao rape cases: Our daughters will get justice
I want to assure the nation that no criminal will be spared. Justice will be done. Our daughters will get justice, he said at an event to inaugurate the B.R. Ambedkar memorial in New Delhi.
Mount Sinai Appoints Indian-American Cardiologist Samin K Sharma As Clinical Cardiology Chief
Indian-American cardiologist Dr. Samin K Sharma has been appointed Chief of Clinical Cardiology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, taking on one of the top leadership roles in cardiology at one of the leading medical institutions in the United States.
President Trump Rejects Claims Israel Shared Iran Assassination Intelligence
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, July 10, dismissed reports that Israel had provided intelligence about a new Iranian plot to assassinate him, saying the claims were not supported by Israeli officials.
India Calls For End To Economic Embargoes, Sanctions At UN
India has renewed its opposition to unilateral economic sanctions and trade embargoes at the United Nations, saying such measures undermine national sovereignty and prevent people from enjoying basic human rights and economic development.
5th DCC meeting for strengthening of judicial infra, justice delivery system held at Kulgam
Shopian, Jul 10: To combat drug abuse and promote a healthier society, Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Jammu & Kashmir, in collaboration with the Sub-Divisional Administration Zainapora on Friday organised a comprehensive drug de-addiction awareness programme at Govt. SMM Degree College, Zainapora, under the ongoing 100-Day anti-drug campaign being implemented across JK. Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Zainapora, Bilal Ahmad, who attended the programme as the Chief Guest, reaffirmed the administration's unwavering commitment towards eradicating drug abuse and narcotics from society. Addressing a large gathering of students, faculty members, healthcare professionals and government officials, he stated that the anti-drug campaign has been progressing vigorously across Sub-Division Zainapora over the past two-and-a-half months and has yielded encouraging results. SDM informed that illegal poppy cultivation has been reduced to zero across Sub-Division Zainapora, while nearly 28 kilometres of roadside wild cannabis growth has been identified and destroyed through sustained field operations and coordinated enforcement measures. He emphasized that the campaign against narcotic cultivation and substance abuse would continue with renewed vigour under the guidance and support of Deputy Commissioner Shopian, Shishir Gupta. The SDM further stated that individuals affected by substance abuse are being actively facilitated for treatment, counselling and rehabilitation to enable their reintegration into society as healthy, productive and responsible citizens. Calling upon the youth to become ambassadors of change, he urged them to remain vigilant, stay away from drugs and actively support the administration's efforts to build a healthy, progressive and drug-free society. Speaking on the occasion, G.A. Qureshi, Honorary Treasurer, Indian Red Cross Society, J&K, said that the programme had been organised as part of the Union Territory-wide anti-drug campaign being carried out under the directions of the Lieutenant Governor, Jammu & Kashmir. He highlighted the humanitarian and voluntary role of Indian Red Cross Society in promoting public awareness, social responsibility and community well-being. He appealed to the younger generation to adopt healthy lifestyle and contribute towards the creation of a drug-free society. Earlier, Prof. Shaista Masrat, Principal, Government SMM Degree College Zainapora, underscored the pivotal role of educational institutions in shaping responsible citizens through continuous awareness and preventive interventions. She appreciated the collective efforts of the administration, healthcare professionals, civil society organisations and educational institutions in addressing the growing challenge of drug abuse and encouraged students to actively participate in awareness and prevention initiatives. The programme also featured expert sessions by medical professionals from Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag and Community Health Centre (CHC) Zainapora. Dr. Afaq Hyder and Dr. Suhail Malik delivered detailed presentations on the health, social and psychological consequences of substance abuse, preventive measures, early identification of addiction and the importance of timely intervention, treatment and rehabilitation. An interactive session was held during which students actively engaged with the experts and raised several questions relating to substance abuse, mental health and rehabilitation. The queries were comprehensively addressed by the medical professionals. As part of the programme, Dr. Suhail Malik also conducted a practical demonstration on First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), highlighting the importance of emergency response skills in saving livesduring critical situations.
Gangtok, July 11 : Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai, one of the most distinguished daughters of Sikkim and the first woman from the state to become [] The post Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai, Sikkims First Woman High Court Judge, Retires As Chief Justice Of Patna High Court appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Between January 1, 2016 and June 30, 2026, Telangana registered 31,117 cases under the POCSO Act. Of these, 16,348 cases, or 52.54%, remain pending trial, while another 2,863 cases (9.20%) are still under investigation.
Pleasanton entrepreneur Gupta launches council seat bid
Pleasanton community advocate,entrepreneur, and author Reena Gupta has launched a campaign for the District 3 seat on the Pleasanton City Council ahead of the November 2026 municipal election, positioning her candidacy around economic development, civic engagement and community infrastructure.
At colony where 3-year-old drowned, anger over civic neglect, call for justice
Mule Accounts, Ghost SIMs Fuel Cybercrime: Sajjanar
Highlighting the scale of the challenge, he noted that Hyderabad alone is losing nearly Rs 1 crore every day to cyber frauds, underlining the urgent need for collective action.
Delivery boy held for murder of teen girlfriend in Kandivli East within 24 hours of crime
Poojary slams Congress caste survey, calls it injustice to OBCs
Eliminate mule accounts and ghost SIMs to curb cybercrime, says Hyderabad top cop Sajjanar
Video Games May Give A Small Boost To Memory And Thinking: Study
Playing video games may do more than provide entertainment. A large review of research has found that people who play video games tend to perform slightly better on a range of cognitive tasks, including memory, attention, reasoning, and problem-solving.
Not Reporting Child Sex Abuse A Crime, Headmaster To Be Tried: Supreme Court
The court set aside orders of the trial court and the Gauhati High Court that had discharged the headmistress from prosecution for allegedly failing to report the complaint of an eight-year-old student.
The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed the criminal appeal filed by Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti challenging his conviction in a decades-old cooperative bank fraud case, refusing to interfere with the findings and sentence recorded by the trial court. The single-judge Bench of Justice Manoj Jain upheld the conviction recorded by the Rouse Avenue Court [] The post Delhi High Court dismisses Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti plea challenging conviction in cooperative bank fraud case appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court slams Maharashtra over inaction in 2022 murder case
The Supreme Court on Friday came down heavily on the Maharashtra government over the slow progress of a murder trial, observing that while the State routinely opposes bail applications, it fails to ensure that criminal trials are conducted expeditiously. A Bench of Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice Sheel Nagu made the observations while hearing the [] The post Supreme Court slams Maharashtra over inaction in 2022 murder case appeared first on India Legal .
Bombay High Court orders removal of fake online content against Preity Zinta
The Bombay High Court has granted interim protection to actor Preity Zinta in her suit seeking enforcement of her personality, publicity and moral rights against Google LLC, Meta Platforms, X, YouTube and several online intermediaries, directing the removal and blocking of AI-generated deepfakes, fake chatbot personas, manipulated images, GIFs and other unauthorised digital content exploiting [] The post Bombay High Court orders removal of fake online content against Preity Zinta appeared first on India Legal .
Democracies Which Divide And Those Which Unite
Democracy sounds like a pleasant, rosy word. It was defined by former U.S. President Abraham Lincoln as government by the people, for the people, and of the people.
The Supreme Court witnessed unprecedented scenes on Friday when a litigant appearing in person was forcibly removed from the courtroom after allegedly using abusive language against the Bench and hurling case papers during the hearing of his petition challenging an order of the Allahabad High Court. The incident took place before the Division Bench of [] The post Litigant removed from Supreme Court after allegedly abusing bench, throwing case papers during hearing appeared first on India Legal .
Delhi High Court sentences actor Rajpal Yadav to three-month imprisonment in cheque bounce cases
The Delhi High Court on Friday sentenced Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav to three months simple imprisonment in a batch of cheque dishonour cases after upholding his conviction, holding that he had repeatedly failed to honour settlement terms, payment commitments and undertakings furnished before the Court despite being granted several opportunities to resolve the dispute. The [] The post Delhi High Court sentences actor Rajpal Yadav to three-month imprisonment in cheque bounce cases appeared first on India Legal .
Centre appoints Justice Sudhir Singh as Acting Chief Justice of Patna High Court
The Central Government on Friday notified the appointment of Justice Sudhir Singh as the Acting Chief Justice of the Patna High Court following the retirement of Chief Justice Meenakshi M Rai. In a notification dated July 10, 2026, the President of India, exercising powers under Article 223 of the Constitution, appointed Justice Singh to perform [] The post Centre appoints Justice Sudhir Singh as Acting Chief Justice of Patna High Court appeared first on India Legal .
The Calcutta High Court on Friday directed All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) MP Abhishek Banerjee to appear before the jurisdictional Magistrate on July 15 for recording of his voice sample in connection with a criminal case arising from his alleged remarks made during the campaign for the West Bengal Assembly elections. The single-judge Bench of [] The post Calcutta High Court directs Abhishek Banerjee to give voice sample in West Bengal election campaign case appeared first on India Legal .
The Supreme Court has held that a school official who receives a direct complaint of sexual assault from a child cannot evade the mandatory statutory duty to report the incident under Section 19 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, by conducting a private inquiry or verification and concluding that no [] The post School officials cannot conduct private inquiry before reporting child sexual abuse under POCSO: Supreme Court appeared first on India Legal .
Delhi High Court issues notice on Google appeal challenging Hindware trademark infringement verdict
The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice on Googles appeal challenging a single judges judgment that restrained the company from allowing advertisers to use the registered trademark HINDWARE as a keyword trigger under its Google Ads programme and directed Google LLC and Google India to jointly pay nominal damages of Rs 30 lakh for [] The post Delhi High Court issues notice on Google appeal challenging Hindware trademark infringement verdict appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court to hear plea seeking CBI probe in Ram Mandir donation theft
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on July 13 a batch of writ petitions seeking a court-monitored investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the alleged theft of donations from Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, along with a comprehensive forensic audit of the finances of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which [] The post Supreme Court to hear plea seeking CBI probe in Ram Mandir donation theft appeared first on India Legal .
According to police, the fabricated poster falsely attributed a statement to Sudheeran as criticising and insulting Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan, and carried both their photos
MLC 2026: Fletcher, Narine Star As LA Knight Riders Beat Washington Freedom
The LA Knight Riders kept their Major League Cricket 2026 playoff hopes alive with an impressive 18-run victory over Washington Freedom at Grand Prairie in Texas on July 9, thanks to a strong batting display and a disciplined effort with the ball.
The Allahabad High Court has refused to entertain two public interest litigations (PILs) seeking the constitution of a Judicial Commission and a court-monitored Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe allegations of financial irregularities in donations received by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. The Division Bench of Justice Rajan [] The post Allahabad High Court declines PILs seeking judicial commission, SIT probe into Ayodhya Ram Mandir donations appeared first on India Legal .
WhatsApp Submits Response To India On Username Feature Row
The Indian government has begun reviewing Meta-owned WhatsApp's response to concerns over its proposed username feature, as discussions continue over whether the new option could increase the risk of online fraud and identity-related scams in the country.
Israel Alerts U.S. To Alleged New Iranian Assassination Plot Against President Trump
Fresh intelligence shared by Israel with the United States has raised concerns over an alleged new Iranian plot to assassinate President Donald Trump, according to reports by The Wall Street Journal and CNN, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate following renewed strikes.
U.S. CBP Seizes $1.5 Million Cocaine Shipment Bound For Delhi
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have seized more than USD 1.5 million worth of cocaine concealed inside audio equipment that was being shipped from the Dominican Republic to Delhi, officials said.
Desperate for justice, Vishal Agarwal has turned to the President, appealing for a prompt court hearing in his son Ketans murder case. The family's grief is compounded by the recent death of Ketans grandfather. Vishal is calling for the investigation to expedite and for the harshest consequences for those responsible for this tragedy, aiming for closure and accountability.
US Justice Department hindering probe of former Epstein ranch, New Mexico says
Jeffrey Epstein news: New Mexico's Attorney General accuses the Justice Department of delaying its investigation. He claims unredacted files on Jeffrey Epstein are being withheld. The state reopened its probe into activities at Epstein's former ranch. The Justice Department stated it responded to the state's request in June. The agency offered assistance for any federal crimes uncovered by the investigation.
Injury knocks Ashwin out for rest of Major League Cricket season
The San Francisco Unicorns confirmed that former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will miss the remainder of the 2026 Major League Cricket season because of a right knee injury, ending his much-anticipated debut campaign in the United States after just one appearance.
Ketan Agarwal's Father Writes To President, Seeks Justice In Murder Case
In an email, he said that the family has been devastated by the loss of Ketan and the subsequent death of his father within 20 days due to grief.
Amnesty urges investigating Israeli attacks on Lebanon as war crimes
Amnesty said it reached out to Israeli authorities, who said that some of the attacks were carried out against Hezbollah military objectives, while others were eferred for examination.
Justice Santosh Hegde backs Bidadi farmers, urges govt to scrap township plan
Delhi High Court dismisses Chitra Ramkrishna plea against PC Act in NSE co-location scam case
The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of National Stock Exchange (NSE), Chitra Ramkrishna, challenging the constitutional validity of the definitions of public duty and public servant under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, holding that NSE performs functions of public importance and its [] The post Delhi High Court dismisses Chitra Ramkrishna plea against PC Act in NSE co-location scam case appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court stays criminal proceedings against Hindu man in Madhya Pradesh forced conversion case
The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed further criminal proceedings against a man accused of forcing a family in Madhya Pradesh to convert to Islam while issuing notice on his appeal challenging the Madhya Pradesh High Courts refusal to quash the criminal case. The Bench of Justice Manoj Misra and Justice Shree Chandrashekhar passed the interim [] The post Supreme Court stays criminal proceedings against Hindu man in Madhya Pradesh forced conversion case appeared first on India Legal .
Delhi High Court designates 85 lawyers as Senior Advocates
The Delhi High Court on Thursday approved the designation of 85 advocates as Senior Advocates following a Full Court meeting convened to consider the recommendations of the Committee for Designation of Senior Advocates. The decision was taken after the Full Court examined the recommendations submitted by the designation committee, which had assessed the eligibility and [] The post Delhi High Court designates 85 lawyers as Senior Advocates appeared first on India Legal .
The Union government on Thursday informed the Kerala High Court that mandating cigarette manufacturers to disclose the numerical nicotine and tar content on cigarette packets without first prescribing statutory maximum permissible limits could mislead consumers and dilute the public health objective underlying the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade [] The post Centre opposes mandatory disclosure of nicotine, tar content on cigarette packs over risk of misleading consumers appeared first on India Legal .
Indian Man Charged With Wifes Murder Months After Death In Washington
An Indian man living in Washington state has been charged with the murder of his wife nearly nine months after she was found dead in the bathroom of their apartment, with investigators alleging he planned the killing while maintaining a secret romantic relationship with another woman in India.
Dr. Meher Medavaram Begins Tenure As AAPI President
Dr. Meher Medavaram has taken over as the president of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), outlining a vision centered on unity, transparency, inclusion, and stronger engagement as she begins leading the largest ethnic physicians' organization in the United States.
MEA Opens Applications For 88th Know India Programme
The Government of India has opened applications for the 88th edition of the Know India Programme (KIP), inviting young members of the Indian diaspora to explore the country's democratic institutions, technological progress, cultural heritage, and development journey through a two-week immersive visit.
The ICJ said yes to the right to strike, but ducked the hard questions
While the ICJ has affirmed the right to strike in principle, its silence on the rights scope and the authority of the ILOs supervisory bodies risks leaving the verdict an unfinished promise.
Report Crimes, Traffic Issues via WhatsApp: Police Remind Citizens
Citizens can report crimes, traffic issues and violations through dedicated number
The Chopping Block: Inside The Sacking Of Sanju Samson
In the relentless theater of international cricket, sentimentality is a luxury that a transitioning heavyweight cannot afford. The Board of Control for Cricket in Indias (BCCI) decision to omit Sanju Samson from the T20I tour of Zimbabwe is a stark reminder of this truth.
Google Backs 20 AI Startups In 2026 India Accelerator
Google on Wednesday, July 8, has selected 20 AI-first startups for the 2026 edition of its Google for Startups Accelerator: India program, highlighting the rapid shift in the country's startup ecosystem toward advanced artificial intelligence solutions built for real-world applications.
Jaipur Police arrested a 23-year-old woman for allegedly plotting her mother's murder over a property dispute and a government job. Investigators claimed Ayushi Sharma conspired with relatives and hired assailants to stage the killing as a road accident. Seven people have been arrested
The Delhi High Court has disposed of a batch of petitions challenging the selection of riders for Indias Show Jumping team for the 2026 Asian Games after being informed that the country would not field a national team in the tournament. The single-judge Bench of Justice Mini Pushkarna on Wednesday recorded the statements made on [] The post Delhi High Court disposes of pleas challenging show jumping team selection after India opts out of Asian Games 2026 appeared first on India Legal .
Meet Justice Ranjana Desai, the retired SC judge leading UCC drives from Uttarakhand to Maharashtra
Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai will lead Maharashtra's Uniform Civil Code committee. This panel will examine legal and social aspects of common civil law. The committee has six months to submit its recommendations to the government. Justice Desai previously drafted Uttarakhand's landmark Uniform Civil Code legislation. Her expertise makes her a central figure in shaping these important state laws.
Fifty signatories, including activists, lawyers and researchers, have urged the ECI to fix the Special Intensive Revisions patriarchal documentation norms, warning that women, transgender persons and minority communities are being disproportionately struck off electoral rolls.
The Supreme Court on Thursday strongly criticised the Acting Director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, for failing to comply with its earlier judicial directions in a pending DNA paternity dispute, observing that his conduct prima facie warranted initiation of contempt proceedings. The Bench of Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice [] The post Supreme Court pulls up AIIMS Acting Director over non-compliance, drops contempt proceedings after unconditional apology appeared first on India Legal .
The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice to the Union of India and the Land & Development Office (L&DO) on a writ petition filed by Sir Sobha Singh & Sons Private Limited, owner of the Ambassador Hotel, challenging the eviction proceedings initiated under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971, in respect [] The post Delhi High Court issues notice to Centre on plea challenging eviction proceedings against Ambassador Hotel appeared first on India Legal .
The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed several social media platforms and e-commerce intermediaries to remove the remaining online content allegedly infringing the personality rights of Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma. The single-judge Bench of Justice Jyoti Singh passed the direction in a suit seeking protection against the unauthorised use of the cricketers name, image, likeness [] The post Delhi High Court orders removal of online content infringing personality rights of cricketer Abhishek Sharma appeared first on India Legal .
Delhi High Court upholds TRAIs advertisement cap for TV channels
The Delhi High Court has upheld the validity of Rule 7(11) of the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994, and Regulation 3 of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Standards of Quality of Service Duration of Advertisements in Television Channels) Regulations, 2012, as amended in 2013, holding that the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) [] The post Delhi High Court upholds TRAIs advertisement cap for TV channels appeared first on India Legal .
Iran calls US strikes a 'gross war crime'; says 'deal breaches' won't affect national interests
Iran stated it will not let US actions harm its national interests. The foreign ministry condemned recent US strikes on coastal provinces. Two bridges in eastern Iran were also targeted by these strikes. Tehran vowed to protect its interests against perceived US bullying. The nation will not allow deal breaches to affect its goals.
The Delhi High Court has rejected the Union governments objections to the enforcement of two foreign arbitral awards worth nearly USD 99 million in favour of Vedanta Limited and Singapore-based Ravva Oil Company in a long-running dispute arising from the Production Sharing Contract (PSC) governing the Ravva oil field in the Krishna-Godavari Basin. The single-judge [] The post Vedanta-Ravva Oil dispute: Delhi High Court clears enforcement of foreign arbitral awards worth USD 99 million appeared first on India Legal .
Pet custody dispute: Delhi High Court to decide on Mahua Moitra visitation plea
The Delhi High Court has indicated that it will determine whether Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra should be permitted to visit her pet Rottweiler, Henry, amid an ongoing custody dispute with her estranged partner, Advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai. The single-judge Bench of Justice Sachin Datta made these observations on Wednesday while hearing an interim application [] The post Pet custody dispute: Delhi High Court to decide on Mahua Moitra visitation plea appeared first on India Legal .
Justice Yogesh Khanna takes charge as acting Chairperson of NCLAT
The Central Government has appointed Justice (Retd) Yogesh Khanna, former Judge of the Delhi High Court and Judicial Member of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), as the officiating Chairperson of the appellate tribunal. He will head the NCLAT following the completion of the tenure of Justice (Retd) Ashok Bhushan on July 4, 2026, [] The post Justice Yogesh Khanna takes charge as acting Chairperson of NCLAT appeared first on India Legal .
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a limited-time incentive designed to attract foreign currency deposits from Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). The initiative enhances the attractiveness of Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] deposits by enabling banks to offer significantly higher U.S. dollar interest rates while preserving one of the product's most compelling features elimination of exchange rate risk. The window for such deposits runs until September 30, 2026.
Madras High Court stays coercive action against DMK MLA Senthil Balaji in horse-trading case
The Madras High Court has granted interim relief to DMK MLA and former Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji and his brother V Ashok Kumar in a criminal case alleging an attempt at political horse-trading, which was registered on the complaint of a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) MLA. The single-judge Bench of Justice P Velmurugan passed [] The post Madras High Court stays coercive action against DMK MLA Senthil Balaji in horse-trading case appeared first on India Legal .
The Supreme Court has questioned the constitutional validity of a 1993 Office Memorandum (OM) issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) that bars pregnant Indian Police Service (IPS) probationers from undergoing training. The Court observed that a welfare measure meant to protect women cannot be used to deprive a medically fit officer of her [] The post Supreme Court issues notice to Centre over 1993 MHA Rule barring pregnant IPS probationers from training appeared first on India Legal .
'Injustice and...': Justin Baldoni on legal battle with Blake Lively
Hollywood actor-director Justin Baldoni has finally spoken out about his recent legal battle with co-star Blake Lively.
Assam Man Rapes, Murders 8-Year-Old Girl In Forest, Locals Demand Justice
According to the locals, despite informing the police personnel of the Madanmohan Patrol Post - located barely 300 metres from the crime scene - about the incident, they failed to reach the spot immediately.
After student protests on infrastructural lethargy, security concerns and health facilities, MNLU Nagpurs administration has conceded to some demands. But what does this tell us about the broad issues plaguing NLUs?
Arvind Raman Sworn In As Head Of U.S. Standards Agency NIST
Indian-origin engineer and academic Dr. Arvind Raman has taken charge as the new director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), one of the United States' leading scientific research institutions, after being sworn in by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick.
U.S. Launches Second Day Of Strikes On Iran Amid Rising Tensions
The conflict between the United States and Iran intensified on Wednesday, July 8, as U.S. forces carried out a second consecutive day of strikes against Iranian targets, prompting fresh threats from Tehran and raising fears of a wider regional confrontation.
