Centre restricts pan-India access to Telegram till June 22 ahead of NEET-UG 2026 re-examination
The Central government has imposed temporary restrictions on access to the messaging platform Telegram across India until June 22 in view of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled to be conducted on June 21. As per a press release issued on Tuesday, the direction was issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) following [] The post Centre restricts pan-India access to Telegram till June 22 ahead of NEET-UG 2026 re-examination appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court orders single-phase village committee elections in Tripura on September 27
The Supreme Court has directed the Tripura State Election Commission (TSEC) to conduct the long-pending elections to village committees under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) in a single phase on September 27, 2026. The Vacation Bench of Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul M Pancholi passed the order on Tuesday on a [] The post Supreme Court orders single-phase village committee elections in Tripura on September 27 appeared first on India Legal .
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India-U.S. Trade Pact, Strait Of Hormuz To Feature In PM Modi-President Trump Talks
Energy security, maritime trade and the proposed India-U.S. trade agreement are expected to dominate discussions when Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France on June 17.
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Returns To Historic USPACOM Identity
The U.S. military's top command responsible for the Pacific region is returning to its historic identity after nearly a decade under a different name.
Ahmedabad Crime Branch Returns 410 Stolen Mobile Phones Worth Over 63 Lakh
Ahmedabad, June 17: The Ahmedabad Crime Branch successfully returned 410 stolen mobile phones to their rightful owners on Tuesday, as part of the Tera Tujh Ko Arpan initiative. The total value of these phones exceeds 63 lakh. According to police reports, incidents of mobile phone theft, snatching, and loss are frequently reported in Ahmedabad. In ... Read more Ahmedabad Crime Branch Returns 410 Stolen Mobile Phones Worth Over 63 Lakh
HYDRAA officials are not super cops: Justice Anil Kumar
Mamata Banerjee moves Calcutta High Court challenging Suvendu Adhikaris Bhabanipur election victory
All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) chief and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday approached the Calcutta High Court, challenging the election of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and incumbent Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari from the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency. The petition challenged the validity of Adhikaris victory in the Assembly election held in [] The post Mamata Banerjee moves Calcutta High Court challenging Suvendu Adhikaris Bhabanipur election victory appeared first on India Legal .
Musk Of Twelve Zeroes Colonizes Human Ambition
Trevor Hise grew up a few miles from Kennedy Space Center, where his dad worked as a plumber; his mom was a furniture salesperson. His parents wanted him to join a stable company, like General Electric, when he graduated from U of Florida with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He chose to join an unproven startup that was not expected to last long, SpaceX, and stayed for twelve years as a launch engineer. His kitty of 100,000 SpaceX shares is worth USD 20 Million today.
From Dallas To California, MLC 2026 Aims To Build Crickets U.S. Future
Professional cricket's push into the American sports mainstream will take another step forward this week as Major League Cricket (MLC) begins its fourth season, bringing some of the world's leading T20 players to stadiums across the United States for a month of intense competition.
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday questioned whether the Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly could disregard the name proposed by the opposition party having the highest numerical strength and instead recognise another individual as the Leader of Opposition (LoP) on his own assessment. The single-judge Bench of Justice Krishna Rao raised the issue [] The post Calcutta High Court questions authority of West Bengal Assembly Speaker to bypass majority partys LoP nominee appeared first on India Legal .
Created, co-written, edited and produced by Rajkumar Hirani, the series is directed by Avinash Arun
TCS Takes $70 Million Hit After U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Appeal In DXC Case
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is set to take an additional financial hit in its long-running legal battle with DXC Technology after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review a lower court ruling in the case.
Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra Unveils Swami Vivekananda Statue In Chicago
Indias efforts to celebrate its cultural heritage in the United States received another boost as a life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda was unveiled at the Consulate General of India in Chicago.
The Madras High Court recently upheld the conviction and life sentence imposed on a man for murdering a woman engineering student inside her classroom after she refused to continue a relationship with him. The Division Bench of Justice N Anand Venkatesh and Justice K K Ramakrishnan dismissed the appeal filed by Udayakumar, who had been [] The post Madras High Court upholds life imprisonment in engineering student murder case; flags growing trend of violence after rejection appeared first on India Legal .
Pakistan: BYC Protests Against Faceless Trials in Quetta Jail, Questions Justice Process
Quetta, June 16: Leaders of the Baloch Unity Committee (BYC) staged a protest inside Huda Jail in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan. Their demonstration was against what they termed a faceless trial, which they consider unconstitutional, illegal, and contrary to the fundamental principles of transparent justice. The BYC issued a statement regarding the protest, which ... Read more Pakistan: BYC Protests Against Faceless Trials in Quetta Jail, Questions Justice Process
Justice Department backs xAI in NAACP lawsuit over data center pollution
xAI has some powerful friends, and they're asking the court to dismiss NAACP's lawsuit.
Supreme Court issues notice on plea challenging construction of foot overbridge on National Highway
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice on a Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by residents challenging the construction of a foot overbridge on a National Highway and seeking the construction of a cattle underpass to facilitate the safe movement of livestock across the road. The counsel appearing for the petitioners before the Bench of [] The post Supreme Court issues notice on plea challenging construction of foot overbridge on National Highway appeared first on India Legal .
Anil Swarup column: The CBSE Crisis and the Government Procurement Process
The recent storm at CBSE began, as these things often do, not with a scandal but with a specification document that was drafted and released as a part of an RFP to select the agency that would deliver the On-Screen Marking (OSM) solution to CBSE. Long before the blurred answer sheets, the portal crashes and the transfer of senior officers, there was this tender document that quietly changed shape between rounds. As per the information which is now publicly available and as reported in detail by Dainik Bhaskar, key technical and eligibility conditions were progressively softened between rounds among them the software maturity bar, the requirement for dedicated Indian data centres, the resolution requirements, the minimum experience threshold and even the permissible error rate. The cumulative effect, it seems, was to lower the very bar that a serious bidder for such a sensitive task should have had to clear. The adjustments to the OSM tender are a textbook case of a government body trapped between rigid regulatory ideals and imminent project deadlines.
Supreme Court directs BMC to consider Reliance layout plan for Coastal Road waterfront project
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the development of a 130-acre public open space along Mumbais Coastal Road South project by directing the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to consider the master layout plan submitted by Reliance Industries in accordance with its earlier orders. The direction effectively removes the remaining uncertainty surrounding the development [] The post Supreme Court directs BMC to consider Reliance layout plan for Coastal Road waterfront project appeared first on India Legal .
Nithya Raman Rallies Supporters Following Advancement to Los Angeles Mayoral Runoff
On June 13, supporters gathered at Lawless Brewing Co. in North Hollywood to celebrate a major milestone in the Los Angeles mayoral race as City Councilmember Nithya Raman advanced to the general election runoff.
The Supreme Court has directed the State of Tamil Nadu to inform the Director General of Health Services (DGHS) about 151 vacant super-speciality medical seats that remained unfilled so that they can be allotted through the All India Merit List in the ongoing NEET-SS 2025 counselling process. The Bench of Justice PS Narasimha and Justice [] The post Supreme Court directs Tamil Nadu to notify DGHS of 151 vacant super-speciality seats for NEET-SS 2025 counselling appeared first on India Legal .
Former DGHS official moves Supreme Court against re-conduct of NEET-UG 2026 examination
Former Assistant Director General of Health Services (DGHS) Dr. Mangala Kohli has moved the Supreme Court challenging the decision of the National Testing Agency (NTA) to cancel and re-conduct the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET)-UG 2026 across the country for nearly 22 lakh candidates. The Public Interest Litigation (PIL), filed under Article 32 of the Constitution [] The post Former DGHS official moves Supreme Court against re-conduct of NEET-UG 2026 examination appeared first on India Legal .
The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of Rule 23(1) of the Haryana Civil Services (Compassionate Financial Assistance or Appointment) Rules, 2019, which suspends compassionate financial assistance where an eligible family member is accused of murdering a government employee, while clarifying that the provision does not apply to claims for compassionate appointment. The Bench [] The post Supreme Court upholds Haryana rule on compassionate financial assistance, says it cannot bar compassionate appointment appeared first on India Legal .
Pritam and Pedro: Vikrant Massey recalls repeated cybercrime incidents
At the trailer launch of Pritam and Pedro, Vikrant Massey revealed he has been a victim of cybercrime several times. The actor said his Instagram and Facebook accounts were hacked, while money was fraudulently debited from his wifes account. Family also shared similar experiences
President Trump Uses G7 Summit To Spotlight Iran Breakthrough
President Donald Trump on Monday, June 15, hailed the newly reached agreement with Iran as a breakthrough that he said would prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and help stabilize the Middle East.
PM Modi To Join G7 Leaders In France, Bilateral Meetings On Agenda
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Evian, France, on Tuesday, June 16, to attend the G7 Summit, where he will join world leaders in discussions on global economic challenges, international cooperation, and sustainable development.
Six Lawmakers Condemn Indian Flag Incident Outside Frisco City Hall
A group of Indian American lawmakers in Congress has denounced the tearing of an Indian flag during a protest outside Frisco City Hall in Texas, describing the incident as part of a broader pattern of anti-Indian hostility and xenophobia that has raised concerns within the community.
Why does South India log in more cybercrime?
Almost 60% of cases involving online fraud and forgery were registered in the five southern states. Greater digital adoption combined with stronger reporting may be the reason
Inside Uttar Pradesh's policing overhaul: Technology, crime control and governance reforms
Retd Judge of HC Approached Court for Justice
Justice Abhinand Kumar Shavili seeks removal of Shamshabad land from barred list
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on a writ petition challenging the re-appointment of Bihar Panchayati Raj Minister Deepak Prakash despite his not being elected as a member of the State Legislature. The Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice V Mohana sought responses from the State of Bihar, Deepak [] The post Supreme Court issues notice on plea challenging re-appointment of Bihar Panchayati Raj Minister Deepak Prakash appeared first on India Legal .
Exciting Trailer Release for Isakapattanam Promises Gripping Crime Drama
Mumbai, June 15: The Telugu web series Isakapattanam is generating significant buzz in the OTT space. Starring Samuthirakani and Aishwarya Rajesh in lead roles, the trailer was unveiled at an event in Hyderabad on Monday, heightening audience anticipation. Isakapattanam is a seven-episode crime thriller produced under the banner of Tamada Media Productions by Rahul Tamada ... Read more Exciting Trailer Release for Isakapattanam Promises Gripping Crime Drama
Elon Musk Predicts SpaceX Revenue Will Exceed $1 Trillion By 2031
Fresh off SpaceX's blockbuster stock market debut, Elon Musk has predicted that the aerospace and technology company could generate more than $1 trillion in annual revenue within the next five years, a target that far exceeds current Wall Street forecasts.
San Francisco Unicorns Embrace AI, Veteran Star Ravi Ashwin In Pursuit Of MLC Title
The San Francisco Unicorns are entering Major League Cricket's (MLC) fourth season with a revamped roster, a new head coach, and a growing reliance on artificial intelligence as they pursue their first league championship.
U.K. crime agency arrests Indian man in raid on Russian shadow fleet oil tanker
The National Crime Agency did not clarify the specific offences for which the Indian national was arrested
By Archan Mehta- When Kane Williamson announced his retirement from international cricket, it marked the end of one of the most remarkable careers in modern cricket. In an era filled with superstar personalities and intense rivalries, Williamson built his legacy through consistency, humility, and excellence. He became the face of New Zealand cricket, leading the []
Supreme Court strikes down Madhya Pradesh notification exempting Lokayukta SPE from RTI Act
The Supreme Court on Monday held as illegal a notification issued by the Madhya Pradesh government on August 25, 2011, exempting the Lokayuktas Special Police Establishment (SPE) from the ambit of the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The Bench of Justice SVN Bhatti and Justice Atul S Chandurkar observed that the notification travelled beyond the [] The post Supreme Court strikes down Madhya Pradesh notification exempting Lokayukta SPE from RTI Act appeared first on India Legal .
A Gujarat consumer commission ordered a hospital and doctor to refund Rs 1.64 lakh to a patient. The patient was wrongly billed under a Covid-19 treatment package despite testing negative for the virus. The commission also awarded Rs 10,000 for mental harassment and litigation expenses.
The Supreme Court on Monday sought the response of the Odisha government on a petition filed by former Odisha Member of Parliament and actor Anubhav Mohanty seeking the quashing of criminal proceedings initiated against him on allegations of harassment and mental cruelty made by his former wife. The Bench of Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice [] The post Supreme Court issues notice on Odia actor Anubhav Mohanty plea seeking quashing of criminal proceedings in matrimonial dispute appeared first on India Legal .
UK crime agency arrests an Indian in raid on Russian shadow fleet
London: An Indian man was arrested by the United Kingdom authorities in connection with the alleged violation of Western sanctions on Russia. The arrest was made during a joint operation between the UKs National Crime Agency (NCA) and the British armed forces to intercept a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel. British 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 .
Supreme Court issues notice on Centre plea challenging Gujarat High Court verdict on NCLT transfers
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Private Limited, formerly known as Essar Steel India Limited, on a petition filed by the Central government challenging a Gujarat High Court judgment regarding the administrative authority of the President of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to transfer cases from one Bench [] The post Supreme Court issues notice on Centre plea challenging Gujarat High Court verdict on NCLT transfers appeared first on India Legal .
Madras High Court seeks response from Centre, Income Tax department on retrospective tax updates
The Madras High Court on Monday sought responses from the Union government and the Income Tax Department on a petition challenging retrospective amendments introduced to the Income Tax Act, 1961, through the Finance Act, 2026. The Division Bench of Chief Justice SA Dharmadhikari and Justice Arul Murugan issued notice on the plea filed by the [] The post Madras High Court seeks response from Centre, Income Tax department on retrospective tax updates appeared first on India Legal .
Bombay High Court upholds territorial restraint on Indian Express trademark to Southern states
The Bombay High Court on Monday upheld an order restraining The New Indian Express from using its brand outside the territories permitted under contractual arrangements, affirming an earlier ruling passed in favour of The Indian Express in a trademark dispute between the two entities. The Division Bench of Justice Bharati Dangre and Justice Manjusha Deshpande [] The post Bombay High Court upholds territorial restraint on Indian Express trademark to Southern states appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court stays all High Court proceedings on Transgender Amendment Act, issues notice to Centre
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on petitions filed by the Central government seeking transfer of cases pending before various High Courts challenging the constitutional validity of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026. The Vacation Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice V Mohana sought response from [] The post Supreme Court stays all High Court proceedings on Transgender Amendment Act, issues notice to Centre appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court denies anticipatory bail to RTI activist accused of obstructing road construction work
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant anticipatory bail to an activist accused of obstructing a public servant and interfering with a government road construction project, while expressing serious concern over the growing misuse of the Right to Information (RTI) activism. The Bench of Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice Vijay Bishnoi dismissed the anticipatory [] The post Supreme Court denies anticipatory bail to RTI activist accused of obstructing road construction work appeared first on India Legal .
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association formally registered after 99 years of establishment
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association, Jammu (JKHCBAJ), has secured formal registration with the Registrar of Societies nearly 99 years after its establishment, marking a significant institutional milestone for one of the oldest legal bodies in the Union Territory. The formal recognition was announced during a function held last week at the Bar [] The post Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association formally registered after 99 years of establishment appeared first on India Legal .
A Hyderabad court has returned a private complaint filed against senior Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan and several others, holding that it lacked jurisdiction to entertain the matter. The development comes days after Natarajans Rajya Sabha nomination was rejected on the grounds that she had not disclosed the pending court proceedings in her election affidavit, despite [] The post Hyderabad court returns private complaint against Meenakshi Natarajan that led to rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination appeared first on India Legal .
Madhya Pradesh court sentences 14 to life imprisonment in 2022 mob lynching case
A local court in Madhya Pradesh has sentenced 14 men to life imprisonment for the 2022 mob lynching of a Muslim man, who was allegedly attacked on suspicion of cattle smuggling. The judgment was delivered on June 12 by Additional District and Sessions Judge Tabassum Khan at Seoni Malwa in Narmadapuram district of Madhya Pradesh [] The post Madhya Pradesh court sentences 14 to life imprisonment in 2022 mob lynching case appeared first on India Legal .
12 Killed After Skydiving Plane Crashes Moments After Takeoff In Missouri
A skydiving aircraft carrying 12 people crashed moments after takeoff from an airport in Missouri on Sunday, June 14, killing everyone on board and triggering a federal investigation into the deadly accident.
Women With Early Menopause Face Higher Risk Of Heart Disease, Study Finds
Women who experience menopause before the age of 40 may face a significantly higher risk of developing serious heart-related conditions later in life, according to a major international study that examined data from more than 111,000 women across 26 countries.
Pro-Palestinian Students Walk Out As Sundar Pichai Delivers Stanford Commencement Speech
A group of pro-Palestinian students staged a walkout during Stanford University's commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 14, while Google CEO Sundar Pichai was delivering the keynote address to the graduating Class of 2026.
India To Remain At Heart Of Quad Strategy, Says Report
The Quad remains a vital pillar of Indo-Pacific strategy despite recurring questions about its future, with a new report arguing that the four-nation grouping continues to hold significant strategic value and is likely to keep India at the center of its regional vision.
India Crush Pakistan By 64 Runs In Womens T20 World Cup Opener
India made a dominant start to their Women's T20 World Cup campaign, defeating Pakistan by 64 runs in a one-sided contest in Birmingham on Sunday, June 14, with Deepti Sharma producing a career-best spell to dismantle the chase.
Rising Crime Rates in Chandigarh Raise Serious Security Concerns
Mumbai, June 14: The recent shooting incident at a chemist shop in Sector 11 of Chandigarh has ignited serious questions regarding law and order in the city. Local councilor Sachin Galan expressed sharp criticism of the administration and police response, stating that this is not an isolated incident but part of a troubling trend of ... Read more Rising Crime Rates in Chandigarh Raise Serious Security Concerns
Palaniswami criticises government for crimes involving TVK functionaries
He calls for transparency in the investigation of these cases and says there must not be any political interference
Mumbai Crime Branch Seizes 4,734 Bottles of Codeine Syrup, Four Arrested
Mumbai, June 14: The Mumbai Crime Branch has confiscated 4,734 bottles of codeine syrup valued at 5.2 million. During this operation, four suspects were arrested. The Crime Branch unit seized the cough syrup containing codeine phosphate during a raid in Navi Mumbai, where an additional 4,581 bottles were found at one suspects residence. In total, ... Read more Mumbai Crime Branch Seizes 4,734 Bottles of Codeine Syrup, Four Arrested
Manjari Fadnnis vows to fight for justice after society dog`s brutal murder
Manjari Fadnnis has shared an emotional update in the case of Mikey, a community dog whose alleged killing sparked outrage. The actress revealed that an FIR has been registered following evidence gathered by residents and vowed to continue the fight for justice, calling Mikey her top priority
President Trump Says U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Set For Sunday
Hopes for a breakthrough in tensions between the United States and Iran rose on Saturday, June 13, after President Donald Trump said a peace agreement is expected to be signed on Sunday, June 14, a move he said would lead to the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Fighter Jet Goes Down Near Rimrock Lake, Triggers Wildfire
A U.S. Marine Corps fighter jet crashed during a training mission in Washington state, triggering a wildfire in a forested area near Rimrock Lake, authorities said.
Sabrina Agarwal To Lead UC Berkeleys Undergraduate Studies Division
The University of California, Berkeley has named anthropology professor Sabrina C. Agarwal as the interim dean of the Division of Undergraduate Studies in the College of Letters & Science, with her appointment set to begin on July 1.
Army Vice Chief Dhiraj Seth Set To Lead Indian Army
The Indian Army is set for a change of leadership at the end of the month, with Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth appointed as the next Chief of the Army Staff.
Yogis UP beats national violent-crime decline across 5 key categories
Uttar Pradesh shows a significant decline in key crime indicators like rioting and kidnapping between 2022-2024, outperforming national trends. While murder and attempt to murder also saw positive shifts, rape figures reveal a complex reality where offenders are often known to victims. This data provides the Yogi government with political leverage, though public perception of safety remains a crucial battleground.
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi and transmitted to humans through a bite from black-legged (deer) ticks. It is the most common tick-borne illness in North America, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting that about 476,000 people are diagnosed and treated every year for this disease in the United States. Lyme disease is most prevalent in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states, such as New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. It is also common in the Upper Midwest, mainly Wisconsin and Minnesota, and the Pacific Coast, mainly northern California and Oregon. Recently, Lyme disease has been spreading in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana.
ON MAY 20, 2026, Sanjog , a social impact organisation that works on anti-human trafficking, published an Anti-Human Trafficking Unit Watch Report tracing the functionality of Anti-Human Trafficking Units (AHTUs) across all Indian states and Union Territories (UTs) between 2010 and 2025 across three phases. The report draws primarily on information received from states and UTs through RTI applications, along with inputs from lawyers, civil society organisations, and survivor testimonies. Anti-Human Trafficking Units were envisioned by the Ministry of Home Affairs as specialised units charged with preventing trafficking, conducting rescues, investigating cases, prosecuting traffickers, and aiding the rehabilitation of survivors. Their composition envisages trained law enforcement personnel working in structured coordination with Child Welfare Committees (CWCs), District Child Protection Units (DCPUs), legal aid authorities, and shelters. The report which opens with National Crime Records Bureaus (NCRB) Crime in India report reflects a rising trend in human trafficking up to 2016, when reported cases peaked at 8,132, followed by a subsequent decline. This decline, however, must be read against a troubling backdrop. The Supreme Court, while hearing a Special Leave Petition filed by a father whose eighteen-month-old daughter went missing in 2011 and remains untraced, noted that 47,000 children continue to remain untraced to date. The report cautions that the post-2016 decline in reported trafficking cases may reflect a failure of institutional documentation rather than any real reduction in the incidence of trafficking. The AHTU Watch Report assesses the functioning of Anti-Human Trafficking Units through six interdependent indicators. The reports findings across six indicators The AHTU Watch Report assesses the functioning of Anti-Human Trafficking Units through six interdependent indicators. These include: notification status, staffing and stability, budget and infrastructure, FIR autonomy, case progression, and outcomes. The research covers RTI filings and data analysis across all thirty-six states and UTs, interviews with Superintendents of Police and constables associated with AHTUs, inputs from civil society organisations, and structured consultations with survivor leaders and their collectives. At the outset, the report raises a pointed question about the apparent decline in trafficking cases after 2016 on whether it reflects an actual reduction in trafficking or merely a decline in reporting, documentation, and institutional disclosure, particularly in high-incidence states like Assam, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh. Since the formation of AHTUs, the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued twenty-two advisories and operational guidelines, including advisories on treating human trafficking as organised crime and on trafficking of foreign nationals, the implementation of which, the report finds, remains fragmented across the country. On notification, relatively less densely populated UTs like Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Ladakh have a hundred percent rate of notified and functional AHTUs, while Uttar Pradesh has only thirty-five functional units out of seventy-five notified. The report underscores that notification as a separate entity, and distinct from a local police station, makes AHTUs more accessible to survivors and reduces their hesitancy in approaching the unit. On staffing and stability, AHTU personnel across states carry the additional burden of general policing duties, significantly undermining their functioning as specialised investigative units. A survivor quoted in the report noted that AHTU officials were overburdened with general policing responsibilities and often unavailable for trafficking cases. Uttar Pradesh, notably, saw a complete reversal between phases from nearly all AHTU members carrying additional charges to none doing so by Phase 3. On budget and infrastructure, the data is fractured. Some states and UTs have no dedicated funds and rely entirely on general police budgets, while others like Arunachal Pradesh received sanctioned funds but showed inconsistent utilisation across phases. The report notes that the absence of a dedicated budget is a reflection of governmental callousness toward the seriousness of trafficking offences, and it pushes the financial burden of legal follow-ups and travel onto survivors themselves. On training and capacity building, the pattern is one of persistent inconsistency. Training remains exclusively police-centric, overlooking social workers, legal aid authorities, and rehabilitation stakeholders. Content is largely confined to general legal awareness, missing crucial areas like labour trafficking identification and trauma-informed investigation. The lack of specialised training in handling trafficking, according to the survivor testimonies in the report, also leads to misdirected insensitive questions, poor documentation, lack of clarity on survivor rights and an erroneous classification of trafficking cases as ordinary labour disputes or kidnapping cases. In order to strengthen the training and capacity building of the AHTU personnels, the report recommends the development of a continuous training framework with a standardized and uniform training syllabus involving various stakeholders. On FIR autonomy and case progression, the data reveals heavy reliance on local police with minimal transfer of cases to AHTUs and even fewer investigations conducted by them. Delhi transferred thirty-one cases to its AHTU in Phase 3 but recorded zero investigations. The conviction rate across states is abysmal as states and UTs like Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and the Andamans reported zero convictions. Telangana stands out, with 980 chargesheets filed as a result of AHTU investigations. The conviction rate across states is abysmal as states and UTs like Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and the Andamans reported zero convictions. On coordination, the report finds the multi-stakeholder architecture structurally fragile across all phases. Coordination with the Crime Multi Agency Centre, launched in 2020 to facilitate interstate information sharing on trafficking, remains weak. Victim compensation, the report notes therefore, is contingent on the quality of documentation and offence classification by law enforcement, which is itself premised on inter-agency coordination that largely does not exist. The consolidated national findings reflect a system afflicted by overburdened personnel, fluctuating FIR autonomy, inconsistent training, and an almost inconsequential rate of trafficker conviction. Telangana and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are identified as having relatively strong institutional practices. Uttar Pradesh and Delhi fall into the category of moderate but uneven functionality. Meghalaya and Rajasthans Bikaner district are identified as structurally fragile but evidence-documented contexts. The reports findings echo the Supreme Courts directions in G. Ganesh v. State of Tamil Nadu (2026), in which while dealing with missing children and child trafficking, the Court directed the Union and state governments to eliminate the dormancy functioning of the AHTUs and ensure the immediate restoration of trafficked children. The malignancy of human trafficking networks, the report concludes, can only be combated by an Anti-Human Trafficking Unit whose functioning is equally systematic, and equally committed to dismantling those networks.
Trump, PM Modi set to hold bilateral discussions on June 17: White House
US President Donald Trump is set to hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 17 during the G7 Summit in France. Trump will also meet several other world leaders on the sidelines of the summit as part of efforts to strengthen economic and strategic cooperation with key partners.
EOU seizes cash & assets linked to crime syndicate
Economic justice central to resisting neo-fascism: Patnaik
Left leaders emphasise welfare, equality and cultural intervention at EMS memorial event
Constitution safeguards rights, dignity of every citizen: Justice Sunil Dutt Yadav
Judge of High Court of Karnataka Justice S. Sunil Dutt Yadav has underscored the transformative role of the Constitution as a living document that safeguards the rights and dignity of every citizen, particularly the marginalized and vulnerable sections of society.
Woman occupies district judge chair in Varanasi court, attempts to conduct proceedings
The Varanasi District Court witnessed an unusual incident when a woman allegedly entered a courtroom, occupied the District Judges chair, and attempted to conduct judicial proceedings, prompting intervention by court staff and police authorities. According to official sources and statements attributed to eyewitnesses, the woman entered the courtroom premises at around 9:00 am on Friday, [] The post Woman occupies district judge chair in Varanasi court, attempts to conduct proceedings appeared first on India Legal .
Jaishankar Lodges Strong Protest With Rubio Over Deaths Of 3 Indian Sailors In U.S. Strike
India has sharply escalated its diplomatic response to the deaths of three Indian seafarers in a U.S. military strike on an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar directly raising the issue with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and condemning the attack on commercial shipping.
Beyond Settlement: Saving the Soul of Mediation
ByInderjit Badhwar The Supreme Courts recent criticism of the manner in which mediation was conducted in a high-profile dispute has done more than expose the shortcomings of a single process. It has compelled the legal community to confront a larger and uncomfortable question: What happens when a mechanism designed to build trust ends up undermining [] The post Beyond Settlement: Saving the Soul of Mediation appeared first on India Legal .
SEBI moves Supreme Court challenging SAT verdict in SICCL-OFCDs matter
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approached the Supreme Court challenging a Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) verdict that granted relief to four managers and the Company Secretary of Sahara India Commercial Corporation Limited (SICCL) in the long-running Rs 14,106 crore Optionally Fully Convertible Debentures (OFCDs) matter involving nearly 1.98 crore investors. SEBIs [] The post SEBI moves Supreme Court challenging SAT verdict in SICCL-OFCDs matter appeared first on India Legal .
For Homemakers: Justice And Beyond
While a landmark apex court verdict, fixing a notional income on homemakers, demands applause and praise, there remain hidden questions and extensions that need to be carefully studied The post For Homemakers: Justice And Beyond appeared first on India Legal .
Saby Mitra To Lead Emory Universitys Goizueta Business School
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur alumnus Saby Mitra has been appointed the next John H. Harland Dean of Goizueta Business School at Emory University, one of the leading business schools in the United States.
Babel or Jerusalem? Pope Leo XIVs Challenge to the Age of Artificial Intelligence
In his first encyclical on the subject, the pontiff frames the AI revolution as a profound moral choice rather than a technological one. Prof Upendra Baxi examines the papal intervention, and the urgent need for ethical oversight in an age increasingly shaped by machines The post Babel or Jerusalem? Pope Leo XIVs Challenge to the Age of Artificial Intelligence appeared first on India Legal .
The intimidation of retired Bombay High Court judge Justice Gautam Patel and his family following a landmark judgment in the Dawoodi Bohra succession dispute has exposed a troubling reality: Indias judges remain vulnerable long after they leave the bench The post Justice Under Threat appeared first on India Legal .
The release of 14 Kuki hostages has brought relief to anxious families across Manipur, but the fate of six missing Nagas remains uncertain. As fresh tensions emerge between Naga and Kuki communities, the states prolonged conflict appears to be entering a new and troubling phase The post Manipurs Expanding Faultlines appeared first on India Legal .
Reasoned Justice: Reinforcing Discipline
Pushpendra vs State of UP reminds High Courts that extraordinary powers demand extraordinary careinsisting that FIR allegations must be examined and recorded before criminal proceedings are brought to an abrupt end The post Reasoned Justice: Reinforcing Discipline appeared first on India Legal .
Document moots new legislation on the lines of Disha Act in Andhra Pradesh to prevent crime against women
The Central government has taken possession of the Jaipur Polo Ground in Delhis Race Course area after a Delhi court refused to stay the execution of an eviction order issued against the Indian Polo Association (IPA), which has been managing the property. Vacation Judge Dhirendra Rana of the Patiala House Courts refused to grant interim [] The post Centre takes over Jaipur Polo Ground after Delhi court declines stay on eviction order against Indian Polo Association appeared first on India Legal .
Balogun Scores Twice As U.S. Crush Paraguay 4-1 In World Cup Opener
The FIFA World Cup 2026 got off to a dream start for the U.S. as the hosts delivered an impressive 4-1 win over Paraguay in their opening Group match on Friday, June 12.
Delhi Riots 2020: Court issues notice to Delhi Police on bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam
A Delhi court on Saturday issued notice to the Delhi Police on petitions filed by Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, who were booked under the stringent provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, over their alleged involvement in the larger conspiracy case relating to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. Vacation Judge Dr. Sumedh Kumar [] The post Delhi Riots 2020: Court issues notice to Delhi Police on bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam appeared first on India Legal .
Raakh series review: Ali Fazal lights up this smouldering study of crime and punishment
Led by an excellent ensemble,Raakhis an immersive investigative crime drama that sifts through Delhis lost innocence
The Supreme Court has appointed former Supreme Court judge Justice Kurian Joseph as mediator in the long-standing defamation dispute between Karnataka-cadre IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri and IPS officer D Roopa Moudgil to mediation, observing that the continuing litigation was causing damage to the professional careers of both officers. The Bench of Justice Satish Chandra Sharma [] The post Supreme Court appoints Justice Kurian Joseph as mediator in defamation dispute between IAS Rohini Sindhuri and IPS D Roopa Moudgil appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court lays down guidelines for psychological evaluation of children in custody disputes
The Supreme Court has laid down an extensive framework governing psychological and psychiatric evaluation of children in custody, visitation and parental access disputes, holding that any such assessment must follow the principle of minimum intrusion and minimum exposure. The Division Bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice N Kotiswar Singh emphasised that the welfare, emotional [] The post Supreme Court lays down guidelines for psychological evaluation of children in custody disputes appeared first on India Legal .
Karnataka High Court rejects plea challenging land transfer for construction of judges quarters
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the state governments decision to transfer land belonging to a veterinary institution for the construction of residential quarters for High Court judges and a super-speciality hospital. The Division Bench of Justice DK Singh and Justice TM Nadaf held on Friday that the provision of [] The post Karnataka High Court rejects plea challenging land transfer for construction of judges quarters appeared first on India Legal .
U.S. Justice Department clears Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros
The Department of Justice said it spent eight months evaluating how the transaction would affect streaming video services, traditional television and the film industry
US Justice Department clears Paramount's acquisition of Warner Brothers
The US Justice Department said its investigations suggest the transaction will boost competition across the media and the entertainment ecosystem
Gilgo Beach killer writes to other jailed murderer, reads crime novels behind bars, sheriff says
The Manhattan architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer has spent the past three years alone in a segregated cell
