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Justice after over 25 years: Pakeeza, Rozy; kin of two SPOs get job letters
Tale of terror victims; father killed, mother remarried Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Dec 13: With handing over of appointment letters by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, four next of kin of terror victims in the Kashmir valley got the jobs after 25 to 26 years wait and they along with their families including elderly citizens had to live miserable lives during most of this period. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp A total of 39 job letters were given by the [] The post Justice after over 25 years: Pakeeza, Rozy; kin of two SPOs get job letters appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Nine arrested for running cybercrime syndicate using bank accounts hawala and cryptocurrency
Justice, jobs, dignity for terror-victims families top priority: LG
Hands over appointment letters to 39 NoKs of terror sufferers Srinagar, Dec 13: Reiterating his commitment to deliver justice, jobs and dignity to terror victim families, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday handed over appointment letters to 39 Next of Kins (NoKs) of terror victims from Kashmir Division, at Lok Bhavan here. LG [] The post Justice, jobs, dignity for terror-victims families top priority: LG appeared first on Northlines .
Nine members of inter-State cybercrime racket held; case registered
Justice Sanjeev Kumar inaugurates National Lok Adalat at Jammu
JAMMU, DECEMBER 13: A National Lok Adalat was held today under the leadership of Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh (Patron-In-Chief, J&K Legal Services Authority), Arun Palli and Chairmanship of Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Judge High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Executive Chairman of J&K Legal Services Authority. The event was held in [] The post Justice Sanjeev Kumar inaugurates National Lok Adalat at Jammu appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
Students cautioned against cyber fraud, crimes against women
America Unmoored: How Project 2025 Rewrites a Century of Progress
The Donald Trump administrations second-term doctrineanchored in Project 2025 and crystallized in its new National Security Strategysignals a dramatic retreat from democratic norms, international partnerships, and constitutional guardrails. What emerges is a government guided more by ideology than expertise, and by personal loyalty more than law The post America Unmoored: How Project 2025 Rewrites a Century of Progress appeared first on India Legal .
The ruling in Tuhin Kumar Biswas @ Bumba vs State of West Bengal redefines the contours of voyeurism under Section 354C IPC, emphasizing that not every act of nonconsensual photography amounts to a criminal offencereviving the debate on womens privacy rights in Indias digital age The post The Scope of Voyeurism appeared first on India Legal .
Hanging By The Proverbial Thread
Many lives are lost in Mumbais perilous local trains commute, but the sheer apathy shown by Indian Railways when it comes to compensation is a sign of how little the government cares about the lives of the common man. A recent Bombay High Court ruling exposes this hypocrisy The post Hanging By The Proverbial Thread appeared first on India Legal .
A Message to Humanity: Egypts Envoy on the Grand Egyptian Museum and a Lifetime Bond with India
In an expansive conversation, Egypts ambassador to India Kamel Zayed Galal speaks about the worlds largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, the timeless wisdom of ancient Egypt, and why he believes he didnt just live in Indiahe lived India The post A Message to Humanity: Egypts Envoy on the Grand Egyptian Museum and a Lifetime Bond with India appeared first on India Legal .
The Case That Shook the Courts: How Nanavatis Trial Ended Indias Jury System
A crime of passion, a sensational trial, and a nation dividedthe Nanavati case was more than a courtroom drama. It exposed the deep vulnerabilities of Indias jury system, set off a legal reckoning, and ultimately helped erase juries from the countrys judicial landscape The post The Case That Shook the Courts: How Nanavatis Trial Ended Indias Jury System appeared first on India Legal .
Three from T.N. forced to commit cybercrime in Myanmar rescued, says Durai Vaiko
When the Court Revisits Itself: The Supreme Courts Expanding Power of Recall
Judicial review is the spine of Indias constitutional orderbut what happens when the apex court begins to revisit, revise, or even recall its own final judgments? As new cases push the limits of inherent powers, the Courts role as co-sovereign arbiter enters uncharted constitutional terrain The post When the Court Revisits Itself: The Supreme Courts Expanding Power of Recall appeared first on India Legal .
'Want Guilty To Be Punished': Zubeen Garg's Wife Seeks Swift Justice As SIT Names Key Accused
Garima, wife of late Zubeen Garg, expressed trust in the SIT chargesheet naming Siddhartha Sharma, Shyamkanu Mahanta, Shekhar Jyoti Goswami, and Amritprava Mahanta in his death.
System Failed Terror Victims Earlier, Justice Now Being Delivered: J&K LG Manoj
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor hands over job letters to terror victims' families in Srinagar, vows dignity, rehabilitation, and strict action against the terror ecosystem.
Work, Wages and a Country In Transition
By Inderjit Badhwar The story you are about to readour cover report on Indias new labour codesarrives at a moment of quiet, but decisive change. Every few years, a policy reform appears that does not simply alter rules, but shifts the very grammar of the nations economic and social life. The new labour codes belong [] The post Work, Wages and a Country In Transition appeared first on India Legal .
Reform, Resistance, and the Uncertain Road Ahead
Five years after Parliament pushed through four sweeping labour codes, the centre has finally notified themtriggering celebration, confusion, and fierce resistance. With 29 laws collapsed into four, the reform promises modernization and ease of business. Workers unions, however, see a future of weakened protections, easier firings, and a 12-hour workday The post Reform, Resistance, and the Uncertain Road Ahead appeared first on India Legal .
Motion to impeach Justice Swaminathan an attempt to destabilise judiciary: HC advocates
It was a high-handed application of one of the most extraordinary provisions of the Constitution, said designated senior advocates and advocates practising before the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court
CJI Surya Kant bats for judicial reforms led by technology to strengthen rule of law
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday outlined an ambitious constitutional and institutional roadmap for the Indian judiciary, placing technology at the centre of judicial reforms and democratic governance. Delivering his inaugural speech at the Regional Judicial Conference of Western States in Jaisalmer, the CJI said the justice system today stood at a decisive [] The post CJI Surya Kant bats for judicial reforms led by technology to strengthen rule of law appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court reiterates limits of compassionate appointments
The Supreme Court has held that individuals who accept employment on compassionate grounds cannot later seek appointment to a higher post by claiming parity with regular recruitment standards. The Court clarified that compassionate appointment is a special concession meant to provide immediate financial relief to a family in distress, and not a mode of career [] The post Supreme Court reiterates limits of compassionate appointments appeared first on India Legal .
Pilots fall within Industrial Disputes Act protection irrespective of remuneration: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has ruled that airline pilots qualify as workmen under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, regardless of the level of salary they draw. The Court held that remuneration cannot be the sole criterion for denying pilots the statutory protections available to workmen under labour laws. The judgment was delivered while examining a [] The post Pilots fall within Industrial Disputes Act protection irrespective of remuneration: Delhi High Court appeared first on India Legal .
Rian Johnson's Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery has arrived with a gothic tone and a slower build-up, diverging from its predecessors. Daniel Craig returns as Benoit Blanc, investigating the murder of Monsignor Jefferson Wicks in Chimney Rock, New York. The film is now streaming in India. Read on to know where you can watch it online.
Crime Branch Kashmir Cracks 53 Lakh Land Scam, Chargesheet Filed Against Four Accused
Srinagar, Dec 13: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, against four individuals in connection with a 53 lakh land-sale fraud case. In a statement , The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a Chargesheet before the Honble Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, in case FIR No. 23/2025, against four accused individuals for their alleged involvement in a major land-sale fraud. [] The post Crime Branch Kashmir Cracks 53 Lakh Land Scam, Chargesheet Filed Against Four Accused appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Supreme Court raises concern over EDs power to seize assets without Judicial oversight
The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the Enforcement Directorates (ED) authority to provisionally attach and seize assets without prior judicial scrutiny, flagging the potential for misuse of such wide-ranging powers. The observations were made while the Court was hearing a matter related to proceedings under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). During [] The post Supreme Court raises concern over EDs power to seize assets without Judicial oversight appeared first on India Legal .
President directs Justice Nisha Banu to take charge at Kerala High Court by December 20
The President of India has directed Justice Nisha Banu to take charge as a judge of the Kerala High Court on or before December 20, according to an official communication issued by the Union government. The direction follows her transfer from the Madras High Court, which had earlier been recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium. [] The post President directs Justice Nisha Banu to take charge at Kerala High Court by December 20 appeared first on India Legal .
Justice Department faces hurdle in seeking case against Comey as judge finds constitutional problems
KOCHI: Over eight years after the chilling actor abduction and rape shook Kerala, the Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court witnessed another emotionally charged day on Friday though without the overwhelming frenzy that had gripped it on Monday. Earlier in the week, the entire state waited with bated breath to see whether actor Dileep would be convicted. But on Friday, with the spotlight turning to the sentencing of the six found guilty, a smaller but steady crowd gathered still tense, still angry. They stood shoulder to shoulder outside the gates as the bus carrying the convicts made its way from Viyyur Central Jail in Thrissur. Their numbers may have been fewer than on Monday, but the intensity in the air had not dissipated. Judge Honey M Varghese arrived just before 10am, composed in her crisp white saree a visual reminder of the justice many hoped would prevail. Public prosecutor V Ajakumar followed shortly after, acknowledging the press before entering. At 10.52am, the convoy appeared. Under tight police protection, the fifth and sixth accused Pradeep and Vadival Salim stepped out first, their faces masked and heads hung. Prime accused Pulsar Suni walked in next, strangely self-assured, followed by Vijeesh, and finally Martin Antony and Manikandan, who avoided the cameras entirely. T B Mini, counsel for the survivor, arrived later, visibly shaken by the weeks events particularly Mondays shock acquittals and the cyber bullying that followed. All that matters to me now is the judges decision on the memory card, she said softly, encapsulating the strain and pain of years of relentless legal battle. Notwithstanding their numbers, the opinions voiced by the crowd were sharp and unfiltered. Philomina Joy, a retired postmaster from Kochi who had come to court on personal work, watched the accused being escorted in and shook her head in dismay. I dont believe justice is delivered here anymore. That girl waited eight years eight years! and for what? Justice delayed is justice denied. Completely denied. M V Thomas Mangalam from Aluva echoed a sentiment shared by many: Yes, the court depends on evidence. But what about the origin of the crime? Has the survivor actually received justice? I dont think so. Prakashan Thekkechira from Alappuzha was openly cynical: Evidence can be made and destroyed. All it takes is money. In the court, anticipation grew as the hours dragged on. The sentencing, expected at 3:30pm, was delayed. Offices closed, the corridors emptied, and the sun softened but a determined group stayed behind, unwilling to leave without witnessing the outcome. At 5pm, the judgment was finally pronounced: 20 years of rigorous imprisonment. Not life. Not the toughest penalty available. Just 20 years for gang rape, abduction, and a chain of crimes that had horrified the state. For the few dozen still waiting, it felt like a second blow. Murmurs pierced the quiet: Only twenty? After all this? Media crews scrambled to capture the convicts being taken back to prison as disappointment settled thickly across the courtyard. From the veranda of an adjacent building, Saif, a young man from Ernakulam observing the chaos, summed it up bluntly: I respect the court. But this? This is not justice not for her. And the punishment is shockingly light. How can a rape case end like this in Kerala? The lower court may have delivered its verdict, but the public anguish remains unresolved. Eight years later, Kerala is still asking: Where does justice stand for a rape survivor?
Actor abduction and rape case: Minimum punishment for maximum crime
KOCHI: Holding that the 2017 actor abduction and rape case did not warrant the maximum sentence, the Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court on Friday sentenced all six convicts, including Pulsar Suni, to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs50,000 each the minimum punishment for gang rape. The court slapped another 20-year RI and Rs 50,000 fine each for the criminal conspiracy carried out to commit the crime. Judge Honey M Varghese stated both sentences will run concurrently, meaning the convicts will spend only 20 years in prison. The period already spent in custody during the trial will be set off against the sentence. The prosecution vehemently argued for life imprisonment for all the accused, particularly Suni, but the court held that this was not a case warranting the maximum sentence. All six convicts will now be shifted to Viyyur Central Jail in Thrissur. The acts of the accused against the survivor are a blow to the supreme dignity of the woman, the court observed. The 1709-page judgment noted that while awarding the sentence, a court must consider the impact of the crime on the victim as well as on society. Sentencing, it said, must be balanced to ensure justice to both society and the accused. The court must take into account the nature of the offence, the possibility of reforming the accused, and the objectives of punishment. It should not be guided by emotions or act with bias while imposing the sentence. At the same time, the court cannot ignore the fact that the acts of the accused violated the womans dignity, subjected her to fear, humiliation, helplessness, and caused psychological trauma, it said. However, the court also took into account the age of the accused, their family circumstances, and the argument that, apart from the first accused, none of the others have any prior criminal background. All the convicts are under 40 years of age. The observations made by the Supreme Court in Nirbhaya case were cited as relevant, particularly regarding how crimes against women affect not just the individual but the progress of society as a whole, it said. The court directed that Rs 5 lakh be paid to the survivor once the fine imposed is realised. A gold ring seized during the probe should be returned to the survivor. Materials containing explicit content shall be sent to the State Forensic Science Laboratory for permanent destruction. The laboratory shall file a detailed destruction report, which must be preserved as a permanent record, with all details entered in the register maintained for recording items containing sexually explicit content. The pen drive containing visuals of the attack, currently in the custody of the investigation officer, shall be handled with due diligence, keeping in mind the survivors privacy, the court added. Jail term Remaining period of punishment each accused must undergo N S Sunil aka Pulsar Suni (37): 12 years, 4 months Martin Antony (32): 15 years, 4 months B Manikandan (38): 15 years, 5 months V P Vijeesh (38): 15 years H Salim aka Vadival Salim (32): 18 years, one month Pradeep (31): 16 years, 7 months
U.S. removes Brazilian Supreme Court justice, his wife from sanctions list
The Trump administration had sanctioned the judge in July, accusing him of using his position to authorise arbitrary pre-trial detentions and suppress freedom of expression in Brazil
Nadella, Fadnavis Launch Maharashtras Cybercrime AI
MahaCrimeOS AI is designed to augment officers with AI tools so they can resolve cases faster and more efficiently, combining human expertise with responsible innovation.
Cybercrime racket: Four held, four minors detained in city
In a significant crackdown, Patna Police apprehended four adults and took four minors into custody for their involvement in a sophisticated cyber fraud ring utilizing gaming apps. The group operated from a local rental, enticing victims through flashy social media ads and processing payments via QR codes.
Activists Demand Unbiased SIT Probe into Alleged Crime Against Women in Dharmasthala
The campaign, launched in August by womens groups aims to secure justice for victims and extend support to families who have been pursuing these cases for years
Maharashtra, Microsoft Build 'MahaCrimeOS AI' To Fight Cybercrime
The Maharashtra government and Microsoft have joined hands to support victims of cybercrime and financial fraud with the development of the innovative AI system 'MahaCrimeOS AI', developed by Maharashtra in collaboration with Microsoft.
CBI arrests six in transnational cybercrime case
The accused persons had manipulated people in the U.S. into transferring $8.5 million to cryptocurrency wallets and foreign bank accounts
CBI, FBI dismantles transnational cyber crime network in Noida, six arrested
NEW DELHI: India and the US federal investigative agencies have jointly busted a transnational cybercrime network in Noida, where scammers based in India allegedly defrauded US nationals of USD 8.5 million, the CBI said on Friday. Acting on inputs from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Central Bureau of Investigation arrested six accused from Uttar Pradeshs Noida and dismantled a cybercrime syndicate that had been targeting US citizens since 2022. The accused have been identified as Shubham Singh, Daltanlian, George T. Zamlianlal, L. Seiminlen Haokip, Mangkholun, Robert Thangkhankhual and David. During the period 2022-2025, the accused individuals operating under pseudonymous identities of US Government officials from Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Social Security Administration (SSA), conspired to target US victims by threatening them that their Social Security Numbers (SSN) had been used for money laundering and drug deliveries and that all of their assets would be freezed, the agency said. Claiming the victims funds were at risk, the network allegedly manipulated them into transferring USD 8.5 million to cryptocurrency wallets and foreign bank accounts controlled by the accused. The CBI registered a case on December 9 and launched a coordinated investigation, conducting extensive searches at multiple locations in Delhi, Noida and Kolkata linked to the accused. Officials intercepted six individuals allegedly engaged in ongoing criminal activities at an illegal call centre operating in Noida and dismantled the facility. During searches conducted on Wednesday and Thursday, investigators uncovered what they described as a cyber-enabled financial crime network routing proceeds through virtual assets and layered bank transfers. Searches conducted at premises of the illegal call centre and the accused persons led to recovery of cash amount of Rs.1.88 crores, 34 electronic devices viz. mobile phones, laptops, pen drives, hard disks and incriminating documents pertaining to crime, the agency said. The CBI added that further operations are underway to trace the remaining proceeds of crime and identify additional links in the network.
Zubeen Garg death case: Assam CM expresses hope for justice
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed renewed faith in the judiciary as a massive 12,000-page chargesheet was filed in the Zubeen Garg case. The SIT's extensive investigation, involving over 300 statements and substantial evidence, has led to charges against seven individuals. The government plans a fast-track trial and may involve a central agency for further probe.
11 arrested as Cyberabad police crackdown on cybercrime networks
Thiruparankundram Crisis: How Anti-Hindu DMK and INDI MPs Target Justice GR Swaminathan
The attack on Justice G R Swaminathan over the Thiruparankundram Karthigai Deepam issue is not just a dispute about a lamp; it is a coordinated political assault on Hindu rights, temple traditions, and judicial independence, led by the DMK government in Tamil Nadu and backed by INDI alliance MPs seeking his impeachment. For Hindus across Continue reading Thiruparankundram Crisis: How Anti-Hindu DMK and INDI MPs Target Justice GR Swaminathan The post Thiruparankundram Crisis: How Anti-Hindu DMK and INDI MPs Target Justice GR Swaminathan appeared first on OurVoice | WeRIndia - Analysis & Opinion .
Cyberabad Police Nabs 11 Persons Involved in Cybercrimes
The investigation revealed the pan-India spread of cybercriminal networks, with offenders from different States
56 Ex-Judges Denounce Attempts to Impeach Justice G R Swaminathan of Madras HC
On December 1, Justice Swaminathan held that the Arulmighu Subramania Swamy Temple was duty-bound to light the lamp at the Deepathoon, in addition to the customary lighting near the Uchi Pillaiyar Mandapam
Kavitha Aims to Become CM, Calls for Probe Agasinst 'Injustices' Since 2014
She took strong exception to the allegations levelled against her husband by some BRS leaders and dismissed the smear campaign that she has struck an understanding with the Congress.
A major cross-border cybercrime crackdown by the CBI, aided by the FBI, has busted a Noida-based syndicate. Operating since 2022, the group allegedly defrauded Americans of nearly $8.5 million by impersonating US law enforcement. Six individuals were apprehended during raids, uncovering significant cash and digital evidence of their sophisticated operations.
Senior Advocate Named In Justice Swaminathan Impeachment Notice Calls Allegations A 'Charade'
M Sricharan Ranganathan, named in the impeachment motion against Justice G R Swaminathan, rejected allegations of favouritism and said the move undermines judicial independence.
East Java's 8,494 legal assistance posts strengthen village justice
Minister of Law Supratman Andi Agtas praised the establishment of 8,494 legal assistance posts in East ...
The Supreme Court has sharply criticised an NGO for attempting to reopen a settled constitutional issue concerning the rights of minority educational institutions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009. In a strongly worded order, the Court imposed 1 lakh in costs on the petitioner, stating that it was enraged by the filing of [] The post Supreme Court imposes Rs 1 lakh cost on NGO for challenging a settled constitutional issue concerning rights of minority educational institutions under RTE appeared first on India Legal .
Chitkara Law School , Chitkara University, Punjab, successfully celebrated Constitution Week from 24th to 26th November 2025, a three-day academic initiative designed to deepen constitutional awareness and engage students in meaningful discourse on democratic values. The celebration featured an Open Public Discourse Competition, a vibrant Poster Making Competition, and an exciting Quiz Competition on Constitutional Law, all of which saw enthusiastic participation and showcased students’ creativity, knowledge, and analytical skills. Students and faculty of Chitkara Law School unite in celebrations of Constitution Week 2025, marking 75 years of the Indian Constitution The highlight of the Week was the Constitution Day Celebration on 26th November 2025 at Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Block, marking 75 years of the Indian Constitution. The event was graced by the Hon’ble Chief Guest Justice Gyan Sudha Misra (Retd.). A ceremonial Guard of Honour and lamp-lighting marked the beginning of the program, followed by a welcome address. Justice Misra delivered a powerful keynote address on “ 75 Years of Justice and the Evolving Position of Women in India .” She highlighted constitutional safeguards for women, key legislative reforms such as amendments to the Hindu Succession Act, and the journey of women’s empowerment across physical, emotional, and equality-based dimensions. Her reflections on the evolution of women’s rights from ancient times to modern India resonated deeply with the audience. The address was also broadcast live by Radio Chitkara. Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor, Chitkara University, lauded the initiative , stating, “Constitution Week reflects our commitment to nurturing informed, responsible, and socially conscious young citizens. At Chitkara University, we aim to instill in every student the values of justice, equality, and democracy that form the foundation of our nation .” The celebrations concluded with the announcement of competition results. In the Open Public Discourse Competition, Ms. Hatendar, Ms. Hanspreet, and Ms. Arshpreet Kaur secured the top three positions. In the Poster Making Competition, Ms. Suvercha emerged first, followed by Yashasvi Sharma and others. In the Quiz Competition, Team Kaushal (Arshpreet Kaur, Avantika, and Jashanjot) stood first, while Team Samriddhi (Khushi, Garima, and Gundeep) secured second place. The Week concluded on an inspiring note, celebrating active student participation and reaffirming the university’s commitment to constitutional literacy and civic learning. About Chitkara University Chitkara University is a distinguished private institution known for its commitment to fostering academic excellence, research, and innovation across various disciplines. With a focus on creating leaders of tomorrow, the university offers a wide array of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs that equip students with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to succeed in an ever-evolving global landscape. www.chitkara.edu.in
Maharashtra police use AI platform to combat cybercrime and support victims
Maharashtra police are now leveraging MahaCrimeOS AI, powered by Microsoft Foundry, to combat cybercrime across all 1,100 police stations. This AI copilot automates complaint processing and investigation, significantly speeding up response times. The initiative aims to enhance efficiency and citizen support in tackling the rising tide of online fraud and scams.
Channing Tatum-starrer crime thriller Roofman gets OTT release
Based on a true story, Roofman blends drama and comedy and follows a former Army Ranger who plans robberies and ends up living in a toy store for months to escape from the police
Supreme Court stays Kerala High Court decision on waqf land in Munambam
The Supreme Court has put on hold a Kerala High Court ruling that had concluded the Munambam land in Ernakulam district was not Waqf property. Issuing an interim order, the Court directed that the status quo be maintained until the matter is taken up again on January 27, 2026. A bench comprising Justices Manoj Misra [] The post Supreme Court stays Kerala High Court decision on waqf land in Munambam appeared first on India Legal .
M.A. Baby says some courts in Kerala not living up to States sense of justice
CPI(M) general secretarys remarks come in the context of verdicts in Kerala actor assault case and in the cases involving Rahul Easwar and MLA Rahul Mamkootathil
Delhi High Court declines stay on order allowing Dr Reddys to export Ozempic-like drug
The Delhi High Court has refused to halt a previous order that permits Dr Reddys Laboratories to produce and export a drug similar to Ozempic, the semaglutide-based medication widely used for diabetes and weight management. The request for a stay was made by Novo Nordisk, the Danish drugmaker that holds patents for semaglutide, but the [] The post Delhi High Court declines stay on order allowing Dr Reddys to export Ozempic-like drug appeared first on India Legal .
Move assumes significance against the backdrop of CM Pinarayi Vijayan not ruling out the possibility of more disclosures. CB team headed by Assistant Inspector General G. Poonguzhali
Maharashtra police are enhancing cybercrime investigations with the MahaCrimeOS AI platform, developed by CyberEye and deployed through MARVEL. This AI copilot automates processes, analyzes data faster, and assists investigators in tackling a surge in digital frauds. The platform's statewide rollout aims to improve efficiency and citizen support.
Bias To Judicial Indiscipline: Why Opposition MPs Want Justice GR Swaminathan Impeached
The MPs say the allegations raise serious questions on impartiality, transparency and secular functioning of the judiciary.
How to fight cybercrime? CP will tell you at TOI Townhall
No prior notice before freezing accounts in cybercrime cases, says Karnataka high court
Delhi HC declines plea for special cybercrime courts
Crime against women: Odisha police launch digital platform
Keonjhar police have come up with digital interface to enable women to file complaints from their home
Playing to the gallery: on the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025
Karnatakas hate crimes bill is a threat to free speech
Shourya Patil suicide case transferred to Delhi Police crime branch
The court tasked the committee to provide, in a sealed cover, names for V-C appointments to each university in the order of preference; it listed the case for hearing next on December 18
When love becomes a crime: What the Nanded killing reveals about honour in modern India
Who is Justice G.R. Swaminathan? | Focus Tamil Nadu
Who is Justice Swaminathan, what drives his decisions, and why are 107 MPs from the INDIA bloc seeking his impeachment?
Delhi court approves short-term bail to Umar Khalid for sisters wedding
A Delhi court has allowed former JNU student and activist Umar Khalid to leave jail on a short-term bail so he can attend his sisters wedding later this month. The order was issued by Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai, who approved interim bail for the period December 16 to December 29, 2025, subject to a [] The post Delhi court approves short-term bail to Umar Khalid for sisters wedding appeared first on India Legal .
Appointments To CIC: Rahul Gandhis Dissent Challenged By Govt Data On Social Justice Concerns
Government sources cited figures that suggest significant progress in diversity and representation within the Central Information Commissionunder the current administration
Supreme Court accords ceremonial welcome to Sri Lankan Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena
Justice Surasena, who assumed office as the 49th Chief Justice of Sri Lanka on July 27, shared the Bench with the CJI and Justice Joymalya Bagchi during a special sitting
Supreme Court permits Ashish Mishra to travel home ahead of daughters board exam
The Supreme Court has permitted Ashish Mishra, an accused in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, to visit his native place for one week so that he can support his daughter who is preparing for her Class 12 board examinations. The court allowed him to travel from December 25 to January 1, 2026 while making [] The post Supreme Court permits Ashish Mishra to travel home ahead of daughters board exam appeared first on India Legal .
SC asks Justice Dhulia Committee to recommend one name each for appointing VC in Kerala universities
NEW DELHI: Noting the continuous deadlock between the Kerala chief minister and the governor, the Supreme Court on Thursday asked a committee headed by Justice (retd) Sudhanshu Dhulia to recommend one name each for appointing vice chancellors in two technical universities. The top court was hearing the matter related to the appointments of VCs of the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University and the University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology. A bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice KV Viswanathan asked the committee to submit the names in a sealed cover by next Wednesday, and the matter will be taken up for hearing on December 18. As the hearing commenced, Attorney General R Venkataramani told the court that there is a letter written by the chancellor to the chief minister. However, the bench declined to see the letter. Senior advocate Jaideep Gupta, appearing for the Kerala government, informed the bench that the law minister and the higher education minister met the chancellor on December 10. Gupta said that the chief minister's objection is only with respect to one name, and that the chancellor did not indicate any particular objection to the other names. The court noted in its order that despite its best efforts, the deadlock continues till date and the chancellor and the chief minister have not been able to reach to any consensus for the appointment of vice chancellors in the two universities. It was expected that the chancellor and the CM would reach to some consensus. However unfortunately nothing has been done so far except some exchange of letters between the two. Today, when we started hearing the matter, the AG handed over a sealed envelope containing the reply of the chancellor to the chief minister. We decline to look into the same. We are of the view that in such circumstances we should request the committee headed by Justice Dhulia to look into the letter of the chief minister and the reply of the chancellor and give us one composite report. We request the committee to give us one name for each university in a sealed cover. We request the committee to undertake this exercise and forward its report by next Thursday, the bench said. Governor Rajendra Arlekar-Kerala government tussle on VC goes on, despite SC diktat The top court had earlier said it would intervene to resolve the ongoing deadlock over the selection of vice chancellors for two technical universities in Kerala if Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Governor-cum-chancellor Rajendra Arlekar do not reach a consensus. The apex court had asked Venkataramani, appearing for the governor, and Gupta to find out some amicable solution to the impasse. On November 28, the top court took serious exception to the Kerala governor and chancellor ot looking at the Dhulia Committee report on appointment of vice chancellors of two universities and remarked it is not just an ordinary piece of paper. The top court had asked the Kerala governor to take a call on the report within a week and apprise the decision to the apex court on December 5. It passed the order after Gupta complained that Chief Minister Vijayan had forwarded his recommendations for appointment of vice chancellors for APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University and University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology, based on the report of Justice Dhulia panel to the governor-cum-chancellor, but no decision has been taken till now. The bench noted that in compliance with the order dated August 18, Justice (retd) Dhulia, undertook the necessary exercise and has prepared a report accordingly. On September 2, the Kerala governor moved the apex court for the exclusion of CM Vijayan from the selection process of the vice chancellors. The governor said neither of the universities envisioned any role for the chief minister in the selection process. On August 18, to end the impasse between the Kerala governor and the state government over the appointment of vice-chancellors, the apex court appointed former apex court judge Dhulia as head of a panel meant for shortlisting names. Justice Dhulia demitted office as Supreme Court judge on August 9. On July 30, the top court asked both the Kerala government and Attorney General R Venkataramani, appearing for the governor, to work out some mechanism in harmony to resolve the dispute. The chancellor moved the top court challenging the order of the division bench of the high court disposing of a plea filed against a single judge's order setting aside the November 27, 2024 notification appointing professor K Sivaprasad of Cochin University of Science and Technology as vice-chancellor, APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University. The Kerala government challenged the notification before the high court, saying the notification stipulated the appointment was till further orders whereas Section 13 (7) of the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University Act, 2015 says for a period of not exceeding six months in the aggregate.
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