Hyderabad: Cybercrimes Against Children Double in Telangana
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Maharashtra Government Commits to Maratha Justice Without Discrimination, Says Eknath Shinde
Eknath Shinde emphasizes Maharashtras commitment to Maratha justice while ensuring fairness to all communities. Maharashtra Government Commits to Maratha Justice Without Discrimination, Says Eknath Shinde
ED sets 18-month deadline for eco crime probes, plans major expansion
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UN raises war crime concerns over human remains recovered in Gaza
The ongoing recovery of extensive human remains in Gaza, mostly of women and children, nearly three years after Israel heavily bombed their homes, highlights the possibility that war crimes have been committed, the UN warned
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Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of recent Supreme Court rulings, particularly its decision on mail-in ballots ahead of the November midterm elections. He also raised concerns about the courts rulings on tariffs and birthright citizenship, accusing the justices of being influenced by what he called the Radical Left. Trump argued that these decisions could have damaging consequences for the US.
'Imprisonment for years without trail is injustice': AIMIM's Waris Pathan on Umar Khalid
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 15 (IANS) AIMIM national spokesperson Waris Pathan on Tuesday said that keeping imprisoned activist Umar Khalid in jail for years without trail is injustice and that he should be provided an opportunity to defend himself. Pathan's reaction comes after Karnataka Congress Chief B.K. Hariprasad called imprisoned activist Umar Khalid a ationalist earlier in the day, and criticised the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) for opposing a proposed documentary screening of the student activist at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) in Bengaluru. Speaking to IANS, the AIMIM said: I dont know what he said. I am a lawyer, and the law says, Bail is the rule, jail is the exception. You cannot keep anyone in jail for years without a trial. This is like conviction before trial. They (Khalid and co-accused Sharjeel Imam) have been in jail for six years. They were unhappy with the governments policies, so they raised their voices. Defending Khalid, he said: One can watch the videos to know if they said something wrong...Despite repeated hearings, they are not granted bail. As a lawyer, I can say that keeping them in jail for more than six years now without trial is injustice. Let the trial begin; allow them to produce evidence before the court, and a decision will be pronounced...He (Khalid) is not given an opportunity to prove anything...this is punishment in itself, he added. Somewhere it seems that since he is a Muslim, he is being denied bail, Pathan claimed. Meanwhile, the AIMIM leader also spoke regarding the Disha Salian death case, urging people to refrain from politicising the issue. There is no need to politicise this matter. This is about a father who has been fighting for justice for his daughter for six years...now the case has been handed over to the CBI on the High Court's order and an FIR has been registered. Now, justice should prevail. Further, on Pakistan increasing the reward to PKR 70 lakh for information about Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar, Waris Pathan referred to the Islamic Republic as he root of terrorism. Terrorism originates from there. India has suffered from its terrorist activities. We have seen Pulwama, 26/11 and Pahalgam, where terrorists from Pakistan came to India and killed tourists after asking their names and religion...We want the Modi government to again take action against them like Operation Sindoor, bring them here and give them death penalty to end terrorism, he stated.
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Ministry of Law and Justice holds workshop to promote Tele-Law services under DISHA 2.0
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India-U.S. Yudh Abhyas 2026 Begins With Focus On Mountain Warfare, Drones
The India-U.S. military partnership is entering another phase of operational cooperation, with the 22nd edition of the joint exercise Yudh Abhyas beginning Tuesday across two Indian training locations.
$21 Million NIH Initiative Targets Sex Differences In Drug Response
iNDICA NEWS BUREAU- The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is awarding $21 million to launch a research program aimed at spurring the development of computer-based methods that model and simulate the self-regulating processes of human hormones, known as hormone homeostasis, an official release stated. Hormone activity varies widely, resulting in differences in how men and []
Satya Nadella Calls For Human Control As AI Race Intensifies
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has called for a measured approach to developing advanced artificial intelligence, saying the technology must remain focused on helping people and stay under human control as the race toward superintelligence accelerates.
Muslim person attaining puberty can exercise choice in marriage under personal law: Punjab
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that under Muslim Personal Law, a Muslim boy or girl who has attained puberty is competent to exercise a choice in marriage, with puberty being presumed, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, upon completion of 15 years. Justice Vikram Aggarwal made the observation while dealing [] The post Muslim person attaining puberty can exercise choice in marriage under personal law: Punjab & Haryana High Court appeared first on India Legal .
Indian-Origin Woman, Nepali-American Man Killed On Manhattan Subway Tracks
Two 24-year-old friends from New Jersey, including an Indian-origin woman, were killed early Sunday, September 13, after a subway train struck them at a Manhattan station, with investigators still trying to determine why they were sitting on the tracks.
Meta to report child safety cases directly to Indias cybercrime portal
U.S.-headquartered Meta is the first major tech intermediary to commit to establishing a direct reporting pipeline to Indian law enforcement.
Rajpal Yadav gets two weeks from Supreme Court to deposit
The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav two more weeks to deposit Rs 5 crore with the Court registry, while cautioning that his past conduct in connection with multiple cheque bounce cases does not inspire confidence A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V [] The post Rajpal Yadav gets two weeks from Supreme Court to deposit 5 Crore; court expresses reservations over past conduct appeared first on India Legal .
The Supreme Court has held that a baptismal certificate, by itself, cannot establish the age of a child under Section 94 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. A Bench of Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice N V Anjaria said courts must follow the statutory sequence under Section 94 while [] The post Supreme Court clarifies age determination under Juvenile Justice Act; sets aside POCSO conviction based on baptismal certificate appeared first on India Legal .
The Odisha State Sentence Review Board has declined the plea for premature release filed by Ravindra Kumar Pal alias Dara Singh, who is undergoing a life sentence for the 1999 killing of Australian missionary Graham Stuart Staines and his two minor sons. The decision assumes significance as the Supreme Court is scheduled to take up [] The post Odisha denies remission to Dara Singh ahead of Supreme Court hearing on September 17 in Staines Murder case appeared first on India Legal .
Delhi High Court seeks OpenAIs reply on ANI plea to stop ChatGPT from using its content
A division bench has asked OpenAI to respond to ANIs appeal challenging a single-judge order that denied an injunction against ChatGPTs use of its news content.
The Gauhati High Court has expressed displeasure over the slow progress of ongoing road construction works along the Dimapur-Kohima stretch and directed the authorities concerned to take expeditious steps to complete the pending works. A Division Bench comprising Justice Manish Choudhury and Justice Yarenjungla Longkumer, while hearing a matter concerning the condition and development of [] The post Gauhati High Court expresses concern over slow progress of Dimapur-Kohima road works, directs authorities to expedite construction appeared first on India Legal .
Rajasthan Governor emphasises justice, peace and human rights
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Supreme Court declines to intervene in Ex-Delhi Mayor
The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a petition filed under Article 32 of the Constitution by former Delhi Mayor Farhad Suri, alleging that a large contingent of Uttar Pradesh Police personnel attempted to raid his residence in East Nizamuddin around 1 am without a search warrant and without proper coordination with the Delhi [] The post Supreme Court declines to intervene in Ex-Delhi Mayors plea alleging illegal UP police raid at Delhi home appeared first on India Legal .
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice on a contempt petition filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay against Union Education Secretary T.K. Anil Kumar, alleging non-compliance with an earlier direction to consider his representation seeking regulation and monitoring of institutions imparting religious education to children below the age of 14 years. A Bench comprising Justice [] The post Supreme Court issues notice on contempt plea against education secretary over representation on regulation of religious education institutions appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court to launch Hindi public information service for easy access to key judgments
The Supreme Court on Tuesday announced that it will soon launch a dedicated public information service in Hindi to provide citizens with simple and accessible summaries of important judgments and orders. The announcement was made on the occasion of Hindi Diwas, as the Court seeks to make judicial information more accessible beyond the legal fraternity. [] The post Supreme Court to launch Hindi public information service for easy access to key judgments appeared first on India Legal .
Child Cybercrimes Rise to 72 in 2024, Telangana Ranks 8th: CRY
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The Supreme Court has initiated contempt proceedings against Union Education Secretary T.K. Anil Kumar over allegations that the Centre failed to comply with its earlier direction concerning a representation seeking regulatory oversight of institutions imparting religious education to children below the age of 14. A Bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Sheel Nagu issued [] The post Supreme Court issues contempt notice to Education Secretary over Regulation of Religious education institutions appeared first on India Legal .
Meta agrees to share child safety matters directly to Cyber crime portal
Move follows government warnings over alleged CSAM-linked ads on Instagram; NCPCR had summoned Meta India
Meta says will report child safety cases directly to Indian cybercrime portal
U.S.-headquartered Meta is the first major tech intermediary to commit to establishing a direct reporting pipeline to Indian law enforcement
Boiling Oceans, Dire Diseases, Climate Injustice: El Nino's Terrifying Trifecta
From scorching heat to sudden floods, a powerful climate phenomenon is set to test how prepared the world is for what comes next
Supreme Court refuses to interfere with Chitra Ramkrishna
The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to interfere with the Delhi High Courts dismissal of former National Stock Exchange (NSE) Managing Director and CEO Chitra Ramkrishnas plea challenging her prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act (PC Act). A Bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice K Vinod Chandran held that Ramkrishna was free to [] The post Supreme Court refuses to interfere with Chitra Ramkrishnas prosecution under Prevention of Corruption Act, leaves public servant issue to trial court appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court indicates likely dismissal of bail plea by suspended Punjab DIG in CBI corruption case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday prima facie indicated that it was inclined to dismiss the bail plea filed by suspended Punjab Police DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar, who is accused in a corruption case registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice [] The post Supreme Court indicates likely dismissal of bail plea by suspended Punjab DIG in CBI corruption case appeared first on India Legal .
Delhi High Court to hear plea challenging DUSU elections over alleged political party involvement
A petition challenging the ongoing Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) elections has been filed before the Delhi High Court, alleging that the election process is being conducted in violation of the Lyngdoh Committee recommendations, particularly the prohibition on political party involvement in student elections. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice [] The post Delhi High Court to hear plea challenging DUSU elections over alleged political party involvement appeared first on India Legal .
Crime culture must be stopped at all costs in Bengal: Dilip Ghosh
Digital Desk | Newtown, Sep 15 (IANS) West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Tuesday said that antisocial elements had enjoyed complete dominance in Bengal for a long time and asserted that the government would enact whatever laws were required to eradicate such activities. Speaking to reporters, Ghosh said, In Bengal, antisocial elements had complete dominance for a long time. All these people, in collusion with political forces, have severely troubled the general public here. Terms like 'Tolabaji', 'Syndicate' and 'Cut-money' are heard exclusively in Bengal. Because of this, industries and businesses here have suffered, and the public is distressed. To completely eradicate this, the government will enact whatever laws are required. The administration needs to tighten law and order, and that process has begun. Even police personnel will not be spared; they are also being held accountable. This crime culture must be stopped at all costs, and the government is making all necessary preparations for it. On the New Education Policy, Ghosh said that there had been a debate since Independence over the direction Indian education should take and how people could be educated in a truly Indian context. Many discussions took place, but no one implemented it. Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought the New Education Policy into effect after extensive discussions, seminars and gathering opinions from people before presenting it. It is now being implemented step-by-step across states. Once fully implemented, society will reap its benefits, though it will take some time, he said. On the internal differences within the Trinamool Congress, Ghosh said his party did not want to interfere in the affairs of the ruling party. Whether old, new, good or bad, we don't want to get into the internal matters of the Trinamool Congress. They should take their issues to the Election Commission and resolve them. The Commission is looking into it, he said. Meanwhile, the rebel Trinamool Congress faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee on Monday named candidates for the bypolls to two Assembly seats in West Bengal, taking its electoral battle with the Mamata Banerjee-led camp to the next level, while asserting that it will contest under the official party name and symbol. The EC is yet to decide on the claims of rival groups.
Meta Agrees To Report Child Sexual Abuse Material Cases To Authorities In India
India is stepping up pressure on social media companies to strengthen safeguards for children, with Meta agreeing to report child sexual abuse cases to law enforcement agencies, news reports said quoting government sources on Tuesday, September 15.
A federal judge has temporarily stopped a Trump administration rule that would replace the current duration-of-status system for international students, exchange visitors and foreign media representatives with fixed limits on how long they can remain in the United States.
India Highlights Water Management Efforts At UN Human Rights Council
Indias experience in managing water across state boundaries and expanding access to drinking water was presented as an example of how stronger governance can help tackle growing water scarcity at a U.N. Human Rights Council side event in Geneva on Monday, September 14.
Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch Files Charges Against Notorious Fraudster in Job Scam
Jammu and Kashmirs Crime Branch has filed a chargesheet against a notorious fraudster involved in a government job scam. Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch Files Charges Against Notorious Fraudster in Job Scam
CJI urges shift from retrospective to preventive justice in infra projects
Observing that infrastructure is inherently exposed to the unexpected, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Monday called for a fundamental shift from retrospective justice to preventive justice in infrastructure development, saying the rule of law is not just about correcting the wrong but also about creating conditions where things go right. Addressing the FIDIC Global Infrastructure Conference here, the CJI also said that the real measure of success is not simply how quickly disputes are resolved, but how well the projects are designed so that fewer disputes arise in the first place. Rule of law is not only about correcting what has gone wrong; it is also about creating the conditions for things to go right, he said. What our infrastructure ecosystem therefore needs is a shift from retrospective justice to preventive justice: from questioning, after the project has been disrupted, to designing the contractual and institutional framework so that disagreements can be identifie
Justice must look right too, not just be right: CJI Surya Kant at Ram Jethmalani Memorial Lecture
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Monday underscored that the legitimacy of the judicial process rests not merely on the correctness of adjudication, but equally on its visible fairness, transparency and institutional credibility, observing that justice must not only be done but must also be demonstrably seen to be done. Delivering the 6th Ram [] The post Justice must look right too, not just be right: CJI Surya Kant at Ram Jethmalani Memorial Lecture appeared first on India Legal .
Indian-Origin Texas Man Sentenced In $27 Million Tax Shelter Fraud Scheme
A Texas man of Indian-origin, who helped business owners hide millions of dollars in income from the IRS, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in promoting a fraudulent tax shelter, the Justice Department said in a press release published on September 11.
Study Links Air Pollution To Poorer Recovery After Stroke
Air pollution may make it harder for stroke survivors to recover, with long-term exposure to several common pollutants linked to worsening ability to perform everyday activities, a longitudinal study found.
Indian-Origin Texas Lab Owner Added To U.S. Fugitive List Over Alleged Medicare Fraud
U.S. authorities are searching for a 46-year-old Indian-origin laboratory owner accused of running a $93 million Medicare fraud scheme and say he may be hiding in Hyderabad, India.
J&K Crime branch chargesheets notorious fraudster in fake govt job scam
Digital Desk | Srinagar, Sep 14 (IANS) The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch said on Monday that it has presented a chargesheet against a notorious fraudster in fake government job scam. An official statement said that the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch has filed a chargesheet before the Court of Forest Magistrate at Srinagar in a case under Sections 420, 468 and 471 of the IPC against Abdul Majeed Mir, the son of Abdul Rahim Mir and a resident of Lishtiyal village in Kalaroos area of Kupwara district for cheating and forgery. The case was registered on the basis of a written complaint alleging that the accused dishonestly grabbed lakhs of rupees on the pretext of securing a government job for the complainant's son. The accused provided an appointment order purportedly issued by the Airports Authority of India, which was subsequently found to be fake and forged. During investigation, the allegations were substantiated and the chargesheet was accordingly presented before the competent court for judicial determination. The accused, against whom 15 criminal cases have been registered across the Kashmir Valley, was arrested on July 18, 2026, and is presently lodged in Srinagar Central Jail. The accused, Abdul Majeed Mir, impersonated highly influential persons and bureaucrats with the intention of deceiving and cheating innocent people. The general public is advised to remain vigilant against economic fraudsters and report any such incidents directly to EOW Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch) Abdul Waheed Shah. If you have been a victim of economic fraud, you may also send your complaint to the official email: sspeow-kmr@jkpolice.gov.in. The EOW investigates high profile economic crimes which require full-time dedicated teams of investigators with technological backup. Territorial police engaged in law and order maintenance does not have enough time to deal exclusively with high profile crimes. The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch is the special wing of police created to deal with such cases.
War crimes tribunal to announce verdict in trial of former Kosovo president Thaci
CJI Surya Kant calls for shift from retrospective to preventive justice in infra projects
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant advocated for preventive justice in infrastructure projects. He stressed designing frameworks to avoid disputes before they arise. Well-drafted contracts should manage unforeseen circumstances and risks effectively. Balanced risk allocation and sensible standardization are crucial for project success. Early dispute avoidance and swift resolution are key governance instruments.
Tarun Tejpal surrenders before Goa Court after Supreme Court declines relief in 2013 Rape Case
Former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal on Monday surrendered before a court in Goa, bringing him into custody after the Supreme Court declined to grant him exemption from surrender in connection with the 2013 sexual assault case involving a former junior colleague. Tejpals surrender follows a decisive turn in the prolonged litigation, which has traversed the [] The post Tarun Tejpal surrenders before Goa Court after Supreme Court declines relief in 2013 Rape Case appeared first on India Legal .
Mumbai Crime Branch arrests two for illegal sale of Nitrazepam tablets
Mumbai Crime Branch Unit 6 arrested two men for allegedly selling Nitrazepam tablets illegally and seized 21,000 tablets weighing 12.81 kg and valued at Rs 64.05 lakh. Police laid a trap near the Sion-Panvel Highway in Trombay following confidential information about the alleged sale
Rule of law is the architecture of infrastructure: CJI Surya Kant at FIDIC 2026
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has called for a recalibration of the relationship between law and infrastructure development, emphasising that the Rule of Law must operate not merely as a remedial mechanism once disputes arise, but as an integral component of project architecture capable of preventing conflicts at the implementation stage. Addressing the FIDIC [] The post Rule of law is the architecture of infrastructure: CJI Surya Kant at FIDIC 2026 appeared first on India Legal .
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KPSC recruitment case: Complaint before ED alleges crores in proceeds of crime
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 14 (IANS) A formal complaint and memorandum information has been submitted before the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bengaluru Zonal Office, seeking an enquiry and registration of an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in connection with alleged large-scale corruption in Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruitment examinations. It may be noted that KPSC Chairman Shivashankarappa S. Sahukar was suspended and IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar (former Controller of Examinations, KPSC) has been arrested and grilled by the SIT team of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in the case. The complaint, received by the ED dated September 11 has come to light on Monday. The complaint without the name of the complainant, alleges a systematic corruption and bribery racket involving the KPSC Gazetted Probationers (KAS) Examination 2023-24 and other recruitment examinations conducted during the tenure of the then KPSC office-bearers. According to the complaint, the alleged racket involved organised bribery, extortion of interview candidates, question paper tampering and generation of unaccounted proceeds of crime potentially exceeding Rs 1,000 crore. The complaint has sought an investigation into alleged irregularities in the recruitment process for 384 Group 'A' and Group 'B' Gazetted Probationer posts, besides other examinations conducted by the KPSC. It alleges that the underlying offences attract provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, as well as penal provisions relating to criminal conspiracy, cheating, breach of trust by public servants and extortion. The complainant has alleged that cash collections running into tens of crores of rupees were made through alleged middlemen, staff drivers, private coaching operators and other intermediaries in connection with the selection of Assistant Commissioners, Tahsildars and Deputy Superintendents of Police. The complaint states that such funds constitute proceeds of crime under Section 2(1)(u) of the PMLA and has urged the ED to trace, freeze and attach properties allegedly acquired through the racket. According to the complaint, the KPSC conducted recruitment for 384 Gazetted Probationer posts under notifications issued on February 26, 2024, and February 13, 2025. Of the 384 posts, 310 were from the Residual Parent Cadre and 74 from the Kalyana Karnataka/Hyderabad-Karnataka cadre. The complaint has also alleged violation of the prescribed 1:3 ratio for calling candidates for the personality test (interview). It states that for 384 notified vacancies, 1,152 candidates should have been shortlisted under the statutory rules. However, the complaint alleges that the KPSC illegally expanded the list to 1,158 candidates by adding six extra candidates, allegedly to accommodate pre-selected candidates who had paid kickbacks. The complaint has urged the ED to examine the alleged financial transactions, identify the persons involved and take action under the provisions of the PMLA. The KPSC recruitment scam allegedly involves OMR sheet tampering, and the alleged illegal sale of government jobs purportedly in the recruitment of 400 veterinary officers. The alleged fraud involved question paper leaks, nepotism, and tampering with OMR answer sheets to inflate marks for favoured candidates.
The Calcutta High Court has expressed concern over the lack of an access road to two schools in South 24 Parganas, observing that students were being forced to cross marshy land to reach a newly constructed school building where midday meals are served. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Ravindra V. Ghuge and Justice Tapabrata [] The post Calcutta High Court flags lack of access road to two schools, says students forced to cross marshy land for midday meals appeared first on India Legal .
The Supreme Court has intervened in the long-running dispute concerning land allotment in Sikar, Rajasthan, directing the Rajasthan High Court to reconsider the matter in accordance with the applicable legal framework and the issues arising from the allotment process. The dispute pertains to the legality of the land allotment and the manner in which the [] The post Sikar Land allotment dispute: Supreme Court remits matter to Rajasthan High Court for fresh consideration appeared first on India Legal .
ABVP Bengaluru opposes NLSIU documentary screening on Umar Khalid, seeks cancellation
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) Bengaluru has said it will continue to press for the cancellation of a documentary screening on political prisoner Umar Khalid at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), despite the university deferring the event. NLSIUs Law and Society Committee had scheduled a screening of filmmaker Lalit Vachanis documentary [] The post ABVP Bengaluru opposes NLSIU documentary screening on Umar Khalid, seeks cancellation appeared first on India Legal .
Amit Shah sets 2029 deadline for Uniform Civil Code across 21 BJP-NDA ruled States
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) would be introduced in all 21 states and Union Territories governed by the BJP-led NDA before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, setting a broad political timeline for implementing a common framework for personal laws. Speaking to the media in Mumbai, Shah said [] The post Amit Shah sets 2029 deadline for Uniform Civil Code across 21 BJP-NDA ruled States appeared first on India Legal .
Kerala High Court issues notice to Mani C Kappan on plea seeking his disqualification as Pala MLA
The Kerala High Court on Monday (September 14) issued notice to Mani C Kappan on a petition filed by businessman Dinesh Menon seeking his disqualification as Pala MLA following his conviction in four cheque-bounce cases in Mumbai. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas orally raised questions on the effect of suspension of the sentence on Kappans disqualification. [] The post Kerala High Court issues notice to Mani C Kappan on plea seeking his disqualification as Pala MLA appeared first on India Legal .
The Delhi High Court has questioned the evidentiary basis of a plea alleging that persons could still be trapped beneath the debris of the building collapse at Satya Niketan, demanding to know the source of the information forming the basis of such a claim. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice [] The post Satya Niketan building collapse: Delhi High Court seeks evidence behind claim of persons still trapped under debris appeared first on India Legal .
Lifting Thin Air: The Bizarre Podiums and Phantom Trophies of 2025 and 2026
India won the Asia Cup in 2025. India won it again in 2026. Yet on both occasions, the champions walked away without the trophy. In a strange new chapter for Asian cricket, the silverware became a symbol not of sporting achievement, but of a geopolitical standoff.
When Prayer Requires Proof: Maharashtra
Maharashtras new anti-conversion law seeks to prevent coercion and fraud, but its broad regulatory framework risks placing prayer, religious association and freedom of conscience under a cloud of suspicion.
Eiffel Tower and Indian Orthodoxy in the Shadow of the Supreme Court
ON THE NEW YEAR OF 2019, from the northern tip of Kerala to the southern end of Kerala stretching over 620 kilometres, half a million women of Kerala stood holding their hands as a human chain which was described as Mahila Mathilugal (womens wall) demanding gender equality which also wanted access to the Sabarimala temple to worship the Lord Ayyappa who is adorning the temple. It was stated that the women during their menstruation cycle are not allowed to enter Sabarimala because it is considered menstruation will pollute and disturb the celibacy of the Lord who is considered as a Brahmachari . The women were demanding implementation of the judgment of the Supreme Court delivered on September 28, 2018 which ruled that keeping the menstruating women out considering that they were impure and had the effect of polluting the place was nothing but untouchability hit by Article 17 of the Constitution. The news of the women's human chain got hardly reported in spite of the fact that it was a unique agitation involving several thousands women. The majority of the five-judge bench held: Article 17 is the constitutional promise of equality and justice to those who have remained at the lowest rung of a traditional belief system founded in graded inequality It has been placed on a constitutional pedestal of enforceable fundamental rights, beyond being only a directive principle, for two reasons. First, untouchability is violative of the basic rights of socially backward individuals and their dignity. Second, the Framers believed that the abolition of untouchability is a constitutional imperative to establish an equal social order. Its presence together and on an equal footing with other fundamental rights, was designed to give vulnerable people the power to achieve collective good. Article 17 is a reflection of the transformative ideal of the Constitution, which gives expression to the aspirations of socially disempowered individuals and communities, and provides a moral framework for radical social transformation. But the demand of these women was never implemented in spite of the fact that there was a judgment in their favour and the State was supposed to implement the order under Article 144 of the Constitution. However, what prevented them was that a Review Petition was not only entertained, but also referred to a larger bench of 9 judges which took almost 8 years to hear the case for days together, whose verdict is awaited. However, what was shocking was that the bench never fixed any time limit for arguments of the counsels and they went on for more than three weeks. More shocking was that the counsels were willing to put forth arguments which were based on ancient texts and discarded over the years. Some arguments sounded similar to the ones which were advocated before the Privy Council in the beginning of the 20th century about the time tested practice and belief of the Hindu sect which should not be altered by any notions invented over the period. Little do they realise that by the 42nd amendment to the Constitution of India (1976), fundamental duties were introduced and Article 51-A makes several duties on the citizens and the sub-clause (e) specifically directs them to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women. While the women fight for their self-respect and dignity in the court, a group of Sanyasis belonging to the Swaminarayan sect calling themselves Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) recently went to Paris to attend the consecration of their temple in the outskirts of the city. The said group also wanted to have site-seeing in the city, one unavoidable place being the Eiffel Tower situated in the middle of the city. They intimated their tour operators that they should ensure that during their visit there should not be any interactions with the women working in the Tower. In essence, they wanted the women staff of the Eiffel Tower to be kept away from their eye contact. The management also attempted to implement the said request which led to a woman protesting against such crude discrimination and leading to the strike of the Eiffel Tower staff on September 7. In India, we may be accustomed to such blatant discrimination, but in Paris and other places it gave rise to a wide range of protest. The Mayor of Paris, Emmanuel Gregoire was quoted saying Equality between women and men will never stop at the foot of our historical monuments, nor anywhere in this country. It must be applied everywhere, for everyone. The Indian Express quoted a spokesman of the Ministry of External Affairs as saying, We are aware of the opening of a temple by the BAPS Sanstha in the Paris area. As to the particular issue pertaining to the Tower, this is a matter purely between the entities concerned. Thus the Indian Government washed off its hands instead of reacting to the conduct of the group of Sadhus who went abroad and did something contrary to the spirit of India, that too in a country where three centuries ago in a revolution overthrowing the monarchy, people raised slogans of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity which prominently finds a place in the preamble to our Constitution. To add a caveat, however, Dr. Ambedkar said that he was inspired to include these words after being inspired by the teachings of Lord Buddha who was his master. India and the Promise of Article 15 Notwithstanding the fact that the Constitution assures equality before law and Article 15 specifically prohibits any discrimination by the State on grounds of sex and other reasons set out therein. Even during the debates while framing the Constitution and when the Constituent Assembly called for responses from the general public, there were several representations received from the Hindu orthodoxy that religious rituals, such as funerals or menstrual cycles of women, rendered certain persons temporarily untouchable. To criminalise the practice of untouchability, they argued, constituted direct interference with religion.( Assembling Indias Constitution , Rohit De Ornit Shani, Penguin Random House, 2025, p. 56) The very same book which gathered this information from the archives of the Constituent Assembly also referred to several exercises made by the Hindu orthodoxy to preserve the tradition and practice of the religion. Notwithstanding these sectarian approaches, the Constituent Assembly unanimously introduced Article 14 , 15 , 16 and 17 of the Constitution and wanted to remove any kind of discrimination practiced against women. Added to this is the fundamental duty provided under Article 51-A(e). The Government of India is also party to the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination of Women (CEDAW) (June 25, 1993). Article 11 of CEDAW, to which India is a party, requires State parties to take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in the field of employment. In its General Recommendation No. 19 (1992), the United Nations Committee on CEDAW further clarified that equality in employment can be seriously impaired when women are subjected to gender-specific violence, such as sexual harassment at the workplace. Indias commitment to protection and promotion of womens constitutional rights as well as respect for its obligations under various international treaties is unequivocal. However, in the matter of providing equality and non-discrimination against women, however progressive the government may be, it was the judiciary which gave its peculiar interpretation, especially interpreting Article 15 of the Constitution which bans discrimination based on sex. Saurabh Kirpal, commenting on this wrote: Chief Justice M.C. Chagla [who] held that personal laws could not be challenged as violating any fundamental right guaranteed under the Constitution. This was on the basis that the definition of the term law (under Article 13 ) in the Constitution did not include personal laws in its purview. Justice P.B. Gajendragadkar, who went on to become Chief Justice of India, agreed with Chief Justice Chagla, and explained the position in starker terms. He ruled that the rules prescribed for marriages are determined by the social and economic condition of the society. In dealing with these rules, it is also necessary to remember the obvious natural differences between the sexes themselves and considerations which may legitimately arise from these differences. In his view, Article 15 of the Constitution prohibited discrimination against women if it was based on the ground of sex only. This use of the word only, as per the learned judge, implied that if there was some other ground to differentiate between men and women, other than sex alone, the legislation would be upheld. ( Who is Equal? , Saurabh Kirpal, Penguin Random House India, p.187-88) That the Indian judiciary is still in the learning process was recorded in the case of Gwalior Judge in which Indira Jaisings intervention was described by a lawyer with a phrase which was completely misogynist. Justice J.S. Khehar observed: Every day is a matter of learning there is a lot to be learnt, from what she innocuously conveyed. Her sensitivity to the issue, one may confess, brought out to us, a wholly different understanding on the subject. It is therefore, that we have remarked above, that the evaluation of a charge of sexual harassment, would depend on the manner in which it is perceived. It took 8 years for the Supreme Court to issue a Hand Book on Combating Gender Stereotypes (2023). Writing the preface for the book, Chief Justice Dhananjay Chandrachud wrote: Our oath as judges mandates that we perform the duties of our office without fear or favour, affection or ill-will. The oath demands that we discharge our functions with impartiality and objectivity, applying the law to every case before us. A judges oath demands rejecting improper attempts to influence their decision-making. The oath also requires a judge to put aside any preconceived notions about the parties before the court. Relying on predetermined stereotypes in judicial decision-making contravenes the duty of judges to decide each case on its merits, independently and impartially. In particular, reliance on stereotypes about women is liable to distort the laws application to women in harmful ways. (Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes, Supreme Court of India, 2023) No sooner Chief Justice Surya Kant took over, he dismissed the book as too Harvard-oriented and said that it may not be understood by the rape survivor, her relatives or commoners. He said that judges should receive practical training on the issue, directing the National Judicial Academy, Bhopal to frame fresh guidelines , rather than sermonise High Court judges from the Supreme Court. But what is happening in the country is quite different. There was a Hindu Swamiji from South who told the women to stay at home and take care of the children and if they want to earn some amount, they can prepare kumkum or pappad at home. This trait is not confined only to Hindu swamijis . An Islamic scholar from Kanthapuram in Keralam, A.P. Aboobacker Musliar apparently advised women to remain confined to their homes because their public appearances led to great destruction. When a journalist Aparna Kurup questioned and criticized the view, she got death threats. When she approached the police for her protection, a case was booked against her which is still going on. Four women judicial officers were terminated by the Madhya Pradesh High Court; they approached the Supreme Court. When the matter came up before Justice Nagarathna she got furious and even at the admission stage remarked: I wish men had menstruation, then only they would understand. Finally allowing all the four applications and setting aside those termination orders, she emphasized that the only way such discriminations will disappear is that women should enter the field in large numbers and ultimately have positions where the decision-making will be in their hands. She said : To holistically understand womens effective participation in the Judiciary, it is important to look at three main phenomena: (I) the entry of women into the legal profession; (II) the retention of women and growth of their numbers in the profession; and (III) the advancement of women, in numbers, to senior echelons of the profession. Many have stressed that increased diversity within a judiciary, and ensuring judges are representative of society, enables the judiciary as a whole to better respond to diverse social and individual contexts and experiences. It is a recognition of this fact that a greater representation of women in the judiciary, would greatly improve the overall quality of judicial decision making and this impacts generally and also specifically in cases affecting women. Ultimately, whether any case will be filed against those BAPS sadhus is not known. Since their newly consecrated temple may attract many devotees and tourists from Europe, the French govt. may not attempt any such exercise. But theoretically if any case is instituted in India, what will be the outcome, is anybodys guess? Since Article 15 (2) is qualified by the word only and in the absence or conditions of sex plus theory is applied in all probabilities the Sadhus may escape by saying that the religious right will exclude an application of discrimination theories. Ultimately, the nine-judge bench will decide, of which Justice B.V. Nagarathna is also a part of the key answer. If they decide that the Hindu Sadhus cannot dictate as to who should be the Eiffel Tower staff and what should be their sex identity, it will be well and could and on par with the civilized world. If they decide otherwise, then the Prime Minister shouting on all platforms about Nari Shakthi will only become a mirage.
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23213 cases settled across UT of J&K SRINAGAR: Continuing its endeavor to promote access to justice through swift, cost-effective and amicable resolution of disputes, the J&K Legal Services Authority, under the patronage of Dr. Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati, Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Patron-in-Chief, J&K Legal Services Authority and under the []
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Srinagar, Sep 12: Continuing its endeavor to promote access to justice through swift resolution of disputes, J&K Legal Services Authority, under the patronage of Dr. Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati, Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Patron-in-Chief, J&K Legal Services Authority and under the dynamic leadership of Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority and with the guidance of Justice Sanjay Dhar, Chairperson, High Court Legal Services Committee, organised the 3rd National Lok Adalat for 2026 across UT of J&K. The Lok Adalat covered a wide range of matters, including MACT claims, matrimonial disputes, cheque dishonour cases under the Negotiable Instruments Act, money recovery matters, commercial disputes and compoundable criminal offences. At Srinagar, Dr. Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati, Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh, along with Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority, jointly inaugurated the 3rd National Lok Adalat at District Court Complex, Srinagar. The occasion assumed special significance as it marked the first National Lok Adalat after Dr. Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati assumed office as Chief Justice of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh. Upon their arrival, Haq Nawaz Zargar, Principal District & Sessions Judge (Chairperson, DLSA Srinagar), Shazia Tabasum, Member Secretary, J&K Legal Services Authority, and other Judicial Officers of the district judiciary received the dignitaries. A ceremonial Guard of Honour was also accorded to the Chief Justice. Thereafter, the Chief Justice and Executive Chairman visited different Lok Adalat Benches and interacted with the Presiding Officers, members of the Benches, Advocates and litigants. They appreciated the arrangements made for the smooth conduct of the Lok Adalat and witnessed the settlement of cases at the Benches. MACT compensation cheques were also distributed among eligible claimants on the occasion, extending timely relief to the beneficiaries. As per the information received from various Legal Services Institutions across the UT of J&K, a total of 32908 cases were taken up by 163Benches during the day-long National Lok Adalat, out of which 23213 cases were amicably settled and disposed of, involving a total settlement/compensation amount of Rs. 176,22,29,397. The settled matters included Motor Accident Claims, civil and criminal matters, labour disputes, electricity and water bill disputes, land acquisition matters, family disputes, cheque dishonor cases and bank recovery matters, among others. Dr. Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati, while interacting with media persons, expressed his gratitude and appreciated the efforts of the Judicial Officers, Secretaries of DLSAs, Advocates, Para Legal Volunteers, staff of the District and Tehsil Courts and the litigants for their wholehearted participation in the 3rd National Lok Adalat of the year 2026. Justice Sanjeev Kumar while welcoming the Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh emphasized the significance of Lok Adalats and observed that they provide an effective mechanism for speedy, amicable and final resolution of disputes without the burden of prolonged litigation. He urged the public to make greater use of Lok Adalats and encouraged all stakeholders to continue their efforts towards strengthening consensual dispute resolution. Justice Rajnesh Oswal, High Court of J&K and Ladakh inaugurated the National LokAdalat at District Court Complex, Jammu. On the occasion, the Principal District & Sessions Judge, Tahir Khurshid Raina received the Justice along with other judicial officers of district Jammu. Shazia Tabasum, Member Secretary, J&K Legal Services Authority, informed that the 4th and final National Lok Adalat of the current calendar year is scheduled to be held on December 12, 2026. She urged litigants whose cases could not be listed or settled in the present Lok Adalat to avail themselves of the opportunity in the forthcoming National LokAdalat.
Chief Justice inaugurates 3rd National Lok Adalat at District Court Complex Srinagar
In a significant stride towards delivering timely and amicable justice, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar successfully organised the 3rd National Lok Adalat of the year 2026 at the District Court Complex, Mominabad, Srinagar and Court of the Additional Special Mobile Magistrate/JMIC Pantha Chowk. The National Lok Adalat was inaugurated by Dr Pushpendra Singh Bhati, Chief Justice of High Court of J&K and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Legal Services Authority), in the presence of Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Judge, High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority. The inaugural ceremony was attended by M.K. Sharma, Registrar General, High Court of J&K and Ladakh, Shazia Tabasum, Member Secretary, J&K Legal Services Authority and. Haq Nawaz Zargar, Principal District & Sessions Judge/ Chairman, DLSA Srinagar, along with the Secretary, DLSA Srinagar and other Judicial Officers of District Court Complex Srinagar. Moreover, a ceremonial Guard of Honour was presented by the Jammu & Kashmir Police, marking a dignified and respectful beginning to the proceedings. Following the guard of honour, a Chinar sapling and a yellow maple sapling were planted by the Chief Guest and Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority, within the court premises, as a gesture towards environmental protection and promotion of a greener and cleaner environment. The dignitaries visited and observed the functioning of various benches at the District Court Srinagar, offering encouragement to litigants and reinforcing the ethos of participatory justice. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Justice emphasised the transformative role of Lok Adalats in the justice delivery system, stating, Lok Adalat is not just a mechanism for resolving disputes; it is a platform that creates a win-win situation for all parties involved. It saves time, reduces litigation costs, and fosters goodwill. I encourage the public to actively participate in this initiative for peaceful, timely, and amicable settlements. Justice through Lok Adalats strengthens the very foundation of participatory and compassionate justice. The Lok Adalat received an enthusiastic response from litigants, a testament to the growing public trust in alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. A wide range of cases, including civil matters, matrimonial disputes, criminal compoundable offences, bank recoveries and pre-litigation issues, were taken up, with a significant number being resolved on the spot. To facilitate the amicable settlement of cases, 11 benches were constituted in the district. The Bench where MACT claims were settled was presided over by Farooq Ahmad Bhat (Add. District & Sessions Judge Sgr) and Dinesh Gupta 3rd Add. District & Sessions Judge Sgr) in which 85 cases were taken, out of which, 33 cases were amicably settled and Rs 6,72,35,000 were awarded as settlement amount and cheques amounting Rs 3,42,45,000 were on-spot distributed among the claimants by the Chief Justice in presence of Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Judge High Court of J&K and Ladakh (Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority), Haq Nawaz Zargar Principal District & Sessions Judge Srinagar, Ms. Shazia Tabasum, Member Secretary, J&K Legal Services Authority and other Ld. Judicial Officers of District Court Srinagar. The Bench No. 05 was presided over by Fida Hussain Nayak (Municipal Magistrate Srinagar) and comprised of Junaid Imtiyaz Mir (Sub-Judge, Srinagar). Out of the 63 cases, 19 cases were settled with an amount of Rs. 1,01,24,17,752. By the concerted efforts of all presiding officers of all the courts, cooperation rendered by the learned advocates and officers of various government departments, insurance companies and banking institutions, a total number of 9,888 cases were taken up by 11 benches in the district, out of which, 9,394 cases were settled in the said Lok-Adalat. An amount of Rs, 1,11,14,88,832/ (One Hundred Eleven Crores Fourteen Lakh Eighty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Two Only ) was awarded as settlement amount in all the cases including award of Rs. 6,72,35,000 in 33 MACT Cases. The 3rd National Lok Adalat of 2026 witnessed a huge participation of officers and officials from different departments, besides litigants. The success of the event reflects the judiciary's commitment to resolve the disputes through mutual understanding and compromise. Such initiatives not only lessen the backlog of cases in the courts but also strengthen the publics faith in the legal system.
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Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 13 (IANS) Artificial intelligence can help analyse large volumes of judicial data and identify trends that may escape the human eye, but it cannot decide what should be done in an individual case, Supreme Court judge Justice N V Anjaria said on Saturday, while stressing that AI must remain an aid, rather than a decision-maker, in the justice delivery system. Justice Anjaria was speaking at the inauguration of the India Digital ADR Summit-2026 at the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in Gandhinagar. He also launched the SAMYAK portal, a digital initiative of the universitys International Digital Dispute Resolution Centre (IDDRC). If AI is to be used on a large scale in arbitration or any judicial process, certain essential aspects have to be taken into consideration. AI can be part of the justice delivery system, but cannot be the decision-maker, Justice Anjaria said. He said AI could help understand what had happened across hundreds of cases and identify patterns and trends that might not be readily visible to humans. However, he made a distinction between using technology to assist in analysing cases and allowing it to determine the outcome of a particular case. Attorney General of India, R Venkataramani, who also addressed the gathering, spoke to law students about the importance of developing an investigative approach. Doubt, refutation and verification are the foundations of science and students must cultivate the habits of questioning, challenging and verifying information, he said. Venkataramani also described NFSU as having the potential to emerge as a global hub of excellence and said its early achievements would help establish its international reputation. Gujarat High Court Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal congratulated the IDDRC on the launch of the SAMYAK portal, describing it as a unique initiative. She said clear rules are needed for the incorporation of artificial intelligence into legal institutions. Such rules should clearly distinguish between tasks where AI could be used and those that must remain within the exclusive domain of human judgement and discretion in the dispute resolution process, she asserted. The summit was attended by former Supreme Court judges M R Shah and Rajesh Bindal, besides Gujarat State Human Rights Commission Chairman Dr K J Thaker, former Gujarat High Court Chief Justice Justice Soniya Gokani and former Chief Justice Justice Dr A C Joshi.
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Agatha Christie quote today: Agatha Christie believed crime is terribly revealing about human nature. Her actions reveal a person's true character, not just outward appearances. This observation offers a life lesson to focus on deeds over mere words. Christie, the Queen of Mysteries, wrote many famous detective novels.
