Treat digital arrests and cyber frauds as organised crime: SC
'Invoke Stringent Laws To Curb Such Crimes'
Justice has two standards: Er Rashid on Kashmir vs Delhi protests
NEW DELHI: Amid the ongoing disruptions in Parliament, MP Baramulla Er Rashid on Friday strongly protested against mass detentions and the bulldozing of residential houses (of militants) in Kashmir. As soon as the House assembled, Er Rashid entered the Well of the House and protested against mass detentions and the demolition of residential houses in []
Crime against women in J&K drops for third straight year
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 3,405 3,937 3,716 3,653 3,366 Source: NCRB data tabled in Lok Sabha, Unstarred Question No. 1078, July 24, 2026 Srinagar, Jul 24: Cases registered under crimes against women in Jammu and Kashmir declined to 3,366 in 2024 from 3,653 in 2023, continuing a fall that began after cases peaked at 3,937 in 2021, according to data placed before the Lok Sabha on Friday by Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur. The figures were tabled in reply to an unstarred question by Anil Yeshwant Desai, Lok Sabha member from Mumbai South Central and a Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, who had asked whether crime against women had increased significantly across the country and sought State and Union Territory-wise details for the last five years. The minister said the data was compiled by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs and published in its report Crime in India, the latest edition of which covers 2024. Five-year trend According to the Annexure tabled with the answer, cases registered under crime against women in Jammu and Kashmir stood at 3,405 in 2020, rose to 3,937 in 2021, then eased to 3,716 in 2022, 3,653 in 2023 and 3,366 in 2024. The 2024 figure is about 14 percent lower than the 2021 peak. The trend in Jammu and Kashmir runs counter to the all-India pattern. Nationally, cases registered under crime against women rose every year over the same period, from 3,71,503 in 2020 to 4,41,534 in 2024, an increase of nearly 19 percent, the data showed. Ladakh, carved out as a separate Union Territory, recorded a rise over the period, with cases going up from 9 in 2020 to 34 in 2024, though the numbers remain small in absolute terms. Workplace harassment cases On sexual harassment at the workplace, Thakur said the Ministry launched the Sexual Harassment Electronic Box (SHe-Box) portal on August 29, 2024, to help complainants track cases filed with Internal Committees and Local Committees set up under the POSH Act, 2013. As of July 21, 2026, the portal had logged 510 complaints nationally, of which 208 had been disposed of, she said. The minister added that the portal is not a statutory oversight mechanism but an information aid, and that monitoring implementation of the POSH Act remains the responsibility of the concerned State and Union Territory governments. Schemes cited Responding on steps taken for women's safety, the minister listed the Women Helpline (181), the Emergency Response Support System (112), One Stop Centres, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and the Mission Shakti Portal launched in January 2025 as measures being run under the Centre's Mission Shakti umbrella scheme. She said 657 One Stop Centres across the country have been integrated with the Women Helpline to allow faster transfer of cases needing on-ground intervention. The minister also pointed to the National Commission for Women's 24x7 helpline, numbered 14490, and to the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre's portal at cybercrime.gov.in for reporting cyber offences against women and children, saying that action on such complaints rests with State and Union Territory law enforcement agencies.
Justice for Students echoes in Ponda as Cong holds protest
NT Reporter Ponda The Ponda Block Congress Committee, along with a large group of students, on Friday organised a protest at Kranti Maidan against the alleged NEET paper leak and other examination irregularities, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and comprehensive reforms to the national examination system. The protest, held under the []
Miri Piri Khalsa March sets off for Damdama Sahib with message of justice, religious freedom
UPSIFS wraps up 42-day crime scene management course; 94 UP police personnel trained
After a controversial elevation superseding three judges in the Nepalese Supreme Court under the Balen Shah regime, Nepals Chief Justice Manoj Sharma is on his first official visit to India, as courts across South Asia reel through varying forms of executive pressures.
AIDSO voices concern over rising crimes against women, children
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Friday highlighted Indias increasing presence across the globe as a fair, credible and efficient jurisdiction for resolving international commercial disputes, attributing this transformation to sustained legislative reforms, progressive judicial interpretation, institutional strengthening and the rapid evolution of the countrys arbitration and mediation ecosystem. Delivering the keynote address [] The post India emerging as credible, global hub for international commercial dispute resolution: CJI Surya Kant at UNCITRALs 60th anniversary conference appeared first on India Legal .
Technology-driven policing key to tackling cyber crime, says Telangana DGP C.V. Anand
NEET is against Tamil Nadus social justice principles, say protesters
At a protest in the CPI State Office, a crowd of predominantly youngsters raised slogans calling for the complete scrapping of NEET examinations as well as the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
NDTV Exclusive: Chief Justice Surya Kant Clarifies Don't Waste Our Time Remark
It was reported wrongly that the Supreme Court declined to hear the petition, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant told NDTV
Switching Cancer Treatment Earlier May Improve Cure Rates, Study Finds
A new study suggests that changing cancer treatments before tumors stop responding could help patients avoid drug resistance and improve the chances of eliminating the disease.
Rajasthan Police Registers 460 E-Zero FIRs, New Cyber Crime System Shows Immediate Impact
Jaipur, July 24: Rajasthan Polices new initiative to tackle cyber fraud has shown immediate results, with seven E-Zero FIRs registered within the first 18 hours of the systems implementation. The initiative has been launched under the direction of Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Kumar Sharma to ensure faster action in cyber fraud cases involving ... Read more Rajasthan Police Registers 460 E-Zero FIRs, New Cyber Crime System Shows Immediate Impact
KTR demands justice for students, resignation of Union Education Minister for NEET paper leak
He accuses CM Revanth Reddy of diverting attention from students issues rather than confronting the Centre
Crimes Against Women Fall in Jammu Kashmir for Fourth Straight Year, Lok Sabha Told
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir recorded a fourth consecutive annual decline in crimes against women in 2024, with 3,366 cases registered compared with 3,653 in 2023, while Ladakh reported an increase to 34 cases from 20 a year earlier, the Union Government informed the Lok Sabha. The figures were provided by the Ministry of Women and []
Student protests: PIL in Delhi High Court challenges internet shutdown orders around Jantar Mantar
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Delhi High Court challenging a series of orders issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) directing the suspension of mobile internet services in and around Jantar Mantar during the ongoing student protests over alleged examination irregularities. The matter was mentioned for urgent listing [] The post Student protests: PIL in Delhi High Court challenges internet shutdown orders around Jantar Mantar appeared first on India Legal .
AgustaWestland case: Supreme Court grants Centre three weeks to respond to Christian Michel plea
The Supreme Court on Friday granted the Union government a final opportunity of three weeks to file its counter affidavit in the petition filed by alleged AgustaWestland middleman Christian Michel James, challenging his continued detention in connection with the alleged Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland VVIP helicopter procurement scam. The Bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice [] The post AgustaWestland case: Supreme Court grants Centre three weeks to respond to Christian Michel plea appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court bans unauthorised circulation of court proceedings on digital platforms
The Supreme Court on Friday passed an interim order prohibiting the unauthorised extraction, editing, modification, dissemination, reposting, uploading, sharing or monetisation of audio and video recordings of judicial proceedings on social media and other digital platforms without prior permission from the competent authority. The Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya [] The post Supreme Court bans unauthorised circulation of court proceedings on digital platforms appeared first on India Legal .
Delhi High Court refers plea on CJP protest violence to Chief Justice-led Bench
The petition, which came up before Justice Prateek Jalan, seeks directions for ensuring the safety and security of the citizens of Delhi from the violent protests being held under the garb of protest at Jantar Mantar
Delhi High Court questions ECI over deployment of school teachers for electoral roll revision
The Delhi High Court on Friday questioned the Election Commission of India (ECI) over its decision to deploy school teachers as Booth Level Officers (BLOs) for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the national capital, asking whether the constitutional powers vested in the poll body under Article 324 permit such action without [] The post Delhi High Court questions ECI over deployment of school teachers for electoral roll revision appeared first on India Legal .
The Supreme Court on Friday permitted an accused in a digital arrest fraud case to withdraw his special leave petition challenging the denial of bail after orally observing that such offences could justify the invocation of organised crime provisions. The matter was heard by the Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya [] The post Digital arrest fraud case: Accused withdraws bail plea after Supreme Court questions non-invocation of organised crime provisions appeared first on India Legal .
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Friday clarified that no writ petition had been filed before the Supreme Court in connection with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protests at Delhis Jantar Mantar and criticised what he described as inaccurate and reckless media reporting suggesting that the Court had refused to grant an urgent [] The post CJI Surya Kant refutes media reports claiming Supreme Court rejected plea on CJP protests, says no writ petition was filed appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court proposes special courts for speedy trial in Manipur violence cases
The Supreme Court on Friday proposed constituting special courts to conduct day-to-day trials in criminal cases arising out of the 2023 ethnic violence in Manipur and directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Special Investigation Teams (SITs) to expedite pending investigations and file charge sheets at the earliest. The Bench of Chief Justice of [] The post Supreme Court proposes special courts for speedy trial in Manipur violence cases appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court welcomes foreign judges ahead of 60th anniversary celebrations of UNCITRAL
The Supreme Court on Friday welcomed a delegation of senior judges from five countries, with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant introducing the visiting dignitaries in Courtroom No. 1 ahead of events marking the 60th anniversary of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL). The delegation included Nepal Chief Justice Manoj Kumar [] The post Supreme Court welcomes foreign judges ahead of 60th anniversary celebrations of UNCITRAL appeared first on India Legal .
New York Police Department investigates 2 stabbings as possible hate crimes
A man has been arrested after police said he stabbed two men in separate, nonfatal attacks on Manhattans Upper West Side
Delhi High Court designates special judge to fast-track paper leak cases
The Delhi High Court has designated Judge Anu Grover Baliga as the Special Judge to exclusively hear and conduct the expeditious trial of criminal cases arising from question paper leaks and the use of unfair means in public examinations. In a notification issued on Thursday evening, the High Court appointed judge Baliga as Special Judge [] The post Delhi High Court designates special judge to fast-track paper leak cases appeared first on India Legal .
U.S. Places India In Lower Tariff Slab Under Fresh Section 301 Measures
India has been placed in the lower tariff category under the latest trade action announced by the United States, with officials saying New Delhi secured the reduced rate after engaging with Washington on labor practices.
Attendance shortage: Supreme Court grants one-time relief to law students
The Supreme Court has granted one-time relief to law students affected by confusion over mandatory attendance norms, holding that students whose academic session was ongoing when the Delhi High Court relaxed attendance requirements in November 2025 cannot be barred from appearing in their final examinations for that academic session solely on the ground of shortage [] The post Attendance shortage: Supreme Court grants one-time relief to law students appeared first on India Legal .
Columbia Journalism School Appoints Pallavi Gogoi To Lead Knight-Bagehot Fellowship
Veteran Indian-origin business journalist and journalism educator Pallavi Gogoi has been named the new executive director of the Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in Economics and Business Journalism at Columbia Journalism School, taking charge of one of the institution's flagship professional programs.
Salman Rushdie Testifies About Knife Attack In Federal Terrorism Trial Of Hadi Matar
Nearly four years after surviving a brutal knife attack that left him permanently injured, author Salman Rushdie returned to court on Thursday, July 23, to describe the moments he believed he might not survive, as the man accused of carrying out the assault faces federal terrorism charges in the U.S.
California Diwali holiday law challenged in lawsuit alleging unconstitutional religious preference
A California law authorizing public schools and community colleges to observe Diwali as a paid holiday is facing a legal challenge after a taxpayer advocacy group sued Gov. Gavin Newsom, arguing the measure gives unconstitutional preferential treatment to a religious holiday.
15-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Rewrites Record Books With Maiden T20I Fifty
India's 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi announced himself on the international stage in stunning fashion on Thursday, July 23, becoming the youngest player in men's international cricket history to score a half-century.
J&KJA holds program on Juvenile Justice
Srinagar, Jul 23: Under the guidance of Justice Sindhu Sharma, Judge, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and Chairperson, Committee under the Juvenile Justice Act, the Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy today organized a Capacity-Building Programme on Juvenile Justice for the Principal Magistrates of the Juvenile Justice Boards. The programme was conducted in hybrid mode, with the Principal Magistrates from the Kashmir Division participating physically at the Academy's Mominabad Campus, Srinagar, while those from the Jammu Division joined virtually. The programme was also attended by the Newly Selected Civil Judges (Junior Division), Batch-2026, presently undergoing the Pre-Appointment Induction Training Programme. The programme was organized pursuant to the approval of the Juvenile Justice Committee, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, based on a comprehensive Training Needs Assessment undertaken by the Office of the Member Secretary, Juvenile Justice Committee. It was also aimed at facilitating implementation of the directions issued by the Supreme Court of India in Juvenile Delinquent v. State of U.P. & Others (Criminal Appeal No. 2010 of 2026), along with the Standard Operating Procedure and the communication issued by the Registrar General, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The programme commenced with a welcome address by Director, Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy. Naseer Ahmad Dar who highlighted the significance of the programme in strengthening the implementation of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. He emphasized the need for a child-centric and reformative approach while underscoring the importance of continuous judicial education in enhancing the capacity of judicial officers. The inaugural session was jointly conducted by Tabassum Wani, Joint Registrar Inspection, High Court Wing, Srinagar, and Dr. Khair-ul-Nisa, Chairperson, Child Welfare Committee. The resource persons discussed the key provisions of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, including the powers and functions of Juvenile Justice Boards, child-friendly inquiry procedures, preliminary assessment under Section 15, Social Investigation Reports, the role of experts and important judicial precedents. The session featured interactive discussions and case studies emphasizing a child-centric and reformative approach. The second session, conducted by Tabassum Wani, focused on non-custodial measures, diversion and rehabilitation of children in conflict with law. Through practical case studies and discussions, the participants deliberated on bail under Section 12, preliminary assessment under Section 15, claims of juvenility, the distinction between children in conflict with law and children in need of care and protection, and the importance of safeguarding the identity and confidentiality of children. The post-lunch sessions were jointly conducted by Tabassum Qadir, Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Srinagar and Dr. Khair-ul-Nisa, who deliberated on restorative justice in juvenile justice administration. They highlighted victim-offender mediation, family group conferencing, accountability, rehabilitation and social reintegration. They emphasized trauma-informed judicial approaches, community participation and coordinated institutional support for the welfare and long-term rehabilitation of children in conflict with law. The programme witnessed active participation from the Principal Magistrates of Juvenile Justice Boards and the newly inducted Civil Judges (Junior Division), who engaged enthusiastically in the discussions and interactive sessions throughout the day. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, reaffirming the commitment of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, the Juvenile Justice Committee and the J&K Judicial Academy towards continuous judicial education and capacity building for ensuring a sensitive, rights-based and effective juvenile justice delivery system in the Union Territory.
Two Holy Verses noted below while identical in emphasis lay stress on different aspects of imparting justice, as is apparent on finer reading of divine commands: O ye who believe! Stand firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah, even as against yourselves, or your parents, or your kin, and whether it be (against) rich or poor: for Allah can best protect both. Follow not the lusts (of your heart) lest you swerve, and if you distort (justice) or decline to do justice, verily Allah is well acquainted with all ye do (Al Nisa: 135) O ye who believe! Stand our firmly for Allah, as witnesses to fair dealing, and let not the hatred of others to you make swerve to wrong and depart from justice. Be just: that is next to Piety: and fear Allah. For Allah is acquainted with acquainted with all ye do (Al Maidah: 08) Both the Holy Verses lay stress on justice being an attribute of Allah and doing justice without fear or favour in its essence means being witness to Allah, in other words stand firmly for Allah, as witnesses to fair dealing. The Holy Verses also emphasise that there is absolutely no space for swerving in justice, it has be fair play, even if it gets to be against yourselves, your parents, your kin, or against rich or poor. There is no room for the plea of protecting interestspersonal, or of kith and kin, or of rich or poor, as Allah is the ultimate protector. Justice has to hold, even if the subject of justice is known to harbour hatred against the one who stands to judge. Allah is acquainted with acquainted with all ye do emphasises that He is acquainted with what goes in the inner recesses of the one supposed to judge and play fair, as being just is next to piety. The motto has to justice ever and always in line with the noble saying, Let justice be done though heavens should fall
Activist Wangchuk Ends 26-Day Hunger Strike; PM Modi Urges Him to Regain Health
Indian Activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day hunger strike in the presence of Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh, doctors, family members, supporters, and senior leaders of the Apex Body of Leh Ladakh on late Thursday night, July 23.
Liberal Justice Elena Kagan says the Supreme Court is not a rubber stamp for Trump
Justice Elena Kagan says the Supreme Court may be deeply conservative but it is not simply a rubber stamp for President Donald Trump
Kohli Advocates for Justice and Transparency Amid Protests at Jantar Mantar
New Delhi, July 24: Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has voiced his support for justice and transparency during the ongoing protests by the Cockroach Peoples Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar, addressing the issue of paper leaks. He emphasized that the future of the nation deserves fairness, transparency, and accountability. Kohli took to the social media platform ... Read more Kohli Advocates for Justice and Transparency Amid Protests at Jantar Mantar
Defamation case: Pawan Khera appears before Assam Crime Branch again
Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera appeared before Assam Police Crime Branch. This appearance is in connection with a defamation case filed by Riniki Bhuyan Sharma. Khera faces allegations regarding multiple passports and undisclosed foreign properties. He is cooperating with the ongoing investigation after receiving a summons. Khera has secured interim protection from arrest from the Supreme Court.
Police should better equip themselves to deal with changing nature of crimes: CM
The tendency of some anti-social elements to create unrest in society by making abusive and inflammatory comments on social media platforms has to be curbed, says Chandrababu Naidu
Womens reservation should be implemented without delimitation: Justice Hariparanthaman
If the increase in Lok Sabha seats is based on population, southern States will stand to lose adequate representation in the Lower House, says former Madras High Court judge
Justice Mittal rebukes AITA interim ECs decision to appoint observer for EGM
Sundays EGMis expected to discuss and ratify the amendments proposed by the administrator-led committee to bringAITAsConstitution in line with the National Sports Governance Act, 2025 and National Sports Governance Rules, 2026
Crime graph looks upward in Sivaganga district; locked homes are being targeted by miscreants
Pakistan rejects Amnesty call for war crimes probe into Kabul airstrike
Pakistan rejected Amnesty International's call for an investigation into a recent airstrike. The rights group alleged the strike on a drug rehabilitation center could be a war crime. Pakistan stated the operation was lawful self-defense against terrorists and their bases. Amnesty International found no evidence supporting Pakistan's claims of military use. The incident occurred amid escalating cross-border hostilities between the two nations.
Justice Mathur noted that the governments response to the ongoing student protests amounted to repression rather than democratic engagement, and called on the government to treat criticism as central to governance.
Nithin Raj case: prime accused surrenders before Crime Branch, remanded
The Crime Branch had sought permission to re-arrest Dr. Ram after the Thalassery Principal Sessions Court ordered his release, ruling that investigators had failed to comply with the Supreme Courts guidelines governing arrests when he was taken into custody in Karnataka
Cybercrime police arrest two more for impersonation, cheating trader
Khalistan Separatist Pannun Backs CJP Protests, Announces $1 Million Support
The ongoing protests led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) in New Delhi have drawn support from Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the U.S.-based leader of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), who has announced financial backing for the agitation and renewed calls for India's breakup.
Indian Gangster Nitish Kaushal To Face U.S. Racketeering Trial
An alleged member of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria organized crime group will remain in federal custody in the United States and will be transferred to California to face racketeering conspiracy charges after a judge ruled that he posed both a flight risk and a danger to the community.
Indian-Origin Physician Gets Prison Term In Voyeurism Case
An Indian-origin doctor who secretly recorded hospital staff in a restroom at a hospital in the U.S. state of Ohio has been sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to multiple voyeurism charges, according to court records.
CJP Delhi protests: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman defended the government's swift response to the NEET paper leak. She stated that arrests were made promptly, and fast-track courts will ensure speedy justice. The minister acknowledged the sensitivity of examination paper leaks affecting students' careers. She emphasized that action was taken before the Prime Minister's recent announcement.
What Lies Ahead For The CJP And The BJP
If we compare the future of the newly formed Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which has created a hue and cry in India through its protests at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, with that of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), there is, to my mind, a sharp contrast.
The Supreme Court on Thursday modified its October 14, 2024 order imposing a moratorium on new industrial activity in the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ), permitting the TTZ Authority to process around 400 pending applications relating to the establishment, expansion and relocation of non-polluting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), while holding that delays in environmental [] The post Supreme Court allows processing of pending MSME applications in Taj Trapezium Zone under expert oversight appeared first on India Legal .
The Karnataka government has informed the Karnataka High Court that the management of Pilikula Biological Park in Mangaluru will be transferred to the State Forest Department. The submission was made before a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C.M. Joshi during the hearing of a public interest litigation alleging mismanagement and administrative [] The post Karnataka Govt tells High Court Pilikula Biological Park will be transferred to Forest Department amid mismanagement allegations appeared first on India Legal .
Supreme Court cancels Sonam Raghuvanshis bail, orders surrender within three weeks
The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the alleged murder of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, holding that she was not entitled to relief despite alleged procedural lapses in her arrest. A Bench of Justice MM Sundresh and Justice PB Varale [] The post Supreme Court cancels Sonam Raghuvanshis bail, orders surrender within three weeks appeared first on India Legal .
The Madras High Court has dismissed a plea filed by former Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthil Balaji and his brother R.V. Ashok Kumar alleging harassment by the police in connection with ongoing and proposed criminal investigations. Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan held that the petitioners could not seek a blanket restraint against the police from conducting investigations [] The post Madras High Court rejects Senthil Balajis plea alleging police harassment during criminal investigations appeared first on India Legal .
The Supreme Court has prima facie observed that a matrimonial dispute cannot be transferred to a special court designated to deal with cases involving Members of Parliament and Legislative Assemblies merely because one of the parties to the dispute is an elected legislator. A Bench of the Supreme Court made the observation while considering a [] The post Supreme Court observes being an MP/MLA alone does not make matrimonial dispute triable by special courts appeared first on India Legal .
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday declined to grant urgent interim relief to Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra in her petition seeking enhanced police protection following alleged incidents of mob attack and egg-pelting during her public engagements, observing that a First Information Report (FIR) had already been registered and protection had been granted in the [] The post Calcutta High Court denies enhanced police protection to Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra over egg-pelting incidents appeared first on India Legal .
NLU Consortium to hold CLAT 2027 on December 6
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has announced that the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027 will be conducted on December 6, 2026, from 2 pm to 4 pm for admissions to undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes offered by participating National Law Universities. The decision was taken during meetings of the Consortiums Executive Committee [] The post NLU Consortium to hold CLAT 2027 on December 6 appeared first on India Legal .
The Advocates Association Bengaluru (AAB) on Thursday staged a symbolic dharna outside the Golden Jubilee Gate of the Karnataka High Court, alleging a complete administrative breakdown in the functioning of courts across Bengaluru due to the alleged administrative indifference of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and the High Court administration. The Association claimed that repeated representations [] The post Bengaluru lawyers protest against Karnataka High Court Chief Justice over court functioning, infrastructure deficiencies appeared first on India Legal .
Centre to establish fast-track courts for expeditious trial of paper leak cases: PM Narendra Modi
Amid nationwide protests over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and alleged irregularities in public examinations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that the Centre will establish fast-track courts to ensure the expeditious trial and stringent punishment of those accused in examination paper leak cases. The announcement came amid continued demonstrations by students across [] The post Centre to establish fast-track courts for expeditious trial of paper leak cases: PM Narendra Modi appeared first on India Legal .
Crime Branch Kashmir Chargesheets Four in Rs 2.5 Crore Shawl Fraud Case
SRINAGAR: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch, Jammu and Kashmir, has filed a charge sheet against four accused in connection with an alleged cheating case involving shawls worth more than Rs 2.50 crore, officials said on Thursday. The charge sheet in FIR No. 55/2022, registered under Sections 420, 120-B and 201 []
Salman Rushdie Attacker Faces New U.S. Terrorism Charges
The man convicted of attempting to kill Indian-origin author Salman Rushdie is now facing federal terrorism charges in the United States, with prosecutors arguing that the 2022 attack was carried out to carry out a decades-old Iranian fatwa against the writer.
UN Chief Calls for Justice in Natural Resource Value Chains
New Delhi, July 23: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for justice in the value chains of natural resources. In a statement, Guterres emphasized the need to ensure that the development of minerals brings equitable and sustainable outcomes for resource-rich countries and local communities. Guterres stated, The time has come to end the old ... Read more UN Chief Calls for Justice in Natural Resource Value Chains
Police given free hand to deal with crimes against women, says CM in Assembly
NASA-ISRO mission goes live with stunning radar view of Antarctic hummingbird
The joint mission between NASA and ISRO has begun streaming live Earth-observation data to the public, offering scientists an unprecedented look at dynamic planetary shiftsstarting with a striking Antarctic glacier that is shaped like a hummingbird.
OpenAIs most advanced models escape human control and hack an AI company
In what is widely seen as an alarming case of artificial intelligence going rogue, two of OpenAIs most advanced models escaped human control, accessed the Internet and hacked another AI company.
SP Crime to inquire into advocate assault, HC told
NT Reporter Panaji The High Court of Bombay at Goa was informed on Wednesday that the Superintendent of Police (Crime) has taken charge as the inquiry officer (IO) to conduct a departmental inquiry into the assault on advocate Ankur Kumar and his client at Tembwada-Morjim. The newly appointed IO has already secured registers and documents []
Apex court refuses to cancel bail granted by High Court to Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, in cases arising out of an alleged liquor scam
PIL filed in Delhi High Court seeks NIA probe into Chalo Sansad protest march
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Delhi High Court seeking a court-monitored investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the July 20 Chalo Sansad protest held over the alleged NEET paper leak, alleging that the demonstration was part of a larger conspiracy involving foreign-funded organisations, political actors and external elements. [] The post PIL filed in Delhi High Court seeks NIA probe into Chalo Sansad protest march appeared first on India Legal .
Can Indias student protests spur reform in its broken education system?
Watching the spiraling student protest in the heart of Indias capital from 12,000 km has been a deeply upending experience. Having reported many agitations and protests in India in my 45-year-long career there is, on the face of it, a superficial sense of sameness about the indefinite fasting by members of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and their affiliates. However, that sameness disappears quickly on a closer examination.
Crime Branch to re-arrest Dr. M.K Ram in Nithin Raj death case
A fresh Crime Branch team has taken over the probe and commenced its investigation in Kannur
FBI chief hold talks in Cambodia over closer security cooperation to combat online scam crimes
FBI Director Kash Patel has met with Cambodia's prime minister to discuss how to tackle online scams targeting victims worldwide
While the Supreme Court called it a waste of its time to examine videos of the crackdown, the SCBA and SCAORA demanded an impartial inquiry into the police action against Chalo Sansad protesters.
Arvind Raman Appointed Acting Director Of CAISI
Dr. Arvind Raman will serve as the acting director of the United States Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) after Chris Fall stepped down as head of the federal artificial intelligence agency, the U.S. Commerce Department announced.
Shashi Tharoor Criticizes Police Action On Students, Mourns Death Of Democracy
iNDICA NEWS BUREAU- Congress MPs wore black on the Parliament premises on Wednesday, July 22, as they stepped up their protest over the alleged NEET paper leak and the police action against demonstrators in New Delhi, with senior party leader Shashi Tharoor accusing the government of failing students and weakening democratic values. Speaking to reporters, []
Terrorists Kill Policeman On Amarnath Yatra Security Duty In Kashmir
A police head constable was killed after suspected terrorists opened fire on a police team deployed for Amarnath Yatra security in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district on Wednesday, July 22, triggering a high-level security review by the administration.
Indian Brothers Detained During Immigration Interview In San Jose
Two Indian brothers were taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after attending an immigration interview at a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office in San Jose, California
Youth files complaint over bank account misuse for cybercrime
By Ashok Bhan (Ashok Bhan is a noted Senior Supreme Court Advocate and distinguished fellow, International Law Centre) The reports surrounding the police response to the peaceful protest organized by the Cockroach Janata Party have once again brought into sharp focus a fundamental question: Is democratic dissent being accorded the constitutional respect it deserves? The []
The Flower in the Rifle: On the legality and the morality of peaceful protests
Across the globe, history shows us that the right to protest has never depended on the States permission whether it be Dandi, Birmingham, or Jantar Mantar.
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir registered 887 cases of crimes against children in 2024, with 444 cases chargesheeted and 537 cases pending investigation at the end of the year, according to data presented in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. The figures were provided in response to an unstarred question on crimes against children and implementation of []
The Delhi High Court has issued notice on a batch of public interest litigations alleging excessive use of force by the Delhi Police against students participating in the Cockroach Janta Partys Chalo Sansad march on July 20 over the alleged NEET paper leak. The Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas [] The post Delhi HC issues notice to Centre, police on PILs against use of excessive force during protesters march appeared first on India Legal .
G Sinha condemns Anantnag terror attack, says perpetrators will be brought to justice
Srinagar, Jul 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday strongly condemned the terror attack in Anantnag that claimed the life of a police personnel and asserted that those responsible for the cowardly act would not go unpunished. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said he had spoken to Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat to review the situation following the attack. Expressing condolences over the death of Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, Sinha said, My heartfelt condolences to the family of Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, who sacrificed his life in the line of duty. The whole country stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the family of the martyr. The Lieutenant Governor strongly condemned the attack, describing it as a cowardly and heinous act. This heinous act will not go unpunished. J&K Police and our security forces are on the ground and will bring those responsible to justice, he said. I spoke with DGP Shri Nalin Prabhat to review the situation following the terror attack in Anantnag. My heartfelt condolences to the family of Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, who sacrificed his life in the line of duty. The whole country stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the Manoj Sinha (@manojsinha_) July 22, 2026
LG Sinha condemns Anantnag terror attack, says perpetrators will be brought to justice
Srinagar, Jul 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said he spoke with Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat to review the situation following the terror attack in Anantnag, in which Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi was killed. In a post on X, Sinha said, My heartfelt condolences to the family of Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, who sacrificed his life in the line of duty. The whole country stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the family of martyr. I strongly condemn this cowardly attack. This heinous act will not go unpunished. J&K Police and our security forces are on the ground and will bring those responsible to justice. I spoke with DGP Shri Nalin Prabhat to review the situation following the terror attack in Anantnag. My heartfelt condolences to the family of Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, who sacrificed his life in the line of duty. The whole country stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the Manoj Sinha (@manojsinha_) July 22, 2026
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) have condemned the Delhi Polices action against student protesters in the national capital and called for an independent and impartial inquiry into allegations of excessive use of force during the demonstrations. In separate resolutions on Tuesday, both bar bodies expressed concern over [] The post SCBA, SCAORA seek independent inquiry into Delhi Police action against student protesters at Jantar Mantar appeared first on India Legal .
NLU Consortium publishes CLAT reform panel report, defers major changes to CLAT 2028
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) on Wednesday published the long-awaited report of the Expert Committee on reforms to the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), deciding that no changes will be introduced in the pattern or syllabus of CLAT 2027. The Governing Body instead resolved to retain the existing examination format for the upcoming [] The post NLU Consortium publishes CLAT reform panel report, defers major changes to CLAT 2028 appeared first on India Legal .
The Muslim party in the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque dispute has moved the Supreme Court, alleging that the authorities have failed to comply with the apex courts directions regarding the provision of an alternative venue for Friday prayers. The plea relates to the Supreme Courts interim arrangement permitting members of the Muslim community to offer Friday [] The post Bhojshala-Kamal Maula dispute: Muslim side moves Supreme Court alleging non-compliance with directions on Friday prayer site appeared first on India Legal .
The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to grant interim relief against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birlas decision recognising the merger of six Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MPs with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. A Bench comprising Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe issued notice to the Lok Sabha Speaker on the plea filed by [] The post Supreme Court refuses to stay Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birlas decision recognising merger of Uddhav Sena MPs with Shinde faction appeared first on India Legal .
