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US Justice Dept Misses Deadline, Seeks More Time on Epstein Files
The Christmas Eve announcement came hours after a dozen U.S. senators called on the Justice Departments watchdog to examine its failure to meet the deadline
Justice Department struggles to handle massive Epstein file release
The massive size of the Epstein files perhaps more than a million pages has created problems for the Justice Department.
Amit Shah urges new constables to use scientific investigation & fight crime under new laws
Cybercrime: CBI arrests two ex-bank officials
In a bold move, the CBI has apprehended two ex-bank employees in Patna, Shalini Sinha and Abhishek Kumar, for their involvement in a sophisticated cybercrime operation. They stand accused of creating mule accounts to assist fraudsters, contributing to money laundering, and helping to avoid scrutiny. Investigators have uncovered alarming evidence of potential kickbacks.
Grave Crimes Drop By 42.85% In Suryapet
House burglaries reduced to seven cases in 2025 from nine in 2024, while theft cases also dropped sharply to seven from 16 during the same period.
New Criminal Laws Boost Justice Delivery: Shah
Shah said, After 10 years of the Modi government, there is peace in all three regions and the country is secure on these fronts
Epstein files letter alleges Trump 'loves young, nubile girls'; US Justice Department says...
The part of the letter that sparked controversy reads: Our President also shares our love of young, nubile girls. While the note does not directly name Trump, he was serving his first term as president at the time it was written.
Hyderabad cyber crime police warn public against fake e-challan payment links
I Want Justice: Unnao Rape Survivor Meets Rahul Gandhi, Seeks President, PM Modi's Intervention
Earlier today, security personnel stopped the victim and her mother from holding a protest against the Delhi High Courts decision and manhandled the elderly woman.
Delhi air pollution: High Court issues notice on plea seeking reduction of GST on air purifiers
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council to urgently deliberate upon the issue of reduction or complete exemption of GST on air purifiers, in view of the persistent deterioration in air quality across the National Capital Region. The Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice [] The post Delhi air pollution: High Court issues notice on plea seeking reduction of GST on air purifiers appeared first on India Legal .
Note Saying 'Trump Loves Young Girls' Is Fake: US Department Of Justice
The Department of Justice on Tuesday said that the handwritten letter by Jeffrey Epstein, addressed to convicted sex offender Larry Nassar, that was released as a part of the Epstein files, is fake.
Delhi Police arrests alleged kingpin of organised crime syndicate under MCOCA
The police said the syndicate operated for pecuniary gain, using violence, coercion and intimidation to commit crimes and extort property, creating fear among residents in several parts of the city
Is This Justice? Unnao Rape Survivor's Mother Manhandled, Stopped From Protest In Delhi
According to officials, permission had not been granted for a protest at Mandi House or India Gate, and the duo was to be taken either to Jantar Mantar or back to their residence.
The Unnao rape survivor expressed deep distress over Kuldeep Singh Sengar's bail, calling it 'death' for her family and vowing to challenge the Delhi High Court's decision in the Supreme Court. The court suspended Sengar's life sentence, citing he shouldn't be jailed solely on victim threat perception, while imposing strict bail conditions.
Delhi High Court pulls up Centre over recurring air pollution crisis in Delhi
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday expressed its strong displeasure over the Union governments failure to effectively address the recurring air pollution crisis in the national capital, indicating that at the very least, fiscal relief should be extended to citizens compelled to rely on air purifiers for basic respiratory safety. The Division Bench of Chief [] The post Delhi High Court pulls up Centre over recurring air pollution crisis in Delhi appeared first on India Legal .
Delhi High Court refuses to stay release of web series UP 77
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday rejected a petition seeking a stay on the scheduled release of the web series UP 77, which claimed that the programme allegedly drew from the life of slain gangster Vikas Dubey, who was killed in a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh in July 2020. The single-judge Bench of Justice [] The post Delhi High Court refuses to stay release of web series UP 77 appeared first on India Legal .
The Delhi High Court has suspended the life sentence of expelled Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao sexual assault case involving a minor survivor on the grounds that the offence of aggravated penetrative sexual assault under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), 2012, was not prima facie [] The post Delhi High Court suspends life sentence of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in 2017 Unnao sexual assault case appeared first on India Legal .
CJI Surya Kant calls young lawyers custodians of Constitution
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has termed young members of the Bar as custodians of the constitutional project, observing that they were not mere practitioners engaged in case-building, but participants in the larger enterprise of nation-building. Addressing the seventh convocation ceremony of the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL) in Patiala, Punjab on [] The post CJI Surya Kant calls young lawyers custodians of Constitution appeared first on India Legal .
Akhlaq mob lynching case: UP court refuses to close criminal proceedings against accused
A district court in Uttar Pradesh has rejected an application filed by the state government seeking withdrawal of criminal proceedings against the accused in the 2015 mob lynching of Mohammad Akhlaq. Additional Sessions Judge Saurabh Dwivedi of the Gautam Buddha Nagar district court on Tuesday held that the petition, filed under Section 321 of the [] The post Akhlaq mob lynching case: UP court refuses to close criminal proceedings against accused appeared first on India Legal .
A Gujarat businessman sparked outrage after celebrating his sons birthday by bursting firecrackers on a busy public road.
Justice Department Releases Epstein Files, Notes Trump Jet Trips
The release is the most voluminous so far and comes after a massive public campaign for transparency into the U.S. governments Epstein investigations.
Crime Branch Jammu Kashmir Issues Alert on Fake RTO Challan APK Scam
SRINAGAR: The Cyber Crime Investigation Center for Excellence, Crime Branch Jammu and Kashmir, has issued a public cyber advisory warning citizens against a rising scam involving fake RTO challan messages circulated through SMS and WhatsApp. According to the advisory, cyber criminals are sending fraudulent messages claiming pending traffic challans and attaching malicious APK files or []
KCR responsible for injustice on Krishna waters: BJP
Part Time Job Fraud Tops Cyberabad Crime in 2025
While the number of cybercrime cases fell significantly, the financial impact remained substantial.
Cybercrime tops list of offences in Hyderabads IT hub
Hyderabad: Although cybercrime has seen a sharp decline from last year, it has still emerged as a top contributor among all cognizable offences recorded within the limits of the Cyberabad police commissionerate in Hyderabad, according to the annual report 2025 released on Tuesday, December 23. Last year, cybercrimes made up 32 per cent of 37,689 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Jagtial Crime Down 5%, Rajanna Sircilla 14% in 2025
SPs report safer elections, festivals, strong cyber recovery and focused policing
US Justice Department Says Epstein File Claims on Trump Untrue
Some of these documents contain untrue and sensationalist claims made against President Trump that were submitted to the FBI right before the 2020 election, the Justice Department said.
1 in 5 crimes in Cyberabad is now a cybercrime: 2025 crime report
Hyderabad: Cybercrime cases dropped sharply in 2025, with 7,636 cases registered under the Cyberabad jurisdiction, nearly four times fewer than in 2024, marking a significant decline, according to the official crime report released by the Cyberabad commissionerate. This year, Cyberabad police received 31,569 petitions, out of which 7,636 First Information Reports (FIRs) were filed, while Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
IGP Kashmir Calls for Proactive Crime Control, Strict Action Against Drug Traffickers
Baramulla, Dec 23: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, V.K. Birdi (IPS) today reviewed the prevailing crime scenario and assessed crime control measures being undertaken by district police in the year 2025. Police Stations presented figures of crime trends, detection rates, preventive policing initiatives, and measures taken to strengthen investigation and prosecution. Reviewing the crime scenario, the IGP Kashmir emphasized intelligence-led and proactive policing for effective crime control. He directed officers to maintain close supervision over crime-prone areas, habitual offenders, [] The post IGP Kashmir Calls for Proactive Crime Control, Strict Action Against Drug Traffickers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Central Crime Branch arrest Nigerian national for smuggling cocaine
Thousands of new Epstein-linked documents released by U.S. Justice Department
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has blamed the delay on the need to redact the identities of Epstein's more than 1,000 victims from the hundreds of thousands of documents and photos in the government's possession
Thousands of new Jeffrey Epstein-linked documents released by US Justice Department
Thousands of new documents linked to the case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were made available Tuesday by the US Department of Justice (DOJ), amid mounting criticism over the pace of the publication and heavy redactions. The DOJ posted around 11,000 links to new documents online, but some of them appeared to lead nowhere.
Karnataka High Court judge Justice V. Shrishananda has been invited to give a lecture in a programme to be presided over by former minister K.S. Eshwarappa in Shivamogga on December 25
2025 Annual Report | Overall crime dips marginally in Cyberabad
Slight increase in crimes against women. Cybercrimes decline, 404 crore lost to the cases.
A passenger, Ankit Dewan, suffered a displaced nasal bone fracture after an alleged assault by an off-duty Air India Express pilot at Delhi airport. The incident reportedly began when Dewan objected to staff cutting the security queue. The pilot has been removed from duties pending an investigation, and police have registered a case.
Passenger beaten by off-duty Air India Express pilot suffers nasal fracture, seeks justice
Ankit Dewan alleged that he was physically assaulted by Air India Express captain Virender Sejwal near the security area of Terminal 1 of the airport on December 19. He claimed the assault caused him to bleed and traumatised his seven-year-old daughter, who witnessed the encounter.
Gujarat High Court to decide on Kejriwals plea seeking separate trial in defamation case
The Gujarat High Court has reserved its order on a plea filed by Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal, seeking to be tried separately in a criminal defamation case arising out of remarks related to Prime Minister Narendra Modis educational qualifications. The matter was heard by Justice M.R. Mengdey, who considered Kejriwals challenge to a [] The post Gujarat High Court to decide on Kejriwals plea seeking separate trial in defamation case appeared first on India Legal .
Calcutta High Court declines to halt SIT and Inquiry commission probe into Messi event violence
The Calcutta High Court has refused to interfere with the ongoing investigation into the violence and disorder reported during an event linked to football icon Lionel Messi in Kolkata, allowing the West Bengal Special Investigation Team (SIT) and a state-appointed inquiry commission to continue their work. A Division Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Sujoy Paul [] The post Calcutta High Court declines to halt SIT and Inquiry commission probe into Messi event violence appeared first on India Legal .
Madras High Court calls for fair evaluation of rejected patent through live demonstration
The Madras High Court has directed the Indian Patent Office to allow an inventor to demonstrate his invention, despite the earlier rejection of his patent application. The Court underlined that innovative ideas should not be dismissed solely on theoretical assumptions when a working model is available for evaluation. The case arose from a patent application [] The post Madras High Court calls for fair evaluation of rejected patent through live demonstration appeared first on India Legal .
The British crime writer and former police officer on grief, healing, her writing journey and what her new thriller, Its Not What You Think, is about
Idea of India Foundation condemns murder of Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh; calls for justice
Mumbai's Idea of India Foundation has condemned the mob lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh, calling it a brutal attack on human rights and minority protection. The foundation will appeal to Bangladesh's interim chief for an immediate investigation, justice for perpetrators, and measures to protect minorities, urging international solidarity.
Bill Clinton has raised concerns over the selective release of Jeffrey Epstein files by the DOJ, alleging that some information is being withheld to protect an individual or entity. The recent release includes photos of Clinton with Epstein, but he denies any wrongdoing, demanding full transparency
Nobel Peace Prize is symbol of justice, not silence: Calls grow for action against Yunus
Ottawa, Dec 22: Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, currently serving as the Chief Advisor of the Bangladesh interim government, remains silent instead of standing for justice while the South Asian nation continues to grapple with violence and human rights abuses, several human rights bodies said in a letter to the Norwegian Nobel Committee. In the letter, []
Cybercrime Declines 19% In Rachakonda
Rachakonda commissioner G. Sudheer Babu said that investment frauds, part-time job scams, unauthorised transactions, fake customer-care frauds, APK file traps, loan-app harassment and business frauds continued to dominate cybercrime complaints.
Ex-CIA director John Brennan wants 'favored' Trump judge kept away from Justice Department inquiry
The Justice Department Released More Epstein Filesbut Not the Ones Survivors Want
The DOJ says it still has hundreds of thousands of pages to review, as the latest Epstein files release spurred more pushback from Democratic lawmakers and other critics of the administration.
Major crimes decline in state; LWE cases at zero now: Govt
Bihar witnesses a significant drop in major crimes like murder, dacoity, and riots in 2025, attributed to enhanced policing. Left Wing Extremism violence has ceased, with Maoist-infested districts now at zero. Police have made substantial arrests and seized numerous firearms, bolstering state security and reducing communal tensions.
Justice Mehar Chand Mahajan: Jurist, Statesman and Architect of Jammu & Kashmirs Accession
By Ravi Rohmetra Justice Mehar Chand Mahajan was born in a small village, Tika Nagrota, in Kangra district of present-day Himachal Pradesh. From modest beginnings, he rose to occupy the highest judicial office in the country as the third Chief Justice of India, besides serving as the Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir at a [] The post Justice Mehar Chand Mahajan: Jurist, Statesman and Architect of Jammu & Kashmirs Accession appeared first on Northlines .
Crime comes down by 5.5% in A.P. in 2025
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Cybercrime dips 19pc in Rachakonda; Rs 40 crore refunded
Hyderabad: This year, 3734 cases related to cybercrime were reported, as compared to 4618 in 2024, indicating a 19 percent dip, the Rachakonda commissionerate stated in its annual 2025 crime statistics report, released on Monday, December 22. According to the report, Rs 40.10 crore has been refunded to the victims. Investment fraud registered the largest Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Mob lynching: govt. promises justice, protection for victims family
There will be no compromise in investigation. Not a single person involved will be spared, says Revenue Minister K. Rajan
Aravalli Row In Top Court Again, Activist Writes To Chief Justice, President
Lawyer and environmental activist Hitendra Gandhi has written to the Chief Justice of India, asking the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision about Aravalli.-
Mob Justice In Bangladesh Again: Two Men Thrashed, Paraded For Duck Theft
In worrying signs that mobs in Bangladesh are taking law and order into their hands, two men were thrashed, their heads tonsured, and were made to dance in public for allegedly stealing a duck
All Forms of Crime in Our Gun Sight, Says Jammu Kashmir Police Chief
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police Chief Nalin Prabhat on Monday said that militancy and all other forms of crime will always remain under the strict vigil of the police force. Addressing a gathering in Kathua, DGP Prabhat said that whether it is drugs, gangsters, mafia or any other kind of crime, especially militancy, everything will []
Justice Rajesh Bindal Addresses Constitution Day Finale at Galgotias University
The School of Law, Galgotias University, marked the culmination of its month-long Constitution Day Celebration and Human Rights Week with a concluding ceremony held on 19 December 2025 at the Vivekananda Auditorium, in the presence of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajesh Bindal, Judge, Supreme Court of India, as the Chief Guest. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajesh Bindal, Judge, Supreme Court of India, during his visit and interaction at Galgotias University The programme began with an overview of the celebrations presented by Dr. Priyam, followed by welcome remarks from Prof. (Dr.) Aditya Tomer, Dean, School of Law, who emphasized the Constitution as a living document. Sh. Suneel Galgotia, Hon’ble Chancellor, highlighted the intrinsic link between constitutional values and human rights. In his keynote address, Justice Rajesh Bindal spoke on contemporary legal education, experiential learning, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence. He traced the evolution and judicial protection of human rights through constitutional provisions and landmark judgments, underscoring the importance of balancing fundamental rights with duties. He also highlighted the growing accessibility of legal resources through digital platforms while advising caution in their use. An interactive session with students followed, during which Justice Bindal emphasized hard work, discipline, and integrity as essential for success in the legal profession. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Dhruv Galgotia, CEO, Galgotias University, said, “Through initiatives like Constitution Day and Human Rights Week, Galgotias University strives to instil constitutional values and social responsibility among students, preparing them to contribute meaningfully to the justice delivery system.” The ceremony also featured reports on the week-long activities, distribution of certificates to winners of national competitions, the release of a book on Comparative Law, and the launch of the School of Law magazine ‘Legal Bugle’. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Mansi. About Galgotias University Galgotias University Among the World’s Leading Universities in QS and THE Rankings. Galgotias University proudly ascends in the QS World University Rankings 2026 by Quacquarelli Symonds, securing a coveted position in the 1201-1400 global band. Ranked 15th among top private universities and 43rd among all Indian universities - public and private combined - this achievement marks a powerful endorsement of Galgotias’ unwavering commitment to academic excellence, global relevance, and innovation in higher education. In the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025, Galgotias University has been ranked 45th among Indian universities (including both government and private institutions) and placed in the globally prestigious 1001-1200 band. This significant achievement reinforces the university’s growing stature in the international academic arena and validates its consistent progress in global higher education benchmarks. These recognitions reflect Galgotias University’s strategic focus on teaching quality, research impact, internationalization, and industry relevance, and its mission to shape globally competent graduates prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.
Kerala Lynching: CM Promises Justice as CPI(M) Blames RSS-BJP
Ramnarayan (31), was allegedly beaten to death on Wednesday after being accused of involvement in theft at Kizhakeattappallam near Walayar in Palakkad district.
2025 Annual Report: Crime cases increase by 15.4% in Rachakonda
Overall crime against women increased by 4%. Challenges continue in offences involving children and sexual harassment.
Drishyam 3 Release Date: Ajay Devgn and team Drishyam 3 locked the release date. The final instalment will be released in cinemas on a date that has become a pop culture phenomenon. Can you guess it?
Plea in Supreme Court challenges PM Modis chadar offering at Ajmer Sharif Dargah
A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court questioning the practice of sending a ceremonial chadar on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Ajmer Sharif Dargah during the annual Urs of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. The plea contends that participation by the Prime Minister or the Union government in a religious [] The post Plea in Supreme Court challenges PM Modis chadar offering at Ajmer Sharif Dargah appeared first on India Legal .
U.S. Justice Department restores Trump photo to public database of Epstein files
The photo showing a desk with an open drawer containing a photo of Mr. Trump with various women was initially flagged for review to protect potential victims
The US Justice Department restored a photo of President Donald Trump that was briefly removed from the Epstein files for review. Officials said it was taken down to protect potential victims but later reposted unchanged, triggering bipartisan criticism over transparency in the document release.
JD Vance calls for judges who will enact 'swifter justice': 'Do you want more prosecutions?'
Bengaluru cyber crime police registers FIR against social media users over obscene content
BENGALURU: The Central Cyber Crime police have registered an FIR against unidentified social media users for allegedly posting sexual content on various social media platforms and using captions directing users to send direct messages for obscene videos, thereby promoting such content and luring people towards porn websites. The police said a 27-year-old private firm employee, Harsha, a resident of Kumarapark West, filed a complaint stating that while scrolling through Instagram, he came across an account that posted photographs of men and women with sexual content. It was found that these posts were shared along with captions intended to mislead the public and divert them towards porn websites, using captions such as link in bio and DM for video. The complainant claimed that unknown persons and troll pages were attempting to spread obscenity on public platforms. The police have registered a case under Section 67 (punishment for publishing or transmitting obscene material in electronic form) of the IT Act.
At least 16 Epstein files removed from US Justice Department website
Among other files that appear to have been removed, the majority depicted explicit artwork, showed mail slots filled with envelopes, a tiled hallway, and a notebook page with names and apartment numbers
'Reposted without alteration': Justice Dept restores Trump photo to public database of Epstein files
Epstein Files: US Department of Justice Reposts Trump's Photo
The DOJ had temporarily removed the image for review after the Southern District of New York flagged it in order to protect victims
No injustice will be allowed against farmers: Chauhan on VB-G RAM G scheme
Crime Briefs: Scooterist Injured After Hitting Bus in Kukatpally
A man sustained a fracture after his electric scooter rammed into a stationary bus near the Kukatpally Metro Rail station in the early hours of Sunday.
BJP explores options to block Karnataka's hate speech and hate crimes (Prevention) bill
Both Houses of the legislature passed the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, last week and the government is expected to send it to Raj Bhavan in the next few days for the governor's assent.
Supreme Court Judge: District Courts Backbone' Of Justice System
Supreme Court Judge Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra felt on Sunday that the district judiciary formed the most vital pillar of Indias justice delivery mechanism.
Justice delayed: consumers caught in a web of systemic inconsistencies
Long travel, repeated adjournments and mounting backlogs are turning consumer courts into a test of endurance for litigants.
Woman Cop Shoots, Injures Rape Accused Trying To Flee During Crime Reconstruction In Gujarat
Accused abducted daughter of construction labourer
East Champaran police announce rewards on 100 absconding criminals after crime surge
Delhi Police Crime Branch rescues two missing minors, apprehends 24-year-old suspect
A dedicated team led by Inspector Manoj Dahiya, assisted by ASI Gopal Krishan, Woman Head Constable Seema and Constable Dharamraj, under the supervision of ACP Suresh Kumar, launched an intensive search operation.
Varanasi Range Police have launched 'Police Satark Mitra', an advanced WhatsApp bot enabling citizens to anonymously report illegal activities. This technology-driven initiative ensures complete confidentiality, allowing residents to share crucial information via text, audio, photos, or videos directly to district SPs and the DIG for prompt action and feedback.
Trump's photo, 15 other Epstein-linked documents vanish from US Justice Dept's public records
Mysterious disappearances of Jeffrey Epstein documents from a US Justice Department webpage have sparked outrage. At least 16 files, including a photo of President Donald Trump, vanished within a day. This fuels doubts about transparency in the ongoing Epstein document release. Survivors and lawmakers demand answers, feeling let down by the justice system.
Cybercrime wing warns public about new courier scam
HC Chief Justice Opens New Courts in Bhupalpally
The Chief Justice highlighted that these courts were being set up to tackle the growing number of pending cases and to ensure faster delivery of justice
Recoveries in cybercrime cases dip as scamsters shift tactics
A senior officer cautioned that with the New Year approaching, cyber crimes might mushroom in the name of attractive offers
Walayar mob lynching: rights activists allege bid to trivialise crime, demand 25 lakh compensation
Protest meeting in Thrissur calls the killing of Chhattisgarh native Ram Narayan a chilling reflection of growing Islamophobia in the State
36 former judges condemn Opposition leaders' bid to impeach Justice G R Swaminathan
NEW DELHI: Thirty-six former judges,including former Supreme Court and High Court Chief Justices, denounced theOpposition leaders' bid to impeach Madras High Court judge Justice G R Swaminathan, stating such an attempt, if allowed to proceed, would cut at the very roots of democracy and independence of the judiciary. This is a brazen attempt to browbeat judges who do not fall in line with the ideological and political expectations of a particular section of society. Even if the reasons mentioned by the signatory Member(s) of Parliament are taken at face value, they are wholly inadequate to justify resorting to such a rare, exceptional and serious constitutional measure such as impeachment, the former judges in a letter said. It further added that even during the dark period of the Emergency, the then Government adopted various mechanisms, including supersessions to penalise judges who refused to oe the line. The supersession of three seniormost judges of the Supreme Court after the decision in Kesavananda Bharati, the sidelining of Justice H.R. Khanna after his famous dissent in ADM Jabalpur, are sobering reminders of how political overreach can damage judicial independence. Despite these onslaughts, our Judiciary has stood the test of time and withstood all external pressures, the former judges said while condemning the move to try to impeach Justice Swaminathan. The present move (to try to impeach Justice Swaminathan) is not an isolated aberration. It fits into a clear and deeply troubling pattern in our recent constitutional history, where sections of the political class have sought to discredit and intimidate the higher judiciary whenever outcomes do not align with their interests, said the 36 former judges in their signatories letter. Terming the bid as not principled and as reasoned criticism of judicialdecisions, the letter written by 36 former judges sai, it was an attempt to weaponise impeachment and public calumny as instruments of pressure, a practice that strikes at the heart of judicial independence and the basic norms of constitutional democracy. The very purpose of the impeachment mechanism is to uphold the integrity of the judiciary, not to convert it into a tool of arm-twisting, signalling and retaliation, the letter said. To wield the threat of removal as a means of compelling judges to conform to political expectations is to turn a constitutional safeguard into an instrument of intimidation. Such an approach is anti-democratic, anti-constitutional, and an anathema to the rule of law, the letter said. Terming the present attempt as a razen one, to impeach a sitting High Court judge for discharging his judicial duty, the letter added that, therefore, it was not an isolated episode but part of a continuing assault on the dignity and independence of the judicial institution itself. Today, the target may be one judge; tomorrow, it will be the institution as a whole. The former judges, therefore, call upon all stakeholders, Members of Parliament across party lines, members of the Bar, civil society, and citizens at large to unequivocally denounce this move and ensure that it is nipped in the bud at the very inception. Judges must remain answerable to their oath and to the Constitution of India, not to partisan political pressures or ideological intimidation. The message from all constitutional stakeholders must be clear and firm: in a Republic governed by the rule of law, judgments are tested by appeals and legal critique, and not by threats of impeachment for political non-conformity, the 36 former judges stated. Out of 36 signatories, some of the names were former Supreme Court Judge Justice Krishna Murari, former Chief Justice of Delhi and Meghalaya, Rajender Menon and S Vaidyanathan, respectively. Also, 14 of Madhya Pradesh HC's former judges and 11 of Allahabad HC's former judges were signatories andcondemned the move to impeach Justice G R Swaminathan.
Going Abroad Not Crime: Omar Abdullah Defends Rahul Gandhi
Katra/Jammu, Dec 20: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday defended Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is battling allegations of meeting anti-India forces outside the country, saying it was no crime to go abroad and even the prime minister does it. Responding to the BJPs allegations, Abdullah questioned the premise that travelling abroad or interacting with foreign academics and institutions amounted to acting against national interests. He said opposition leaders, like those in power, were free to travel [] The post Going Abroad Not Crime: Omar Abdullah Defends Rahul Gandhi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Why Judicial Sensitivity Is Non-Negotiable
An intervention by the apex court against an Allahabad High Court order reignites a crucial question: can justice survive when judicial language itself wounds survivors of sexual violence? The post Why Judicial Sensitivity Is Non-Negotiable appeared first on India Legal .
With the world of AI entering every area of human action and interaction, Indias copyright law stands at a crossroads, as debates about training data, authorship, and the future of creativity intensifies The post A Right to Copy Copycats appeared first on India Legal .
Vande Mataram, Disruptionsand the Rise of Priyanka Gandhi
A stormy winter session ended with a forced truce, a charged debate on nationalism, and a viral speech that may have quietly altered the Congress succession script The post Vande Mataram, Disruptionsand the Rise of Priyanka Gandhi appeared first on India Legal .
A Holiday Without Cheer: Trumps Winter of Unfinished Business
As Washington drifts, unresolved legal, political and geopolitical crises threaten to overwhelm a White House already strained by scandal, impulsiveness, and looming electoral peril The post A Holiday Without Cheer: Trumps Winter of Unfinished Business appeared first on India Legal .
