Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Plea Against Notifications Declaring ISIS as Terrorist Organisation
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain a plea challenging two government notifications that declared ISIS and its associated ideological expressions as terrorist organisations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967. A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi stated that it was “not inclined” to interfere with the notifications issued in […]
2008 Malegaon Blast Case: Special NIA Court Acquits All Seven Accused After 17 Years
After 17 years of legal proceedings, the Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Mumbai today acquitted all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, citing insufficient evidence and granting them the benefit of doubt. The verdict has triggered strong political reactions and renewed debate on the controversial “saffron terror” narrative. The Verdict The […]
Bombay HC Dismisses PIL Against Prada Over Alleged Kolhapuri Chappal Copy
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by six Pune-based lawyers against luxury fashion brand Prada, which accused the Italian label of copying the design of Kolhapuri chappals in its latest collection. The court questioned the petitioners’ legal standing, noting that they were neither registered owners of the Geographical […]
Supreme Court Drops Inquiry Into Justice Yadav as Rajya Sabha Takes Charge
The Supreme Court was preparing to initiate an in-house inquiry against Allahabad High Court judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav over his controversial public comments at a VHP event. However, the plan was dropped after the Rajya Sabha secretariat intervened, asserting that any such action falls exclusively under the jurisdiction of Parliament and the President. Background […]
Dowry: The Price Women Still Pay in Modern India
“When I held my grandson, it felt like Vaishnavi had returned home for a moment.” These were the heartbreaking words of a mother who lost her daughter. Vaishnavi Hagawane, to an alleged dowry death in Pune in May 2025. Despite being married into a politically influential family, Vaishnavi endured repeated abuse. Her death ruled as […]
SC Dismisses Rohingya Deportation Plea as ‘Beautifully Crafted Story’ Lacking Evidence
The Supreme Court of India on Friday dismissed a petition that alleged the forcible deportation of 43 Rohingya refugees, calling it a “beautifully crafted story” devoid of material evidence. The bench, comprising Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh, declined to pass any interim orders, stating the claims were vague and unsupported. The plea, filed […]
CJI Gavai’s First Verdict: Supreme Court Declares Pune Land Transfer Illegal, Slams Politician-Builder Nexus
In a landmark first judgment as Chief Justice of India (CJI), Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai has struck down a 1998 land transfer deal in Pune, calling it illegal and “alarming.” In his debut ruling as Chief Justice of India, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai delivered a powerful judgment that reverberates across India’s governance and environmental landscape. […]
Pakistani Woman Reunited with CRPF Husband in Jammu After Court Intervention
In a heartwarming turn of events, Meenal Ahmed Khan, a Pakistani national, was reunited with her husband, CRPF trooper Munir Khan, in Jammu after a decisive intervention by the Jammu & Kashmir High Court. The reunion came just in time, moments before Meenal was to be deported via the Attari border in Punjab. 💍 Cross-Border […]
Justice BR Gavai Appointed 52nd Chief Justice of India, To Take Charge on May 14
New Delhi lPresident Droupadi Murmu has officially appointed Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI). He will assume office on May 14, 2025, following the retirement of the current CJI, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, on May 13. The announcement was confirmed by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, who stated on […]
“Aadhaar Upgrades: What You Can Change and How Often!”
If you’ve ever needed to update your Aadhaar card details—be it your name after marriage, a new address after shifting cities, or simply your mobile number—here’s what you need to know. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) allows you to make changes to your Aadhaar details, but there are clear limits on how many […]