Fire, Cash, and a Judge in the Dock
By Sanjay Raman Sinha A late-night fire at Delhi High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma’s residence has sparked a judicial firestorm. While the flames were doused, they exposed something far…
Tamil Nadu vs BJP: A Battle Over Language and Power
By Kumkum Chadha “Language is our heart and soul. Replacing it with the three-language formula is nothing but hegemony by the centre.” —Dr Thamizhachi Thangapandian, aka Sumathy Tamil Nadu is…
Gujarat High Court extends bail of Asaram Bapu by three months in rape case
The Gujarat High Court has extended for three months, the medical bail granted to self-styled Godman Asaram Bapu, convicted in a 2013 rape case by a sessions court in 2023…
Bombay High Court allows Hindu organisation to felicitate Pragya Thakur
The Bombay High Court has given permission to a Hindu organisation to felicitate Pragya Singh Thakur, a key accused in the 2008 Malegaon blasts, during a Gudi Padva event at…
Hate speech: Supreme Court issues notice to States of J&K and Uttarakhand on Jitendra Tyagi plea seeking clubbing of FIRs
The Supreme Court has issued notice to the States of Jammu & Kashmir and Uttarakhand on a petition filed by former chairman of Uttar Pradesh Shia Central Waqf Board Jitendra…
Delhi High Court sets aside Centre’s decision to cancel OCI card of writer Ashok Swain
The Delhi High Court on Friday set aside an order issued by the Central government on July 30, 2023, cancelling the OCI card of Sweden-based Professor of Indian origin Ashok…
Delhi High Court imposes Rs 1 lakh cost on restaurant associations challenging CCPA guidelines on service charge
The Delhi High Court on Friday upheld the guidelines issued by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) in 2022 stipulating that hotels and restaurants should not add any service charge…
Supreme Court rejects plea challenging immunity granted to judges from immediate criminal prosecution
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a writ petition challenging the immunity granted to judges from immediate criminal prosecution. The petition was filed by lawyers and concerned citizens,…