The Calcutta High Court has granted interim protection from coercive action to Anandabazar Patrika editor Ishani Datta Ray and journalist Soma Mukherjee in connection with an FIR arising from the newspaper’s use of the expression “Gerua Gundami” (saffron hooliganism) in
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Supreme Court seeks Karnataka’s response to Tamil Nadu plea over Cauvery water shortfall
By Legal Desk
The Supreme Court on Thursday sought Karnataka’s response to an application filed by Tamil Nadu seeking directions for release of water to make good the alleged shortfall in Karnataka’s supply of Cauvery water to the neighbouring state.
The bench of…
Child sexual abuse material online: Supreme Court gives Centre last chance to respond
By Legal Desk
The Supreme Court on Thursday gave the Central government a last opportunity to explain the steps taken to curb the circulation of child sexual exploitation and abuse material (CSEAM) on social media platforms.
The Division Bench of Justice JB Pardiwala…
Supreme Court commutes death sentence of man convicted of raping, murdering six-year-old stepdaughter
By Legal Desk
The Supreme Court on Thursday commuted the death sentence of a man convicted of raping and murdering his six-year-old stepdaughter in Madhya Pradesh, while upholding his conviction.
A Bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice Vijay Bishnoi…
Delhi High Court denies anticipatory bail to YouTuber Ajeet Bharti in SC/ST Act case
By Legal Desk
The Delhi High Court on Thursday denied anticipatory bail to YouTuber Ajeet Bharti in a case registered under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 over his alleged remarks concerning MP Chandrashekhar Azad Ravan.
Justice Saurabh…
Supreme Court clarifies stay in Medha Roopam case; Allahabad High Court’s quashing of NSA detention remains in force
By Legal Desk
The Supreme Court has revised its interim order in the petitions filed by Gautam Buddh Nagar District Magistrate Medha Roopam and the Uttar Pradesh government, clarifying that the stay is confined to the adverse observations and compensation direction issued by…
Delhi High Court seeks Centre’s response on plea to retain Qadeemi Masjid at Krishi Bhavan
By Legal Desk
The Delhi High Court has sought the response of the Central government on a plea seeking the retention of Qadeemi Masjid, situated within the premises of Krishi Bhavan, amid the ongoing Central Vista Redevelopment Project.
Justice Anish Dayal issued notice…
Delhi High Court flags possible fabrication of court order, says unknown person added ‘interim stay granted’
By Legal Desk
The Delhi High Court has flagged an apparent fabrication of one of its judicial orders after finding that an additional paragraph stating “interim stay granted” appeared in a version of the order that was not part of the Court’s official…
Supreme Court dismisses Danam Nagender’s plea against disqualification under anti-defection law
By Legal Desk
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a petition by former Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender challenging the Telangana High Court’s judgment disqualifying him from the Telangana Legislative Assembly under the 10th Schedule of the Constitution.
The bench comprising Chief Justice of…
CJI Surya Kant says courts must be the bridge between conservation and development
By Legal Desk
Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant on Saturday said the challenge before courts is no longer choosing between conservation and development, but harmonising the two, as he traced India’s environmental jurisprudence from civilisational ethos to constitutional mandate.
Addressing the…