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NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Centre on a batch of petitions challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, citing that it takes away one's right to self-perceived gender identity. It sought the Centre's response by July 22, the next date of hearing. The 2026 law was introduced on the ground that the existing definition was "vague and broad", which allegedly made it difficult to identify the genuinely oppressed persons for wh ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has told a Delhi court that a revision petition assailing the dismissal of a plea seeking an FIR against him is an abuse of law, as mere criticism of a political ideology has vaguely been categorised as "hate speech" and "defamation". The leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha filed his response on Wednesday before Special Judge Jitendra Singh, seeking the dismissal of the revision plea. The court was hearing the revision plea filed ...Read More >
She said the verdict didn't surprise her. "As early as 2020, I began to feel that something was not right. Even the prosecution noticed changes in the way the case was being handled, especially when it came to one particular accused (sic)," the survivor wrote in the post. She further alleged, "Over the years, I approached the High Court and the Supreme Court multiple times, clearly stating that I did not trust this court. Every request to move this case away from the same judge was dismissed. I ...Read More >
Expelled BJP leader Basanagouda Patil Yatnal urged Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to ban Namaz in public places, citing neutrality after the state restricted RSS activities. Yatnal argued that Namaz on roads obstructs public movement and violates constitutional rights. Expelled BJP leader Basanagouda Patil Yatnal on Friday wrote to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah demanding a ban on offering Namaz in public places and government properties without prior permission. In his letter, Yatnal argued ...Read More >
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has issued a strong rebuttal through her legal team after reports surfaced alleging that she received Rs 15 crore from her husband, businessman Raj Kundra, nearly a decade ago in connection with a financial transaction under investigation by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Mumbai. She issued a statement via her lawyer and has categorically denied the reports, calling them 'totally fake and mischievous.' She also accused certain media outlets of deliberately doi ...Read More >
Mumbai: Actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra's legal representative has quashed reports of her receiving an amount to the tune of Rs 15 crore from her husband Raj Kundra almost 10 years ago, which was said to be under the scanner of the Economic Offence Wing (EOW). As per media reports, Rs 15 crore is a part of the alleged Rs 60 crore fraud money transferred to a company allegedly owned by the actress. The actress's lawyer, Prashant Patil, has called such reports "totally fake" and mischievous in natu ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The concept of backbenchers will no longer exist in Tamil Nadu schools, as the School Education Department has proposed new seating arrangements where the benches will be laid in the shape of the Tamil letter 'Pa'. Noting how seating arrangement plays a vital role in enhancing learning, promoting interaction and comfort, the School Education Director S Kannappan said the key features in the new plan would ensure that every student can see the board and teachers clearly, improve accessi ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Chief Justice of India, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, said Dr. BR Ambedkar's contribution to shaping the Indian Constitution as a testament to his foresight in acting as an instrument of social and economic transformation in the country. The CJI delivered a lecture on Dr. BR Ambekdari's contribution to the Indian Constitution organised by Osmania University on Saturday. He noted how Dr BR Ambedkar had to come up within a short period the Objective Resolution in 1946 and steered ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid the political storm over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Bihar, the BJP on Friday lashed out at "hypocratic and unscrupulous" Congress for its "double-faced duplicity" on the issue of linking Aadhaar with voter identity card. Amit Malviya, in-charge of BJP's National Information and Technology Department, shared, on X, old videos of Parliament proceedings and screen grabs of news items carrying statements of Congress leaders - R ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 10 (ANI): Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision on Bihar's voter roll revision, expressing faith in the court's judgment. He criticised the opposition for claiming to have faith in the constitution while allegedly insulting constitutional institutions. Sinha found this behaviour unfortunate and questioned why they would disrespect these institutions. 'We welcome the decision of the honourable court, we have faith i ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 10 (ANI): Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision on Bihar's voter roll revision, expressing faith in the court's judgment. He criticised the opposition for claiming to have faith in the constitution while allegedly insulting constitutional institutions. Sinha found this behaviour unfortunate and questioned why they would disrespect these institutions. 'We welcome the decision of the honourable court, we have faith i ...Read More >
'Kissa Kursi Ka ... ': Jaishankar Slams Indira Gandhi for Emergency, Asks Rahul, Sonia To Apologise External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar launched a fierce attack on the Gandhi family, blaming them for the imposition of the Emergency in 1975, calling it the darkest day in Indian democracy. Speaking at a BJYM Mock Parliament event marking 50 years of the Emergency, Jaishankar said the autocratic move stemmed from one family placing itself above the nation. Referencing the film Kissa Kursi Ka, h ...Read More >
Srinagar: Amid the ongoing political slugfest between BJP and Congress over the Emergency period and comparisons to authoritarian rule, jailed Member of Parliament and Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) leader Engineer Rashid has announced a 24-hour hunger strike inside Tihar Jail, starting at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 29. According to AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi, Engineer Rashid made this decision known during a recent meeting with his family, emphasising t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 28 (PTI) Freedom shall thrive only if it is guaranteed by the freedom of speech and expression as secured by the Indian Constitution, a Delhi court said on Tuesday. Special judge Vishal Gogne made the observation while dismissing a defamation case filed by BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor against Chief Minister Atishi. The judge said it was visible that political discourse, especially preceding elections, was mired by opposing leaders accusing each other of specific insta ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 28 (PTI) Freedom shall thrive only if it is guaranteed by the freedom of speech and expression as secured by the Indian Constitution, a Delhi court said on Tuesday. Special judge Vishal Gogne made the observation while dismissing a defamation case filed by BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor against Chief Minister Atishi. Also Read | Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: A Day Before Mauni Amavasya Amrit Snan, 5 Crore Devotees Take Holy Dip in Triveni Sangam on January 28, Total Pilgrims Cr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): The management committees of Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu Devaswoms, the two major participants of the famed 'Thrissur Pooram' have approached the Supreme Court challenging Kerala High Court's guidelines for the elephant parade. The management committee said that if the guidelines of High Court is implemented it will bring the two-century-old festival and a celebration of the state's rich heritage to a "grinding halt". Also Read | Bhojpur Shocker: 12-Year- ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 6 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday accused Bharatiya Janata Party of 'trying to cut votes' from the voter lists ahead of the Delhi Assembly election. Kejriwal alleged that the BJP had submitted an application to Election Commission of India to cut votes of 11,000 people, citing that either these people have shifted or passed away. Kejriwal added that AAP randomly checked 500 people fom the list and found that 372 people are still liv ...Read More >
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