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Chennai, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a sharp attack on the ruling DMK government over its stand in the Thiruparankundram hill lamp-lighting case, accusing it of hurting Hindu religious sentiments and undermining Sanatan Dharma. The party has demanded a public apology from Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Minister P.K. Sekar Babu for what it described as "insulting remarks" against Tamil God Murugan. The controversy arose during the hea ...Read More >
India at UNSC news updates: India slams Pakistan at UNSC over democracy, military power grab India on Monday slammed Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council, accusing it of undermining democracy by jailing former Prime Minister Imran Khan and letting the military consolidate power through constitutional changes. At the UNSC debate on "Leadership for Peace", Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni said Pakistan shows a "unique way of respecting the will of its people", imprisoning an elected lea ...Read More >
New Delhi: Noting that the social evil of dowry still prevails showing the ineffectiveness of the anti-dowry laws and at the same time the law is being misused by women for ulterior motives, Supreme Court Monday said this contradiction needed to be resolved as it is creating judicial tension.A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol & N K Singh highlighted this issue while convicting a man and his 94-year old mother in dowry death case when a 20-year old girl burnt to death in 2001 for not fulfilling the ...Read More >
Actor Manju Warrier has spoken out following the acquittal of Malayalam actor Dileep in the 2017 sexual assault case involving a female actor, stating that the legal outcome has not delivered full justice to the survivor. Dileep was acquitted on Monday by the Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court, which delivered its verdict after the trial concluded on November 25. Soon after the ruling, the actor alleged that he had been falsely implicated and accused Manju Warrier, his former wife, of being par ...Read More >
Fifty-six former judges on Friday issued an open letter urging Members of Parliament to withdraw the impeachment notice against Madras High Court judge Justice GR Swaminathan, warning that it undermines judicial independence and pressures judges who do not align with certain political or ideological views. The notice followed Justice Swaminathan's direction, on a petition by a right-wing activist, for state authorities to ensure a sacred lamp be lit at a hilltop temple, contrary to the longstand ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking urgent directions to protect the independence of the judiciary and to prevent "intimidation and communalisation of judicial orders", following recent rulings delivered by Justice G.R. Swaminathan of the Madras High Court. The PIL, filed by advocate G.S. Mani under Article 32 of the Constitution, stated that the petition has been moved not to defend any individual judge, but "to ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking to curb the "unregulated" use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the judicial system. The top court said it was aware of the ill effects of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) tools in the judiciary, but these issues can be appropriately addressed by it on the administrative side rather than through judicial directions. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bag ...Read More >
A BJP delegation, led by Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, visited the office of the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) in Kolkata on Monday (December 1, 2025), triggering loud protests by members of a Booth Level Officer (BLO) forum, who have been demonstrating there over alleged excessive workload during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, a senior officer said. As Mr. Adhikari, accompanied by several BJP MLAs, arrived at the CEO's office to meet officials, prot ...Read More >
A political row erupted on Saturday after Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Maulana Mahmood Madani, during the organisation's governing body meeting in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal, accused the Supreme Court of functioning "under government pressure" and said the institution "does not deserve to be called supreme" if it fails to fully enforce the Constitution. Addressing hundreds of delegates, Madani claimed that attempts to "spread hatred against Islam and Muslims" have intensified. He said the sacred ...Read More >
Sonipat: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for Law & Justice, inaugurated the world's largest Moot Court, NYAYABHYASA MANDAPAM -- The Grand Moot Court, and dedicated it to the nation. The event also saw the inauguration of IMAANDAAR (International Mooting Academy for Advocacy, Negotiation, Dispute Adjudication, Arbitration and Resolution) in the presence of more than 200 international judges and jurists from India and the world. The Chief Justice of ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 19 (ANI): Over 272 eminent citizens, including 16 Judges, 123 retired bureaucrats, 14 Ambassadors, 133 retired armed forces officers, have written an open letter condemning the repeated "assault on national constitutional authorities" by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. The letter states that instead of offering "genuine policy alternatives," the Congress leader has resorted to "unsubstantiated accusations." Condemning earlier repeated alleged assaults on institut ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Monday told the Centre to come up with a "long-term strategy" to tackle Delhi-NCR's recurring air pollution crisis. A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai directed the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) and the Delhi government to file a detailed plan, making it clear that the national Capital cannot continue to rely on short-term responses every winter. "You can give suggestions, but the ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday expressed deep concern over a "growing and disturbing trend" of litigants and lawyers making scandalous and scurrilous allegations against judges when court rulings do not go in their favour. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran made the observation while closing contempt proceedings against litigant N Peddi Raju and two lawyers, who were cautioned that such conduct undermines the integrity of the judicial system ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday expressed deep concern over a "growing and disturbing trend" of litigants and lawyers making scandalous and scurrilous allegations against judges when court rulings do not go in their favour. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran made the observation while closing contempt proceedings against litigant N Peddi Raju and two lawyers, who were cautioned that such conduct undermines the integrity of the jud ...Read More >
In a pivotal moment for India's judiciary, Chief Justice BR Gavai has put forth his recommendation for Justice Surya Kant to ascend as the next Chief Justice, succeeding him on November 24. As the senior-most Judge, Justice Kant is set to lead as the 53rd CJI for an anticipated 15 months. Chief Justice of India BR Gavai has recommended justice Surya Kant as his successor, people in the know said. CJI has written to the central government regarding this. CJI Gavai is set to demit office on Novem ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Union government on Thursday notified the appointment of Justice Surya Kant as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI), marking the first time a jurist from Haryana will occupy the country's highest judicial office. He will take oath on November 24, a day after incumbent CJI Bhushan R Gavai demits office. Justice Kant will serve as the 53rd CJI and will have a tenure of about 14 months, retiring on February 9, 2027. The notification comes two days after CJI Gavai initiated the appo ...Read More >
The Election Commission of India on Monday said it will conduct the second phase of the electoral roll revision in 12 states and union territories. In this pan-India special intensive revision (SIR) exercise, which will begin from Tuesday (October 28), three states and one UT - Kerala, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry - will go to polls next year while three states - Goa, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh - will have elections in 2027. The Election Commission (EC) said the SIR exercise in thes ...Read More >
Supreme Court said the government must ensure that insurance companies settle the valid claims. New Delhi: The society will not forgive the judiciary if it doesn't take care of doctors and stand for them, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday while reserving its judgment on a plea against non-inclusion of doctors and health workers who lost their lives battling Covid-19 at private clinics, dispensaries, and non-recognised hospitals in insurance policies. A bench comprising Justices P S Narasimha ...Read More >
Patna: The INDIA bloc on Tuesday released its poll manifesto for Bihar assembly elections, promising jobs and numerous plans to take the state forward in the next five years if it's able to form the govt in the state.The 32-page manifesto, containing 25 key points, was released in the presence of opposition leaders, including Pawan Khera from Congress, Dipankar Bhattacharya from CPI-ML, Mukesh Sahani from VIP, and other Left leaders.The manifesto, nicknamed "Tejashwi Pran" (Tejashwi Resolve), pr ...Read More >
The government on Thursday initiated the process to appoint the next chief justice of India as incumbent B R Gavai demits office on November 23, In an era where almost all aspects of governance and decision-making involves the usage of technology, in varying degrees, Justice Surya Kant, poised to assume the office of Chief Justice of India (CJI) next month, has been a strong proponent of profound human enterprise in the domain of dispensing justice. In his recent address, Justice Surya Kant, ...Read More >
The Supreme Court will hear a case concerning victims of digital arrest. Fraudsters are using forged documents to extort money from innocent people. This criminal enterprise involves impersonating judicial and probe agency officials. The court is taking stern action to unearth the full extent of these crimes. This matter strikes at the foundation of public trust in the judicial system. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a suo motu matter on victims of digital arrest who are defrauded by usi ...Read More >
The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Madhya Pradesh government and High Court registry regarding the refusal to raise judicial officers' retirement age from 60 to 61. The Madhya Pradesh Judges Association challenged the High Court's administrative decision, alleging it violated previous Supreme Court directives. The apex court had previously indicated no legal impediment to this enhancement. The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Madhya Pradesh government and the high ...Read More >
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 28/07/2024: The front view of Madurai Bench of Madras High Court in Madurai. Photo: Ashok R / The Hindu | Photo Credit: ASHOK R The Supreme Court on Monday (October 27, 2025) sought responses from the Madhya Pradesh government and the high court registry on a plea challenging the refusal to enhance the retirement age of judicial officers in the state from 60 to 61 years. On May 26, a Bench headed by Chief Justice B. R. Gavai had said there was no legal impediment in raisin ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to all states and Union Territories regarding incidents of digital arrest scams across the country. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi asked all the states to furnish details of cyber arrest cases pending for investigation and posted the matter for hearing on November 3. It also contemplated handing over the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and inquired whether the CBI has ...Read More >
As the clock ticks towards November 23, the government is gearing up to choose the next Chief Justice of India. Current Chief Justice, B R Gavai, is set to retire, and the Union Law Minister will consult him for a successor recommendation. The government on Thursday initiated the process to appoint the next chief justice of India as incumbent B R Gavai demits office on November 23, sources said. The letter asking Justice Gavai to name his successor is set to be delivered either this evening or ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Justice Surya Kant, senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, on Sunday said the real strength of the judiciary does not lie in its infrastructure but in the moral architecture. "The real strength of a court lies not just in its marble and mortar but in its moral architecture," he said while inaugurating the additional heritage court building -- the renovated old Madras Law College -- in the high court premises. While justice relies on human integrity, it thrives on institutional suppor ...Read More >
Every rupee spent on judicial infrastructure by the Centre as well as the State governments may not give them monetary returns but it would certainly help in strengthening public confidence on the judiciary, said Justice Surya Kant in Chennai on Sunday (October 26, 2025). He is the most senior judge of the Supreme Court and next in line to be the 53rd Chief Justice of India. He inaugurated a renovated 126-year-old heritage building which once housed the prestigious Madras Law College but had no ...Read More >
Chennai: Judicial infrastructure is not merely about the grandiosity of the architecture. It is about justice itself. For justice to be timely, fair, and efficient, courts must be equipped with the right environment -- physically, technologically, and humanly, Justice Surya Kant, Senior Judge of the Supreme Court, said after inaugurating the 'Additional Heritage Court Building' of the Madras high court on Sunday.The Additional Heritage Court Building is the 134-year-old Indo-Saracenic heritage b ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 25 (PTI) Chief Justice of India B R Gavai has held meetings with Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and discussed avenues for enhancing cooperation between the judiciaries of the two nations, according to an official statement. The CJI, who is on an official visit to Bhutan, held a meeting with Wangchuck on Saturday. He met Tobgay on Friday. "During these meetings, the Chief Justice discussed avenues for enhancing cooperatio ...Read More >
Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) Chairperson Ahmed Isaack Hassan, High Court Judge Chacha Mwita, and lawyer Katwa Kigen are among those shortlisted for appointment as Judges of the Court of Appeal. The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has published a list of 35 candidates, including 19 serving High Court judges and 15 advocates drawn from the Bar and academia, who will compete for 15 available positions. Renowned law lecturer Professor Migai Oketch, Environment and Land Court P ...Read More >
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