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NEW DELHI: Supreme Court has asked high courts to ensure day-to-day trial in criminal cases, especially important and sensitive cases, saying it has become imperative in the prevailing social, political and administrative scenario, including the style of functioning of police.Expressing disappointment over discontinuance of day-to-day trial, which was the norm three decades ago, a bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K V Viswanathan said once the examination of witnesses commences in a trial, the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 25: The Supreme Court has said the practice of conducting day-to-day trials, particularly in sensitive cases, was given a complete go-by, stressing courts should revert to it. Observing the right to speedy trial was implicit in Article 21 of the Constitution, the apex court said all high courts need to constitute a committee to discuss this issue very seriously for the benefit of their respective district judiciaries. The top court said for reverting to the old practice of condu ...Read More >
Justice Surya Kant highlighted delays in arbitration, undermining its intended swiftness, during the Delhi Arbitration Weekend. He stressed the need for quality, consistent arbitral awards to enhance India's global standing as a preferred arbitration seat. Justice Kant also emphasized the importance of independence, integrity, and minimal judicial intervention in the arbitration process. Supreme Court judge Justice Surya Kant on Sunday flagged the issue of delay in arbitration, saying what was ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A day after the Supreme Court closed a case against zoological rescue and rehabilitation centre Vantara following an SIT clean chit, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday said if only all cases were dealt with and settled so expeditiously and categorically. The Congress general secretary and former environment minister said that when it chooses to, the Indian judicial system, which is defined by long delays, moves with the greatest of speed. "On August 25, 2025, the Supreme Court ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai police has recorded the statement of Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra in a Rs. 60 crore alleged fraud case. Mumbai Police shared an update in the case and stated: "Investigations are going on against actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra in an alleged fraud case of Rs. 60 crore. A summon was issued by the Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai Police to Raj Kundra. He was asked to appear before police for the investigation." They further stat ...Read More >
CUTTACK: In a significant development aimed at preserving the dignity of the judiciary and legal profession, the Odisha State Bar Council has suspended advocate Hemanta Kumar Nayak from practising law for a period of two years. The decision came through a judgement passed on September 13, by a three-member disciplinary committee chaired by Bibhu Prasad Tripathy, with Phoni Bhusan Patnaik and Tapan Kumar Biswal as members. The disciplinary proceedings were initiated suo motu under section 35 of ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 16 (PTI) Economist and former CPI(M) leader Prasenjit Bose joined the Congress during a programme in the metropolis, and asserted that he would support the party in its fight to "save the Constitution". Bose (51) became a part of the Congress at a formal joining ceremony here on Monday in the presence of party leaders Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Syed Naseer Hussain and Kanhaiya Kumar, besides state unit president Subhankar Sarkar. "We have to protect the Constitution, establish a government ...Read More >
Telangana Police on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Police Foundation (IPF) to launch a year-long internal reforms project aimed at modernising policing and making it more people-centric. The agreement will initially be implemented in 30 police stations -- 15 in Cyberabad Commissionerate and 15 in Sangareddy district. Public consultation meetings with complainants, victims, accused persons, NGOs, judiciary representatives and police personnel will form the basi ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Monday that the protection of the Constitution is the responsibility of every citizen, and this duty must be diligently performed by everyone. He added that the protection of democracy is essential for the safety of the people of the country. He further appealed people not to allow electoral fraud. He spoke at the International Democracy Day celebration organised by the State Social Welfare Department at the Banq ...Read More >
Cloudburst in Dehradun News: Dehradun experienced cloudbursts in Sahastradhara, leading to swollen rivers and damaged shops. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reported rescue operations by police and SDRF. In Rishikesh, the Chandrabhaga river overflowed due to heavy rainfall, flooding the highway and trapping vehicles. SDRF successfully rescued three people stranded in the river, ensuring their safety. The local administration is monitoring the situation. ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said that the 'My Vote My Right' campaign has been designed to create awareness about democratic values and develop leadership skills among youth and students. Speaking at the International Day of Democracy at Vidhana Soudha, he said, "Ballot is stronger than bullet. The monarchy is sitting at home today and the elected representatives are governing. That is the power of the ballot. It is this voting power that gave rise to leaders like S ...Read More >
Hyderabad: As many as 30 police stations in the Telangana state were selected by the Indian police foundation for the internal police reforms project. For the implementation of the Reforms Project in the state, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Monday between the Telangana Police Department and the Indian Police Foundation (IPF). The project will initially cover 15 police stations in Cyberabad Commissionerate and 15 in Sangareddy district. Under this, public consultation meeting ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Bar Council has suspended Bhadrak-based advocate Hemanta Kumar Nayak from legal practice for two years after he was found guilty of making obscene and derogatory remarks against judicial officers, particularly women judges, on social media. Council Chairman Sitanshu Mohan Dwibedy announced that Nayak, a resident of Rajuali Bindha, will remain debarred from practice for two years starting from the date of the Disciplinary Committee's order. He has also been warned a ...Read More >
Bengaluru, September 15: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Monday that Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq is facing opposition for the inauguration of the historic Dussehra festival as she belongs to a different religion. Speaking in Bengaluru on Monday, CM Siddaramaiah said: "Tolerance and coexistence must be embraced by everyone. The Constitution clearly calls for equality beyond caste, religion, and class. Vested interests and electoral intolerance must be collectively condemned. De ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Amid widespread debates surrounding the interim verdict of the Supreme Court on the Waqf Amendment Act 2025, the Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM) has welcomed the order, describing it as a balanced and historic decision made in the interest of the nation and society. Shahid Sayeed, the national convener of the forum, and Dr Shalini Ali, national head of the women's wing, hailed the verdict as a step that will further strengthen brotherhood, unity, and a just environment in the country. ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Monday that Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq is facing opposition for the inauguration of the historic Dussehra festival as she belongs to a different religion. Speaking in Bengaluru on Monday, CM Siddaramaiah said: "Tolerance and coexistence must be embraced by everyone. The Constitution clearly calls for equality beyond caste, religion, and class. Vested interests and electoral intolerance must be collectively co ...Read More >
Raipur, Sep 15 (PTI) The Enforcement Directorate on Monday filed a fresh prosecution complaint in a multi-crore 'liquor scam' in Chhattisgarh in a court and alleged Chaitanya, son of Congress leader and former CM Bhupesh Baghel, "handled" over Rs 1,000 crore worth of "proceeds of crime". The 7,039-page supplementary prosecution complaint (chargesheet) was filed in the court of 6th district and additional sessions judge Damarudhar Chouhan in Raipur naming Chaitanya Baghel, a businessman, as an a ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A National Lok Adalat was held on Saturday across Telangana where 11.08 lakh cases were resolved. This included 3.63 lakh pre-litigation cases and 7.43 lakh cases that were pending in the courts. According to Telangana State Legal Services Authority Member Secretary CH Panchakshari, the settlement of these cases led to orders for compensation payments amounting to Rs. 595 crore. A notable case highlighted in the report was a road accident where the tribunal announced a compensation o ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 14: Hindi Diwas was observed across India on Sunday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top leaders underlining Hindi's role as a unifying factor in this linguistically diverse country while asserting the need for enriching all Indian languages. PM Modi said the growing respect for Hindi on the world stage was a matter of pride and inspiration for all Indians, while Home Minister Amit Shah said Hindi should not just serve as a spoken tongue but must also become a language ...Read More >
GANDHINAGAR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said there was no conflict between Hindi and other Indian languages, and stressed that it should not just serve as a spoken tongue but must also become a language of science, technology, the judiciary, and police. Addressing the inaugural session of the 5th Akhil Bharatiya Rajbhasha Sammelan, Shah said Indians must preserve their languages and make them "immortal", urging parents to speak to children in their mother tongue. "There is no conf ...Read More >
Gandhinagar, Sep 14 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said there was no conflict between Hindi and other Indian languages, and stressed that it should not just serve as a spoken tongue but must also become a language of science, technology, the judiciary, and police. Addressing the inaugural session of the 5th Akhil Bharatiya Rajbhasha Sammelan, Shah said Indians must preserve their languages and make them "immortal", urging parents to speak to children in their mother tongue. "The ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his heartfelt greetings on the occasion of Hindi Diwas and called upon citizens to collectively work towards enriching all Indian languages and passing them on to future generations with pride. In a post shared on X, PM Modi said, Heartfelt greetings to all on Hindi Diwali. Hindi is not merely a medium of communication, but a vibrant heritage of our identity and values. On this occasion, let us all together r ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his heartfelt greetings on the occasion of Hindi Diwas and called upon citizens to collectively work towards enriching all Indian languages and passing them on to future generations with pride. In a post shared on X, PM Modi said, "Heartfelt greetings to all on Hindi Diwali. Hindi is not merely a medium of communication, but a vibrant heritage of our identity and values. On this occasion, let us all together ...Read More >
Jaisalmer: A unique scene unfolded in Barmer district, where a couple that was living separately for two years, reunited with the help of National Lok Adalat held Saturday at the Barmer court premises.Champalal and Dhanwanti reconciled through mediation in the Lok Adalat, both parties openly expressed their views. With the court's assistance and counselling, they decided to forget their past grievances and live together once more.Not only did they put aside their differences, but they also excha ...Read More >
Gadwal: The National Lok Adalat was held today in the Jogulamba Gadwal District Court premises under the supervision of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA). The program was conducted in a grand manner, focusing on providing speedy and amicable justice to the people. During the proceedings, a total of 6,884 cases were successfully settled through mutual consent between parties. These included 22 civil cases, 6,832 criminal compoundable cases, 2 family disputes, 6 accident claim cases, a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13 (PTI) As a team of US Navy Seals dropped down on Osama bin Laden's hideout in Pakistan's Abbottabad in the early hours of May 2, 2011 - killing the terrorist after a decade-long pursuit - the leaders of the nation engaged in a meeting to reach a power-sharing consensus between the two coalition parties, unaware of the events that would put it in the "most embarrassing position" hours later. "The Zardari Presidency: Now It Must Be Told", a new book by Farhatullah Babar, a close ...Read More >
Thiruvanthapuram: The Kerala cabinet on Saturday approved a draft bill allowing private landowners to cut and sell sandalwood trees, provided they obtain permission from the Forest Department. A special cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has approved the draft of the Kerala Forest (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to amend the Kerala Forest Act, 1961, according to a statement from the CM's office. The Bill provides for granting permission to cut and sell sandalwood trees on private lan ...Read More >
Sushila Karki, former chief justice of Nepal and a likely frontrunner for the country's interim premiership, has drawn attention for her husband's role in a plane hijacking 52 years ago. Ms Karki is married to Durga Prasad Subedi, a former youth leader of the Nepali Congress, whom she reportedly met while studying at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi. Mr Subedi was reporterdly part of Nepal's first plane hijacking on June 10, 1973. On board the plane was Hindi film actress Mala Sinha. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major push towards reducing the backlog of legal cases and providing speedy justice, National Lok Adalat is being held on Saturday across India. The one-day legal initiative, organised by legal services authorities in every state, is aimed at settling pending disputes, including millions of traffic challans, through amicable compromise and resolution. Citizens with minor traffic violations such as over-speeding, riding without a helmet, not wearing a sea ...Read More >
Mumbai: Shinde faction leader and Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora, along with a delegation, met Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti on Thursday and submitted a memorandum demanding strict action against Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut. Controversial Social Media Post Sparks Concern The demand comes after Raut's controversial social media post linking the recent violence in Nepal to the possibility of a similar situation in India. Critics allege that by sharing visuals of the Nepal unrest and hi ...Read More >
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