Stay updated with the latest writ news, articles, and insights from trusted sources. Explore in-depth coverage and expert analysis on writ topics.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) India's gains from importing discounted Russian oil are estimated to be just USD 2.5 billion per annum, significantly lower than the previously speculated range of USD 10-25 billion, a research report said on Thursday. Stopping Russian oil imports would force India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, to rely on limited alternatives, potentially driving global crude prices up to USD 100 per barrel amid rising demand and tight supply. "Benefit from Russi ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday told the Supreme Court that the governor cannot have a dominating position over the state executive and the state legislature, since the arrangement was akin to having "two swords in the same scabbard". A five-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India B R Gavai and comprising Justices Surya Kant, Vikram Nath, PS Narasimha, and AS Chandurkar, is hearing submissions on the presidential reference, which raised constitutional questions on whether the ...Read More >
Cleared: dkHyderabad: Stating that the Justice PC Ghose Commision of Inquiry that went into the issue of Kaleshwaram irregularities acted unfairly, former chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao and former irrigation minister T Harish Rao on Tuesday approached Telangana high court against the state govt for conducting a "false and premeditated" inquiry into the Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project and filed a writ petition to strike down the commission's report. The case is likely to be heard shortly. ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Thursday said it would watch a film purportedly based on the life of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath before deciding on a plea by its makers challenging the Central Board of Film Certification's (CBFC) refusal to certify it. Film Inspired by Biography The movie, inspired by the book "The Monk who became Chief Minister", was denied clearance by the CBFC, which cited 29 objections, including the filmmakers' failure to secure a no-objection certificat ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned for eight weeks the hearing on a plea seeking the Union government's intervention to rescue Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya from execution in Yemen. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta deferred the hearing on a writ petition filed by 'Save Nimisha Priya Action Council' after being informed that negotiations with the victim's family were currently underway, and granted liberty to mention the matter in case of any ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday, August 14, adjourned for eight weeks the hearing on a plea seeking the Union government's intervention to rescue Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya from execution in Yemen. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta deferred the hearing on a writ petition filed by 'Save Nimisha Priya Action Council' after being informed that negotiations with the victim's family were currently underway, and granted liberty to mention the matter in case of any urgency. I ...Read More >
Heads up, folks - your long weekend plans might need a little rethinking. Independence Day is landing on a Friday this year, and like always, liquor shops across the state will go dry on August 15. The good news for tipplers? As of now, there's no official booze ban for Krishna Janmashtami on August 16. This isn't the first time Hyderabad's seen such restrictions. Back in February, parts of the Cyberabad Police Commissionerate went dry for three days during the Telangana Legislative Council pol ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 8 (PTI) BSES Yamuna Power Ltd and BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd -- the two subsidiaries of Reliance Infrastructure, will recover power dues worth Rs 28,483 crore following a Supreme Court ruling. As on July 31, 2025, the total dues of BSES Yamuna Power Ltd and BSES Rajdhani Power amounts to Rs 28,483 crore, according to Reliance Infrastructure. The two power distribution companies (discoms), in which Reliance Infrastructure (RInfra) holds 51 per cent, supply electricity to 5.3 million ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 8 (UNI) The Supreme Court today indicated that it will suspend the functioning of the statutory committee constituted under the Uttar Pradesh Shri Bankey Bihari Ji Temple Trust Ordinance, 2025, which vests the management of the historic Bankey Bihari temple in Vrindavan, Mathura, with a government-backed trust. A Bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said it will relegate the petitioners to the Allahabad High Court to challenge the constitutional validit ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 6 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday quashed the recent Madras High Court order restraining the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government from using the names and photographs of current and former chief ministers in advertisements for state welfare schemes.A bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, Justices K Vinod Chandran and NV Anjaria imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh on AIADMK Member of Parliament, C Ve Shanmugam, who had filed the initial plea in the Madras High Court. It aske ...Read More >
Srinagar: Nearly three months after her deportation following the Pahalgam terror attack, 63-year-old Rakshanda Rashid has been granted a fresh visitor visa by the Indian government, allowing her return to India. Rashid, a Pakistani national married to a retired Indian government official, had lived in Jammu for 38 years with her husband and two children. She was among nearly 60 Pakistani nationals deported after the Ministry of Home Affairs revoked all short-term visas under Section 3(1) of th ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 3 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday expressed condolences on the untimely demise of daughter of Udhampur SSP Amod Nagpure Ashok. Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chief Ghulam Nabi Azad also condoled the death, saying "there can be no greater pain for a parent than losing a child". In a message, LG Sinha said, "Shocked and heartbroken by the tragic news of the passing of the daughter of SSP Udhampur Shri Amod ...Read More >
Mumbai: Visitors to Dadar's iconic Kabutarkhana on Sunday found the nearly 100-year-old pigeon feeding zone shut and wrapped in grey tarpaulin sheets. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has closed the grade-II heritage site citing public health risks associated with pigeon feeding. Warning Issued at Site A notice displayed at the Kabutarkhana reads, "All citizens are hereby informed that it is strictly prohibited to offer and feed food items to birds and animals at this site. Feeding ...Read More >
Bulandshahr: A court in Bulandshahr delivered its verdict in the Syana violence case that dates back to December 2018. The court convicted all 38 accused individuals, including prominent local activists and community members. Mob Violence Erupted Over Cow Carcass Discovery The violence followed the discovery of cow carcasses near Mahav village, prompting protesters to storm Chingrawathi police outpost. They set vehicles ablaze, leading to escalating chaos. During the riot, Inspector Subodh Kum ...Read More >
JAMMU, Aug 1: In a significant development, the Division Bench of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court comprising Chief Justice Arun Palli and Justice Rajnesh Oswal has disposed off two Letters Patent Appeals filed by the Union of India against a previous order directing the return of Rakshanda Rashid, a Pakistani national, to India. The case gained attention after the writ court directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to bring back Rashid, who had been deported to Pakistan earlier this year. Sh ...Read More >
Jammu, Aug 1: Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has stated that "No Objection Certificate" has not been issued to its soldier Munir Ahmed for marrying a Pakistan national. The Force has also described the dismissal order of Munir Ahmed as "correct as per rules and in order" and has sought rejection of the writ petition filed by him (Munir). In its objections filed in the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu on July 29, 2025, in the matter of Munir Ahmed versus Union of India and ...Read More >
The Supreme Court has annulled a cheating case against 'Tanu Weds Manu' producer Shailesh R Singh. The case sprang from a civil dispute, misclassified as criminal, which involved monetary recovery efforts through an FIR. The court criticized the high court's approach and emphasized proper legal channels for civil disputes. The Supreme Court has taken a decisive stand by overturning a cheating case against Bollywood film producer Shailesh R Singh, co-producer of the 2011 movie 'Tanu Weds Manu'. ...Read More >
The Congress party will support a motion against Justice Yashwant Varma in the Lok Sabha, prompted by former CJI Sanjiv Khanna's recommendation for his removal following the discovery of burnt banknotes at his residence. Jairam Ramesh emphasized the need for a proper investigation into the matter. The Congress will support and its MPs will be among the signatories to the motion to be brought against Justice Yashwant Varma in the Lok Sabha, senior party leader Jairam Ramesh said on Friday, asser ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The Supreme Court has said money cannot be recovered by filing an FIR and seeking help of police as it quashed a cheating case against the producer of Bollywood movie "Tanu Weds Manu". A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan expressed displeasure over the approach of the Allahabad High Court in dealing with the petition of producer Shailesh R Singh for quashing of the FIR against him by complainant Kunal Jain. "Money cannot be recovered, more particularly, in ...Read More >
Ranchi, Jul 18 (PTI) The Jharkhand High Court on Friday observed that the government seems to be throttling the rule of law in the state, where constitutional machinery has collapsed. Justice Anand Sen directed Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari to appear in person to face charges of contempt of court for non-compliance with its order pertaining to urban local body elections. The court had on January 4, 2024, directed the government to ensure that municipal elections are conducted within three weeks. ...Read More >
Bengaluru: After Delhi, nearly 40 schools in Bengaluru received bomb threats via e-mail on Friday morning, leading to panic among students, teachers and parents. Police teams have rushed to all locations and search operations are underway. Schools in R R Nagar and Kengeri were among those targeted, the police said. Cyber experts are making all efforts to trace the sender of the mail. Sources revealed that the sender could be suffering from mental health issues. In the mail, he has spoken about ...Read More >
New Delhi: Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, indicted by an in-house inquiry report over the discovery of a cash haul, has moved the Supreme Court against the validity of actions initiated against him, which also includes a recommendation for his removal. After the controversy erupted, Justice Varma was transferred from the Delhi High Court to the Allahabad High Court. The development has come days before the Monsoon session of Parliament, during which the central government is ...Read More >
The Supreme Court has put a hold on an order. This order involved H D Kumaraswamy in a contempt case. The case relates to alleged land encroachment in Karnataka. The court has asked an NGO to respond. The NGO had accused Kumaraswamy and his family of encroachment. The High Court will now wait for the Supreme Court's decision. The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed an order making Union Minister and JDS leader H D Kumaraswamy a party to the ongoing contempt proceedings over the alleged large-scale ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday put on hold an order passed by the Karnataka High Court, impleading Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy in a contempt proceeding. The matter came up before a bench comprising Pankaj Mithal and Prasanna B Varale. Kumaraswamy was represented by senior advocate C Aryama Sundaram, along with advocates Balaji Srinivasan, Nishanth A V, and Harsha Tripathi. Advocate Prashant Bhushan appeared on caveat for Samaj Parivartana Samudaya. After hearing submissions, the b ...Read More >
A young woman named Oleti Pushpa (22) was killed by her live-in partner Sheikh Shamma (22) in the Ambedkar Konaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, reported India Today. She was living with Sheikh for the past 6 months after she separated from her spouse. The incident took place in Siddhartha Nagar, B Savaram village of Rajolu mandal on 16th July. Shamma reportedly accused Pushpa of having affairs with other men. He forced her to engage in prostitution and frequently instigated fights with her when ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Unique Identification Authority of India has urged parents to update the Aadhaar biometrics of children between five and seven years."Timely completion of mandatory biometric update is an essential requirement for maintaining the accuracy and reliability of biometric data of children. If the MBU is not completed even after seven years of age, the Aadhaar number may be deactivated, as per the existing rules," the agency said in a statement.This is required to ensure seamless access ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday upheld the Maharashtra government's and the Maharashtra Maritime Board's (MMB) decision to construct a new passenger jetty and terminal facilities in the sea near the Gateway of India, stating that "the pursuit of development is not an affront to the environment, when it walks the careful path of sustainability, guarded by regulations and reason". A bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Sandeep Marne dismissed three writ petitions filed by resid ...Read More >
Nagpur: The Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court observed that Hindu marriages, regarded as spiritual unions, are increasingly under threat from trivial disputes and prolonged litigation. While quashing a dowry harassment case filed in December 2023 against a Nagpur man and his family, the court noted such discord often causes irreversible damage to families and must be resolved with dignity, where reconciliation is not possible.The division bench of Justices Nitin Sambre and Mahendra Nerlikar pass ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bombay high court has declined to issue any direction to opposition leader Rahul Gandhi on his utterances against late Vinayak Damodar Savarkar."This court cannot issue any direction to respondent no 1 (Gandhi) to study the contents of this public interest litigation and to remove ignorance about the contribution of Shri Vinayak Savarkar,'' said Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Sandeep Marne.The PIL was by Pankaj Phadnis, president of Abhinav Bharat Congress, a policy think tank, sa ...Read More >
Justice Surya Kant remarked that the AIMIM's constitution is not against the Indian Constitution. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * The top court rejected a plea to de-register AIMIM but noted a grey area in parties using religion for votes * The bench allowed filing a writ petition on the broader issue without naming any specific party * Justice Surya Kant said AIMIM's constitution aligns with Indian Constitution and minority rights protection Did our AI summary ...Read More >
Stay updated with the latest None news, articles, and insights from trusted sources. Explore in-depth coverage and expert analysis on None topics.