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Bhopal/New Delhi, March 26 – In a strong criticism, the Supreme Court on Thursday criticised the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Madhya Pradesh government in a case related to the Vyapam scam.The apex court has directed both the CBI and the state government to submit complete...

New Delhi, March 26 Highlighting the "structural exclusion" of female prisoners from open correctional institutions or "open jails," a top official from the Law Commission said on Thursday that equal access to the reform pathway is not a concession but a requirement of sound administration in a...

New Delhi, March 26 Observing that dowry deaths are a severe stain on society, the Supreme Court has stated that despite legal prohibitions, this practice continues to result in the unnatural deaths of thousands of women.A bench of justices JB Pardiwala and Vijay Bishnoi made the observation...

New Delhi, March 26 – The Supreme Court has cautioned that the growing practice of citing "non-existent" or incorrect judgments has emerged as a "rampant menace" affecting courts not only in India but across jurisdictions globally.Emphasising the need for heightened vigilance in judicial...

New Delhi, March 26 The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the growing "menace" of litigants and lawyers citing non-existent judgments generated by artificial intelligence.A bench comprising Justices Rajesh Bindal and Vijay Bishnoi said that the practice is becoming increasingly rampant...

New Delhi, March 26 The Supreme Court has directed the consolidation of all pending petitions challenging the constitutional validity of certain provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986, for adjudication by a three-judge bench.The law was...

New Delhi, March 26 The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued an advisory declaring stem cell therapy illegal for the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder in compliance with a Supreme Court order.The move is aimed at curbing illegal practices by private clinics in metropolitan and...

New Delhi, March 26 Delhi Police have arrested a 44-year-old woman and her associate for allegedly running a honey-trap and extortion racket by filing multiple criminal cases to pressure victims into monetary settlements, an official said on Thursday.The accused woman, a resident of Daryaganj...

Jaipur, March 25 Senior Congress leader Dharmendra Rathore criticized the Centre on Wednesday over issues related to Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel, alleging delays in promotions and raising concerns over a proposed legislation.In a statement, he said that CAPF personnel, despite...

Bengaluru, March 25 Congress general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala on Wednesday targeted the Centre over the Supreme Court's ruling denying Scheduled Caste status to Christians, Muslims, and other minorities, alleging that it has caused "deep consternation, disquiet, and fear" among the poor...

New Delhi, March 25 – The Supreme Court on Wednesday strongly criticized the Haryana Police over its handling of a sexual assault case involving a 3.8-year-old child in Gurugram, observing that there appeared to be a “concerted and unwarranted attempt” to discredit the minor victim and downplay...

New Delhi, March 25 In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the Maharashtra government's power to withdraw or modify electricity duty exemptions granted to captive power plants.The top court, however, protected industries, including Reliance Industries Ltd, from "sudden...

New Delhi, March 25 The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre and bar bodies, including the Bar Council of India, on a petition filed by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) seeking the creation of a dedicated welfare fund for lawyers appearing before the apex court.A...

New Delhi, March 25 The Supreme Court stated on Wednesday that the constitutional guarantee of fair compensation cannot be compromised, and that compensation and interest in land acquisition cases cannot be contingent on the financial burden.A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and...

New Delhi, March 25 The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed petitioners seeking safety and security for the family members of 26-year-old Tarun Butolia, who was killed in a clash in Delhi's Uttam Nagar on Holi, to approach the Delhi police commissioner.On March 4, Tarun died after being...

Kochi, March 25 Baselios Joseph, the current Catholicos of India of the Jacobite Syrian Christian Church, called for an end to the long-standing feud with the Orthodox faction on Wednesday, saying "it was time to end all this" and expressed hope for conditions that would facilitate a resolution...

New Delhi, March 25 The Supreme Court on Wednesday quashed a dowry harassment case against a woman's in-laws and sister-in-law in Uttar Pradesh, stating that vague allegations in matrimonial disputes should not be allowed to trigger criminal prosecution against a husband's relatives.A bench of...

New Delhi, March 25 The Supreme Court on Wednesday strongly objected to what appeared to be an attempt to influence judicial proceedings, with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant warning of contempt of court charges after a litigant’s relative purportedly contacted his family member...

New Delhi, March 25 The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Wednesday strongly disagreed with a Supreme Court order that endorsed a ruling stating that individuals who convert to Christianity and practice the faith cannot be considered members of the Scheduled Caste (SC) community.In a...

New Delhi, March 25 The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea against a recent home ministry circular on the singing of the national song, "Vande Mataram," at official events and schools, saying the directive was not mandatory.A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices...