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HC Dismisses Kangana Ranaut’s Plea in Defamation Case
The Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed a plea by BJP MP Kangana Ranaut in a defamation case.
The complaint was filed by Mahinder Kaur, a farmer who alleged that Ranaut defamed her in a 2021 tweet.
The tweet allegedly…
Madras HC Curbs Politician’s Names, Photos in TN Govt Schemes
The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government not to name welfare schemes after living political personalities.
The court has also barred the use of photographs of former Chief Ministers or ideological leaders in…
RSS, VHP Reject ‘Saffron Terror’ as “Evil Attempt” to Malign Hindus
RSS and VHP welcomed the acquittal in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, rejecting the concept of "saffron terror."
RSS's Sunil Ambekar stated that the court's verdict declared attempts to link Hindu dharma to terrorism as baseless.
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Justice Bhattacharjee Sworn In as Meghalaya High Court Judge
Justice Biswadeep Bhattacharjee was sworn in as a judge of the Meghalaya High Court on Thursday.
Chief Justice Indra Prasanna Mukerji administered the oath of office.
Justice Bhattacharjee's appointment was effective from July 30,…
HC Dismisses Celebi’s Plea Against Security Clearance Revocation
The Delhi High Court dismissed Celebi Ground Handling India's plea against the revocation of its security clearance.
Justice Tejas Karia noted that similar pleas by other Celebi firms were dismissed earlier.
The Bureau of Civil…
Chhattisgarh Court Denies Bail to Nuns, Citing NIA Jurisdiction
A Chhattisgarh sessions court declined bail for Kerala-based nuns Sisters Preeta Mary and Vandana Francis, citing lack of jurisdiction as human trafficking charges fall under the NIA Act.
The nuns, arrested in Durg on July 25 for…
Justice Bindal Flags AI Risks, Calls for Mentorship in Legal Field
Supreme Court Justice Rajesh Bindal warned against the increasing use of AI-generated "fake judgments" by young lawyers in courts.
He emphasized the crucial role of senior advocates in mentoring junior lawyers about the risks and…
SC Warns Intervention on Bihar Voter Roll if Mass Exclusion Occurs
The Supreme Court stated it would intervene if Bihar's electoral roll revision leads to mass voter exclusion.
Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi's bench fixed August 12 and 13 for detailed hearings on pleas challenging the…
“Taunting Over Complexion Not Cruelty” – Bombay HC
Bombay High Court acquitted a man in a 27-year-old suicide abetment case.
The court ruled that taunting over dark complexion or cooking is not cruelty under IPC 498A.
The prosecution failed to link alleged harassment directly to the…
SC Mandates Mental Health Support for Students
The Supreme Court mandated comprehensive mental health support in all educational institutions.
New guidelines aim to combat rising student suicides, which have nearly tripled since 2001.
Institutions must now provide counsellors,…