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Complaint Against Teen Over Anti-PM Remarks Withdrawn
Complaint stemmed from alleged abusive remarks during a CJP-led protest at Jantar Mantar.
Complainant Smriti Singh says she has withdrawn complaints involving all eight girls.
The 15-year-old girl had issued an apology, saying she…
Social Media Misinformation Threatens Judicial Independence: Justice Bagchi
Justice Joymalya Bagchi calls social media misinformation a major challenge to judicial independence.
Says digital intermediaries must take responsibility for curbing misinformation.
Warns viral courtroom clips and media trials…
Rajasthan HC Grants Asaram 20-Day Parole
Rajasthan High Court grants Asaram his first regular parole for 20 days.
Court terms state’s apprehensions speculative and unsupported by concrete evidence.
Asaram is serving a life sentence in a 2013 sexual assault case involving…
Supreme Court Tightens Crackdown on Digital Arrest Scams
Supreme Court issues comprehensive directions to tackle digital arrest scams.
RBI directed to notify SOP for banks within four weeks.
Centre asked to examine shared liability and victim compensation framework.
States ordered to…
SC Extends 498A Protection to Certain Live-In Relationships
Supreme Court extends Section 498A protection to certain live-in relationships.
Protection applies where the relationship is in the nature of marriage and intent to marry is established.
Court says denying such protection could…
Lok Sabha Passes Bill to Raise Supreme Court Strength to 38
Lok Sabha passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 by voice vote.
The measure raises the Supreme Court’s sanctioned strength from 34 to 38 judges, including the Chief Justice of India.
Opposition…
Brij Bhushan Singh Acquitted in Wrestlers’ Harassment Case
Delhi court acquitted Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and co-accused Vinod Tomar.
Former WFI chief says court has “honourably acquitted” him.
Case stemmed from allegations made by women wrestlers after the Jantar Mantar protests.…
Bombay HC Raps FDA Over Mantralaya Canteen’s 98% Rating
Bombay High Court questions FDA’s 98% rating for the Mantralaya canteen.
Court calls the cleanliness score “laughable” after photographs reveal hygiene issues.
FDA directed to reinspect the canteen in the presence of four lawyers.…
Bombay HC Questions FDA Over Hotel Licence Cancellation
Bombay High Court questions Maharashtra FDA over cancellation of Park Inn by Radisson's food licence.
Judge remarks that a practical approach is needed while discussing insect-related hygiene concerns.
Hotel argues licence cannot…
Govt’s Tougher Anti-Paper Leak Law with Fast-Track Courts
Centre plans major overhaul of anti-paper leak law with stricter penalties.
Special fast-track courts proposed for speedy trial of examination fraud cases.
Maximum fine for organised paper leak syndicates to rise to ₹10 crore.…