May 6, New Delhi: On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of India made a poignant observation regarding the nation’s reservation system, likening it to a train compartment where those already inside resist the entry of others. This metaphor underscores the challenges of inclusivity and the resistance from established beneficiaries to share […]
Law & Judiciary
New Delhi, May 1: The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued an interim order staying the Madras High Court’s February 17 directive for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged ₹5,832 crore beach sand mining scam in Tamil Nadu. The apex court also ordered that all parties involved […]
29 April, New Delhi Islamic courts such as “Qazi’s Court,” “Kaziyat’s Court (Darul Qaza),” or “Sharia Court” have no legal validity; the Supreme Court has repeatedly stressed this. The court made it clear that none of the directions given by them have any force in the law, and their decisions […]
New Delhi / Brussels: April 15, 2025: Indian authorities have intensified their efforts to bring escaped diamond trader Mehul Choksi back to India, following his arrest in Belgium on April 12. A joint team from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is preparing to travel to […]
In another landmark ruling on April 8, the Supreme Court of India asserted categorically the constitutional boundaries of a Governor’s powers, providing a significant boost to the Tamil Nadu government led by Chief Minister MK Stalin. A bench comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan stated that the Governor does not […]
April 5, New Delhi: In a significant political development in Kerala, 50 residents from the coastal village of Munambam—the epicenter of an ongoing land dispute involving the State Waqf Board joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) just hours after the Waqf (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament. The move is […]
April 2, New Delhi: In a significant legislative move, the central government has introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aimed at abolishing Section 40 of the Waqf Act, a provision that previously allowed Waqf Boards to unilaterally declare any land as Waqf property. Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju defended the […]
New Delhi, March 28, 2025: The Lok Sabha has passed the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, introducing a centralized system to monitor the entry, transit, and stay of foreign nationals in real-time. The legislation replaces four colonial-era laws and strengthens immigration controls through enhanced scrutiny, digital tracking, and stricter penalties. […]
March 24, Monday: In a dramatic turn of events, comedian Kunal Kamra has found himself at the center of a political storm after his recent stand-up show sparked outrage among Shiv Sena workers. The controversy escalated when a group of Shiv Sena members vandalized a hotel in Mumbai where Kamra’s […]
March 17, New Delhi: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) led a significant protest in the capital on Monday against the proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which is expected to be introduced in Parliament during the ongoing budget session. The demonstration saw participation from Members of Parliament (MPs) belonging […]