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SC orders stay on coercive action against TV anchor for remarks against Sufi saint

It was alleged that TV anchor Amish Devgan in his news show on 15 June had used the term 'Lootera Chisti' for the Sufi saint Moiuddin Chisti.

Harassing wife for her ‘black complexion’ amounts to cruelty under Section 498A: Calcutta HC

The court was hearing an appeal, challenging the conviction of a man and his parents for subjecting his 20-year-old wife to cruelty and murdering her subsequently.

Give summer clothes, essentials to PSA detainee Kashmir bar chief: SC to Tihar officials

Mian Qayoom was detained under the Public Safety Act in August last year, ahead of the revocation of Article 370 by the Modi government.

Modi govt failed to frame plan to improve management of child care institutions: Plea in SC

The petition was filed by advocate Aparna Bhat Tuesday and it comes at a time when 57 minor girls at a Kanpur shelter were found to be Covid-positive.

Take action against erring hospitals & officers or we will: HC to Centre, Delhi govt

The high court asked both governments to appoint 'dedicated officials' to ensure there was no communication gap between authorities and hospitals.

CBSE cancels Class 12, 10 exams, tells SC it will assess students on basis of last 3 results

CBSE tells Supreme Court it may conduct exams only for Class 12 students at a later date depending on situation. ICSE says it will follow CBSE plan.

Spread awareness instead of putting people in jail, says Allahabad HC on lockdown FIRs

Gujarat High Court grants bail to 33 migrants, who it said were victims of the Covid crisis and not criminals.

Delhi HC seeks govt reply on Covid testing guidelines for homeless with mental health issues

The court sought replies on a petition claiming the lack of guidelines on Covid testing for people with mental health problems has not been taken seriously.

Madras HC takes cognisance of custodial deaths of father-son, directs police to file report

A Madurai bench of the High Court has instructed police to inform the public about the suo motu cognisance it has taken of the deaths.

Unbecoming of Indian women to sleep after rape — HC notes while giving anticipatory bail

Karnataka HC also noted complainant’s failure to explain why she went to her office at 11 pm on the day of alleged crime & didn't object to consuming drinks as reasons for bail order.

On Camera

Swraj Paul was the original NRI powerbroker. Helped Indira’s return, shaped India Inc

When he was asked why he was so loud in his criticisms of Indian industry when his purpose could be better served by a shrewder approach, he said, “Because I am a Punjabi, not a Marwari”.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

India and France to jointly develop and manufacture 120 kN engine for homegrown AMCA

The new engine, set to be developed over the next 10 years, will power the second tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. First set will be equipped with GE 414 engines.

Europe is sitting at Trump’s table, and there’s a lesson for India

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.