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SC says Centre could’ve been ‘transparent’ with EC appointments, but refuses to stay the law

The court said it could not stay the legislation before the Lok Sabha elections, as ‘this will only lead to chaos and uncertainty’.

Patanjali MD Balkrishna apologises to SC over ‘misleading ads’, day after Baba Ramdev is summoned

Acharya Balkrishna says company regrets putting out the publicity campaign that questioned efficacy of modern medicine, but also termed the Drugs & Magic Remedies Act as 'archaic'.

Grant police protection to runaway, LGBTQ+ couples immediately — SC order for habeas corpus petitions

Stating that concept of 'family' includes a person's 'chosen family', SC says courts must not become allies in misunderstanding in case natal family isn't respectful of one's choices.

‘HC equated profanities with obscenity’ — SC quashes criminal case against TVF show College Romance

Court set aside Delhi HC’s reasoning in its order last year that said show’s content was ‘foul, indecent, and profane’. It said HC had applied incorrect standards of law to test content.

PMLA conditions not a ‘fetter’ preventing courts from granting bail, says SC

SC observation came on bail plea filed by Prem Prakash, in jail for 18 months in illegal mining case. SC termed it a ‘clear case of bail’ despite strict bail conditions under PMLA.

‘Political controversy created’ — Centre defends appointment of 2 new election commissioners in SC

Responding to pleas against 14 March appointments, govt submits that ‘it would have been humanly not possible for one chief election commissioner to discharge his functions alone’.

‘Won’t recognition to Ajit Pawar faction go against anti-defection law?’ — SC on EC’s NCP ruling

Earlier this month, a CJI-led bench had made similar observation in Shiv Sena dispute. SC directs Ajit Pawar to declare that 'clock' symbol is sub judice.

Prashant Bhushan, Kapil Sibal, Nizam Pasha & others — key lawyers involved in electoral bonds case

Seasoned advocates to younger Bar members, several lawyers have appeared for petitioner Association for Democratic Reforms, respondent Union of India & intervenors. A look at who they are.

Patanjali misleading ads: SC orders Baba Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishna to be present at next hearing

Indian Medical Association has accused Patanjali of carrying out a smear campaign on evidence-based medicine. Court noted that no response filed by Patanjali on its contempt notice.

Pobitora, a wildlife sanctuary still — SC stays Assam’s withdrawal of 1998 notification

SC was hearing petition seeking directions to Assam govt to demarcate sanctuary land as per the 1998 notification. Pobitora is a critical habitat for one-horned rhino.

On Camera

CBDT signs record 125 Advance Pricing Agreements, 31% more than last year

The 125 APAs include 86 Unilateral APAs (UAPAs) and 39 Bilateral APAs (BAPAs). The total number of APAs since the start of the APA programme has risen to 641, with 506 UAPAs and 135 BAPAs.

India to start delivery of BrahMos missiles and launchers to Philippines tomorrow

India has completed storage-building space in one of the Philippines' islands as part of $374.96 million deal signed in January 2022.

44 years on, two things that have changed in Modi’s BJP, and one that hasn’t

As the BJP heads for a likely third successive term in power, it's fascinating to debate how true it looks to the original proposition: a party with a difference.