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Not enough crèches or data—children of incarcerated parents are invisible victims, shows new study

Lack of crèches, absence of data and gaps in awareness about welfare schemes continue to plague the justice system’s ability to support these children, an iProbono study found.

Why Delhi court acquitted Medha Patkar in 2006 defamation case, filed by VK Saxena, now L-G

The court acquitted Patkar, citing factual inconsistencies in the case and non-compliance with mandatory procedural requirements for electronic evidence.

Delhi court junks Army Lt Col’s bail plea in graft case. ‘Held crucial post, charges serious’

Court says materials presented so far revealed Deepak Kumar Sharma’s active involvement in obtaining approvals for DP World to transport defence goods to Armenia.

UP court junks Dadri lynching accused’s plea, says can’t transfer criminal trials ‘for convenience’

The 2015 mob lynching of Mohammad Akhlaq that shocked the nation would continue to be heard by same judge of fast-track court.

Why Karnataka High Court reversed its own order & lifted ban on bike taxis

In a major relief to bike taxi operators, the Karnataka High Court ruled that the state government cannot refuse permits on the ground that motorcycles are not transport vehicles.

When watchdog itself overshoots deadline—spotlight on RERA as tribunal overturns Rs 10L fine on DDA

Every application of property registration must be accepted or rejected within the statutory 30-day window, asserts Real Estate Appellate Tribunal.

‘Suspicion, however strong, cannot take place of proof’—Sajjan Kumar acquitted in anti-Sikh riots case

Ex-Congress MP Kumar was named as accused in the Janakpuri case more than 3 decades after the riots, following a 2015 SIT re-investigation. The chargesheet was filed in 2022.

Why Rajasthan HC said ‘miya biwi raazi, nahi maan raha qazi’ in mutual consent divorce case

The high court set aside a family court’s order rejecting a Muslim woman’s plea for divorce as a valid Mubarat agreement to divorce by mutual consent exists.

Under lens in I-PAC case, businessman moves SC to stop ED from accessing data on his seized phone

Jitendra Kumar Mehta challenges ED’s move to seize and examine his mobile phone in the I-PAC case. SC issues notice to ED but refuses interim relief to petitioner.

Basant Panchami on a Friday at a temple-mosque complex: A look at Bhojshala dispute amid SC order

Protected complex in MP’s Dhar is claimed by both sides. While ASI has access rules for both, it hasn’t clarified arrangements when Basant Panchami coincides with Friday prayers.

On Camera

India-Pakistan ready for lehenga diplomacy. Maryam Sharif has made the first move

Sometimes, we end up embroidering the truth as we overthink and overanalyse a fastidious lady’s personal wardrobe preferences for significant occasions.

India & EU announce “mother of all trade deals”. This is why it matters

Two sides also announce signing of a Security & Defence Partnership, launch negotiations for an intelligence sharing agreement & explore India’s addition to Horizon Europe programme.

From action near Myanmar to hand-to-hand combat in Kishtwar, meet this year’s gallantry award winners

Overall, President Droupadi Murmu has approved Gallantry awards to 70 armed forces personnel, including six posthumous, on the eve of 77th Republic Day.

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.