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‘Crimes against humanity’ override delay—Allahabad HC refuses to close 1984 Kanpur anti-Sikh riot cases

10 applicants, many elderly, had argued that fair trial was impossible without original records and amid delay, but judge said prima facie case was made out via surviving witnesses.

SC aspirant in Haryana missed shot at civil judgeship by a hair. Top court gives her another chance

Aspirant's case drew attention for the unusual nature of her grievance. HC asked to consider relaxing the marks threshold for reserved category in state’s judicial branch exam for 2023–24.

‘No remorse’: Delhi court drew Kasab parallel to deny leniency to Kashmiri separatist Aasiya Andrabi

NIA court says activities of convicted trio, including her associates, clearly linked to secession, asserts that going soft on sentence will send out a wrong message.

Converting to any religion except Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, results in loss of SC status—Supreme Court

Christianity, by its very theological foundation, does not recognize or incorporate the institution of caste, says a division bench of top court.

9 Tamil Nadu cops convicted over father-son custodial death in Covid. A look back at Sathankulam case

Jayaraj & his son Bennix were arrested on 19 Jun 2020 in Sathankulam for allegedly keeping their shop open beyond permitted hours during COVID lockdown. They died 3 days later.

Parsi woman married to Hindu couldn’t hold grandma’s last rites in fire temple, challenges ‘archaic’ rule

Dina Budhraja has moved the Supreme Court of India under Article 32, asking it to strike down the Nagpur Parsi Panchayat rule that went against her.

Sabarimala temple board defends women’s entry ban citing celibate deity, says courts shouldn’t interfere

With top court set to review the case, Travancore Devaswom Board defends ban as an essential religious practice, challenging courts’ authority to test faith-based customs.

Conversion from Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism will lead to loss of SC status, rules Supreme Court

‘A person can't simultaneously profess and practice a religion other than the one specified in clause 3 and claim membership of the Scheduled Caste,’ the top court said.

Bank loan fraud case in SC: Anil Ambani seeks Sandesara bros-style resolution of cases against him

ADAG chairman however sought to distinguish himself from Sandesara brothers, saying, 'I have not been a declared fugitive'.

Law student says university wants him to delete post on SC NCERT row—‘ready to face action, court not god’

Law student Rishi Kumar says Tamil Nadu National Law University asked him to take down Substack titled ‘The Supreme Court of India Has No Spine’ citing ‘calls from advocates & a few judges’.

On Camera

What ambassador Xu Feihong expects from youth in China and India

China and India are home to 1.2 billion young people. They’re the pioneers in advancing the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and realising the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’.

India’s strategic oil reserves tell a tale of structural constraints & stalled expansion. Here’s why

India’s oil reserves, which can last just 74-75 days, are much less than other major economies. Japan, for instance, holds reserves for 254 days.

India-Japan to finalise deal to co-develop & co-produce UNICORN mast ‘soon’, says Japanese envoy

The countries signed a memorandum for co-development of UNICORN masts in November 2024. India has been second Asian nation to have such an agreement with Tokyo, after Philippines.

The Vishwaguru delusion, mine vs yours, is ruining our view of the world

One side thinks India is punching way above its weight. The other thinks Modi has undermined India and it punches below its strength. Both are wrong.