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‘Filed with oblique purpose’ — Modi govt tears into PIL on ‘rise in attacks against Christians’

MHA was responding to PIL filed by Reverend Dr Peter Machado of National Solidarity Forum & Reverend Vijayesh Lal of Evangelical Fellowship of India, and others.

Curbs on poll speeches over ‘freebies’ won’t fix fiscal deficit, AAP tells SC

Restrictions on electoral speech would be unconstitutional & court-appointed expert panel on 'freebies' should focus on govts' budgetary allocations, AAP says in submission to SC.

CJI’s no to senior advocates mentioning cases not a first. Listing system real issue, say lawyers

While hearing Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Kapil Sibal mentioning matters, he said he had been receiving concerns from junior lawyers, requesting to end the practice.

Child abuse or ‘teen romance’: 9 times courts gave a mixed message on POCSO

Meghalaya HC quashed case against man for marrying, impregnating 'consenting minor'. But recent judgments in cases under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act not uniform.

Woman approaches Delhi HC to stop sick friend from travelling to Switzerland for euthanasia

The petitioner, in her plea, has sought direction from the govt not to grant 'emigration clearance' to her friend, who is in her 40s and suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Karnataka HC repeals creating Anti-Corruption Bureau & shifts all cases to Lokayukta

The judgement of the Division Bench said formation of the ACB through an "executive order" is not justified and Constitutional. However, actions taken by ACB so far will stand.

Justice Uday Umesh Lalit appointed 49th Chief Justice of India

He will assume charge on 27 August after incumbent N V Ramana demits office the day before.

Supreme Court transfers nationwide FIRs against Nupur Sharma to Delhi in Prophet row

The apex court also extended protection to Sharma who faces multiple cases for controversial remarks against the Prophet.

Supreme Court grants bail to activist and poet Varavara Rao in 2018 Bhima Koregaon case

The apex court gave Rao bail on medical grounds; he had been in custody for two and a half years.

‘Overzealous judge, not inefficient’ — SC on Bihar judicial officer’s plea against suspension

The SC made the remarks while hearing a petition filed by a Bihar judicial officer who has challenged his suspension by the Patna HC for delivering a series of quick verdicts.

On Camera

Is Bangladesh ready for ‘developed country’ status? It’s all optics for Sheikh Hasina

The graduation is meant to bolster the legacy and legitimacy of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, even as the real-world preparedness lagged behind the glossy narrative.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

India and Indonesia inch closer to BrahMos deal, defence ties to ramp up

Indonesia delegation led by Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin visited BrahMos facility & met with top officials & undertook a detailed briefing on the missile system.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.