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Private vehicle even with one person is a ‘public place’ in context of Covid, Delhi HC says

The court said a private vehicle would be a public place owing to the immediate risk of exposure to other persons under varying circumstances.

Modi govt finally forwards 45 names for appointment as HC judges after SC nudge

The names were pending with the Centre for inputs from the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and background check of the candidates for a period ranging between 6 and 14 months.

Driving alone? You still must be wearing mask, Delhi HC rules as India touches new Covid peak

Delhi High Court Justice Prathiba M Singh says masks are like 'suraksha kavach' and dismisses pleas challenging govt's decision to challan people driving alone without a mask.

Bombay HC allows ByteDance to operate Indian bank accounts after deposting Rs 78.91 crore

The indirect taxes department has accused ByteDance of evading taxes and not paying its GST dues in full, a charge denied by the Chinese firm which owns the now-banned app TikTok.

‘Only 8 women SC judges in 70 years’: Plea seeks greater representation in higher judiciary

Application by women's lawyer body urges Supreme Court to ensure appointment of more meritorious women as judges, encourage their active participation in decision-making system.

Maharashtra govt moves SC against Bombay HC order directing CBI probe against Anil Deshmukh

Asking for a CBI probe against ex-Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, the court had said this was an 'extraordinary' & 'unprecedented' case which warranted an independent inquiry.

Mukhtar Ansari’s wife moves SC seeking protection of husband, free & fair trial

Afshan, the wife of Mukhtar Ansari, pleaded that the UP MLA should be provided security when he is in Banda jail and during his transportation to court for trial proceedings.

Justice NV Ramana appointed next Chief Justice of India, to take over from Bobde on 24 April

Justice Ramana is currently the senior-most Supreme Court judge after current CJI SA Bobde, who is due to retire on 23 April.

Mumbai court dismisses Kangana Ranaut’s plea in defamation case filed by Javed Akhtar

Javed Akhtar had filed the complaint in the magistrate’s court last November claiming Kangana Ranaut had made defamatory statements against him in a television interview.

Consider holding meet of committee for appointing CBI Director before 2 May — SC tells Centre

The apex court observed that in-charge arrangements for the post cannot go on, and meeting of the high-powered committee, consisting of the PM, should be convened.

On Camera

Drop that cigarette. Smokers are twice as likely to develop skin cancer compared to non-smokers

A noticeable effect of smoking is premature aging. Studies indicate that the skin biopsy of a 40-year-old heavy smoker can resemble that of a 70-year-old non-smoker.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?