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Incentivise legal aid, give it weightage in selecting ‘senior’ advocates: SC Justice UU Lalit

The Supreme Court justice spoke about the work of the National Legal Aid Services Authority, and how young lawyers can be encouraged take up legal aid cases

After policemen attack Bihar judge in office, furious Patna HC asks DGP to file report

Two police personnel allegedly attacked Additional District and Sessions Judge Avinash Kumar after he made adverse remarks about police in the state and Madhubani district.

EC ‘murder’ remark, IT rules: Why Justice Banerjee’s short stint at Madras HC made headlines

Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee issued a string of notable orders during his tenure, from Covid management to staying IT Rules. Many question the reasons behind his transfer.

‘Grave error, unacceptable’ — why SC set aside Bombay HC’s ‘skin-to-skin’ contact POCSO verdict

Court says limiting the meaning of 'touch' or 'physical contact' in Section 7 of POCSO Act to 'skin-to-skin contact' would narrow and pedantic, lead to 'absurd interpretation'.

‘No protection until we know where you are’: SC tells former Mumbai top cop Param Bir Singh

The apex court took exception that Singh's plea seeking protection has been filed via the power of attorney and posted the matter for hearing on 22 November.

SC sets aside Bombay HC ruling, says ‘skin-to-skin’ contact not necessary for sexual assault

The bench said the act of touching the sexual part of the body or any other act involving physical contact if done with sexual intent would amount to sexual assault under POCSO Act.

Took steps but need funds — Punjab tells SC, puts stubble-burning ball in Centre’s court

Punjab wants the Centre to provide an incentive of Rs 100 per quintal to farmers for mixing the paddy straw to the soil and stop burning it, lists diversification plan.

Bureaucracy does not want to take any decisions, wants court to do everything, SC says

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Ramana said that bureaucracy has developed 'inertia' over a period of time and this attitude has been developed by the Executive.

‘Regret I couldn’t demolish feudal culture’: Madras HC Chief Justice pens farewell note for staff

New Delhi: On his last day in office Wednesday, Madras High Court Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee expressed gratitude towards the members of the legal...

SC appoints ex-judge Rakesh Jain of Punjab & Haryana HC to monitor Lakhimpur Kheri case

A bench headed by CJI Ramana said also took note of the names of the IPS officers provided by the UP govt, and appointed 3 officials as part of the state SIT.

On Camera

Trump’s 28-point peace plan for the Ukraine war reveals his pro-Putin inclination

The most geopolitically consequential dimension is Donald Trump’s attempt to anchor a US-Russia reset into this peace package. This includes diplomatic and economic ties.

172 countries & counting, India looks to hit new record in rice exports. But there’s a flip side

The industry forecasts exports are set to grow 16% in 2025-26, boosted by surplus domestic production and a drive to push into 26 underserved global markets with strong potential.

India and France to jointly manufacture HAMMER air-to-surface missile

Indigenisation level will progressively increase up to 60 percent with key sub-assemblies, electronics and mechanical parts being manufactured locally.

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.