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Amid row between 2 Calcutta HC benches, SC stays proceedings in Bengal fake caste certificates case

Case relates to fake papers being allegedly used to get medical admissions in Bengal. Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay had accused senior judge of favouring Mamata's TMC.

A tale of two Aadhaars: High court mulls SOP for protection pleas by runaway couples

Punjab & Haryana HC notes multiple pleas being listed of runaway couples seeking protection, asks for procedures that can be put in place for law enforcement agencies to deal with cases. 

Reserved category certificate case: SC stays Calcutta HC proceedings, issues notice to WB govt

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Saturday stayed all proceedings before the Calcutta High Court in a matter relating to alleged irregularities in the...

SC takes note of row between two benches of Calcutta HC, to hold special hearing

Row involves a single-judge bench of Abhijit Gangopadhyay and a division bench comprising Justice Uday Kumar and Justice Soumen Sen.  

Bribery probe against ED officer: In SC, Tushar Mehta & Sibal spar over ED’s powers in ‘certain states’

New Delhi: Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and senior advocate Kapil Sibal had a heated exchange in Supreme Court Tuesday over the Enforcement Directorate’s powers...

Justice P B Varale takes oath as Supreme Court judge, apex court gets full strength

Justice Varale's name was recommended by the SC Collegium following the retirement of Justice S K Kaul on 25 December last year.

‘Reputation only jewel that can’t be bought’: Andhra HC quashes certificate to film on TDP, Chandrababu

Ruling came on TDP petition that claimed film Vyuham defamed many political leaders of the party and revolved around cases that are currently subjudice.

Punjab & Haryana HC overturns Chandigarh admin’s order, confirms mayoral polls on 30 Jan

The decision came on a plea challenging an order of the Chandigarh deputy commissioner, responsible for conducting the mayoral polls, postponing the election from 18 Jan to 6 Feb.

ASI survey on Gyanvapi Mosque to be given to both side, rules Varanasi Court

In the Gyanvapi-Kashi Vishwanath row, the ASI report will be given to all parties but will not be made public.

‘Can’t hear GOI say they don’t stand by amendment’ made in Parliament — SC in AMU minority tag case

Seven-judge SC bench was hearing pleas challenging a 2005 Allahabad HC order quashing a 1981 amendment that altered the AMU Act, 1920, to confer minority status to Aligarh Muslim University.

On Camera

Marginal farmers find it difficult to access govt schemes as their number grows, income shrinks

The 'State of Marginal Farmers of India 2024' report released by FEED is as worthy of a parliamentary discussion as NEET irregularities or Delhi airport's collapsed roof.

Hindenburg vs SEBI battle erupts again, this time with several new revelations

Hindenburg issued a response to a show-cause notice from India’s market regulator. Both documents contain new findings on several aspects of the short-seller’s Jan 2023 report on Adani Group.

Is Pakistan arming jets with nuclear missiles? JF-17 photographed with Ra’ad-I, says US think tank

After analysing images of 'Thunder' Block II from rehearsals for 2023 Pakistan Day Parade, Federation of American Scientists says fighter has been equipped with Ra’ad-I missile.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.