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Delhi HC judge recuses herself from hearing plea against WhatsApp’s updated privacy policy

The plea claimed that the new privacy policy of WhatsApp allows full access to a user's online activity without there being any supervision by the government.

26 warrants & bail, but Mukhtar Ansari still in Punjab jail — UP’s custody case before SC

Uttar Pradesh has moved the top court, seeking a direction to Punjab to hand over the BSP MLA’s custody so that trials in 10 criminal cases pending against him can proceed.

‘Wanted to catch serial offender Munawar in action’ — how comedian’s arrest was ‘planned’ in MP

Complainant Aklavya Singh Gaur, who heads an organisation called Hind Rakshak Sangathan, says Munawar Faruqui insulted Hindu deities. It’s a charge the comedian denies.

Raghav Chadha, Atishi can’t protest outside Amit Shah, Delhi L-G’s homes — Police to HC

Delhi Police said permission was denied as political gatherings are prohibited till 31 Jan in the capital and prohibitory orders under section 144 are in place in central Delhi.

Mandatory 30-day notice under Special Marriage Act ‘invades privacy’ — full text of HC order

1954 Act deals with inter-caste & inter-religious marriages, and allows people to get married without giving up religion. Read the full judgment of Allahabad HC here.

Bad Boy Billionaires has aired, no urgency to Mehul Choksi’s pre-screening plea — Delhi HC

Mehul Choksi, an accused in the Rs 13,500-crore PNB fraud case, had filed a petition claiming that footage in the Netflix show could affect various proceedings against him in India.

Couples can choose to not publish 30-day notice under Special Marriage Act — Allahabad HC

The court was hearing a habeas corpus petition filed by one Abhishek Kumar Pandey alleging that his Muslim wife’s father is not allowing her to stay with him.

Consider Varavara Rao’s age, health when making submissions, we’re all human — HC to NIA

The 88-year-old poet-activist, accused in Elgar Parishad case, was admitted to Nanavati Hospital in December following the court's intervention over concerns about his health.

Govt wants adultery to stay criminalised for armed forces, challenges 2018 SC verdict

In a plea in the Supreme Court, Defence Ministry said the 2018 judgment scrapping Section 497 of IPC ‘may cause instability’ within the applicant’s services.

Delhi HC seeks Future Retail stand on Amazon plea for setting aside court observations

Amazon has sought setting aside of the observations as they have a bearing on its case in arbitration proceedings that were initiated before the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC).

On Camera

A day on test track with Narain Karthikeyan and Tata Altroz Racer—the newest hot hatch

Tata Altroz Racer handles the corners much like a cheetah changing direction—supremely agile. That said, the tires did start to protest a bit.

Cash-strapped Karnataka hikes fuel tax by Rs 3/l, could earn Rs 2,500-3,000 cr more per yr

Move to bring down differences in commodity prices with neighbouring states, says government. Oppn, dealers blame it on welfare, Congress's guarantees.

With an eye on China, IAF expands taxi track at Leh airport, new shelters being built

Expanded taxi track is smaller than those meant for civilian operations, but is long enough for fighters & military transport aircraft to operate.

Sangh wants BJP to know it’s not dispensable. It’s a rap on the knuckles, nothing more

Occasional lovers’ tiffs have marked history of RSS-BJP relations. To think that Nagpur will bring about any change in leadership is a misreading of both its intent and its power.