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‘If you go to court, you won’t get a verdict’ — Gogoi says 15 months after retiring as CJI

Gogoi, who called for judicial capacity overhaul, was responding to question on whether he plans to sue after MP Mahua Moitra raised issue of sexual harassment allegation against him.

Supreme Court panel holds consultations with 12 farmer unions from 8 states

This is the seventh meeting held by the 3-member panel so far. The committee is holding consultations with stakeholders, both online and in person.

SC seeks reply from govt, Twitter India on plea for regulating spread of hate, fake news

Filed by Vinit Goenka, the plea also said that there are hundreds of fake Twitter handles and bogus Facebook accounts in the name of eminent people and high dignitaries.

SC upholds validity of e-voting for winding up of 6 Franklin Templeton mutual fund schemes

The apex court had on 2 February ordered that Rs 9,122 crore be disbursed within 3 weeks to the unit holders of the schemes, in proportion to the holders' interest in the assets.

Why SC Justice MR Shah calling PM Modi ‘vibrant & visionary leader’ comes as no surprise

For years, Justice Shah’s perceived closeness to Modi & Amit Shah has been questioned. In 2017, Ram Jethmalani had asked why govt was ‘anxious’ to stay Shah's transfer.

Yamuna oxygen levels below detection limit in 5 states, UP has most polluting drains — govt

In affidavit submitted to Supreme Court, pollution control board and environment ministry say 100 of 150 drains are emptying untreated sewage into Yamuna, Haryana & Delhi need an action plan.

SC denies activist Akhil Gogoi’s bail plea for alleged role in anti-CAA protests

Gogoi was arrested on 12 December 2019 as a preventive measure during protests against Citizenship (Amendment) Act in Assam. His case was subsequently handed over to the NIA.

Muslim law allows minor girls to marry anyone on attaining puberty, says Punjab & Haryana HC

The HC gave the ruling last month on a plea by a Muslim couple, seeking protection of their life & liberty from respective families, who were against the marriage due to age difference.

Delhi court sends man arrested from Punjab for Republic Day violence to 7-day police custody

Delhi Police allege Iqbal Singh was one of the main conspirators of the violence during farmers’ tractor rally & did a live video in which he can be seen instigating the crowd.

Delhi court defers verdict in MJ Akbar’s defamation case against Priya Ramani to 17 February

Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Pandey said the written submissions by Akbar were submitted late.

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?