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SC takes cognisance of lawyers’ financial woes, proposes setting up fund for donations

The bench led by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde noted that considering the risk to public health, resumption of physical court sessions in the near future appeared bleak.

HC reduces acid attack convict’s term, says frustration with wife ‘mitigating circumstance’

Tripura High Court bench also reduced the fine the convict was directed to pay and acquitted him of cruelty stating that 'petty quarrels' do not amount to cruelty under Section 498A.

Delhi HC seeks CBI reply on Brajesh Thakur plea against life term in Bihar shelter home case

The Delhi HC also sought CBI response on an application by Thakur seeking suspension of fine amount of Rs 32.20 lakh which was imposed on him by a trial court.

Retired Justice Chauhan to join inquiry committee on Vikas Dubey’s encounter, UP tells SC

UP govt said the inquiry committee would also probe the circumstances under which Dubey, who was facing 65 FIRs, was released on bail.

SC contempt notice to Prashant Bhushan for his tweets on Justice Bobde’s bike photo, ex-CJIs

The bench also issued notices to Attorney General K.K. Venugopal, seeking his opinion, and Twitter Incorporated.

Supreme Court initiates contempt proceedings against Prashant Bhushan, Twitter India

It is not yet clear as to which of advocate Prashant Bhushan's tweets have been construed as contemptuous by the top court. The matter is scheduled to be heard on Wednesday.

Rajasthan govt withdraws ‘general consent’ for CBI — what this means for the agency

The state withdrew general consent a day after the BJP sought a CBI probe into the audio tapes which purportedly recorded conversations of horse trading.

Rajasthan HC asks Speaker to hold disqualification notices to rebel MLAs till 24 July

After hearing all arguments on the writ petition filed by Sachin Pilot and 18 other MLAs, the court said it will pass orders on Friday.

PMLA court refuses bail plea of Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor

Kapoor, currently in judicial custody, was arrested in March by the ED in connection with an alleged multi-crore case, also involving scam-hit Dewan Housing Finance Limited.

SC reserves order on issue of timeline for payment of AGR dues by telecom companies

During the hearing, the bench observed that 15 or 20 years is not a reasonable time period and the companies should come forward with appropriate time frame.

On Camera

Natasa-Hardik divorce drama follows same old script—blame the woman, call her gold-digger

There’s no confirmation that Natasa Stankovic and Hardik Pandya are actually heading for a divorce. But the meme factory has already gone into overdrive.

Govt has reduced time taken to finalise GDP data by an entire year. Here’s inside story of how

This year, govt announced that 2nd and not 3rd revised estimates would be final. Here’s inside story on how this was achieved without compromising on quality of data.

As Army chief gets an extension, here are the contenders for the top post

With Modi govt granting a one-month extension to Gen Manoj Pande, others whose names were sent to the Cabinet Committee on Appointments are strong contenders now.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?