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Not being named judge could have something to do with my sexuality — lawyer Saurabh Kirpal

The appointment panel in the Supreme Court has deferred its decision on the Delhi High Court's recommendation of Saurabh Kirpal's name three times since it was sent in 2017.

Attorney General KK Venugopal in self-quarantine, Centre informs Supreme Court

Centre also asked for adjournment in a matter related to filling of vacancies in tribunals since Venugopal, appearing in the matter, is in quarantine after staff tests Covid positive.

Delhi HC seeks Centre, Netflix reply to Mehul Choksi’s plea on ‘Bad Boy Billionaires’

PNB scam accused Mehul Choksi has appealed against the dismissal of his plea to pre-screen the Netflix's investigative docuseries, 'Bad Boy Billionaires'.

Full refund for domestic and international tickets booked during lockdown, DGCA tells SC

Passengers will be refunded in full for tickets bought between 25 March and 3 May, domestic carriers given the option of offering a credit shell.

Gujarat court drops Modi’s name from 2002 riots case, says plaintiffs ‘cleverly’ connected him

PM Modi had filed an application to strike off his name, and the court ruled that the CM of a state could not be liable for every act or omission by officials.

Kesavananda Bharati, seer behind 1973 SC judgment on ‘basic structure’ of Constitution, dies

In 1973, after a petition was filed by Kesavananda Bharati, Supreme Court ruled that Parliament cannot alter the 'basic structure' of the Constitution.

Rhea Chakraborty’s brother Showik, Samuel Miranda sent to NCB custody till 9 September

Actor Rhea Chakraborty's brother Showik & her house manager Samuel Miranda were arrested Friday under the NDPS Act in the Sushant Singh Rajput case.

Allegations against judges due for promotion have become a regular phenomenon, CJI Bobde says

A bench led by CJI S.A. Bobde was hearing a petition by a district judge from Madhya Pradesh who had been accused of sexual harassment.

Delhi HC issues notice to environmentalist over Centre’s review plea related to EIA draft

The Ministry of Environment had earlier filed a review petition after the court passed an order on a plea seeking extension of the time for public comments on the draft EIA.

SC rejects plea of 1984 riots convict Sajjan Kumar for interim bail on health ground

Kumar, who is serving life imprisonment, sought interim bail saying he has spent 20 months in jail, lost nearly 16 kgs and needed to recover from past ailments.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?