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As Ram Mandir construction begins, 28-yr-old Babri demolition trial could miss deadline again

SC has given Lucknow special court hearing the case until 31 August to pronounce judgment — the 3rd such deadline. But lawyers say process is far from complete.

Verdict on a Saturday, addendum, judges’ dinner — How SC’s Ayodhya judgment saw many firsts

Supreme Court’s historic verdict on 9 November 2019 paved the way for the Ram temple in Ayodhya and demolition of the existing Babri Masjid structure.

No apology, only ‘regret’ in Prashant Bhushan’s statement to SC in 2009 contempt case

Supreme Court Tuesday sought an apology from senior advocate Prashant Bhushan in the contempt case. The court said it would hear the matter if Bhushan didn't apologise.

Request her to ‘tie rakhi’ — HC’s bail condition for man accused of sexual harassment

Madhya Pradesh High Court also asks accused to give complainant Rs 11,000 as a 'customary ritual' offered by brothers to sisters, and Rs 5,000 to her son as gift.

28 states, UTs fail to inform SC about steps taken for migrants under social welfare schemes

While Maharashtra filed an affidavit, it failed to give all details asked by the SC. The court has now given three months to all states to file fresh affidavits.

Bhushan apologises for Harley tweet featuring CJI Bobde, but stands by rest of his posts

Advocate Prashant Bhushan apologised for mentioning that CJI S.A. Bobde was not wearing a helmet while astride a Harley Davidson, as he didn’t notice the bike was on a stand.

Rejected, infructuous, pending — status of pleas in SC, HC against detention of J&K leaders

While NC leader Omar Abdullah was released by SC after a warning, ex-CM Mehbooba Mufti is still under detention. J&K Bar Council chief Mian Qayoom's legal battle went on for over 10 months.

Shourie, Bhushan, N Ram challenge validity of criminal contempt in SC, say it curbs free speech

Their petition states that Section 2(c)(i) of the Contempt of Court Act has the effect of threatening dissenters and critics, and silences legitimate criticism and dissent.

Delhi, Maharashtra, Punjab, Tripura, Karnataka haven’t paid doctors’ salaries, govt tells SC

In an application by United Residents and Doctors' Association, the top court was also told that some hospitals are treating mandatory quarantine of doctors as period of leave.

Delhi HC rejects ex-councillor’s plea against extension of probe time in February riots case

Former Congress municipal councillor Ishrat Jahan was arrested on 26 February and booked under the UAPA in a case related to the communal violence in northeast Delhi in February.

On Camera

Mumbai blasts acquittal must not set a precedent. It’ll hurt both agencies and judiciary

Several terror attack cases have been concluded by following the methods Maharashtra ATS used in the 7/11 case. It’s surprising that the high court didn’t find them worthy of legal scrutiny.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

During Operation Sindoor, Pakistan likely used NATO-style aerial tactics taught by China

The Chinese are said to have hired ex-fighter pilots & air force operators from NATO countries over the past several years to help them fine-tune their operational & flying capabilities.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.