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SC asks 6 high courts to spell out strategy for quick disposal of pending criminal appeals

The SC bench noted that over 2 lakh criminal appeals have been pending before 10 high courts for almost 20 years.

Cannot monopolise words like ‘magic’, ‘masala’ — Madras HC ends Nestle-ITC noodles feud

In a suit filed against Nestle India for using the phrase 'magical masala' for its Maggi noodles, ITC claims it was lifted from the branding for its Sunfeast Yipee! noodles.

SC asks registry why Vijay Mallya’s 2017 review plea was not listed for 3 years

A top court bench directed the registry to furnish all details including names of officials who had dealt with the file concerning the review petition for last three years.

SC asks govt to fix upper limit for Covid-19 test rates, calls for uniform fee across India

The Supreme Court was hearing a PIL that was registered after it took suo motu cognisance of media reports on 'deplorable condition' of hospitals and handling of bodies.

Delhi, UP oppose Sharjeel Imam’s plea to consolidate sedition FIRs for his AMU speech

Delhi Police said local incidents of violence after Imam’s speech can only be probed by respective state authorities, while UP govt said it should investigate Aligarh clashes.

Risky Covid sample collection, multiple data portals: Private labs flag concerns in Delhi HC

The labs have also demanded the Delhi govt could notify locations to set up temporary testing facilities and that it should increase the number of testing kit vendors.

Allahabad HC suggests mass testing for Covid in UP, asks Yogi govt to begin with Prayagraj

According to the bench, Covid-19 is an 'erratic' virus and the number of tests conducted in Uttar Pradesh is currently insufficient.

Can’t pass interim orders on Sharjeel Imam’s plea without seeing state replies, says SC

Sharjeel Imam, a PhD student at JNU, was booked for sedition after purported videos of his alleged inflammatory speeches during anti-CAA protests were circulated on social media.

Any ground level change to Central Vista project will be at authorities’ risk, says SC

The central govt's revamp project envisages a triangular Parliament building, targeted to be completed by August, 2022, and a common Central Secretariat by 2024.

Can’t marry, but same sex couples have right to live together: Uttarakhand High Court

Emphasising on an individual’s freedom to choose a partner, the high court also asserted that it has to safeguard a consensual relationship.

On Camera

Swraj Paul was the original NRI powerbroker. Helped Indira’s return, shaped India Inc

When he was asked why he was so loud in his criticisms of Indian industry when his purpose could be better served by a shrewder approach, he said, “Because I am a Punjabi, not a Marwari”.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

India and France to jointly develop and manufacture 120 kN engine for homegrown AMCA

The new engine, set to be developed over the next 10 years, will power the second tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. First set will be equipped with GE 414 engines.

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?