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Bombay HC orders probe into allegations of overcharging against charitable hospital

The order came on a petition moved by 7 people who alleged that the K.J. Somaiya Hospital and Research Centre overcharged them for treatment of Covid-19.

HC junks case against Congress MLA for ‘defaming’ Jayalalithaa, says fair criticism needed

Congress MLA S. Vijayadharani had expressed disappointment over opening of Tasmac shops in 2015. A complaint was filed, alleging her speech harmed Jayalalithaa’s reputation.

SC turns down request to stay govt notification suspending female foeticide rules

The SC was hearing a PIL questioning the government’s move to suspend some PCPNDT rules on the ground that it lacks jurisdiction.

‘Demeaning child-like work’: Punjab & Haryana HC on pleas by runaway couples for protection

Justice Rajiv Narain Raina said the HC was not meant for such ‘parasitical non-litigation’ and suggested these cases be heard by lower courts to unburden the high court.

Supreme Court could opt for combination of physical and virtual hearings after summer break

Committee of SC judges has discussed various options after lawyers’ bodies demanded a return to physical hearings, but will only take a final decision in June-end.

‘Terrible thinking’: HC raps Punjab Police for using racial slur to refer to African national

In his order, Justice Ravi Narain of Punjab & Haryana HC said use of the 'highly offensive' term 'brings shame to India and hatred for the country'.

SC refuses to stay sedition FIRs against Vinod Dua but grants relief from arrest until 6 July

Journalist Vinod Dua has been booked over his YouTube show in which he allegedly accused PM Modi of using ‘deaths and terror attacks’ to get votes.

Supreme Court to hear plea for quashing FIR against journalist Vinod Dua tomorrow

The FIR registered against the senior journalist in Shimla is over his YouTube show on communal riots in Delhi.

Swamy’s plea against temple takeover by state not in public interest: Uttarakhand govt to HC

The BJP govt in Uttarakhand also told the court that Subramanian Swamy is fighting a proxy petition and that he has no interest in the welfare of pilgrims.

Ganga Ram Hospital moves Delhi High Court to quash FIR filed against it

According to the FIR, the complainant is a senior official of the Delhi Health Department, who also alleged the hospital was not using RT-PCR app while collecting Covid samples.

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?