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3 SC judges to conduct in-house inquiry into allegation of sexual harassment against CJI

Justice SA Bobde, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, said he has decided to form a panel by inducting two apex court judges -- NV Ramana and Indira Banerjee.

Delhi court to rule on bail cancellation of woman who’s accused CJI of sexual harassment

CJI Ranjan Gogoi referred to complainant’s ‘criminal track record’ while refuting the charges. Her lawyer says one is a closed case and the other is a way to intimidate her.

Delhi High Court says serious cases cannot be quashed with settlements between parties

The Delhi High Court issued guidelines to criminal courts and mediation centres for dealing with cases of rape and economic fraud.

Non-bailable warrant issued against Arvind Kejriwal for non-appearance in defamation case

AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal & Manish Sisodia, and ex-AAP member Yogendra Yadav were accused of denying Surender Kumar Sharma a ticket to poll in 2013.

Transgenders & others who identify as women will now be ‘brides’ under Hindu Marriage Act

In landmark ruling, Madras High Court 'states the obvious' to solemnise marriage of a couple who were denied registration because of bride's gender.

Bilkis Bano has another reason to smile in her 17-year fight for justice

Tuesday's Supreme Court order, directing the Gujarat govt to pay Rs 50 lakh to the 2002 riots victim, comes 2 years after it upheld life sentence to 11 accused.  

SC orders Gujarat govt to give Rs 50 lakh, job & accommodation to Bilkis Bano

Bilkis Bano, who was gang raped during the 2002 riots, earlier refused to accept a Rs 5 lakh offer and sought exemplary compensation from Gujarat govt.

Rahul Gandhi issued criminal contempt notice by Supreme Court over Rafale remarks

The Supreme Court will hear the criminal contempt petition filed by BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi against Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on April 30.

SC notice to lawyer who claims harassment charges against CJI a ploy, next hearing tomorrow

Lawyer Utsav Bains was not present in court as a three-judge SC bench took up his plea along with the original sexual harassment allegations against CJI Ranjan Gogoi.

Sr Gujarat lawyer & activists call out CJI Gogoi for ‘sexual abuse’ hearing against himself

In separate letters, senior advocate Yatin Oza & a group of activists questioned the propriety of Saturday’s hearing into allegations against CJI Ranjan Gogoi.

On Camera

Dear Bengal govt, don’t steal our memories, land, and clean air by removing trams

Nostalgia, romance, and a love of heritage alone cannot make the beloved trams of Kolkata sustainable. Simple science can. Transport Minister, are you with us still?

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Army gets high-altitude artillery firing range in Arunachal, 2 more to come up in the north

The artillery regiment has incorporated simulators in a big way for various functions like driving & weapons training, especially for Agniveers to get realistic training.

Lesson from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan: if you have no patience, you don’t deserve democracy

Sri Lankan transition was smoothly managed. Check Bangladesh for contrast. They forced their incumbent into exile, installed a mostly unelectable govt of non-political people.