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Delhi court cites woman’s delayed FIR to clear accused of rape charge

The court said the woman, a house maid, did not provide "sterling quality" evidence since she went back to work for the accused.

SC grants Chidambaram bail but ‘gags’ him on INX Media case, lawyers say move unheard of

A three-judge SC bench, while granting bail to Chidambaram, told him not to make any statements or give interviews on INX Media case that involves him or any other co-accused.

Delhi court frames charges against 3 people for kidnapping, raping woman in Unnao in 2017

The case is different from the alleged sexual assault on the woman by accused BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, who is currently lodged in Tihar Jail.

President of Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind files review plea against Supreme Court’s Ayodhya verdict

Maulana Syed Ashhad Rashidi, legal heir of original litigant M Siddiq, has petitioned against the alternate land allotted to the Muslim parties.

Modi govt keeps SC collegium waiting on Kashmir lawyer picked as HC judge, gives no reason

Ten months ago, Supreme Court collegium asked the central govt to explain why Wasim Sadiq Nargal’s appointment was junked. It’s yet to get a reply.

Delhi court grants interim bail to ex-NITI Aayog CEO Sindhushree Khullar in INX Media case

The court also granted relief to former OSD to finance minister Pradeep Kumar Bagga and former director of Foreign Investment Promotion Board Prabodh Saxena.

Chidambaram’s judicial custody extended until 11 December in INX Media case

Congress leader P. Chidambaram has been in judicial custody for over 90 days in the money laundering case lodged by the Enforcement Directorate.

‘AI can improve judicial system’s efficiency’ — full text of CJI Bobde’s Constitution Day speech

On the occasion of Constitution Day, CJI Bobde spoke about SUVAS, an AI software designed to translate English judicial documents into 9 vernacular languages.

Delhi HC calls for copies of 100 FIRs to check if police still using Urdu, Persian words

Court to check if recent police circular to its stations to stop the use of 383 Urdu or Persian words while registering complaints was being complied with. Wants FIRs to be in ‘simple language’.

Maharashtra floor test tomorrow, appoint pro-tem Speaker: Supreme Court

Supreme Court says special session of the House be called Wednesday. The floor test will be telecast live.

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Have we reached a stage where we can say we’re proud of India? The data says so

As we head toward 'Azaadi Ka Amrit Kaal', let us remember the sacrifices of our freedom fighters and keep the growth engine turbocharged and bring energy and prosperity to all.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

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?