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Modi govt red-flags J&K lawyer who converted to Islam but SC ignores & picks her as judge

Moksha Kazmi-Khajuria, a Jammu Hindu who converted to Islam to marry a Kashmiri Muslim businessman, was recommended for J&K High Court judgeship on 15 October.

Aadhaar, air pollution, Ayodhya — next CJI SA Bobde has been part of landmark cases

Justice Bobde, who was elevated to the SC in 2013, was also head of the committee that heard sexual harassment allegations against CJI Ranjan Gogoi.

Justice SA Bobde appointed next Chief Justice of India, to take oath on 18 November

Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde will succeed incumbent Ranjan Gogoi, who will retire on 17 November. Bobde will have a tenure of 17 months and would demit office on 23 April 2021.

Why Baba Ramdev’s win against Facebook, Google in Delhi HC only adds to judicial confusion

Delhi High Court ruled that Indian courts can issue global takedown orders to Facebook, Google & Twitter for illegal content uploaded from or located in India.

Supreme Court allows Centre to recover Rs 92,000 crore from Airtel, Vodafone, other telecoms

The central govt is owed around Rs 21,600 crore in licence fee from Airtel, around Rs 19,800 crore from Vodafone while Reliance Communications owes Rs 16,400 crore.

Why Supreme Court granted legal immunity to CoA members who ran the BCCI

No legal proceedings can be initiated against CoA members or officials who carried out its directions without the Supreme Court’s permission.

For SC judge Arun Mishra, controversy over recusal is not a first

Demands for the recusal of Justice Mishra, who has heard some of the most high-profile matters, were made in Judge B.H. Loya and Adani group cases.

Karnataka Congress leader Shivakumar gets bail in money laundering case

Delhi High Court Justice Suresh Kait granted bail to D.K. Shivakumar on the grounds that he isn't a flight risk and cannot temper with evidence.

IB checks Delhi HC judge candidate’s Facebook profile for proof of sexual orientation

The Intelligence Bureau report, sent to SC collegium, says lawyer is gay and lives with his partner, who is a foreign national and could pose a security risk.

Supreme Court directs CoA to be dissolved after BCCI takes charge

The Supreme Court asked the Committee of Administrators (CoA) to submit their approved accounts with the registrar of the Tamil Nadu Society within 7 days.

On Camera

US bullying spurred Green Revolution. Let tariffs give us a Business Revolution

Perhaps the present crisis and trauma can force our country into something resembling that special moment we found in the sixties. Perhaps we can radically alter our business environment.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.