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Bombay high court allows aborting pregnancies older than 20 weeks without court permission

The Bombay high court ruled that pregnancies past the 20-week mark could be terminated without court permission if it risked the mental or physical health of the mother/foetus.

Must stop when Hon’ble judges walk past: Allahabad High Court diktat for office bearers

Allahabad High Court registrar asks all court officers to pay ‘highest respect’ to judges as they walk the corridors of the court.

Supreme Court hearing on plea seeking delay in release of Modi biopic will be on 8 April

The film, PM Narendra Modi, starring actor Vivek Oberoi in Modi’s role was due for release on 5 April, less than a week before the elections begin.

SC hears appeals on whether Chief Justice of India’s office comes under RTI ambit

The debate has been revived a decade after Delhi HC ruled in favour of an RTI activist who sought details of the assets of judges.

SC ruling on RBI circular will only delay bad loans recognition & solution

SC judgment will provide temporary relief for banks & companies in stressed sectors but could hurt central bank’s regulatory framework governing bad debts.

Supreme Court confers senior advocate status to 37 lawyers

The Committee for Designation of Senior Advocates headed by CJI Ranjan Gogoi conferred senior designations on lawyers who had applied for the same on 13 November last year.

NIA judge underlines bravery of ‘real heroes’ in Samjhauta blasts case

NIA judge Jagdeep Singh highlights courage shown by RPF ASI Kashmir Singh and head constable Tarsem Lal in rescuing Samjhauta Express passengers after the blasts.

‘Not an iota of evidence’ — Samjhauta judge says NIA failed miserably to prove case

NIA special judge Jagdeep Singh says a ‘malaise’ has set in the investigating agencies, which brand criminal acts as those of a particular religion or caste.

Supreme Court refuses to stall release of Ram Ki Janmabhoomi movie

A bench headed by Justice S.A. Bobde said there is no connection between the Ayodhya mediation proceeding and the release of the movie.

SC order upholding censor board’s authority likely to guide EC response on Modi biopic

The Congress has moved the Election Commission to stall the 5 April release of a biopic about PM Narendra Modi starring Vivek Oberoi.

On Camera

Resetting Afghanistan ties is geopolitical need. Gandhis are showing their diplomatic ignorance

With two hostile neighbours in the immediate vicinity and one in the greater region, it is imperative that New Delhi forge alliances that can offer some stability.

Niti Aayog recommends fully decriminalising 12 offences under new I-T Act to ‘foster more trust’

Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.