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SC’s extraordinary move amid Bengal-EC ‘trust deficit’—judicial officers to decide SIR claims, objections

CJI Surya Kant-led bench says it was forced to make the arrangement in view of the blame game of allegations & counter-allegations between two constitutional functionaries.

Has landmark SC order on accessibility for disabled translated on ground? Compliance hearing bares gaps

Original petitioners of landmark Rajive Raturi v. Union of India case cite major hurdles in implementation of SC's 2024 ruling that declared right to accessibility as fundamental right.

Bengal I-PAC raid: ED defends its Article 32 writ in SC as ‘guardian of citizens’ fundamental rights’

In joint rejoinder submitted in response to counter filed by Mamata, agency said it has approached top court in capacity of parens patriae, as guardian of fundamental rights of citizens.

Delhi HC issues notice to Dehadrai on Mahua Moitra’s plea seeking custody of pet Rottweiler Henry

Mahua Moitra had challenged the Saket court order of November 10, 2025, refusing the 10-day custody of Henry every month.

The exception to ‘bail the rule, jail exception’—Supreme Court draws the line at habitual ‘conmen’

Overturning Allahabad HC order granting bail to man accused of Rs 6.5 cr fraud, SC acknowledged while 'liberty is a priceless treasure', it is not absolute.

Win for UPSC aspirants with learning disabilities as Delhi HC upholds CAT order directing 0.5% quota

A two-judge bench rejected Centre's appeal, setting an 8-week deadline to comply with CAT’s 2025 direction, which has not been implemented for over four months.

Anil Ambani pledges cooperation in ED probe in loan fraud case, tells SC he’s ‘not a flight risk’

Reliance Group chairman files an affidavit, saying he will not leave India without top court's nod. He adds he 'wasn't involved in day-to-day management/ops' of accused companies of group.

Calcutta HC’s new address has link to old legacy—an Indian jurist’s name etched in Japan’s history

Calcutta High Court is now at Kolkata's Justice Radhabinod Pal Sarani. Japan has monuments dedicated to the Indian jurist, known for his powerful dissent in the 'Tokyo Trial'.

‘At loss of words,’ HC pulls up Delhi govt as women & child welfare bodies headless for over 2 years

Court questions ‘institutional paralysis’, says why don’t they ‘scrap’ the acts creating these commissions if posts remain vacant for years.

SC intervenes as plea says tribal Christians’ bodies being exhumed, relocated in Chhattisgarh

Plea says SC’s 2025 split verdict is being cited by police to block burial of tribal Christians in their villages; court restrains forcible exhumation.

On Camera

CJI Surya Kant is right. Supreme Court becomes a political battleground during elections

A series of pronouncements by CJI Surya Kant-led benches last week—from Sabarimala to CAA and freebies—are set to resonate in the coming Assembly elections.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

India eyes 6th generation FCAS, looks at tying up with France for possible collaboration

Initial talks held on the possibility of India entering the programme that was started in 2017 between France, Germany and Spain to ensure European sovereignty in defence and security.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.