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SC takes exception to Shah’s Karnataka ‘Muslim quota’ speech: ‘Why make such statements about sub judice matter?’

Statements should not be made by anyone on subject which is sub judice, top court says. Solicitor General says he opposes any religion-based reservation, adds it is unconstitutional.

‘Won’t allow Tanur boat tragedy to be forgotten,’ says Kerala HC, pulls up state govt

A day before, the state’s human rights commission had registered a case on its own over the tragic tourist boat accident.

No violence in last 2 days, situation returning to normal in Manipur, state & central govts tell SC

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta tells bench led by CJI Chandrachud that flag marches and peace meetings are being held in disturbed areas, and constant vigil is being maintained.

SC dismisses YouTuber Manish Kashyap’s plea to club FIRs in Bihar migrants fake videos case

The SC also refused to quash charges invoked under the NSA against Kashyap and said it was not inclined to use its powers under Article 32 of the Constitution.

‘Totally unacceptable…,’ Delhi HC slams Tihar on gangster Tillu Tajpuriya murder inside jail

The court also sought a response from prison authorities on action taken to prevent the criminal from being attacked by rivals.

Patna HC stays Nitish govt’s caste survey, says state has ‘no power to carry out census’

HC was hearing pleas challenging Nitish Kumar govt’s decision to conduct caste-based survey in Bihar. It has directed state government to ensure data collected so far is preserved.

‘Market will decide’ — SC, Madras HC refuse to stay release of ‘The Kerala Story’

Controversial film, to be released Friday, claims to depict alleged conversion & recruitment of women in Kerala by ISIS. SC cites CBFC approval, Kerala HC's refusal to issue stay.

SC refuses to monitor probe against WFI chief Brij Bhushan, cites FIRs to close proceedings in wrestlers’ plea

Delhi Police counsel, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, informs bench led by CJI Chandrachud that security has been provided to the complainants, including the minor, in line with the court’s direction.

Not marriage, but we could grant certain legal rights to gay couples instead, says govt. SC says ‘fair offer’

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Wednesday termed the Modi government’s proposal to constitute a committee to examine whether certain legal rights could be granted...

Senior advocate’s views have no bearing on junior’s elevation as judge, says SC collegium

In a meeting held Tuesday, three-member SC collegium approves three names for the Bombay High Court — Shailesh Pramod Brahme, Firdosh Phiroze Pooniwalla and Jitendra Shantilal Jain.

On Camera

Ratan Tata mettle revealed in 1980s’ PepsiCo battle. Shook up fuddy-duddy business practices

Ratan Tata’s political naiveté and his complete inability to engage in the ‘deal-fixing’ culture of Indian businesses made him a great ally during the PepsiCo battle of the 1980s.

RBI’s policy-setting body keeps rates unchanged for 10th straight time, changes stance to ‘neutral’

Change in stance signals possibility of rate cuts, potentially as early as December, depending on inflation trends & global economy. Growth projection for FY 2024-25 retained at 7.2%.

Amid concerns about use of Chinese parts in drones, Army general urges industry to be transparent

Maj Gen CS Mann, ADG, Army Design Bureau, cites national security concerns. This comes after intelligence agencies flagged use of Chinese components in drones purchased by armed forces.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?