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Saturday, October 25, 2025
TopicCourt trial

Topic: court trial

Shocked by repeat adjournments in 2021 rape case, SC comes up with guidelines for ‘day-to-day’ trials

The Supreme Court flagged glaring delays in proceedings before the trial court in this particular case, including a gap of four months between stages of recording evidence.

Virtual witnesses row: Lawyers halt strike as Delhi Police amends circular—cops to depose in person

Strike was announced after a previous circular allowed formal police witnesses to depose virtually from police stations following a notification issued by the Lieutenant Governor.

Bail must be given if prosecuting agency can’t offer speedy trial, rules Supreme Court

Top court gave bail to Mumbai-based Javed Gulam Nabi Shaikh, who was arrested four years ago for allegedly carrying counterfeit Rs 2,000 notes.

Donald Trump accuses judge in his civil fraud trial of ‘having own agenda’

On last day of trial, Trump tangled with the judge who is considering what penalties to impose after finding the former US president's company 'inflated his net worth to win better financing terms'.

What is India’s new trial in absentia law & how it compares to similar provisions in other countries

Trial in absentia comes under Clause 356 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (II). US, China, Bangladesh, Canada, France, Italy are some other countries that have this provision.

After King Edward VII, Prince Harry to be first British royal in 130 years to testify in court

It will be the first time a senior royal has given evidence since Edward VII testified as a witness in part of a divorce case in 1870 and 20 years later in a slander trial over a card game.

Dutch court to deliver verdict on 2014 MH17 Ukraine passenger flight attack case today

The flight was shot down over eastern Ukraine on July 17, 2014, killing all 298 passengers and crew during the fight between pro-Russian separatist and Ukrainian forces.

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Paper in MoSPI journal flags financial inclusion gap—highest among Hindus, lowest for Muslims

Research paper, however, finds lowest indebtedness level among Muslims at 12.3% & highest among Hindus at 14.9%. Overall national financial inclusion level at 87.2%, indebtedness at 14.7%.

From battle of wits and daring air strikes to artillery fury, new details emerge of Operation Sindoor

Fresh details of operation conducted by IAF, Army have come out in gazette notification giving citations of those who were awarded Vir Chakra for their bravery.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.