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French Ambassador’s phone stolen amid Diwali festivities, recovered promptly

NEW DELHI – In a remarkable turn of events amidst the Diwali festivities, the French Ambassador to India, Thierry Mathou, experienced an unfortunate mishap as he became the target of pickpocketing in the heart of Delhi’s vibrant Chandni Chowk. The incident occurred on October 20, while the ambassador was immersed in a celebratory shopping spree […]

Supreme Court affirms Chief Justice’s case assignment power

NEW DELHI – In a recent decision, the Supreme Court clarified the authority of the Chief Justice of a High Court in assigning cases among judges, emphasizing that judges must operate strictly within the jurisdiction assigned to them. The ruling came in response to a dispute in Neeta Singh and Others v. State of Uttar […]

Delhi High Court halts Zee Entertainment piracy

NEW DELHI –  The Delhi High Court has provided interim relief to Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited by ordering the cessation of unauthorized streaming of its TV shows, movies, and other proprietary content by sixty rogue websites. Justice Mini Pushkarna instructed domain name registrars to suspend the registration of these websites and share essential details, including […]

Delhi High Court to hear Arvind Kejriwal’s plea for official residence in Delhi

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court is set to hear fresh arguments today in response to a petition filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal, seeking an official residence in Delhi. Kejriwal, who recently stepped down as the Chief Minister of Delhi, vacated his official bungalow at 6, Flagstaff Road, on October […]

CJI Chandrachud’s reforms: New era of inclusivity, transparency

NEW DELHI – In a landmark decision aimed at fostering inclusivity, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has removed the law degree requirement for journalists seeking accreditation to report on the Supreme Court. This move is designed to diversify the pool of legal reporters, bringing in varied perspectives on the nation’s highest court.   “We […]

Supreme Court hears plea on alleged NEET-PG 2021 score discrepancies

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court of India on Friday heard a plea alleging major discrepancies in the NEET-PG 2021 examination scores, highlighting a significant issue with the conduct of postgraduate medical entrance exams in India. The bench, comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra, was informed about concerns not only regarding NEET-PG 2021 […]

Supreme Court declines status quo on demolition of religious structures in Gujarat’s Gir Somnath

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to impose a status quo on the demolition of certain religious structures in Gujarat’s Gir Somnath district. This decision followed the Gujarat government’s assurance that the land involved would not be transferred to any third party. The case was heard by a bench comprising Justices B.R. Gavai […]

Supreme Court reinstates insolvency proceedings against Byju’s

NEW DELHI – In a significant development for the embattled edtech company Byju’s, the Supreme Court has reinstated insolvency proceedings that had been previously halted by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT). The top court’s ruling emphasized that Byju’s must adhere to the guidelines of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) in addressing its […]

Delhi High Court corrects District Judge’s Section 42 ruling

NEW DELHI – In a recent decision, the Delhi High Court bench, comprising Justice Yashwant Varma and Justice Ravinder Dudeja, overturned a District Judge’s order regarding the application of Section 42 of the Arbitration and Conciliation (A&C) Act. The case involved a writ petition filed under Article 227, challenging the District Judge’s decision to return […]

Ready to meet govt on Dec 3, good things will come out: Sonam Wangchuk mellows down

NEW DELHI – At a time when there is de-escalation between China and India over the Ladakh border dispute following talks between Xi Jinping and PM Narendra Modi on the sidelines of BRICS, a mellowed celebrated protestor Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday indicated he’s eagerly waiting for talks with Centre on December 3 in “good faith”.   […]

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