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Union Cabinet approves proposal to increase Supreme Court strength to 38 judges through amendment to the 1956 law.
Read Full ArticleTelangana’s SEEEPC Survey 2024 reveals SCs/STs are 3x more backward than general castes; IEWG report exposes welfare gaps and deep caste inequalities.
Bageshwar Dham gets FCRA licence, allowing legal foreign donations under strict compliance norms amid evolving regulatory framework in India.
Parliament to vote on key bills expanding Lok Sabha to 850 seats, enabling delimitation, and activating women’s reservation ahead of the 2026 Census.
ICA hosts 5th ICA International Conference 2026 in Delhi with CJI, top judges and global experts, focusing on arbitration, legal tech and cross-border disputes.
Parliament passes Jan Vishwas Bill 2026, decriminalising minor offences across 79 laws, easing compliance, reducing litigation, and boosting ease of doing business.
AAP removes Raghav Chadha as Rajya Sabha Deputy Leader, bars him from speaking time; Ashok Mittal appointed amid major internal reshuffle.
India cuts excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10/litre as global crude crosses $100, aiming to ease pressure on fuel prices and OMC losses.
Congress asked to vacate 24 Akbar Road and Raisina Road offices by March 28 under Public Premises Act; eviction notices issued.
Centre revokes Ladakhi activist Sonam Wangchuk’s detention under NSA after nearly six months; Supreme Court continues hearing challenge to the legality of the order.
Rouse Avenue Court discharges Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and 21 others in Delhi Excise Policy case, citing lack of evidence.
Dhruv Pandit, Gujarat’s youngest cybersecurity entrepreneur, represented India at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos, engaging in global tech discussions.
Analysis of Karnataka’s Hate Speech Bill, 2025, examining vague definitions, harsh penalties, executive powers, and its impact on free speech.
Indore water contamination claims 14 lives, sparks outrage over minister Kailash Vijayvargiya’s remarks as HC, state agencies and law step in.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath criticises opposition silence over the alleged lynching of Dalit Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh, urges diplomatic action.
SCBA expresses shock over Andhra Pradesh HC incident where a young advocate was sent to judicial custody during court proceedings.
06 May, 2026 02:54 PM
Bombay High Court disposes Jio Studios’ copyright suit against MasterChow over the ‘Dhurandhar’ ad, issues John Doe takedown order.
06 May, 2026 04:46 PM
Madras High Court grants anti-piracy injunction for Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, restraining ISPs and cable operators ahead of its May 15, 2026 release.
02 May, 2026 02:35 PM
Bombay High Court quashes 2010 FIR against Shekhar Suman and Bharti Singh, holding “Rasgulla” and “Dahi Bhalla” are neutral, not religiously offensive.
02 May, 2026 03:51 PM
Allahabad High Court dismisses plea seeking FIR against Rahul Gandhi over his ‘fight against Indian State’ remark, citing lack of grounds for prosecution.
02 May, 2026 04:04 PM
CJI Surya Kant declares Sikkim India’s first paperless judiciary, highlighting technology’s role in improving access to justice and efficiency.
02 May, 2026 04:14 PM
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