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Uttar Pradesh court rejects Yogi Adityanath govt's plea to withdraw charges in Akhlaq lynching case, orders to fast-track trial
Uttar Pradesh court rejects Yogi Adityanath govt's plea to withdraw charges in Akhlaq lynching case, orders to fast-track trial

The Uttar Pradesh court called the government's plea, which cited 'maintenance of social harmony' as its reason, 'baseless'

By The Week News Desk
Ousted Karnataka minister Rajanna writes to Rahul Gandhi over 'vote chori' remark fallout, highlights organisational lapses
Ousted Karnataka minister Rajanna writes to Rahul Gandhi over 'vote chori' remark fallout, highlights organisational lapses

A Siddaramaiah loyalist, Rajanna stated his goal was to highlight organisational shortcomings that impacted the party's election results

By The Week News Desk
CJI Surya Kant to young lawyers: Be nation-builders, not just case-builders
CJI Surya Kant to young lawyers: Be nation-builders, not just case-builders

Nation-builder lawyers are what India needs, urged Chief Justice Surya Kant, calling on young legal professionals to prioritise strengthening constitutional foundations over simply winning cases

By Kanu Sarda
Kerala man arrested for private lottery to fund wife's cancer treatment
Kerala man arrested for private lottery to fund wife's cancer treatment

Authorities charged Benny Thomas under the Lotteries (Regulation) Act after he attempted to offer his house and land as a prize in the unauthorised draw

By Nirmal Jovial