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June 05, 2026
Tense exchange over 'dissent in India' at CJI Surya Kant's London event, Cockroach party reshares clips ahead of June 6 protest
Clips of the tense exchange at CJI Surya Kant's London event, reshared by the Cockroach Janta Party ahead of their protest, have left netizens divided
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May 31, 2026
‘There is a structural problem in judicial appointments’: Indira Jaising
In an exclusive chat with THE WEEK, anchored around her book, ‘The Constitution is My Home’, senior advocate Jaising talks about centralisation of power, the weakening of institutional safeguards and a creeping acceptance of the unconstitutional as routine
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May 27, 2026
Who is V. Mohana? SC Collegium recommends senior advocate as apex court judge
Others who were recommended as Supreme Court judges include Justices Sanjeev Sachdeva, Shree Chandrashekhar, Sheel Nagu, and Arun Palli
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May 16, 2026
'Won't act until I get my divorce': Tamil actor Ravi Mohan breaks down in front of press as he opens up on emotional turmoil
The actor said he was suffering from severe psychological distress, intense online cyberbullying, and restricted access to his children. He also drew attention by pointing to severe marital discord and alleging interference from a third party
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May 15, 2026
366 foreign-flagged ships now cannot hire Indian seafarers, unless...: DG Shipping issues new order
The new DG Shipping order aims to reduce the likelihood of Indian sailors being abandoned by various means
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May 15, 2026
'We are living in fear': Victim’s mother speaks out in Bandi Sanjay’s son's POCSO case
The mother alleged that attempts were now being made to undermine the case by questioning the victim’s age and circulating material on social media about the minor
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May 15, 2026
'Cockroaches' attacking system: Why CJI Surya Kant lashed out at lawyer filing contempt plea
This comes as a Supreme Court bench had been hearing an application filed by an advocate against the Delhi High Court over senior designations
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May 10, 2026
Why did Bombay High Court bar massive casino ship 'MV Deltin Royale' from entering Goa's Mandovi River?
The 112-metre-long casino ship will have to meet two conditions set by the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court to be allowed to enter the Mandovi River
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March 26, 2026
81% women lawyers say legal careers harder than men: SCBA survey flags deep gender bias
Gender bias is deeply entrenched in India's legal profession, as evidenced by a nationwide SCBA survey where over 80 per cent of women lawyers reported facing more difficulties than their male colleagues
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February 09, 2026
'Jana Nayagan' makers to withdraw writ petition over CBFC dispute from Madras High Court? All you need to know
KVN Productions has also agreed to refer the dispute over some of the Vijay film's scenes to the CBFC's revising committee
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December 23, 2025
Delhi court grants anticipatory bail in ‘false promise of marriage’ case, warns that all failed relationships are not crimes
The case is based on a woman who alleged that the accused established physical relations with her based on a 'false promise of marriage' and later called off their wedding
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November 24, 2025
'Protect the last citizen': Justice Surya Kant takes charge as 53rd Chief Justice of India
Appointed to the Supreme Court on May 24, 2019, CJI Surya Kant will retire on February 9, 2027, a day before he turns 65
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November 22, 2025
Arrears first, AI with caution: CJI-designate Surya Kant lays out his judicial roadmap
'Arrears are my priority, over 90,000 cases here, and arrears pan-India,' Justice Surya Kant emphasised, calling the growing backlog the most urgent institutional challenge
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November 14, 2025
Law professor sues University of Kentucky over ban after his anti-Israel comments: Why it matters
Professor Ramsi Woodcock, however, dismisses the antisemitism allegations entirely, saying that his views are directed at Israel as a state, rather than at Jewish people
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November 10, 2025
'Largest minority' in world’s biggest democracy: Supreme Court questions delayed reservation for women
The Supreme Court on Monday began hearing a petition challenging delays in the implementation of the Women’s Reservation Act
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November 03, 2025
New Supreme Court order on feeding stray dogs on government premises to be passed on November 7: All you need to know
The observation came during the hearing of a series of petitions concerning the implementation of the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023, and the management of stray dog populations across the country
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October 24, 2025
Plans for Donald Trump's third term underway? Former White House official says THIS about 2028 return
Steve Bannon's claims come despite the 22nd Amendment, which prevents US presidents—who have been elected twice—from being elected for a third term in office
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October 06, 2025
As new US Supreme Court term begins, what are 5 major cases pending before apex court?
This follows the Donald Trump administration's record number of emergency appeals in the apex court, just 8 months into his second term
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October 03, 2025
Rs 1 crore fine, 3-year jail time for online betting app users? THIS is what IT ministry's draft PROG Rules say
IT ministry officials have now welcomed feedback on the draft PROG Rules, 2025, till October 31
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September 16, 2025
EXPLAINED: Why Donald Trump filed $15 billion defamation lawsuit against 'most degenerate' New York Times
The Florida lawsuit amount exceeds The New York Times' market capitalisation, which currently stands at about $9.65 billion
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August 26, 2025
260 million users, but no real-money games: How Dream11 parent plans to survive after 95% revenue cut
Dream11 parent company CEO Harsh Jain also stated that the company would not be going down the layoffs route, opting to retain its talent using 'cash reserves to run operations for a while'
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August 21, 2025
Why did a Sessions Court hand out life imprisonment for false complaint under SC/ST Act?
In a landmark judgment delivered on August 19, 2025, the Special Judge under the SC/ST Act in Lucknow sentenced advocate Parmanand Gupta to multiple
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August 16, 2025
Centre backs Governors as guardians, not post offices, ahead of Presidential Reference hearing on August 19
The Centre’s response came after the President of India had invoked Article 143 and asked the Supreme Court to clarify the scope of gubernatorial and presidential powers in assenting to, withholding, or reserving state bills
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August 06, 2025
Parliament gives nod to two landmark maritime bills amid Opposition SIR protests
The two bills aim to streamline maritime governance with a modern and internationally compliant approach.
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August 06, 2025
Legal ethics vs social media branding: Bar Council of Delhi's warning for advocates rekindles debate
Bar Council of Delhi warned lawyers against social media self-promotion (reels, influencer content). Citing Rule 36, BCD threatens disciplinary action, sparking debate on legal ethics
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