NHRC to hear complaint on prevalent malnutrition in over 47,000 children in Telangana
The NHRC addressing an intimation letter to the Chief Secretary, Government of Telangana, further sought an Action Taken Report in the matter.
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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice M.M. Sundresh’s dedicated career and notable judgments
Born on 21-07-1962, in the picturesque city of Erode, Justice M.M. Sundresh’s remarkable legal career, led to his appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 26-08-2021. His journey from a small town to the highest echelons of the Indian judiciary serves as an inspiration to many aspiring legal minds.
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Supreme Court dismisses Hindustan Motor’s petition against resumption of 395 acres of land by West Bengal Government
In July 2022 State of West Bengal had expressed its intention to resume the 395 acres of land and called upon the petitioners to furnish project plan for the proposed EV project detailing requirement of the land and justification. By an order dated 9-11-2022, State had resumed 395 acres of land.
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Whether a Tribal Woman or her legal heirs will have any entitlement over equal share in ancestral property? Supreme Court answers
“One would think that in this day and age, where great strides have been made in realizing the constitutional goal of equality, this Court would not need to intervene for equality between the successors of a common ancestor and the same should be a given, irrespective of their biological differences, but it is not so”.
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Why Supreme Court decided to quash recruitment of 1091 Asst. Professors & 67 Librarians in Government Degree colleges of Punjab
“Quashing of the entire recruitment process may cause hardships for the selected candidates, but at the same time, there is no equity in the favour of selected candidates as challenge to the recruitment was made during the pendency of the process.”
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Can a power of attorney holder by signing a sale deed on behalf of the principal, become the ‘Executant’? SC refers issue to Larger Bench
While deciding the case concerning the validity of a registered Irrevocable General Power of Attorney, the Court came across contradiction between the statutory scheme in Registration Act and Supreme Court’s interpretation in Rajni Tandon, (2009) 14 SCC 782.
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SC issues guidelines for handling of DNA evidence; Implores legislature to consider compensation for acquittal after long incarceration
The case involved commission of serious offences which led to the sentence of death penalty. However, the Supreme Court took strict note of the faulty investigation and faulty treatment of the DNA evidence that rendered the samples useless.
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Mere sending or exchange of messages containing profanity would not amount to stalking: Karnataka High Court
The Court found that the instant case revolved around seriously disputed questions of fact, which would require further proceedings before the Court concerned.
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Centre notifies transfer of 4 High Court Chief Justices and 18 High Court Judges
On 14-7-2025, the President of India, in exercise of powers under Article 222(1) of the Constitution, issued the transfer orders.
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Issue of suo motu designation of Senior Advocates by Full Court does not warrant reconsideration: Supreme Court upholds Orissa High Court’s power
“The conferment of Senior Advocate status is a privilege, not an entitlement, and must be governed strictly by the principles of fairness, accountability, and institutional integrity”.
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President appoints Chief Justices of 5 High Courts
The Supreme Court Collegium on 26-5-2025 had recommended the elevation of 5 High Court Judges as High Court Chief Justices.
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Karnataka HC quashes proceedings against HUL MD & CEO Rohit Jiwa over contaminated Horlicks biscuits
Special Court for economic offences took cognizance for offences punishable and Sections 51 and 59 of Food and Safety Standards Act, 2006 (2006 Act) and initiated proceedings against Rohit Jiwa.
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Know Thy Judge | From Student Union to the Supreme Court: Justice Aravind Kumar’s dynamic journey & important judgments
Prior to his elevation to the Supreme Court, as Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court, Justice Aravind Kumar, initiated steps to tackle pendency of cases and initiated conversion of roadways buses into schools for poor children.
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How discolouration of Saree on first use led to a ₹36,500 Consumer Court Award!
The complainant purchased 14 sarees from IHA Designs for his wife and relatives for his sister-in-law’s engagement function upon being influenced by the advertisements promising curated selections and high-quality craftsmanship.
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Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis | ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders Haibatullah Akhundzada & Abdul Hakim Haqqani
The Taliban have implemented governmental policies that resulted in severe violations of fundamental rights and freedoms of the civilian population of Afghanistan.
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PNB Fraud Case | ATFP upholds attachment of Nirav Modi’s aide’s New York property worth $ 7.1 million by ED
Hearing an appeal filed by co-accused Mihir Bhansali’s wife, the Tribunal stated that PMLA, 2002 entitles the attachment of proceeds of crime which are either generated as a result of criminal activity relating to a scheduled offence, or, equivalent value, or, where such proceeds of crime is taken, or, held outside the country.
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‘Exceeds equitable authority’; SCOTUS grants partial stay on universal injunctions issued against US govt’s birthright citizenship executive order
Donald Trump, upon becoming the 47th President of the United States of America, passed an Executive Order No. 14160 within “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship”.
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SCOTUS upholds Texas’ H.B. 1181 law mandating age verification for users visiting pornography websites
In 2023, Texas enacted H. B. 1181, requiring certain commercial websites publishing sexually explicit content that is obscene to minors to verify that visitors are 18 or older.
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President appoints 2 Advocates as Additional Judges of Bombay High Court
The Advocates’ names were recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium on 24-9-2024.
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Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of Judges for 9 High Courts
The Collegium led by CJI B.R. Gavai held meetings on two consecutive days to recommend the names fit for elevation.
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