Calcutta HC quashes two PILs challenging ECI’s decision to transfer bureaucrats, top cops

IANS | March 31, 2026 12:04 PM

Kolkata, March 31 (IANS) A division bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Tuesday, quashed two public interest litigations (PILs) filed by a Trinamool Congress leader challenging the decisions of the Election Commission of India's large-scale transfers of bureaucrats and police officers in West Bengal amid the two-phase Assembly elections in the state next month.

Liquor policy case: ED moves Delhi HC challenging Kejriwal's acquittal in complaints over non-compliance with summons

IANS | March 30, 2026 9:50 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has moved the Delhi High Court challenging a trial court order acquitting Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in cases related to alleged non-compliance with summons in connection with the excise policy money laundering case.

Epstein survivors file lawsuit against Google over exposure of personal information

IANS | March 28, 2026 10:11 AM

Washington, March 28 (IANS) A group of survivors of Jeffrey Epstein has filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging that the company’s AI tools and search engine exposed their personal identities and contact information online, leading to harassment, threats, and renewed emotional trauma, according to CNBC.

Dr Reddy’s Labs to change drug name to 'Olymra' amid court scrutiny: Report

IANS | March 27, 2026 2:32 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Major drug maker Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories on Friday told the Delhi High Court that it will change the brand name of its semaglutide drug from 'Olymviq' to 'Olymra', a report said on Friday.

Dowry death case: SC sets aside Patna HC’s ‘mechanical approach’ in granting bail to husband

IANS | March 27, 2026 1:00 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court has set aside a bail order granted by the Patna High Court to a man accused in a dowry death case, terming the relief as “wholly unsustainable” and flagging a “mechanical approach” adopted in such serious offences.

SC flags ‘rampant menace’ of AI-generated fake judgments worldwide

IANS | March 26, 2026 4:32 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court has cautioned that the growing practice of citing "non-existent" or incorrect judgments has emerged as a "rampant menace" affecting courts not only in India but across jurisdictions globally.

UK court rejects Nirav Modi's plea to reopen case against extradition

IANS | March 26, 2026 6:19 AM

New Delhi/London, March 26 (IANS) Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi suffered a setback after the High Court of Justice, King’s Bench Division in London, rejected his petition seeking to reopen proceedings against his extradition order to India.

CJI Surya Kant rebukes litigant’s father for contacting his family; warns of contempt action

IANS | March 25, 2026 9:20 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday took serious exception to an alleged attempt to influence judicial proceedings, with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant warning of criminal contempt action after a litigant’s relative purportedly contacted his family member over an order passed by the apex court.

CAPF Bill tabled in RS, Oppn questions statuary competence

IANS | March 25, 2026 3:50 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday began discussion on the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, which seeks to ensure a dominant role for Indian Police Service officers in the top leadership of the country's paramilitary forces.

Gujarat Assembly passes Uniform Civil Code Bill (2nd Lead)

IANS | March 24, 2026 11:22 PM

Gandhinagar, March 24 (IANS) The Gujarat Legislative Assembly on Tuesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill 2026, introducing a common legal framework for civil matters such as marriage, divorce, maintenance, and inheritance across communities and religions.

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Calcutta HC quashes two PILs challenging ECI’s decision to transfer bureaucrats, top cops

Liquor policy case: ED moves Delhi HC challenging Kejriwal's acquittal in complaints over non-compliance with summons

Epstein survivors file lawsuit against Google over exposure of personal information

Dr Reddy’s Labs to change drug name to 'Olymra' amid court scrutiny: Report

Dowry death case: SC sets aside Patna HC’s ‘mechanical approach’ in granting bail to husband

SC flags ‘rampant menace’ of AI-generated fake judgments worldwide

UK court rejects Nirav Modi's plea to reopen case against extradition

CJI Surya Kant rebukes litigant’s father for contacting his family; warns of contempt action

CAPF Bill tabled in RS, Oppn questions statuary competence

Gujarat Assembly passes Uniform Civil Code Bill (2nd Lead)

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