Sabarimala review: Devaswom Board questions ‘essential practices’ doctrine before SC

IANS | March 24, 2026 11:52 AM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Ahead of the commencement of hearings before a nine-judge Constitution Bench in the Sabarimala review matter, written submissions filed on behalf of the Travancore Devaswom Board have urged the Supreme Court to adopt a “community-centric and subjective” understanding of religion under Article 25 of the Constitution, cautioning against judicial reinterpretation of religious beliefs and practices.

Life imprisonment for lone accused in Dr Vandana Das murder case

IANS | March 21, 2026 12:10 PM

Kollam, March 21 (IANS) In a verdict that brings closure to one of Kerala’s most shocking crimes, the Kollam Additional Sessions Court has sentenced Sandeep, the accused in the brutal murder of young doctor Vandana Das, to life imprisonment.

Police evict UNI staff from central Delhi office on 'court order'

IANS | March 20, 2026 10:50 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The office of the United News of India (UNI) located in central Delhi witnessed commotion on Friday evening as police officials, accompanied by lawyers and women personnel, moved to enforce a Delhi High Court order restricting the use of the premises ahead of its proposed sealing over alleged violations, an eyewitness said.

Suvendu Adhikari moves Calcutta HC ahead of nomination, seeks full list of cases against him

IANS | March 19, 2026 3:32 PM

Kolkata, March 19 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, has approached the Calcutta High Court seeking a comprehensive list of criminal cases pending against him.

SC condemns 'hooliganism' by lawyers in UP's Barabanki, grants bail to toll staff

IANS | March 18, 2026 2:58 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court has strongly condemned acts of violence by members of the Bar in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district and ordered the immediate release on bail of toll plaza employees who had approached the apex court alleging denial of legal representation and threats from local lawyers.

I-PAC raid row: SC to hear ED plea alleging interference by Mamata Banerjee today

IANS | March 18, 2026 8:09 AM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court of India is scheduled to hear a plea on Wednesday filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), alleging interference by West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee during its search operations at the office of Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) and the residence of its co-founder Pratik Jain in Kolkata.

'Scurrilous campaign exposed’: Advocate after HC orders removal of posts on Hardeep Puri's daughter

IANS | March 17, 2026 3:46 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani on Tuesday said the Delhi High Court’s direction to take down social media posts linking Himayani Puri, daughter of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, to American financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "vindication" against a defamatory campaign targeting her.

Varanasi: 14 arrested for throwing non-veg food into Ganga during Iftar party on boat

IANS | March 17, 2026 2:26 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) A video showing a group of people reportedly holding an iftar party on a boat in the middle of the Ganga River at Varanasi has gone viral on social media, triggering a police complaint after which 14 individuals were arrested.

SC declines to entertain journalist Ravi Nair’s plea against Ahmedabad Crime Branch notice

IANS | March 16, 2026 5:09 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain a plea filed by journalist Ravi Nair challenging a notice issued by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch in connection with a complaint made by Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd over an article he co-authored for an international publication.

Excise policy case: Delhi HC extends time for Kejriwal, others to file response to CBI's plea against discharge

IANS | March 16, 2026 2:30 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday deferred the hearing on a plea filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) challenging a trial court order discharging AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and 21 others in the Delhi excise policy case.

Law

Sabarimala review: Devaswom Board questions ‘essential practices’ doctrine before SC

Life imprisonment for lone accused in Dr Vandana Das murder case

Police evict UNI staff from central Delhi office on 'court order'

Suvendu Adhikari moves Calcutta HC ahead of nomination, seeks full list of cases against him

SC condemns 'hooliganism' by lawyers in UP's Barabanki, grants bail to toll staff

I-PAC raid row: SC to hear ED plea alleging interference by Mamata Banerjee today

'Scurrilous campaign exposed’: Advocate after HC orders removal of posts on Hardeep Puri's daughter

Varanasi: 14 arrested for throwing non-veg food into Ganga during Iftar party on boat

SC declines to entertain journalist Ravi Nair’s plea against Ahmedabad Crime Branch notice

Excise policy case: Delhi HC extends time for Kejriwal, others to file response to CBI's plea against discharge

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