Law

Sonam Wangchuk released from Jodhpur Central Jail after 170 days

IANS | March 14, 2026 4:08 PM

Jaipur, March 14 (IANS) Ladakh-based climate activist and engineer, Sonam Wangchuk, was released from Jodhpur Central Jail on Saturday after the Central Government revoked the charges filed against him under the National Security Act (NSA). His release came shortly after the government formally withdrew the preventive detention order earlier in the day.

SC allows passive euthanasia for Ghaziabad man in vegetative state

IANS | March 11, 2026 12:21 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed passive euthanasia for a 31-year-old Ghaziabad resident who has remained in a permanent vegetative state for nearly 13 years, after suffering severe head injuries in a fall from the fourth floor while he was a student.

SC to rule on passive euthanasia plea of Ghaziabad man

IANS | March 11, 2026 8:42 AM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) In a significant judgment to be delivered on Wednesday, the Supreme Court will decide the fate of a Ghaziabad man who has been in a permanent vegetative state for nearly 13 years, as his family seeks permission to withdraw life-sustaining medical support and allow passive euthanasia.

Excise policy case: Delhi HC issues notice on ED plea against trial court remarks

IANS | March 10, 2026 2:42 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice on a plea filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) seeking expunging of certain adverse observations made against it by a trial court while discharging all accused, including AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, in the excise policy case.