Law

South African jurist Navi Pillay, who investigated genocide charges, conferred Nobel Peace Prize

IANS | October 9, 2026 4:01 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Recognising the contribution of international courts in upholding the rule of law and human rights amid indiscriminate conflicts, Indian-origin South African jurist Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, a former International Criminal Court judge and who investigated genocide claims in Rwanda, the occupied Palestinian territories, and Myanmar, was on Friday awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

CMRL-Exalogic case: HC orders Kerala Police to file FIR on ED's recommendation

IANS | October 9, 2026 11:15 AM

Kochi, Oct 9 (IANS) In a major setback to CPI(M) leader and former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the Kerala High Court on Friday ordered the registration of an FIR and a full investigation into the alleged financial dealings between Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL) and Exalogic Solutions.

Key shooter in Punjab influencer Mad Sandhu's murder held by Gujarat Police

IANS | October 8, 2026 3:59 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 8 (IANS) The Ahmedabad City Crime Branch has arrested a man allegedly involved in the killing of Punjabi social media influencer and make-up artist Mad Sandhu in Amritsar on October 3, identifying him as the shooter who also arranged the motorcycle used in the attack, police said on Thursday.

SC asks Centre to form committee to curb unethical pharma marketing practices

IANS | October 8, 2026 12:13 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre to constitute a committee to examine the need for statutory regulation of pharmaceutical companies' marketing practices, including the offering of gifts, hospitality and other benefits to doctors to promote their products.

Centre clears elevation of three High Court Chief Justices as SC judges

IANS | October 5, 2026 5:42 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Acting on the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium, the Centre has cleared the elevation of Gujarat High Court Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal, Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, and Telangana High Court Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh as judges of the apex court.

Legal notice sent to 3 doctors over ex-Bengal CM Banerjee’s medical reports being made public

IANS | October 5, 2026 2:33 PM

Kolkata, Oct 5 (IANS) Arka Kumar Nag, counsel of former West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, on Monday, sent a legal notice to three top doctors attached to state-run S.S.K.M. Medical College & Hospital and state-run Bangur Institute of Neurosciences, both in South Kolkata, over a particular medical report of the former Chief Minister being made public in violation of patient-doctor confidentiality.