Law

SIR debate: Advocates hail apex court verdict upholding EC's constitutional powers

IANS | May 27, 2026 1:23 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to undertake a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with advocates appearing in the matter saying the apex court had effectively endorsed the legality and fairness of the exercise while rejecting allegations levelled against the poll body.

SC issues fresh directions to curb illegal sand mining in Chambal sanctuary

IANS | May 26, 2026 8:02 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a fresh set of sweeping directions to Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh to curb rampant illegal sand mining in and around the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary, cautioning that continued environmental degradation and unchecked mining activities pose a serious threat to wildlife habitats, river ecosystems and public infrastructure.

CBI questions Twisha Sharma’s family after inspecting in-laws' house in Bhopal

IANS | May 26, 2026 3:48 PM

Bhopal, May 26 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday intensified its probe into the alleged suspicious death case of model-turned-actress Twisha Sharma by meeting her family members at the Army Cantonment area in Bhopal after conducting an extensive inspection of the crime scene at accused Samarth Singh’s residence.

Law schools must address falling standards, fake degrees concern: Lalit Bhasin

IANS | May 25, 2026 11:04 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) President Dr Lalit Bhasin on Monday voiced concern over the “gradual decline” in the standards of legal education in the country and said the recent remarks made by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on fake law degrees deserved “serious consideration”.

SC asks states, UTs to implement menstrual hygiene directions in schools by Aug 15

IANS | May 25, 2026 9:32 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday directed all states and Union Territories (UTs) to ensure implementation of its directions on menstrual hygiene management in schools by August 15, and file compliance reports, as it continued to monitor compliance of its landmark ruling recognising access to menstrual hygiene as a fundamental right.