Kolkata, Aug 24 (IANS) The West Bengal government on Thursday faced the ire of the Calcutta High Court’s single –judge bench of Justice Jay Sengupta for “unnecessarily” creating hurdles for the opposition parties in the state for organising public rallies.
Islamabad, Aug 24 (IANS) Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is expected to get relief in the Toshakhana case by the apex court and may be allowed to be released from jail as well. However, the government and the establishment seem to have "planned out" registration of new cases and arrests against Khan, to ensure that he is kept behind bars.
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought the response of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on an interim bail application moved by Prof Shoma K. Sen - an accused in the Bhima Koregaon case.
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Advocate Warisha Farasat on Wednesday contended before the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court that political leaders, including three former Chief Ministers, who represented the will of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, were put under detention between August 5 and 6 in 2019, when Article 370 was abrogated by the Centre.
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has noted the challenges faced by transgender individuals who choose to undergo sex reassignment surgery and then encounter difficulties in obtaining a fresh passport due to the change in their appearance.
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Low-cost airline SpiceJet and its Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Ajay Singh before the Delhi High Court have challenged a single-judge order upholding, in favour of Sun Group Chairman Kalanithi Maran and Kal Airways, an arbitral award passed by the tribunal comprising three retired Supreme Court judges.
Srinagar, Aug 22 (IANS) A court here on Tuesday sentenced the convicts of 2014 acid attack on a law student to life imprisonment.
New Delhi, August 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to list a plea filed seeking restoration of criminal charges against the wife of superstar Rajinikanth for allegedly diverting money paid to her for post-production of the movie 'Kochadaiiyaan'.
New Delhi, August 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to file its reply on the bail plea submitted by activist Jyoti Jagtap, who is currently jailed under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) levelled against her in connection with the Bhima Koregaon case.
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson has directed the Commissioner of Police and the Secretary at WCD Delhi for a swift inquiry into the allegations of sexual assault on a minor by an officer and to present a report within five days.
