Law

SC names former CJI DY Chandrachud to resolve Kapur family trust battle

IANS | May 7, 2026 1:51 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday appointed former Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud as mediator to resolve the ongoing family dispute between Rani Kapur and Priya Sachdev Kapur over the alleged RK Family Trust linked to the Sona Group estate.

Judging constitutional bodies will replace rule of law with rule of men: Harish Salve (IANS Interview)

IANS | May 5, 2026 11:43 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Former Solicitor General of India and senior advocate Harish Salve on Tuesday disapproved of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s refusal to formally resign after the Assembly election defeat, warning that attacks on the ECI or constitutional bodies amount to judging constitutional institutions by personal standards that may lead to replacing the rule of law with the rule of men.

Cabinet clears proposal to increase Supreme Court judges' strength

IANS | May 5, 2026 8:00 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the introduction of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Parliament to increase the sanctioned strength of judges in the apex court.

Blot on humanity: CM Fadnavis vows death penalty for Nasrapur minor’s rapist and killer; Oppn criticises govt

IANS | May 2, 2026 3:22 PM

Pune/Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) The horrific sexual assault and brutal murder of a four-year-old girl, allegedly by a 65-year-old man in Bhor's Nasrapur area of Pune district on May 1, has sparked massive outrage across Maharashtra. While Chief Minister Fadnavis vowed death penalty for the Nasrapur minor’s rapist and killer, the Opposition parties in the state criticised the government over the law and order situation in the state.