Rights group condemns 'faceless' trials of Baloch Yakjehti Committee leaders

IANS | June 17, 2026 1:59 PM

Quetta, June 17 (IANS) The Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB) voiced concern over the systematic and unlawful treatment of detained Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders by the Pakistani authorities, saying conducting hearings in prisons or through "faceless courts" without the effective participation of defence lawyers, witnesses, family members, and public observers is incompatible with the fundamental right to fair trial.

SC refuses urgent listing of PIL challenging NEET-UG re-examination

IANS | June 17, 2026 12:25 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined an urgent hearing on a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the National Testing Agency’s (NTA) decision to cancel the NEET-UG 2026 examination and conduct a nationwide re-test for nearly 22 lakh candidates.

In multiple ‘real’ Trinamool claims lie larger debate of possible grey zone in anti-defection law

Jayanta Bhattacharya | June 16, 2026 7:52 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) If ever the political conundrums in India be chronicled separately, the ongoing process of the Trinamool Congress disintegration may likely top the list where separate factions are moving in different directions; each claiming itself to be "original" even as the jury is out.

SC initiates suo motu case on social security of blind man living in extreme poverty

IANS | June 16, 2026 7:44 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Odisha government, in a suo motu case concerning the welfare and social security of a visually impaired man living in extreme poverty, and directed the state authorities to ensure that all basic amenities are provided to him and his elderly mother.

SC declines to entertain plea against tax exemption for Scheduled Tribes in Northeast

IANS | June 16, 2026 3:36 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the constitutional validity of the income-tax exemption granted to Scheduled Tribes residing in the North Eastern Region under the Income-Tax Act, 2025.

Twisha Sharma case: Court extends judicial custody of Giribala, son Samarth till June 30

IANS | June 16, 2026 2:13 PM

Bhopal, June 16 (IANS) A district court in Bhopal on Tuesday extended the judicial remand of retired district judge Giribala Singh and her son Samarth Singh till June 30 in connection with the death of former model and actor Twisha Sharma, whose demise under suspicious circumstances has remained under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Patna court refuses bail to Khan Sir’s two security guards, seeks updated case diary in firing case

IANS | June 16, 2026 11:51 AM

Patna, June 16 (IANS) The Patna Civil Court on Tuesday did not grant immediate relief to the two security guards employed by Faisal Khan, popularly known as Khan Sir.

SC to hear tomorrow plea against Banke Bihari Temple panel's decisions on darshan timings, rituals

IANS | June 15, 2026 11:45 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Tuesday a plea filed by the sevayats of the Shri Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura challenging certain decisions taken by the court-appointed high-powered management committee overseeing the affairs of the revered shrine in Mathura.

Delhi court takes cognisance of ED charge sheet against ex-RCom Director Punit Garg in alleged Rs 40,000 crore bank fraud case

IANS | June 15, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) A Delhi court on Monday took cognisance of the prosecution complaint filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against former Reliance Communications (RCom) Director Punit Narendra Garg and other accused in an alleged Rs 40,000 crore bank fraud-linked money laundering case.

2 former executives of Reliance Anil Ambani Group sent to ED custody as probe continues

IANS | June 15, 2026 2:56 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday said it has arrested Sateesh Seth and Gautam Bhailal Doshi, Group MDs of the Reliance Anil Ambani Group (RAAG), under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), and they have been sent to its custody.

Law

Rights group condemns 'faceless' trials of Baloch Yakjehti Committee leaders

SC refuses urgent listing of PIL challenging NEET-UG re-examination

In multiple ‘real’ Trinamool claims lie larger debate of possible grey zone in anti-defection law

SC initiates suo motu case on social security of blind man living in extreme poverty

SC declines to entertain plea against tax exemption for Scheduled Tribes in Northeast

Twisha Sharma case: Court extends judicial custody of Giribala, son Samarth till June 30

Patna court refuses bail to Khan Sir’s two security guards, seeks updated case diary in firing case

SC to hear tomorrow plea against Banke Bihari Temple panel's decisions on darshan timings, rituals

Delhi court takes cognisance of ED charge sheet against ex-RCom Director Punit Garg in alleged Rs 40,000 crore bank fraud case

2 former executives of Reliance Anil Ambani Group sent to ED custody as probe continues

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