'List weekly, limit adjournments': SC issues directions for speedy disposal of bail pleas pending in HCs

IANS | May 11, 2026 3:04 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday issued a slew of directions to ensure the expeditious disposal of bail applications pending before High Courts across the country, stressing that courts, investigating agencies, and governments must work in coordination to safeguard the personal liberty of undertrial prisoners without compromising victims’ rights.

Jacqueline Fernandez did not cooperate during probe: ED tells Delhi court

IANS | May 11, 2026 1:22 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday opposed Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea seeking to turn approver in the Rs 200 crore money laundering case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, telling a Delhi court that her conduct during the investigation was “not satisfactory” and that she failed to fully cooperate with the probe.

Nepal government, judiciary clash over Chief Justice nomination

IANS | May 10, 2026 1:46 PM

Kathmandu, May 10 (IANS) Nepal’s government and judiciary have come into open conflict following the Constitutional Council’s recommendation of a Supreme Court judge, who ranks fourth in seniority, for the post of Chief Justice.

SC office condemns fake social media quotes attributed to CJI Surya Kant

IANS | May 10, 2026 1:18 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court has strongly condemned the circulation of fabricated social media posts falsely attributing remarks to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, terming the act as "malicious", "mischievous", and an attack on public trust in the judiciary.

Noida housing scam: CBI chargesheets Shubhkamna Buildtech, directors

IANS | May 8, 2026 2:16 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a charge-sheet against a private realty firm, Shubhkamna Buildtech, and its directors for allegedly cheating homebuyers in a housing project located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, the agency said on Friday.

Col Sofiya Qureshi remarks row: SC pulls up MP govt over delay in sanction to prosecute Vijay Shah

IANS | May 8, 2026 2:09 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday expressed displeasure over the delay by the Madhya Pradesh government in deciding on the grant of sanction to prosecute Tribal Affairs Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah in connection with his controversial remarks against Indian Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who had briefed the media during last year’s Operation Sindoor.

HC's relief to RS MP Rajinder Gupta-owned Trident Group in PPCB case

IANS | May 8, 2026 2:06 PM

Chandigarh, May 8 (IANS) In a relief to Rajya Sabha member Rajinder Gupta-owned Trident Group, the Punjab and Haryana High Court Friday granted interim relief to it, saying no coercive action should be taken against it by the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) without first granting it a reasonable opportunity of 30 days to rectify any minor defects or deficiencies.

Jindal Global Law School launches India’s first pre-law summer programme for school students

IANS | May 8, 2026 12:56 PM

Sonipat (Haryana), May 8 (IANS) Jindal Global Law School (JGLS), O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), has announced the launch of the IMAANDAAR Summer Programme in Pre-Law Mooting & Advocacy, a first-of-its-kind residential summer programme for students of Grades 9-12.

‘News’ and ‘views’ are different: Delhi HC declines interim injunction in Anil Ambani defamation suit against NDTV

IANS | May 7, 2026 6:46 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Thursday declined to grant any interim injunction in a defamation suit filed by industrialist Anil Ambani against NDTV and other media entities seeking a blanket restraint on publication and removal of news reports relating to ongoing investigations involving Reliance group companies.

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.