New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) As the Supreme Court put a stay on certain provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, a couple of Muslim clerics on Monday expressed satisfaction with the interim relief, stating that their efforts would continue until the final verdict comes in "favour of the Muslims."
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday declined to stay the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 in entirety, observing that a statute carries a presumption of constitutionality and can be stayed only in the rarest case.
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) A Supreme Court Bench led by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai is set to pronounce its decision on Monday regarding a stay on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, a legislation that has drawn sharp criticism from petitioners but is staunchly defended by the Union government as a measure to curb misuse of Waqf properties and enhance transparency in their administration.
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) A total of over 2.42 crore cases were resolved across the country in the 3rd National Lok Adalat of 2025 held on Saturday, the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) said in a statement.
Lucknow, Sep 13 (IANS) The Court of Special Judge, CBI, Lucknow, has convicted and sentenced Rajesh Kumar, Senior Assistant (Clerk), Sanitary & Support Services, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, to five years of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 1 lakh in a bribery case, a statement issued on Saturday said.
Jabalpur, Sep 13 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued notices to Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, along with producer Alok Jain, director Subhash Kapoor, and others, in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the Hindi song “Bhai Vakeel Hai” from the upcoming film 'Jolly LLB 3.'
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) A Delhi court on Thursday dismissed a criminal complaint against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi that alleged her name was added to the voter list in 1980, three years before she officially became an Indian citizen in 1983.
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government announced the establishment of an Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) field unit in Sambhal. This is a very important and necessary move by the UP government, given the terror links that have cropped up in Sambhal.
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel have apprehended at least 30 Nepalese prisoners at multiple locations adjoining the Himalayan nation and also stepped up vigil along the borders to stop any attempts of infiltration.
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday declined an urgent hearing on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking cancellation of the India-Pakistan Asia Cup T20 cricket match scheduled in Dubai on September 14.
