Law

National Herald case: Delhi court declines to take cognisance of ED's charge sheet against Sonia, Rahul

IANS | April 25, 2025 5:32 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) A court here on Friday declined to issue notice to Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in the alleged National Herald money laundering case as it asked the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to bring more documents on record in respect of the charge sheet filed against political heavyweights.

Big relief for Kunal Kamra as Bombay HC grants protection from arrest

IANS | April 25, 2025 11:39 AM

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) In a major relief for stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, the Bombay High Court on Friday granted him protection from arrest in connection with an FIR lodged over his satirical video and his controversial “gaddar” (traitor) remark aimed at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Delhi court turns down Tahawwur Rana's plea to interact with family

IANS | April 24, 2025 11:36 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) A court here on Thursday turned down 26/11 Mumbai attack plotter Tahawwur Rana’s plea to talk to his family members. Special Judge Chander Jit Singh rejected Rana's application seeking permission to speak with his family members as they must be worried about his well-being.

J&K terror attack: PIL in SC over safety, security of tourists in hilly and remote areas

IANS | April 23, 2025 11:39 AM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) In the aftermath of the horrific terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's (J&K) Pahalgam that claimed many lives and left scores injured, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court in respect to the safety and security of people from terrorist attacks who visit tourist places especially the hilly areas and remote destinations.

Women calling off abusive marriages will not forfeit dower: Lahore HC

IANS | April 20, 2025 9:21 PM

Islamabad, April 20 (IANS) In a key verdict, the Lahore High Court has held that a woman has the right to recover her full deferred dower even after obtaining a divorce through Khula, as the dissolution of marriage due to the husband’s misconduct does not impact her entitlement adversely.