Law

Right to protest undisputed, but manner of protest must follow law, observes SC

IANS | October 11, 2026 8:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Sunday orally observed that while there was no dispute over citizens' right to protest, the manner in which demonstrations are conducted must comply with the Police Act, stressing that the exercise of fundamental rights cannot be divorced from the procedure prescribed by law.

SC directs normal Metro, rail services, uninterrupted internet in Delhi

IANS | October 11, 2026 1:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Sunday directed the authorities to ensure normal functioning of Metro and railway services, uninterrupted internet connectivity and free movement of people in the national capital, while making it clear that lawyers should not be obstructed in discharging their professional duties.

BJP, Congress trade barbs over MP High Court order on 27 pc OBC quota

IANS | October 9, 2026 10:40 PM

Bhopal, Oct 9 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision on 27 per cent reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) has triggered a political confrontation between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress, with both parties blaming each other for the legal setback.

SC orders four-week deadline to link accident, vehicle, insurance databases

IANS | October 9, 2026 5:31 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court has directed the Centre and states to interlink key government and insurance databases, including VAHAN, SARATHI, the Electronic Detailed Accident Report (eDAR) portal, and the Insurance Information Bureau (IIB), within four weeks, to streamline motor accident claim processing and ensure seamless sharing of accident-related information.

South African jurist Navi Pillay, who investigated genocide charges, conferred Nobel Peace Prize

IANS | October 9, 2026 4:01 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Recognising the contribution of international courts in upholding the rule of law and human rights amid indiscriminate conflicts, Indian-origin South African jurist Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, a former International Criminal Court judge and who investigated genocide claims in Rwanda, the occupied Palestinian territories, and Myanmar, was on Friday awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.