Law

SC declines to entertain PIL to expunge trial court's remarks on ‘love jihad’

IANS | January 2, 2025 7:03 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking expunging of certain observations made by a trial court, which had said that the issue of “love jihad” conversion cannot be taken lightly and “illegal conversion is a big threat to the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the country”.

Former SC judge V. Ramasubramanian takes charge as NHRC Chairperson

IANS | December 30, 2024 11:19 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Former Supreme Court judge Justice V. Ramasubramanian on Monday took charge as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). Apart from Justice Ramasubramanian, Justice (Dr.) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi also took charge as the member of the NHRC.

Legal battles 2024: A look at bails granted to 5 key political leaders

IANS | December 30, 2024 5:46 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) As 2024 nears its end, here are the key verdicts of the Supreme Court granting bail to influential politicians who were arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) or the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on corruption or money laundering charges.