By Kumkum Chadha It has been a long haul: from one court hearing to another; deferred dates and a wait that does not seem to end. It was in September last year, when climate activist-turned crusader Sonam Wangchuk was arrested. An erstwhile poster boy of the BJP, he was charged with anti-national activities and his…
As in the case filed by legendary film personality Kamal Haasan, a John Doe order is a type of legal order that allows a person or entity to take legal action against an unknown party or parties. This legal classification is often used when the identity of the person or entity being sued is not…
The Central government has appointed Additional Solicitor General of India Raja Thakare to assist the three-member Inquiry Committee constituted in connection with the impeachment proceedings initiated against Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court. As per a notification issued by the Ministry of Law & Justice on Friday, ASG Thakare would assist the Inquiry…
By Kenneth Tiven Donald Trump’s second term has cast him once again in the starring role of a global homage to his self-styled persona as a “dominating negotiator,” perfected on The Apprentice—the fake reality television show he hosted for 14 seasons, teaching contestants how to wield power without consequence. Millions of Americans confused that performance…
By Dr Swati Jindal Garg In a significant development, the Supreme Court has suggested that the legislature consider introducing a “Romeo-Juliet” clause into the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Made by a bench, comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and N Kotiswar Singh in State of Uttar Pradesh vs Anurudh & Anr, the observation…
The Supreme Court has directed all higher education institutions across the country to immediately notify law enforcement authorities of any student suicide or unnatural death, emphasising that colleges and universities cannot evade their statutory and constitutional obligations. Exercising its plenary jurisdiction under Article 142 of the Constitution, the Bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice…
The Supreme Court has stayed the operation of a Calcutta High Court judgment in the anti-defection case involving senior Trinamool Congress leader Mukul Roy, and has issued notice to West Bengal Assembly Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari and other respondents. The interim order was passed by the apex court while considering a challenge to the…
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to quash the Lok Sabha Speaker’s decision to constitute a three-member committee against Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma by the Lok Sabha Speaker over corruption charges. The Bench of Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma rejected the petition filed by Justice Varma challenging the Speaker’s…
The Delhi High Court has asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file its reply to a petition moved by former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, who has challenged the framing of charges against her in the alleged IRCTC corruption case. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma issued notice to the CBI while hearing Rabri Devi’s…
A Delhi court has found Kashmiri separatist leader Asiya Andrabi guilty under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for her involvement in activities aimed at promoting secessionist ideology and undermining the sovereignty of India. The verdict was delivered by a special court dealing with NIA cases, which also convicted Andrabi’s associates Sofi Fehmeeda and Nahida…