By Vikram Kilpady The times have changed, it is way too late to say they are a-changin’. As expected by many, the Supreme Court has recently overturned a seminal observation by Justice VR Krishna Iyer that the State could take over any private property if it formed part of the “material resource of the community”. …
By Sanjay Raman Sinha Justice Sanjiv Khanna’s appointment brings hope for a judicial system that remains both assertive and compassionate, especially in confronting government overreach when necessary. Born on May 14, 1960, Justice Khanna’s legacy is steeped in the principles of justice. His father, the late Justice Dev Raj Khanna, was a former judge of…
By Kenneth Tiven Polling in the final months of the campaign suggested it was a very close election. Because of Number ID most people will not answer a call from an unknown number. So, pollsters talk mostly to lonely people. Donald Trump’s edge over his opponent Vice-President Kamala Harris didn’t fully surface. As the Democrat’s…
By Inderjit Badhwar As election night started, one point emerged clear from the opening 5pm exit polls: the nation was ready for change. According to both CNN and MSNBC—two news outlets often at odds with Trump—over 60 percent of voters expressed dissatisfaction with President Joe Biden’s administration, signalling a deep desire for something different. Despite…
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that people professing Sikh religion would be exempted from wearing helmets while riding motorcycles only if they were wearing turbans. The Division Bench of Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Anil Kshetarpal made the observation after taking note of an amendment made to Section 129 of the…
The Supreme Court has directed the Union of India to frame mandatory rules under Section 40 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, ensuring accessibility at public places and services for persons with disabilities. The Bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandracuhd, Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra on Friday held…
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine certain audio recordings that allegedly pointed finger on Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh of having a role in the communal violence in the State between Meitei and Kuki communities. The Bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra directed…
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Friday stressed on the power of hearing, stating that since it was not always possible for the judges to rectify every injustice within the constraints of the rule of law, they should at least give a patient hearing to the people appearing before them. Delivering his farewell speech…
The National Green Tribunal’s Principal Bench in New Delhi has disposed of the Original Application related to a factory blast in Delhi’s Gokulpur Village that killed two workers and injured two others. The tribunal, comprising Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava, Judicial Member Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi, and Expert Member Dr A. Senthil Vel, directed the Delhi…
The Allahabad High Court has granted conditional bail to Deen Mohammad, who is accused of cheating of Rs 41 lakh in scholarship distribution in Meerut 13 years ago. A Single Bench of Justice Siddharth passed this order while hearing a Criminal Misc Bail Application filed by Deen Mohammad. The bail application has been filed on…