The Punjab and Haryana High Court has suspended the life sentence of self-styled godman Rampal, who has been in jail for over a decade in connection with the 2014 Barwala ashram violence case. A division bench comprising Justices Gurvinder Singh Gill and Deepinder Singh Nalwa granted the relief while hearing his appeal, observing that there…
The Supreme Court has once again postponed the bail plea of human rights lawyer Surendra Gadling, marking the 17th adjournment since the case first reached the apex court in August 2023. A bench of Justices J.K. Maheshwari and K. Vinod Chandran deferred the matter after Additional Solicitor General S.V. Raju said he was “not ready.”…
The Supreme Court has flagged serious environmental concerns after viral videos showed timber logs drifting through floodwaters in Himachal Pradesh. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran noted that rampant illegal tree-felling “prima facie” appears to be taking place across the Himalayan hills. The court observed that they…
The Union government has filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking to transfer all pending challenges to the promotion and regulation of online gaming act, 2025 from various High Courts to the apex court. At present, cases questioning the validity of the new legislation are being heard in the Delhi, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh…
At the Swadesh Conclave 2025, the discourse was defined by two compelling yet contrasting narratives—India’s resolute quest for sustained economic growth and the solemn affirmation that human values must remain at the core of justice. A new third strand emerged: leveraging artificial intelligence as a catalyst to help India become a developed nation by 2047….
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to Member of Parliament Mahua Moitra in a legal appeal filed by Advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai. The appeal challenges a March order from the Saket Court, which directed both parties to refrain from publicizing proceedings related to their ongoing custody dispute over a pet Rottweiler named Henry….
The Supreme Court has directed the All India Football Federation to initiate steps for the timely commencement of the football season, including the Indian Super League. This development comes after the court oversaw the appointment of a Committee of Administrators to draft a new constitution for the AIFF in line with the National Sports Code…
The Delhi High Court delivered a landmark ruling today, compelling the Delhi government to expedite subsidy payments to purchasers of Electric Vehicles (EVs). This decision marks a significant victory for environmental advocates and consumers eager to embrace sustainable transportation. For months, a bureaucratic tangle had delayed the disbursement of these crucial incentives, dampening enthusiasm for…
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended 26 new judges to the Allahabad High Court, including 12 lawyers and 14 judicial officers. This recommendation aims to reduce the burden of pending cases, enhance judicial efficiency, and strengthen the overall justice delivery system in Uttar Pradesh. The recommended lawyers include Senior Advocates Garima Prashad, Swarupama Chaturvedi, and…
Balaji Foundation’s Swadesh Conclave 2025 will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on September 3, Wednesday. This year’s theme, Transforming Bharat, will serve as a shared platform to present India’s collective vision and future direction, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, academicians, media figures, artists, social leaders, and youth icons. The conclave will witness participation…