CJI Surya Kant Warns: 99% of Illicit Wealth Globally Remains Untraced
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has highlighted the global failure to recover proceeds of economic crime, noting that nearly 99% of illicit wealth remai…
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Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Anonymous Political Donations
The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition challenging Section 13A(d) of the Income Tax Act, which permits political parties to receive anonymous cash donation…
Students Cannot Be Punished For Asking Questions; Intolerance Is At Odds With Constitution: Justice Ujjal Bhuyan
Justice Ujjal Bhuyan emphasized that students cannot be threatened or punished for asking questions or expressing dissenting views, calling such actions unconst…
'Treat Elephant Like Deity, Not Servant': Supreme Court Issues Directions To Ensure Welfare Of Captive Elephants
The Supreme Court issued comprehensive welfare directions for the care, maintenance, and protection of captive elephants across India, emphasizing that elephant…
Statutory Authority Cannot Invoke Article 131; Provision Confined Strictly To Centre-State Disputes: Supreme Court
he Supreme Court held that a statutory authority or state instrumentality (like a development authority) cannot invoke the apex court's original jurisdiction un…
SEBI Bars Two Firms From Securities Markets Over Alleged Misconduct
SEBI has barred two firms from participating in India's securities markets over alleged manipulative trading practices and misleading conduct. The action forms …
Chhattisgarh High Court: Acquittal Under Section 498A Doesn't Bar Domestic Violence Proceedings
The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that an acquittal in a criminal case under Section 498A IPC does not prevent an aggrieved woman from pursuing remedies unde…
FSSAI Moves Towards Red Warning Labels on High Sugar, Salt and Fat Foods
FSSAI has informed the Supreme Court that it is moving toward introducing mandatory front-of-pack red warning labels on packaged foods high in sugar, salt, and …
Bombay High Court Contempt Plea Against Pune Police Commissioner Over Noise Pollution
A contempt petition has been filed before the Bombay High Court against Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar, alleging wilful non-compliance with court direct…
Supreme Court Judge Seeks Transfer of Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice
A rare judicial controversy has emerged after Supreme Court Judge Justice Sandeep Mehta urged Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to transfer Rajasthan High Court…
Karnataka High Court Slams Police Over “Illegal Arrest” Linked to Social Media Post
The Karnataka High Court strongly criticized the Whitefield Police for allegedly making an illegal arrest of activist Mohan Gowda over a Facebook post celebrati…
Supreme Court to Hear Plea Seeking Mandatory Ethanol Disclosure at Petrol Pumps
The Supreme Court will hear a PIL on August 31, 2026, seeking mandatory disclosure of ethanol content at petrol pumps and on fuel invoices. The petition also se…
Bombay High Court's High-Stakes Customs Duty Dispute Reassigned
The Bombay High Court has reassigned the high-profile customs duty dispute involving Skoda Auto Volkswagen India after the original bench was unable to deliver …
Sikkim High Court Upholds ₹85 Lakh Compensation for Siblings-in-Law
The Sikkim High Court has upheld a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award of ₹85.59 lakh to siblings-in-law of a deceased woman, holding that they can claim compe…
Bombay HC suggests restaurants maintain websites, social media handles to facilitate feedback on food hygiene
The Bombay High Court suggested that major restaurants and eateries maintain dedicated websites or social media handles to enable citizens to provide feedback o…