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Appellate tribunals or a black hole? Where the Bengal SIR goes to bury a ‘second chance’

The Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee National Institute of Water and Sanitation, which houses all 19 appellate tribunals set up by the Election Commission in West Bengal, is completely restricted. CAPF and West Bengal Police guard the gates, and no one is allowed in unless the judges have formally summoned them.

Newslaundry

Modi’s 5 Principles for AI That Could Transform How We Work and Live

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid out a set of guiding principles for artificial intelligence that reflect India’s human-first, inclusive, and ethical approach to the technology. Rather than seeing AI as just a new tech trend, Modi positioned it as a…

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Are Women Really Not Allowed in Temples During Periods? The Truth Explained

Every month, millions of women across India quietly ask themselves a question they rarely discuss openly: Should I enter the temple today? For some, the answer was taught in childhood — “No, not during periods.” For others, the rule feels confusing, inconsistent, or even unfair. But where did this belief…

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New Claims on Air India Flight 171 Crash Focus on Pilot, Supreme Court Seeks Progress Report

On a day when the Supreme Court of India sought a progress report on the probe into the June 2025 crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad, new claims have emerged from Italian media pointing to pilot involvement in the tragedy. The London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed on June…

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Why Do People Say This Door of Padmanabhaswamy Temple Should Not Be Opened?

If you are allowed to enter every room of a place… except one, which room would you think about the most? This is exactly what happened inside Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Officials opened inner rooms. Wealth was counted. Records were made. Cameras rolled. Reports were submitted. The nation watched. And just when…

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Lawyer hurls shoe at India’s chief justice inside Supreme Court over remarks on Hindu god

Attack on BR Gavai in open court condemned as serious insult and breach of security

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‘Not court’s duty to tell media to take down this or that’: SC rejects ANI’s plea to remove Wikipedia page

The Supreme Court of India on Friday set aside a Delhi High Court order requiring the removal of a Wikipedia page detailing a defamation lawsuit filed by ANI against Wikimedia Foundation, LiveLaw reported.

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Centre notifies appointment of Justice Manmohan as Supreme Court Judge

The Central Government, on Tuesday through the Ministry of Law and Justice, notified the appointment of justice-manmohan">Justice Manmohan, Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court’s YouTube channel hacked, livestream promotes crypto

The Supreme Court of India’s YouTube channel has been hacked and stripped of the videos of its previous hearings. The channel’s name and image now say “Ripple”, reportedly after a US-based cryptocurrency firm, Ripple Labs.

Newslaundry

Voting for relief: On interim bails and elections

In the grant of interim bail to the Delhi Chief Minister, the Supreme Court of India has reversed a development that upset the level playing field for the ongoing general election.

The Hindu

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal withdraws plea against ED arrest in Supreme Court

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Friday withdrew his plea from the Supreme Court of India against arrest by the Enforcement Directorate. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court slams TN Governor for not appointing K Ponmudy as Minister

SC said that after the top court stayed Ponmudy's conviction, how could the governor say that, Ponmudy's re-induction as the Minister would be against constitutional morality? Read further on Dynamite News:

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DMK demands recall of T.N. Governor for refusing to administer oath to ex-Minister K. Ponmudy

DMK urges President to recall Tamil Nadu Governor for refusing to re-induct Ponmudy into cabinet, citing constitutional violations.

The Hindu

Uttar Pradesh government takes steps towards paperless court; Allahabad HC seeks report

The Uttar Pradesh government has taken steps towards ensuring paperless court proceedings. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Unbonded: On the striking down of the Electoral Bond Scheme by the Supreme Court

In striking down the Electoral Bond Scheme, the Supreme Court of India has struck a blow for transparency in political funding

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PM Modi to inaugurate diamond jubilee celebration of Supreme Court tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Diamond Jubilee celebration of the Supreme Court of India on Sunday noon on the apex court premises. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Adani-Hindenburg row: Supreme Court upholds Sebi's probe, dismisses need for further investigation

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has reinforced the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi) ongoing investigation into the Adani-Hindenburg controversy. The apex court dismissed the need for further probes, emphasizing the adequacy of Sebi's efforts in addressing allegations of accounting fraud and stock manipulation by…

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It needs practice to preach: The dichotomy between informed criticism and activist outrage

An article published by Newslaundry on December 28, 2023 – titled “The gap he maintained: The dichotomy between CJI Chandrachud’s words and deeds in 2023” – which can, at best, be described as misplaced outrage, has led me to pen my thoughts in response.

The Hindu

Article 370 issue closed, but terror victims need closure

While collective understanding of rights violations may be necessary, the mandate must not have an adverse impact on the overall credibility of the security forces

The Hindu

Questionable searches under the Money Laundering Act

If mines and minerals are not part of “scheduled offences” and in a case where “proceeds of crime” are non-existent, it is shocking that courts allow investigations to be carried out by the CBI and ED

Newslaundry

Pakistan’s options after Article 370 verdict: Can it do the unthinkable?

The Supreme Court last week upheld the abrogation of Article 370, ruling that the president had the power to do so even without recourse to Parliament. It also upheld the downgrading and division of the erstwhile state into two union territories.

The Hindu

Can Bihar increase its reservation pool? | Explained

Bihar Gov. approves two laws increasing reservations to 75%, sparking debate around permissible limits. Supreme Court has historically maintained 50% limit, but exceptions exist. Gov. will have to prove laws fall within exception & defend motive behind move. Other States have already breached 50% limit. Supreme Court may be urged…

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Demand mounts to stop construction surrounding Ooty lake following NGT intervention

CEAN urges D.C. Aruna to stop construction around Ooty lake & railway station as NGT takes suo moto cognisance of protests against destruction of wetlands. SC directs Collector to protect wetlands & CEAN claims district admin has failed to do so. NGT hearing listed, Collector must issue instructions to stop…

The Hindu

It’s time to revamp the structure of the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India has three jurisdictions under the Constitution: original, appellate, and advisory. The Supreme Court serves as a Constitutional Court as well as a Court of Appeal. The Court sits in benches of varying sizes, as determined by the Registry on the directions of the Chief Justice…

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