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Supreme Court Issues Notice To Centre On Plea Against Sonam Wangchuk's Detention; Wife Seeks Grounds
The Supreme Court today(October 6) issued notice to the Central Government in a writ petition filed by Ladakh social activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, challenging his detention under the National Security Act, 1980, following the recent violent clashes in Ladakh .A bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice NV Anjaria stated that the matter will...
Delhi High Court Bar Association Adopts Village Kamirpura, District Ajnala, Punjab, To Rehabilitate Flood Victims
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) has officially adopted the community of Mirpura Village, falling under the Gram Panchayat of Chak Bala/Kamirpura in the Ajnala region of Punjab, as part of a major initiative to rehabilitate victims severely impacted by the recent floods. The relief effort, led by DHCBA President N. Hariharan, has seen generous contributions from...
TN Govt Moves Supreme Court Against Governor's Decision To Reserve Kalaignar University Bill For President's Assent
The Tamil Nadu Government has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Governor's decision to reserve the Kalaignar University Bill, 2025 for the consideration of the President of India instead of granting assent as advised by the State Council of Ministers.In the writ petition filed under Article 32, the State contends that the Governor's action is “illegal, patently unconstitutional...
NBDSA Pulls Up Zee News & Times Now Navbharat Over Broadcasts On 'Mehendi Jihad' And 'Love Jihad'
The News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA), headed by Justice (Retd.) A.K. Sikri, has admonished Zee News for its programs on “Mehendi Jihad” and directed the removal of the videos from social media platforms, after finding them violative of the Code of Ethics.In a separate order, the NBDSA found fault with Times Now Navbharat for using certain provocative tickers...
Civil Service Exams | UPSC Tells Supreme Court That It Has Decided To Publish Provisional Answer Keys After Prelims
In a major policy shift, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has informed the Supreme Court that it will publish the answer keys of the Civil Services Preliminary Examination after the test is conducted. The Commission revealed this in an affidavit filed in response to a writ petition seeking measures to improve transparency in the Civil Services Examination process.Currently,...
SC Judgment A Clear Message That India Governed By Rule Of Law & Not Rule Of Bulldozer : CJI BR Gavai In Mauritius
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai on Friday delivered the inaugural Sir Maurice Rault Memorial Lecture at the University of Mauritius, where he underscored that the essence of democracy lies in ensuring that law serves justice rather than becoming an instrument of arbitrary power.Speaking on the theme “Rule of Law in the Largest Democracy”, CJI Gavai said:“Legality alone does not...
Drishti IAS Penalised With Rs 5 Lakh Fine For Misleading UPSC Result Advertisement
CCPA Imposes ₹5 Lakh Penalty On Drishti IAS For Misleading UPSC Result AdvertisementThe Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of ₹5 lakh on Drishti IAS (VDK Eduventures Pvt. Ltd.) for publishing misleading advertisements about the results of the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2022.In its advertisement, Drishti IAS prominently claimed “216+ selections...
CJI BR Gavai On Three-Day Official Visit To Mauritius; Meets President, PM & Chief Justice
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai arrived in Mauritius on a three-day official visit at the invitation of the Chief Justice of Mauritius, Mrs. Rehana Bibi Mungly-Gulbul.Upon arrival, Justice Gavai, accompanied by his family, took part in the Gandhi Jayanti celebrations at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute (MGI) in Mauritius and paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary. The MGI,...
Ladakh Activist Sonam Wangchuk's Wife Moves Supreme Court Against His Detention
In a significant development, Ladakh social activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, has moved the Supreme Court challenging his detention.The writ petition, filed under Article 32 of the Constitution, was filed yesterday, following his detention on September 26 under the National Security Act in the wake of the protests which erupted in Ladakh over the demand...
PVR Inox's VPF Charge On Filmmakers Prima Facie Violates Competition Act : CCI Orders Probe
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on September 30 ordered an investigation against multiplex giant PVR Inox for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the film exhibition business by continuing to charge a Virtual Print Fee (VPF) from film producers. The probe was initiated following a complaint filed by The Film and Television Producers' Guild of India, which represents over 170...
Justice Surya Kant Pays Tribute To Mahatma Gandhi & Lal Bahadur Shastri On Their Birth Anniversary
On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Supreme Court judge Justice Surya Kant paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, describing their ideals as timeless guiding lights for the nation. Speaking after visiting the statue of Mahatma Gandhi installed in the Court premises, Justice Kant said the moment stirred in him a profound sense of peace...