Parliament Passes Transgender Persons Amendment Bill Seeking To Omit Self-Determination Of Gender

The Parliament has passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026.The Rajya Sabha today passed the Bill, which was cleared by the Lok Sabha yesterday, by a voice vote. A motion moved by DMK MP Thiruchi Siva to refer the Bill to a select committee was negatived.A controversial amendment proposed by the Bill is to take away the right of self-determination of gender....

Uttam Nagar Holi Violence: Supreme Court Allows Petitioners To Approach Delhi Police Seeking Protection For Tarun's Family

The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed the petitioners, who filed a petition seeking security for the the family members of 27-year old Tarun Butolia, who died in a violent clash during Holi celebrations at Uttam Nagar, Delhi, to make a representation to the Delhi Police Commissioner.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul Pancholi...

'Never Dare To Do It' : CJI Surya Kant Slams Man For Contacting His Brother Over Child's Case

"Even if he hides out of India, I know how to deal with these kinds of people," CJI said.

'Haryana Police Tried To Protect Accused In 4-Year-Old's Rape Case' : Supreme Court Forms SIT

The Court observed that the victim was re-traumatised due to the insensitive and reckless manner of investigation.

Supreme Court Rejects Plea Against MHA Circular On Vande Mataram, Says No Penalty Prescribed For Not Singing It

The Court observed that the petition was "premature" and was based on "vague apprehensions"

Supreme Court Expunges Kerala HC Remarks About Woman In Rape Case Against MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil

The Supreme Court on Wednesday expunged the remarks made by the Kerala High Court against the woman, who raised rape allegations against Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, while granting anticipatory bail to him in the case for alleged rape and forced miscarriage of pregnancy.A Bench comprising Justice MM Sundresh and Justice NK Singh was dealing with the challenge to the Kerala High Court's...

'Need Of The Hour' : Supreme Court Issues Notice On SCBA Plea To Create Dedicated Welfare Fund For SC Advocates

The petition seeks that proceeds from welfare stamps affixed on vakalatnamas in the Supreme Court be deposited exclusively into a dedicated SCBA members' Welfare Fund.

Supreme Court Refuses NHAI's Plea To Review Retrospective Application Of Solatium To NH Acquisitions, But Bars Reopening Settled Claims

The Court observed that the NHAI's additional financial burden of ₹29,000 crore can't be a ground to review the judgment.

Gujarat Becomes Second State To Pass Law On Uniform Civil Code

The Gujarat Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill with a majority voice vote after a marathon debate lasting over seven hours yesterday. The bill proposes a common legal framework to govern marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships, irrespective of religion.The bill was tabled after a state-appointed panel submitted its final report on the implementation of the...

Over 80 % Women Lawyers Feel Their Professional Journey Harder Than Male Peers : SCBA Survey

50% women expressed satisfaction with their career.

Conversion Does Not Automatically Lead To Loss Of Scheduled Tribe Status, Person Must Renounce Tribal Customs : Supreme Court

The Court noted that, unlike SC status, there is no religion-based exclusion for STs.

CBI Moves Supreme Court Seeking Bail Cancellation Of Two Accused In Manipur Violence Case

The Central Bureau of Investigation has moved the Supreme Court seeking cancellation of bail granted to two persons accused of gangrape and parading women naked during the Manipur ethnic clashes of 2023.A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi heard the matter today and issued notice on CBI's plea, calling for the response of the accused. It further directed provision of free...