'Broadcast Fell Short Of Neutrality & Impartiality': NBDSA On Aaj Tak Programme Claiming Taj Mahal Was Once Hindu Temple

The News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) has directed news channel Aaj Tak to edit its programme “Black and White Full Episode” hosted by journalist Sudhir Chaudhary broadcasted on November 29, 2024 in so far it claimed that the Taj Mahal was once a Hindu temple.The complaint was filed in respect of a broadcast titled “Black and White Full Episode: Sambhal Jama...

ICA To Hold 4th International Conference On Arbitrating Indo-UK Commercial Disputes In London On June 5; CJI Justice Surya Kant To Inaugurate

The Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA) has announced the 4th Edition of its International Conference on "Arbitrating Indo-UK Commercial Disputes: ADR as a Catalyst for Strengthening the India–UK Economic Partnership", scheduled to be held on June 5, 2026, at Church House, Westminster, London.According to the ICA, this year's edition assumes particular significance in light of the...

Senior Advocate Surojit Nath Mitra Appointed As Advocate General For West Bengal

Senior Advocate Surojit Nath Mitra was appointed as the Advocate General for State of West Bengal with effect from Friday (May 29). A notification issued by the Government of West Bengal states:"In exercise of power conferred by Clause (1) of Article 165 of the Constitution of India, the Governor is here by pleased to appoint Shri Surojit Nath Mitra, senior advocate, High Court, Calcutta to...

Twisha Sharma Dowry Death Case | Bhopal Court Remands Husband Samarth Singh, Mother-In-Law Giribala Singh To 5-Day CBI Custody

A Bhopal Court, on Friday (May 29), remanded Twisha Sharma's husband Samarth Singh and her mother-in-law Giribala Singh to 5-day CBI custody, who are booked in an alleged case of dowry death. As per PTI report, the court allowed CBI's plea seeking custody of the husband and mother-in-law. Twisha Sharma, a 33-year-old woman, was found dead at her matrimonial home in Bhopal on May 12. An FIR...

'No Material': Odisha Court Acquits Alleged Al-Qaeda Operative Accused Of Raising Funds & Recruiting Youth To Terrorist Organisations

A Cuttack Sessions Court acquitted an alleged Al-Qaeda (AQIS) and Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative accused of propagating radical anti-national ideologies amongst the students of Madrasa, raising funds for terrorist activities and purportedly recruiting youths to different terrorist organisations.While finding the accused not guilty, Sessions Judge Manas Ranjan Barik held that the IO had...

Income Tax Case : Bengaluru Court Gives Two-Year Permission To DK Shivakumar For Foreign Travel

Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister and likely next CM D.K Shivakumar has been permitted by a Bengaluru Court to travel abroad for a period of two years, citing the 'doctrine of parity' in a tax evasion case from 2017 after noting that a co-accused in the same case had already been granted similar permission.The XLII Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bengaluru- K.N. Shivakumar, allowed...

NALSA Launches 'E-Prisons Early Release Processing Module' For Timely Processing Of Remission Cases

The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) on May 27th launched the “E-Prisons Early Release Processing Module” at the pan-India level in virtual mode to facilitate timely, transparent and technology-driven processing of remission and premature release cases of eligible prisoners.The initiative has been developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) pursuant to the Supreme...

Kerala Court Acquits Former MLA Eldose Kunnappillil In Rape Case After Complainant Retracts Statement

The Fast Track Special Court - I, Neyyattinkara on Tuesday (May 26) acquitted former MLA Eldose Kunnappilil in the rape case alleged against him.Special Judge Smt. Suja K.M. acquitted Kunnappillil and two others after observing that there was no evidence on record to prove the prosecution allegation as the witnesses did not support the case and turned hostile.The victim, when examined by...

Delhi Court Seeks Assam CM Himanta Biswa's Response On Harsh Mander's Plea Seeking FIR Over Alleged Hate Speech

A Delhi Court yesterday sought response of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on a plea filed by activist Harsh Mander seeking registration of FIR against him over alleged hate speech. Additional Sessions Judge Sonu Agnihotri of Saket Courts also sought response of the Delhi Police while issuing notice on Mander's revision petition. Mander has sought registration of FIR against the...

Kolkata Court Grants 2-Week NIA Custody For 15 Accused Of Attacking Judicial Officers In Malda Over SIR-Related Grievances

Fifteen persons arrested by the National Investigation Agency in connection with the alleged attack and illegal detention of judicial officers during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in West Bengal's Malda district have been remanded to two weeks' custody by a special NIA court.The arrests were made during a large-scale operation carried out by the NIA in Malda in connection with...

Book Launch Of 'The Law Challenge' By Raghav Chakravarthy Of QShala

QShala is excited to announce the launch of Ready for the Law Challenge — India's first comprehensive law quiz book, by Raghav Chakravarthy, published by Juggernaut! 🎉Join for an evening of curiosity, conversation, and a little friendly competition.📅 Tuesday, June 2, 2026🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM📍 Sabha, BengaluruThe evening features a LiveLaw quiz, the formal book launch, and a...

'Pivotal In Fueling Protest To Aggressive Level': Delhi Court Convicts Alka Lamba For Assault During 2024 Women's Reservation Bill Protest

A Delhi Court on Monday (May 25) convicted Congress leader and former MLA Alka Lamba for assaulting police personnel during a protest at Jantar Mantar in 2024 on the issue of Women's Reservation, observing that she played a pivotal role in "organizing, leading and fueling the protest to aggressive levels". ACJM Ashwami Panwar, Rouse Avenue Courts examined the video and documentary evidence of...