INDIA
'No one predicted Bihar would have highest voter turnout in country's political history': Prashant Kishor
Kishor projected Jan Suraaj as an alternative in Bihar and further attacked PM Modi saying, "If you're saying Jungle Raj shouldn't return, but then why should you (NDA)? Jan Suraaj is a new alternative."
INDIA
'POCSO Act being misused in consensual relationships between adolescents, law forced upon boys': Supreme Court
"The law is being thrust upon boys. We should spread awareness among boys and men about the legal provisions," said the Supreme Court.
INDIA
'India supports sovereignty of Afghanistan,' says MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal
The MEA also confirmed that India has been granted a six month exemption from the economic sanctions imposed by the US President Donald Trump's administration on the strategically located Chabahar Port in Afghanistan.
INDIA
What is Mitakshara Hindu Law? Chhattisgarh HC invokes it to hold daughter ineligible for inheriting father's property
In the judgment, the Court noted, “Under the Mitakshara law, even the self-acquired property of a male devolved exclusively upon his male issue, and only in the absence of such male issue did it pass to other heirs.”
INDIA
'Capable of being enjoyed, possessed': What made Madras High Court call cryptocurrency 'property'
The Madras High Court also pointed to Section 2(47A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which identifies cryptocurrencies as “virtual digital assets.”
INDIA
What is significance of 'Mithila Paag', why are BJP candidate Maithili Thakur, MLA Ketakee Singh under fire over its 'disrespect'
BJP's Alinagar candidate singer Maithili Thakur and MLA from Bansdih in UP's Ballia Ketakee Singh faced backlash over 'disrespect' of Mithila Paag during the ongoing election campaign in Bihar's Darbhanga.
INDIA
Why did Madras High Court say Juvenile Justice Act overrides Muslim Personal Law in adoption cases
While hearing the case, the court acknowledged that Islamic law does not recognize adoption, but clarified that the Juvenile Justice Acts of 2000 and 2015 “enable adoption by willing parents de hors their religious background.”
INDIA
Why did Supreme Court say Scheduled Tribes women cannot inherit property under Hindu Succession Act
The case stemmed from a 2015 decision by the Himachal Pradesh High Court, which, allowed daughters in tribal belts of the State to fall under the ambit of the Hindu Succession Act “to prevent social injustice and exploitation.”
WORLD
'Repudiation of Geneva deal': US warns it is 'prepared to take strong actions' over China's rare earth export curbs
China dominates the rare earths industry, accounting for about 70 per cent of global mining output and nearly 90 per cent of processing capacity.
INDIA
'Multipolarity going to be messy, AI taking centrestage in geopolitics': Top quotes from Jaishankar's speech at KEC
"QUAD is alive and well. In turbulent times, it’s important to assess challenges responsibly. I would caution against both extremes -- denying a problem exists and assuming something catastrophic," said Jaishankar.
INDIA
Bihar first state to have 1200 voters at each polling booth, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Patna
CEC Kumar also reiterated that Special Intensive Revision in Bihar (SIR), concluded before the upcoming election, is in accordance with the law.
INDIA
UPSC to release provisional answer key right after prelims, files affidavit in Supreme Court
UPSC assured the court that it intends to begin implementing this process without delay.
INDIA
'Indian legal system governed by rule of law, not by rule of bulldozer': CJI Gavai in Mauritius
The CJI Gavai drew on his own ruling in the so-called ‘bulldozer justice’ case of 2024, where the Supreme Court condemned demolitions carried out by state authorities as punitive action against accused persons
INDIA
From Asha Bhosle to Bachchans: Indian celebrities moving to court to protect personality rights from AI
Justice Arif S Doctor of the Bombay High Court prohibited AI firm Mayk Inc, online retailers Amazon and Flipkart, and YouTube from using Bhosle's voice, images, and persona without her permission.
INDIA
Congress pulls up LR Shivarame Gowda with notice following Shivakumar’s warning on CM post talk
The disciplinary action follows Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s stern warning to party leaders and legislators against speaking on any change of guard in the state, asserting that such remarks were damaging the Congress.
INDIA
Madhya Pradesh govt justifies 27% OBC quota in Supreme Court, says backward classes form over 50% of population
The State referred to the Indra Sawhney ruling of 1992, and said that it held that the 50% ceiling on reservations could be exceeded in “extraordinary circumstances” such as overwhelming backwardness and regional disparities.
INDIA
'No one is permitted to speak...': DK Shivakumar warns Karnataka Congress leaders against speaking on CM post
The controversy flared after Kunigal MLA HD Ranganath, a relative of Shivakumar, and former Mandya MP LR Shivarame Gowda claimed that the deputy CM would soon replace CM Siddaramaiah, with Gowda adding that it will happen in November.
INDIA
Uttarakhand journalist Rajiv Singh missing for 10 days found dead, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi demands probe
Journalist Rajiv Pratap Singh went missing on September 18, his car was found near the Bhagirathi River the next day, and his body was later recovered from a lake in Uttarkashi, raising questions over the circumstances of his death.
INDIA
'Sonam Wangchuk's arrest can be challenged in court but detention order yet to be shared': Prashant Bhushan
At a Delhi press conference with activist Yogendra Yadav, Prashant Bhushan said Wangchuk’s arrest has deepened Ladakh’s resentment, with both the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance refusing talks with the Centre until his release.
INDIA
'Govt wasting resources, judicial time on lost causes': Supreme Court judge Nagarathna advocates mediation
In February this year, the law ministry told the Rajya Sabha that the central government is a party in nearly seven lakh cases pending across courts, with the finance ministry alone being a litigant in nearly two lakh cases.
INDIA
'Suggested different venue': Tamil Nadu govt on Vijay's Karur rally stampede
Tamil Nadu government showed sequence of events that led to the stampede at TVK rally during the briefing. It said that the government appointed one police for 20 people.
INDIA
'No quid pro quo in post-retirement assignment': CJI Chandrachud on former judges taking up govt positions
Former CJI Chandrachud's comments were sought after current CJI BR Gavai (as referenced in the interview), said that he and other judges had pledged not to accept government posts after retirement as it could be perceived as problematic.
INDIA
'Immature': SC bar association chief slams PM advisor Sanjeev Sanyal's 'judiciary biggest hurdle' remark
"To say that judiciary is responsible for India's developmental hurdles is very immature,” Singh asserted, rejecting Sanyal’s claim.
INDIA
'Not thief like others': Prashant Kishor says he earned Rs 241 crore in three years, paid GST & Income Tax
I would rather die than side with corrupt politicians,” he declared, accusing both the BJP-JD(U)-led NDA and the RJD-Congress-led Grand Alliance of misusing public money.
