SWR Special Trains: Yeshwantpur to Karwar for Christmas
South Western Railway will run special trains from Yeshwantpur to Karwar on Dec 24 & 27. Return services on Dec 25 & 28. Check timings and plan your festive travel.
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Thiruparankundram Deepam Dispute: Court's Verdict & Path Forward
The Karthigai Deepam lighting dispute at Thiruparankundram hill involves faith, temple rights & inter-community harmony. The High Court's detailed judgment & the need for mediation are analyzed. Read more.
Ex-CJI Gavai defends SC creamy layer verdict, questions critics
Retired CJI Bhushan Gavai addresses criticism of the Supreme Court's verdict extending creamy layer to SCs. He asks if the same yardstick applies to a CJI's son and a labourer's child. Read his full defence.
Bombay HC Quashes Order Against Powai Housing Committee
Bombay High Court sets aside disqualification of Powai housing society committee for not holding meeting during Covid. Justice cites pandemic restrictions as 'reasonable cause'. Read the full judgment details.
HC Allows Coimbatore to Reclaim Encroached OSR Land
Madras High Court overturns 2021 order, permits Coimbatore Corporation to recover encroached open space reserve land in Sanganoor. Landmark judgment upholds SC ruling on OSR land protection.
Railway Adds Special Trains For IndiGo Cancellations
Southern Railway announces special trains & extra coaches from Dec 7-12 to aid passengers affected by IndiGo flight cancellations. Details on routes and schedules inside.
Special Train for Delhi from Ahmedabad After Indigo Cancellations
Western Railway launches special train service between Sabarmati and Delhi to help passengers affected by Indigo flight cancellations. Bookings open Dec 6. Details inside.
Kerala Electoral Roll Revision Deadline Extended to Dec 23
The Election Commission extends Kerala's Special Intensive Revision deadline by a week to Dec 23, following a Supreme Court nudge and state request. Get the full revised schedule here.
60-Year-Old Gets 20-Year RI for Raping Minor in Keonjhar
A special Pocso court in Keonjhar sentenced a 60-year-old man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a 14-year-old girl in 2020. The court also imposed a fine. Read the full details of the verdict.
Rajasthan HC Upholds Live-in Rights for Adults 18+
Rajasthan High Court rules consenting adults can legally live together even if below marriage age. Justice Anoop Dhand emphasizes fundamental rights under Article 21. Read the landmark judgment details.
Pune POCSO court acquits man in child rape case
A special POCSO court in Pune acquitted a 34-year-old man accused of raping his 3-year-old niece. The judge cited inconsistent witness testimony and serious lapses in forensic evidence collection. Read the full details.
Jhansi cops booked for torturing POCSO accused in custody
A sub-inspector and two constables in Jhansi booked for allegedly torturing a POCSO accused, causing 23 wounds and fractures. Special court orders detailed medical panel investigation.
Trichy Special Educator S Seetha Wins State Best Teacher Award
S Seetha, principal of BHEL's Arivalayam school for special needs children in Trichy, receives Tamil Nadu's Best Teacher Award from CM Stalin. Read her inspiring journey.
SC to States: Provide more staff to EC to ease BLO work pressure
Supreme Court directs states to deploy extra staff for election roll revision, addressing BLOs' extreme workload and suicides. Details on the court's hearing and EC's response inside.
Special TADA Court quashes arrest warrants in Rubaiya Sayeed case
A Special TADA Court releases Shafat Ahmad Shangloo and quashes warrants against seven others in the 1989 Rubaiya Sayeed abduction case, calling the CBI's action a mistake. Read the full details.
Supreme Court Issues Directions to Relieve Stressed Booth Level Officers
The Supreme Court has intervened to address the extreme work pressure on Booth Level Officers during voter list revision, directing states to reduce hours and consider exemptions. This follows reports of BLO suicides.
Court rejects SIT closure report in Suraj Revanna rape case
A Bengaluru special court rejected the SIT's closure report in a second rape case against JDS MLC Suraj Revanna, ordering further investigation. Details on the case and court's directive inside.
NIA Produces Delhi Blast Accused Jasir Wani in Court
Jasir Bilal Wani, accused in the Delhi blast case, was produced before an NIA special court as his custody ended. The case involves the Red Fort area. Read for latest updates.
Acquitted Engineer Seeks Repatriation to Hong Kong After 9 Years
Kumar Pillai, extradited in 2016 and acquitted in all cases by 2024, petitions a Mumbai court for repatriation to Hong Kong, his claimed home country. The court will hear the matter on December 20.
SC Petition Against ECI's Assam Electoral Roll Revision
A petition in Supreme Court challenges ECI's decision for Special Revision in Assam, not SIR, citing illegal immigration concerns. Read the full details and implications for upcoming elections.
SC to EC: Consider Deferring Voter Form Filling in Kerala
The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to consider postponing the filling of enumeration forms amid a special electoral roll revision in Kerala. Get the latest updates on this crucial development.
SC: Parity Not Sole Ground for Bail in Criminal Cases
The Supreme Court ruled that parity with co-accused cannot be the only reason for granting bail. The bench emphasized individual case merits. Read the full judgment details.
Supreme Court Allows Bail for Life Convict in Appeal
Supreme Court grants bail to a life convict police officer, outlining a liberal approach for suspending sentences when there's a fair chance of acquittal. Read the full legal analysis.
Bangladesh Court Jails PM Sheikh Hasina for 5 Years
A Bangladesh court sentences PM Sheikh Hasina to 5 years in jail in a land scam case. The verdict, delivered in absentia, raises major political and diplomatic questions. Read the full details.
Justice Nagarathna on Judicial Consistency & Finality
Justice Nagarathna emphasizes judicial finality, stating judgments must be written in 'ink, not sand.' Learn why verdicts shouldn't be revisited due to judge changes.
Court: Marriage Certificate Prevails Over Priest Letter
Bombay City Civil Court dismisses woman's property claim after 27-year legal battle, ruling registered marriage certificate holds more weight than priest's letter. Read the full judgment details.
Mathura: Rape Law Pioneer Lives in Poverty at 72
Mathura, whose 1972 custodial rape case changed India's sexual assault laws, now lives paralyzed and hungry in a remote Maharashtra village. Her story sparked legal reforms but she remains excluded from digital welfare systems.
Mathura: The survivor who changed India's rape laws
Fifty years after her custodial rape case forced India to rewrite sexual assault laws, Mathura lives in poverty and neglect. Her story reveals the gap between legal reform and ground reality.
Sheikh Hasina sentenced to 21 years in corruption case
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina receives 21-year prison sentence in Purbachal land scam. Her children also face jail terms. Full details on the corruption verdict.
SC on Election Commission's SIR Exercise: Fair Process Key
Supreme Court hears arguments on Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. CJI emphasizes fair, transparent processes can be adopted. Next hearing December 2.
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