HC: Housing is a fundamental right, stops jhuggi demolition
Punjab & Haryana High Court declares right to housing fundamental under Article 21, sets aside Chandigarh's jhuggi demolition orders. Authorities must consider rehabilitation claims.
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Gauhati HC: No illegal detention claim for expelled foreigners
Gauhati High Court rules Article 22 protections don't apply to declared foreign nationals awaiting expulsion. Details on the case of a woman sent back to Bangladesh and the court's reasoning.
Tripura HC Rejects Congress Leader's Rs 10 Lakh Compensation Claim
Tripura High Court dismisses Congress leader Gopal Roy's Rs 10 lakh plea for alleged rights violation during a 2020 police raid. Court directs him to approach civil court.
EC: Power to verify citizenship flows from Constitution
The Election Commission told the Supreme Court its authority to assess citizenship for electoral rolls is constitutional, not a parallel NRC. Hearing resumes Jan 8.
Kerala couple exchanges Constitution copies at wedding
A Kerala couple exchanged copies of the Indian Constitution at their wedding to promote civic awareness. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor applauded the unique gesture. Read more about this inspiring story.
Constitution Translated to Kashmiri After Decades
President Murmu releases the first official Kashmiri translation of the Indian Constitution. A watershed moment for the language, it aims to empower common people and enrich legal vocabulary. Read more.
SC: Refusal to accommodate spouse amounts to cruelty
India's Supreme Court ruled that a couple's refusal to live together constitutes cruelty, dissolving a broken marriage. Read the landmark judgment details.
Russia Rejects Poland's Drone Allegations, NATO Tensions Rise
Russia dismisses Poland's claims of drone incursion as unproven provocations. NATO's Article 4 invoked amid escalating Ukraine war tensions. Read the full story.
Opposition vs EC: Why SIR for Clean Voter Rolls is Vital
Why the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of voter lists is a constitutional duty to remove dead, duplicate & illegal entries. Experts argue opposition parties are wrong.
HC Notice on Illegal SC List Inclusion in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand HC seeks responses from Centre & state on a petition alleging illegal addition of 48 castes to SC list, a potential constitutional violation. Next hearing on Jan 6, 2026.
Chinese tourist detained in Kashmir for visa violation, suspicious activity
A 29-year-old Chinese national, Hu Congtai, was detained in Jammu and Kashmir after entering restricted areas on a tourist visa. Security agencies are questioning him after finding searches about CRPF deployment and Article 370 on his phone. Read the full
Ambedkar's Opposition to 'Socialist' in Constitution Explained
Explore the 1948 Constituent Assembly debate where B.R. Ambedkar opposed K.T. Shah's amendment to add 'socialist' & 'secular' to Article 1, calling it 'superfluous'. Discover the historical context and its relevance today.
India, Russia agree to intensify climate action
India and Russia agree to intensify bilateral climate efforts, focusing on finance, tech transfer, and carbon markets under the Paris Agreement. Read the full details.
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.
SC Stops Bareilly Demolition, Grants 7-Day Relief
Supreme Court pauses demolition of Aiwan-e-Farhat marriage hall in Bareilly, granting owners 7-day relief. Case now moves to Allahabad HC. Details on the legal battle and allegations inside.
Rajasthan HC: Live-in right for adults under marriage age
Rajasthan High Court rules consenting adults can live together even if below legal marriage age. Justice Anoop Dhand emphasizes fundamental rights under Article 21. Read the landmark judgment details.
Telangana HC Won't Intervene in Gram Panchayat Election Process
Telangana High Court cites constitutional bar under Article 243-O, refuses to stop gram panchayat elections despite petitions on flawed seat reservations. Get the full legal details here.
Omar Abdullah: Sheikh Abdullah's legacy not defined by holiday
J&K CM Omar Abdullah stated that Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah's legacy is not measured by a public holiday. He emphasized the need for statehood to make such decisions. Read more.
SC grants 7-day interim protection in UP demolition case
Supreme Court grants one week interim relief to petitioners facing property demolition in Uttar Pradesh. The bench questioned the use of Article 32 petitions. Read the full details.
India-Russia Summit 2025: A Key Strategic Milestone
The 23rd India-Russia summit marks a pivotal moment, shielding India's interests. Discover how this special partnership navigates global turbulence. Read more.
J&K HC Permits Waheed Parra to Travel Within India
Jammu and Kashmir High Court modifies bail conditions for PDP leader Waheed Parra, allowing him to travel across India after a five-year legal fight. Read his emotional reaction.
India irked by European envoys' article on Ukraine war
India has conveyed its displeasure after the German, French, and British ambassadors co-authored a newspaper article calling on Russia to stop its Ukraine offensive. Read the full details of the diplomatic reaction.
Andhra HC: Inform Accused of Remand Extension, Grants Bail
Andhra Pradesh High Court grants bail to three in NDPS case, ruling that failure to inform accused of remand extension violates Article 21. Justice Y Lakshmana Rao's landmark order mandates physical or virtual intimation.
Election Commission Refutes Claims of Mass Voter Deletion
The Election Commission of India has filed an affidavit defending its Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, calling allegations of mass disenfranchisement 'exaggerated and politically motivated.' Get the full details.
Orissa HC: God Gave Adam & Eve Hearing, Man Must Too
Orissa High Court quashed a recovery order against teachers, citing the Biblical hearing given to Adam & Eve. The court stressed that denying natural justice makes any order unsustainable. Read the full judgment details.
National Conference Reaffirms J&K Special Status Commitment
National Conference's working committee unanimously passes resolution demanding restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's special status after party's shocking defeat in Budgam bypoll. Read full analysis.
Chidambaram: Governors' Pocket Veto Threatens Democracy
P Chidambaram argues that governors' misuse of power to stall bills undermines democracy. He calls for legal reforms to protect the legislative process from unreasonable obstruction.
Nadda Attacks Congress Over Sardar Patel Legacy
BJP president JP Nadda accuses Congress of erasing Sardar Patel from history during Vadodara rally. Read about the political clash over Patel's legacy and Article 370.
Nadda: Nehru's Article 370 Hurt National Unity
BJP chief JP Nadda accuses Jawaharlal Nehru of creating chronic wound through Article 370, praises Modi for Patel's recognition. Read full analysis of Vadodara speech.
SC Ruling on Post-Facto Environmental Clearances Sparks Outrage
Supreme Court's reversal on post-facto environmental approvals threatens constitutional right to healthy environment. Experts warn this decision could worsen India's pollution crisis.
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