Court Rejects Mehbooba Mufti's Plea on Kashmiri Prisoners
Jammu and Kashmir High Court dismisses Mehbooba Mufti's PIL seeking transfer of Kashmiri political prisoners, calling it a tool for political gain. Read the full details.
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J&K HC rejects Mehbooba Mufti's PIL on undertrial prisoners
Jammu and Kashmir High Court dismisses Mehbooba Mufti's PIL seeking repatriation of undertrial prisoners, citing lack of specifics. Read the full details of the court's decision.
Parliament Passes SHANTI Bill, Repeals Old Nuclear Acts
India's Parliament passed the SHANTI Bill, allowing private firms in nuclear energy and repealing old acts. This move is crucial for advancing the Indo-US trade deal. Read the full analysis.
Pune: Two booked under Black Magic Act for fake cancer cure
Pune police register a case against two men for allegedly claiming to cure cancer and improve finances through prayers. Learn about the investigation details and the law invoked.
Kumaraswamy Pledges Support for Coffee Planters Against SARFAESI
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy promises urgent action to protect coffee estates from SARFAESI Act auctions. Planters fear losing properties as banks proceed with recoveries.
Court Rejects Zero FIR Pleas Against Thane Judges
A special court in Mumbai dismissed pleas seeking zero FIRs against two Thane judges, upholding judicial immunity. The judge cited lack of evidence and the Judges Protection Act. Read the full details.
Kerala HC: No discrimination in prison emergency leave
Kerala High Court grants prisoner emergency leave, ruling jail authorities cannot discriminate between brother's and sister's son. Justice Edappagath calls interpretation unconstitutional.
Opposition to Hold Mass Protests Against Vande Bharat Act
Opposition INDIA bloc announces nationwide protests against Vande Bharat Act and Ram G Act. AAP, Congress leaders to lead demonstrations. Get the latest updates.
Jailed CPM, BJP Councillors in Kannur Skip Oath Ceremony
Two newly elected councillors in Kannur, one each from CPM and BJP, could not take oath as they are in jail following convictions in criminal cases. Read about the legal implications and party responses.
Prison Overcrowding Blocks Fugitive Extraditions to India
Foreign courts deny India's extradition pleas citing poor prison conditions. New data shows 5.3L inmates in 2023, with 120% occupancy. Better reporting can reform justice. Read more.
Ayushman Health Cards for Maharashtra Prisoners
Maharashtra prison department extends Ayushman Bharat health insurance to all inmates, focusing on elderly prisoners. Special drive ensures cashless treatment. Read more.
Mizoram: 1,563 drug arrests, 80kg heroin seized this year
Mizoram's excise department cracks down on narcotics, registering 1,016 NDPS cases and seizing massive drug hauls. Over 1,500 arrested, including foreign nationals. Read the full report.
Delhi's new school fee law vs other state models
Delhi's new fee regulation law joins a national landscape. We compare Tamil Nadu's fixation model, Gujarat's hard caps, and Maharashtra's consensus approach, examining legal challenges and implementation hurdles.
189 Yadgir Girls in Child Marriage, Lose Govt Benefits
189 beneficiaries of Karnataka's Bhagyalakshmi scheme in Yadgir were subjected to child marriage, depriving them of financial aid and inviting legal action. DC warns of strict measures.
NUSRL Ranchi starts legal training for new advocates
National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi, announced a Continuous Legal Education programme for advocates with under 5 years experience and an undertrial prisoners project. Read more.
Parliament Passes Insurance Amendment Bill 2025
Parliament has approved the Insurance Amendment Bill 2025, amending three key laws: the Insurance Act, 1938, LIC Act, 1956, and IRDA Act, 1999. Read about the sector's transformation.
Rs 10.42 Lakh E-Cigarettes Seized in Vadodara Raid
Vadodara police arrested a man and confiscated banned e-cigarettes worth over Rs 10 lakh from his apartment. The raid was part of a crackdown on illegal tobacco products. Read for details.
Bill to Hike FDI in Insurance to 100% Introduced
The Indian government introduces a landmark bill to allow 100% foreign direct investment in the insurance sector. Learn about the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Act and its potential impact.
Karnataka Govt Promises Action on Rent Control Act
Karnataka government commits to addressing the outdated Rent Control Act, promising action following a heated Assembly debate. Tenants and landlords await concrete steps.
41 Fugitive Convicts Returned to Jail in Gujarat Drive
Gujarat police's 'Operation Karawaas' recaptured 41 convicts who skipped parole & 41 undertrials who jumped bail. Six had been absconding for over a decade. Read the full report.
Thane Court Grants Bail in Mother-Uncle POCSO Case
A Thane court grants bail to a woman and her brother accused of sexually assaulting her 10-year-old son. The court cites investigation completion and no prior criminal history. Read the full details.
Ujjain: Minor raped by brothers after alcohol given by elder sibling
A 13-year-old girl in Ujjain was allegedly raped by her two minor brothers after her adult elder brother made her drink alcohol. Police have registered a case under BNS, POCSO, and Juvenile Justice Act.
6 Seniors Booked for Ragging, Obscene Acts in Hamirpur School
A serious case of ragging & sexual harassment reported at a Hamirpur school. FIR filed against 6 seniors under POCSO & HP Anti-Ragging Act. Details inside.
Manipur Water Act Debate Turns Political Over President's Rule
Trinamool Congress MP Sushmita Dev criticizes the Centre over President's rule in Manipur during a parliamentary debate on extending the Water Pollution Act. Read the full story.
Maharashtra RTS Act Ensures Time-Bound 1,212 Services
Maharashtra's Right to Services Act guarantees 1,212 government services with strict deadlines. Learn how citizens can appeal delays and the Act's impact on transparency and accountability.
7 Held in Prayagraj for Killing Nilgai, Weapons Seized
Prayagraj police arrest 7 men for hunting a nilgai in Nawabganj. Weapons, explosives, and an SUV seized. Case filed under Wildlife and Arms Acts. Read the full details.
Emergency Arbitration Provisions in New Arbitration Bill
India plans to amend its Arbitration Act to include emergency arbitration and digital proceedings, aiming for faster commercial dispute resolution and to become a global arbitration hub.
Punjab Updates Societies Act for Financial Transparency
Punjab cabinet approves Societies Registration Amendment Act 2025, bringing all societies under RTI, mandatory renewal every 5 years to ensure proper fund usage.
Narayan Sai booked for mobile phone in jail cell
Convict Narayan Sai faces new charges after jail staff found a mobile phone, SIM card, and battery hidden in his high-security cell at Surat's Lajpore Jail. Read the full investigation details.
Engineer Rashid to Hold Hunger Strike on November 28
Jailed MP Engineer Rashid announces hunger strike on November 28 demanding release of Kashmiri prisoners. The protest highlights ongoing detention issues in Tihar Jail.
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