PIL in Delhi HC: Reclassify Air Purifiers as Medical Devices
A PIL before Delhi High Court challenges 18% GST on air purifiers, calling them a necessity, not luxury. It seeks reclassification as medical devices to slash tax to 5% for public health.
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HC: 'Right to breathe fresh air' part of Article 21, acts on Kanjurmarg
Bombay High Court directs urgent measures for Kanjurmarg dumping site, stating odour pollution violates citizens' fundamental right to breathe fresh air under Article 21. Details inside.
Madras HC Intervenes in Church Cemetery Demolition Dispute
Madras High Court halts demolition of century-old cemetery, ruling right to life includes dignity in death. Bishop's authority not absolute over sacred burial grounds. Read the landmark order.
HC: Right to live with person of choice is fundamental
Punjab & Haryana High Court directs Bathinda police to assess threat and protect a live-in couple, reaffirming the constitutional right to life and liberty. Read the landmark order.
DEI Debate: Are Young White Men Losing Prestige Jobs?
A controversial article claims DEI practices exclude young white men from media, academia & tech. US Right hails it as Trump targets diversity programs. Data, counter-arguments & the ongoing culture war explained.
SC Regularises BDS Degrees, Imposes Heavy Fines on Colleges
Supreme Court uses Article 142 to validate degrees of 2016-17 dental students admitted via relaxed norms, but slaps ₹10 crore fine on erring colleges and mandates pro-bono service from students.
SC: Passport renewal allowed if court gives NOC
Supreme Court rules that govt cannot deny passport renewal to an accused if the trial court gives a no-objection certificate. Liberty is the state's first obligation, says bench.
SC: Time-bound probe should be exception, not norm
The Supreme Court ruled that time-bound investigations cannot be the norm, emphasizing that speedy trials are a fundamental right under Article 21. Read the full analysis.
SC: Travel Abroad, Passport Rights are Personal Liberty
Supreme Court rules right to travel abroad & hold a passport are facets of personal liberty under Article 21. Landmark judgment impacts passport impoundment cases. Read details.
SC Helps Young Advocate in Property Fight, Cites Article 32
Supreme Court intervenes to protect a young advocate and her mother from harassment over ancestral property. CJI Surya Kant emphasizes the poor's first right to justice. Read the full story.
PSHRC Acts on Chandigarh's Severe Air Pollution Crisis
Punjab State Human Rights Commission takes suo motu notice as Chandigarh's AQI crosses 400. Calls for urgent action report from pollution body. Details inside.
NHRC Orders Probe into Pregnant Woman's Death in Gumla
The NHRC has directed the Jharkhand administration to investigate the death of a 19-year-old pregnant woman due to alleged delayed medical care in Gumla. A report must be submitted within two weeks.
SC Empowers HCs to Appoint Retired Judges as Ad Hoc Judges
The Supreme Court has taken steps to utilise retired High Court judges to tackle the massive backlog of 63.6 lakh pending cases. New guidelines address seniority concerns to facilitate appointments. Read more.
Trump Hints at Ukraine Deal Ahead of US-Russia Talks
Ahead of crucial US-Russia talks, Donald Trump suggests progress on Ukraine. A proposed peace deal could offer Kyiv security guarantees modeled on NATO's Article 5. Read the latest developments.
Allahabad HC Grants Protection to Live-in Couples
Allahabad High Court asserts Article 21 rights are above marital status, granting protection to live-in couples. Justice Vivek Kumar Singh's landmark ruling clarifies legality. Read the full story.
Trump Backs Chief of Staff After Critical Vanity Fair Article
President Trump supports Chief of Staff Susie Wiles after her candid Vanity Fair interviews criticised VP and officials. Discover why she remains untouchable.
SC's Flawed Advisory on Governor's Role: Expert Opinion
An analysis argues the Supreme Court's advisory opinion elevates the Governor's 'ornamental' role, creating confusion. The non-binding ruling fails to define timelines for bill assent, contradicting Constituent Assembly intent. Read more.
SC Sets Aside HC Order on Rape Accused's Wife in US
India's Supreme Court quashes Rajasthan HC order that forced an NRI woman to stay in India. The ruling upholds fundamental rights under Article 21. Read the full legal analysis.
NMC Orders Medical Colleges to Teach Legible Prescription Writing
The National Medical Commission directs colleges to include legible prescription writing in curriculum, following a court ruling linking it to the Right to Health. Read the full story.
Delhi HC: Electricity a Fundamental Right, Landlord Dispute No Ground
Delhi High Court declares electricity a fundamental right under Article 21. Justice Mini Pushkarna rules power cannot be denied due to pending tenant-landlord disputes. Read the landmark judgment details.
Trump's NATO-Like Ukraine Deal: A Deadline for Peace?
US offers Ukraine powerful security guarantees akin to NATO's Article 5, but with a time limit. Report suggests Russia's Putin could accept. Key details on the Berlin talks and unresolved territorial issues inside.
Adityanath: Nehru made Kashmir controversial, Modi integrated it
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath stated Jawaharlal Nehru made Kashmir a controversy, while PM Modi's 2019 move fully integrated it with India. Read the full analysis.
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
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.
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