Two die amid SIR hearing stress in West Bengal
A man dies by suicide fearing a SIR hearing in Bongaon, while a retired teacher collapses during a hearing in Rampurhat. Details on the tragic incidents.
A man dies by suicide fearing a SIR hearing in Bongaon, while a retired teacher collapses during a hearing in Rampurhat. Details on the tragic incidents.
Chennai court hears Ilaiyaraaja's digital music rights case. Composer clarifies 1997 contracts, director Selvamani testifies. Next hearing on January 20. Key implications for Tamil film music copyright.
A US House hearing on Minnesota fraud descended into chaos as Rep. Summer Lee and Rep. James Comer traded personal insults. Witness the dramatic confrontation that shattered decorum.
The Kerala High Court held a full court reference to honour retiring Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar. Justice Jamdar praised the court's progressive legacy in gender justice and civil liberties. Read more about his distinguished career.
Supreme Court hears petitions on stray dog rules, sharply criticising arguments by Sharmila Tagore's counsel. Court warns against romanticising dogs in hospitals. Read the full details.
The hearing in the 2015 Mohammad Akhlaq lynching case in Noida has been advanced by 15 days. This follows a transfer application filed by the accused, citing politicization of the case. Read the latest court developments.
The Noida sessions court has advanced the hearing in the 2015 Mohammad Akhlaq lynching case by 15 days. The move follows a transfer application filed by the accused, citing politicization. Read the latest courtroom developments.
Lawyers of Gauhati High Court Bar Association begin a 3-day hunger strike against shifting court to North Guwahati. 86% members oppose the move in referendum. Read details.
The Gauhati High Court Bar Association announces boycott of foundation stone-laying ceremony for new complex in North Guwahati, citing accessibility concerns. Read details on the ongoing dispute.
Justice M S Sonak, in his Bombay HC farewell, urged the bar to be guardians of the bench. He takes charge as Jharkhand HC Chief Justice. Read his powerful message.
Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami has been directed to appear before Kolkata Police for a Statement of Information Record (SIR) hearing on September 19, 2024, in connection with a 2021 case.
Nagpur's Bombay High Court bench enforces a total vehicle parking ban and ramps up security following a 'highly sensitive' terror threat classification. Read about the new measures and reactions.
BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani told Bombay HC that summoning court staff for poll duty was an 'inadvertent misreading' of SEC order. The court stayed the order and will clarify the law.
Four brothers from Kolkata, including two state health doctors and an ex-Army doctor, face citizenship hearing. They allege harassment, forced to miss work. Read their story.
Bombay High Court demands explanation from BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani for issuing directives to subordinate court staff for civic election duty. Next hearing in three weeks.
A Sebi court permits stock broker Ketan Parekh to travel to Sri Lanka and Qatar for family events, upholding personal liberty despite Sebi's objections over alleged market violations. Read the full details.
The Bombay High Court closes online applications today, Jan 5, 2026, for 2,381 vacancies. Eligible Maharashtra domicile candidates must apply on bombayhighcourt.nic.in before 5 PM. Apply now!
Bombay High Court reprimands BMC Commissioner for requisitioning court staff for election work. Bench orders civic chief to 'save' himself and find alternatives. Read the full story.
Activist Rama Kankonkar will approach the Bombay High Court, challenging the acquittal of Zenito Cardozo and six others in his 2025 assault case. He alleges police inaction and political influence.
A Mumbai civil court has ordered a gardener's family to vacate servant quarters in Madh Island, dismissing their adverse possession claim. The legal battle spanned over 15 years. Read the full details.
A Kolkata family, including a 70-year-old man and a toddler, attends an electoral hearing for Taniya Dey, highlighting voter data mismatch issues. Read their full story.
Arati Basak (70), battling arthritis, undertook a difficult journey to a Kolkata hearing for a missing name on the 2002 electoral roll. Her story highlights voter determination and systemic hurdles.
Patna DM announces ambitious 'Shravan Shruti' mission to perform 500 cochlear implant surgeries for hearing-impaired children under six by mid-2026. Learn how the district plans to achieve this.
IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay have commenced applications for their MBA programmes for the 2026-2028 batch. CAT 2025 qualifiers can apply. Check deadlines, fees, and eligibility details here.
Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak, a Bombay High Court judge, has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court. He will assume charge on January 8, 2024, following the retirement of Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan.
Hundreds in Kolkata spent New Year's Day at SIR hearings to secure voting rights for 2026. BLOs also cancelled celebrations to verify citizenship documents. Read their stories.
New research warns prolonged earphone use could harm brain's ability to focus and process sound by 2026. Learn the risks and how to protect your hearing health.
An elderly woman in Kolkata attended a citizenship hearing days after knee replacement surgery, as the EC's SIR verification drive continued on Dec 31, causing hardship for many. Read more about the public ordeal.
The Supreme Court of India convenes vacation benches, including one led by CJI Surya Kant, during the winter break—a historic first. Discover the urgent cases heard.
Bombay High Court stays BMC Commissioner's letters directing court staff for election duty, questioning his power. Key details on the legal challenge and implications for Mumbai's civic polls.