Maldives’ Maladies
In a surprising volte-face, President Mohamed Muizzu reached out to India in a bid to thaw ties. Is Maldives becoming a “swing state” buffeted by India-China’s strategic maelstrom in the…
Cowed Down, Finally
The recalcitrant governor had to be read the riot act by the apex court before he quietly swore in K Ponmudy as minister. Frequent run-ins with state governments have made…
National Green Tribunal directs Ernakulam District Collector to expedite compensation payment for Choorakkadu blast victims/families
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the District Collector, Ernakulam and other concerned authorities to ensure payment of compensation expeditiously to the family members of the deceased victims of a…
Allahabad High Court quashes case against medical professional, says Additional CMO no authority to file complaint
The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court while allowing an application observed that the Additional Chief Medical Officer is not an appropriate authority and he has no authority to…
Non-payment of salaries: Delhi High Court warns MCD to either set the house in order or be ready for dissolution
The Delhi High Court on Friday pulled up the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) over delayed payment of salaries to its employees and its failure to implement the seventh pay…
Allahabad High Court grants bail to man, invokes principle of presumption of innocence unless proven guilty
The Allahabad High Court while allowing the bail application said that a person’s right to life and liberty, guaranteed by Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, cannot be taken away…
Elections 2024: Madras High Court dismisses PIL seeking quashing of notification related to date of polling
The Madras High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed seeking quashing of the impugned portion of the notification relating to date of polling and date of counting with…
Justice BR Gavai says affirmative action, inclusion under Constitution led to his quick elevation to Supreme Court
Supreme Court judge Justice BR Gavai has said that due to the mandate of affirmative action and inclusion of the Indian Constitution, he was able to serve at the highest…