Young & Wild
NCRB data shows that the rate at which juveniles are held guilty of crimes is much higher than the conviction rate for adults. As many of them are between 16…
Birthing a Controversy
Charan Kaur, mother of Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, popularly known as Sidhu Moosewala, gave birth to a child at the age of 58 through the technique in a private hospital. Legally,…
Trump’s Legal Travails
The former president and his lead lawyer were in Criminal Court in New York City seeking to delay his trial for hush money payments to a porn star. It went…
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…