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PM Modi Advocates for Justice Delivery in Local Languages: Strengthening Legal Aid for All Citizens
Nov 09, 2025 12:36 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need to deliver justice in languages understood by recipients, calling for court judgments and legal documents to be available in local languages. Speaking at a national conference on legal aid delivery mechanisms, he stressed that ease of justice is essential for social justice regardless of socioeconomic background and highlighted government initiatives including the translation of over 80,000 Supreme Court judgments into 18 Indian languages.
Tamil Nadu Governor Clears 95% Bills Within 3 Months: Raj Bhavan Clarifies Amid Supreme Court Challenge
Nov 07, 2025 11:59 pm CST
The Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan has clarified that Governor RN Ravi has approved 81% of bills passed since 2021, with 95% cleared within three months. This statement comes amid tensions with the DMK government, which has approached the Supreme Court over the Kalaignar University Bill. The ongoing dispute centers on control of state universities and reflects broader conflicts between opposition-led states and governors appointed by the central government.
Supreme Court Confronts Centre Over Delays in Tribunal Reforms Case Amid CJI's Approaching Retirement
Nov 07, 2025 10:21 am CST
The Supreme Court expressed strong displeasure over the Centre's repeated requests to adjourn hearings on the constitutional validity of the 2021 Tribunal Reforms Act. Chief Justice Gavai, who retires on November 23, questioned whether the government intended to delay resolution until after his retirement, noting that the Act contains provisions nearly identical to those previously struck down by the Court for undermining judicial independence.
Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Enforce Transgender and Non-Binary Passport Restrictions
Nov 07, 2025 06:03 am CST
The US Supreme Court has permitted President Trump's administration to implement a policy restricting transgender and nonbinary individuals from choosing passport gender markers aligned with their identity. The conservative-majority ruling suspends a lower court order while legal challenges proceed, with liberal justices dissenting on grounds that the policy could expose transgender people to discrimination and harassment.
Supreme Court Halts Calcutta High Court Proceedings on West Bengal OBC List Case
Nov 07, 2025 01:49 am CST
The Supreme Court has adjourned the West Bengal OBC list case for four weeks, directing the Calcutta High Court to cease all proceedings on the matter. The CJI BR Gavai-led bench expressed displeasure at the High Court's continued hearings despite previous Supreme Court orders staying their ruling that had paused publication of West Bengal's revised OBC list, which would include 140 communities.
Trump's Tariff Authority: Legal Options If Supreme Court Strikes Down Emergency Powers
Nov 06, 2025 05:22 pm CST
This comprehensive analysis examines President Trump's alternative tariff authorities if the Supreme Court invalidates his emergency powers. Despite judicial skepticism, experts confirm multiple legal pathways remain available, including Section 301 of the Trade Act, Section 232 national security provisions, and even the rarely-used Smoot-Hawley era Section 338, which could maintain his aggressive trade policy regardless of the Court's decision.
Supreme Court Scrutinizes Legality of Trump's Tariff Authority in Landmark Case
Nov 06, 2025 03:06 pm CST
The US Supreme Court is deliberating a landmark case examining President Donald Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose widespread tariffs. Justices across the ideological spectrum questioned whether these actions exceed presidential authority by encroaching on Congress's constitutional power to regulate taxes and foreign commerce. This high-stakes case could impact global trade relationships and redefine the boundaries between executive and legislative powers in economic and foreign policy matters.
Rajnath Singh Slams Rahul Gandhi's '10% Control Army' Remark, Defends Military's Secular Nature
Nov 05, 2025 04:36 pm CST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh strongly condemned Rahul Gandhi's controversial statement about '10 percent of India controlling the Army,' emphasizing that the military has no caste or religion. The remarks, made during Bihar election campaigning, sparked criticism from BJP leaders who accused Gandhi of attempting to divide the armed forces and inappropriately dragging the military into caste politics.
Ujjain Stray Dog Crisis: 11 Attacked in 48 Hours as Public Safety Concerns Mount
Nov 05, 2025 02:12 am CST
Stray dog attacks in Ujjain have reached crisis levels with 11 people bitten in just 48 hours, including victims inside their homes. Official data shows over 20,000 dog bite cases in 2024 alone, primarily affecting children and the elderly, highlighting an urgent public health issue as municipal authorities struggle to implement effective control measures.
Controversy Erupts as Congress Leader Digvijaya Singh Calls Jailed Umar Khalid "Innocent" Prompting BJP Outrage
Nov 04, 2025 08:34 pm CST
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh has sparked political controversy by describing former JNU scholar Umar Khalid as "innocent" and demanding his release after five years in custody. BJP representatives have responded with severe criticism, accusing Singh of sympathizing with individuals charged in national security cases. Khalid remains detained under UAPA in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots investigation.