rule of law
Supreme Court Justice Warns Against Overturning Verdicts When Judges Change: Protecting Judicial Independence in India
Dec 01, 2025 02:39 am CST
Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna has expressed concern over the growing trend of judgments being overturned when judges change office, emphasizing that verdicts must be respected regardless of judicial transitions. Speaking at an international convention, she stressed that judicial independence requires judgments to endure through time, highlighting recent controversial cases where Supreme Court benches have reversed previous decisions.
Sheikh Hasina's Son Challenges Death Verdict: "Yunus Cannot Touch My Mother"
Nov 21, 2025 01:25 am CST
Sajeeb Wazed, son of exiled Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, denounces the death sentence issued against his mother as "illegal and unconstitutional." He claims the verdict, handed down by Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal under Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus's administration, violates legal principles and will collapse once rule of law is restored in the country.
Bangladesh Court Sentences Former PM Sheikh Hasina to Death: Chief Adviser Yunus Affirms "No One Above the Law"
Nov 18, 2025 12:45 am CST
Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has endorsed the special tribunal's death sentence verdict against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her aide for crimes against humanity during the 2023 student protests. Yunus emphasized that this ruling upholds the principle that no one is above the law, while calling for calm as Bangladesh works to rebuild its democratic institutions after the protests that ended Hasina's 16-year rule.
Supreme Court Honors Victims of Delhi Blast Near Red Fort: 12 Dead in Car Explosion
Nov 11, 2025 02:15 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice B R Gavai, paid solemn tribute to the victims of the deadly car explosion near Red Fort metro station that claimed 12 lives. The court reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the rule of law while standing in solidarity with all citizens during this national tragedy.
Chief Justice BR Gavai: Legal Aid Is A Moral Duty And Constitutional Mandate For Justice
Nov 10, 2025 01:44 am CST
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai emphasized that legal aid is a moral duty rather than mere charity, calling for sustained institutional vision in legal services. Speaking at NALSA's 30th anniversary, he proposed advisory committees to ensure continuity in legal aid initiatives and urged judicial officers to approach legal services with empathy and collaboration rather than mere adjudication, highlighting the importance of bridging legal principles with citizens' lived realities.
Former CJI NV Ramana Reveals Political Coercion Through Cases Filed Against Family Members
Nov 03, 2025 02:02 am CST
Former Chief Justice of India NV Ramana disclosed at VIT-AP University's 5th Convocation that his family members were targeted with criminal cases to pressure him during Andhra Pradesh's capital controversy. Without naming the previous YSRCP government, Justice Ramana praised the Amaravati farmers' resilience and highlighted how the judiciary upheld constitutional principles despite political intimidation.
Allahabad High Court Orders Release of Illegally Detained Interfaith Couple, Condemns UP Police for Constitutional Rights Violation
Oct 19, 2025 12:29 pm CST
The Allahabad High Court has ordered the immediate release of an interfaith couple illegally detained by Uttar Pradesh Police without proper authorization. The court strongly condemned authorities for violating the adult woman's constitutional rights and succumbing to social pressure instead of protecting citizens' liberty. The judges emphasized that detention based on religious differences is unacceptable in a democratic nation governed by rule of law, directing police officials to ensure the couple's safety and security.
Chief Justice of India Declares Legal System Governed by Rule of Law, Not Bulldozer Justice
Oct 04, 2025 08:48 pm CST
In his Sir Maurice Rault Memorial Lecture in Mauritius, Chief Justice of India B R Gavai emphasized that India's legal system operates under the rule of law rather than "bulldozer justice." Referencing landmark Supreme Court judgments, Gavai explained how the rule of law has evolved beyond legal texts to become an ethical framework protecting equality, human dignity, and democratic accountability across all branches of governance.
"We Both Agree This Is Not An Era Of War": PM Modi After Talks With Cyprus President
Jun 16, 2025 07:07 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said he and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides "expressed concern" over the ongoing conflicts in West Asia and Europe, and they both agree that "this is not an era of war".
"Exploring Path To Reset Ties": India On Relations With Canada
Jun 12, 2025 10:10 pm CST
Describing Indian and Canada as "vibrant democracies", the external affairs ministry on Thursday said New Delhi believes the forthcoming meeting between the prime ministers of the two countries on the sidelines of the G7 Summit will offer an importan