Indian courts
Nirav Modi Reveals "Sensational Developments" Coming in UK Extradition Case: PNB Fraud Investigation Update
Oct 19, 2025 02:24 am CST
Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi, imprisoned in London for over six years on fraud charges related to the $2 billion PNB scam, has informed a UK court about upcoming "sensational developments" in his extradition case. While defending himself in an unrelated $8 million Bank of India debt case, Modi expressed optimism about his prospects as a new hearing approaches in November following the court's acceptance of fresh evidence in his long-running extradition battle.
The Contradiction of Indian Judiciary: Abolishing Royal Titles While Preserving Colonial Honorifics
Oct 07, 2025 08:54 pm CST
The Rajasthan High Court's recent abolition of princely titles highlights a glaring contradiction in India's legal system. While the court correctly ruled that royal designations have no place in democratic India, the judiciary itself clings to colonial-era honorifics like "My Lord." This analysis examines how these persistent hierarchical practices undermine democratic principles and calls for comprehensive reform to modernize courtroom culture and make justice more accessible to ordinary citizens.