In a recent decision, the Assam Assembly has abolished the two-hour break on Fridays, traditionally allotted for Muslim MLAs to offer namaz. The new rule is set to be implemented from the next session, with the last instance of the break being provided on Friday, during the final day of the autumn session. This move has sparked criticism from two key NDA allies, JDU (Janata Dal-United) and LJP (Lok Janshakti Party), who argue that the decision contradicts the fundamental principles of the Indian Constitution. Opposition from NDA Allies: JDU and LJP Both the JDU and LJP have openly expressed their…
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Rhea Chakraborty recently opened up about her experience during the time she spent in jail, following the death of her ex-boyfriend, Sushant Singh Rajput, in 2020. She also shared how her friends became a pillar of support for her parents during that difficult time. Rhea Chakraborty’s’ Support During Tough Times While she and her brother were incarcerated in Byculla Jail, Rhea’s friends stood by her family. Her parents were going through a particularly hard time, and it was her friends who made sure they weren’t left alone in their grief. Rhea shared an anecdote that revealed how, even in such…
The Delhi High Court has rejected Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s plea against the defamation proceedings filed by BJP leader Rajiv Babbar over a controversial remark allegedly targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Plea Dismissed Delhi High Court Dismisses Shashi Tharoor’s Plea in Defamation Case Over ‘Scorpion on Shivling’ Comment Proceedings to Continue On Thursday, the court vacated its earlier stay on the criminal proceedings and ordered both parties to appear before the trial court on September 10. Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta, delivering the verdict, found no sufficient grounds to quash the case. The defamation suit was filed following Tharoor’s comments at…
A court in Bengaluru has extended the judicial custody of Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, his associate Pavithra Gowda, and several other individuals involved in the Renukaswamy murder case. The extension of their custody will last until September 9, following a hearing on Wednesday. The proceedings were conducted via video conferencing with the accused appearing from Bengaluru and Tumakuru prisons, where they are currently detained. Judicial Custody Extended After Police Remand Request The extension was granted based on a remand request submitted by the police. The 24th Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate had earlier allowed Darshan to be moved from Parappana Agrahara…
The Supreme Court has granted bail to BRS leader K Kavitha in connection with allegations of corruption and money laundering tied to the Delhi excise policy. The court raised concerns about the fairness of the investigation, particularly the reliance on statements made by accused individuals who later became witnesses (approvers). Concerns Over Fairness and Evidence A bench led by Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan asked the investigating agencies whether there was any independent data to support the evidence against Kavitha. The court expressed doubts about the practice of relying solely on statements from individuals who turned witnesses,…
An FIR has been filed against the contractor, Jaydeep Apte, and the structural consultant, Chetan Patil, following the collapse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra. The statue, which was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in December 2023, fell on Monday, just eight months after its inauguration. The complaint was lodged by the Public Works Department (PWD), alleging poor construction quality and claiming that the nuts and bolts used in the statue had rusted, leading to its instability. Apte and Patil face charges under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including accusations of fraud, collusion,…
Sanjay Roy, the main accused in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, underwent a polygraph test after consistently claiming innocence. The lie detector test reportedly flagged several discrepancies in Roy’s statements, which raised suspicions about his involvement. According to sources cited by Times of India, Roy appeared anxious and unnerved during the polygraph test. Despite being confronted with evidence by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), he maintained that the victim was already dead when he arrived at the seminar hall. He cited multiple alibis and claimed he fled the…
The Supreme Court criticised the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) during a hearing on its appeal against the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal’s (NCLAT) approval of Suraksha Realty’s resolution plan for the debt-ridden Jaypee Infratech Ltd. The three-judge bench, led by Justice Sanjiv Khanna, expressed concern over YEIDA’s lack of attention to the plight of homebuyers, who are seen as the ultimate victims of the ongoing legal dispute. “You are not concerned with the homebuyers; that’s where the problem lies. The ultimate sufferers are the homebuyers,” remarked Justice Khanna during the hearing. The court emphasised that as a government…
Kabita Sarkar, a 52-year-old lawyer with 25 years of legal experience, has taken on the responsibility of defending Sanjoy Roy, the accused in the well-known RG Kar rape-murder case. Her appointment by the Sealdah court comes after a period during which no other lawyer was willing to take up the case due to its high-profile nature. Legal Career and Shift to Criminal Law Kabita Sarkar began her legal career after graduating in law from Hooghly Mohsin College. Starting in civil cases at Alipore court, she gradually shifted to criminal law. In February 2023, she joined the South Asian Legal Services…
Ahead of his momentous trip to Ukraine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a powerful peace statement from Poland, emphasising that “this is not an era of war” and urging negotiation as a means of resolving disputes. In his speech to the Indian diaspora in Warsaw, Prime Minister Modi underlined India’s position as a peace advocate, saying that the country is steadfast in its support of communication and mutual understanding in these turbulent times. India’s Change in Policy Modi emphasised how India’s foreign policy has changed over time, going from a position of intentionally severing ties with other nations to one…
