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In a landmark case, Advocate P. V. Jeevesh has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Kerala High Court, challenging the Union of India’s decision to title three new criminal laws in Hindi. Scheduled for a hearing today by a division bench comprising Chief Justice A J Desai and Justice V G Arun, the petition argues that the Hindi titles violate Article 348 of the Constitution, which mandates English as the authoritative language for legislative texts. The plea emphasizes that Hindi titles create significant barriers for non-Hindi speaking legal professionals, particularly in southern India, and calls for English nomenclature to ensure national unity and legal clarity.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has admitted a “tragic mistake” after an Israeli airstrike in Rafah, Gaza, resulted in the deaths of at least 45 displaced Palestinians. The strike, intended to target Hamas militants, ignited a tent camp, causing severe civilian casualties and drawing intense international criticism. Amid a rising death toll in Gaza, which now exceeds 36,000, Netanyahu pledged a thorough investigation. The incident has further strained Israel’s relations with global allies and heightened scrutiny over its military actions and adherence to international law.\