The Kerala High Court ruled that the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 supersedes the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937, emphasizing that citizenship takes precedence over religion. The Court declared all Indian citizens, regardless of religion, must adhere to laws prohibitin

The ASEAN summit, concluding on Saturday and chaired by Laos’ Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith, addressed critical regional issues including the Myanmar humanitarian crisis and South China Sea tensions. The discussions involved representatives from the US, Russia, and China and highlighted ASEAN

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India addressed civil appeals filed by former Uttar Pradesh Roadways employees seeking pensionary benefits. Emphasizing adherence to relevant rules or schemes, the Court clarified that employees under the Provident Fund Scheme and not holding pensionable

International Tiger Day, celebrated on July 29, underscores the urgent need for tiger conservation. From a population of 100,000 a century ago to around 4,000 today, tigers face severe threats from habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict. This year’s theme emphasizes global efforts to pr

At least 25 people were killed and dozens wounded in an attack by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the city of El-Fasher in western Darfur. Local activists accused the RSF of indiscriminately targeting civilians, but the RSF denied involvement. The attack exacerbates an ongoing humanitarian cri

A PhD proposal on Kashmir’s ethnography and politics led South Asian University (SAU) in New Delhi to issue a show-cause notice to the scholar and start a disciplinary inquiry against the supervisor. The proposal was approved by the supervisor, Sasanka Perera, before being sent to the Dean of Social

Recent events involving Kanwariyas during the annual Kanwar Yatra have led to several violent incidents in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Attacks and vandalism by the devotees in Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Haridwar, and Saharanpur have raised serious concerns about public safety. Despite police interven

The Calcutta High Court recently held that Section 354A of the Indian Penal Code, which pertains to sexual harassment, cannot be applied to women as it specifically begins with “a man.” Justice Ajay Kumar Gupta emphasized that the provision is gender-specific and only men can be prosecuted under it.

The Supreme Court, through a Division Bench comprising Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Ajay Rastogi, allowed an appeal challenging the High Court of Madras’ judgment that had rejected the premature release of an appellant by the State of Tamil Nadu. The Court granted the benefit of premature relea

On Thursday, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel pardoned former BJP MLA Uday Bhan Karwariya’s life sentence for the 1996 murder of SP MLA Jawahar Yadav. The release, recommended by the Prayagraj Senior Superintendent of Police and District Magistrate for good behavior, was granted under Article

In a significant relief to over 50,000 people residing on “encroached” railway land near Haldwani railway station in Uttarakhand, the Supreme Court of India has mandated the creation of a rehabilitation scheme. The SC emphasized a humane approach while addressing the issue, directing authorities to

The Supreme Court of India is addressing the Muzaffarnagar student slapping case, urging Uttar Pradesh to find a sponsor for the victim’s education. The case involves a teacher who incited students to slap a Muslim classmate, leading to a PIL by activist Tushar Gandhi. The court has emphasized the n

The Supreme Court extended the interim order halting directives from Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand requiring food establishments along the Kanwar Yatra route to display owners’ names. Senior Advocate Rohatgi argued this conflicts with Central law, while Deputy Advocate General Sethi cited law and or

Despite various government schemes, more than half of India’s population cannot afford a healthy diet.

In a landmark judgment, the Kerala High Court allowed an appeal for divorce on grounds of cruelty, filed by a wife against her husband. Married in 1997, the relationship deteriorated as the wife progressed academically and professionally, leading to her husband’s inferiority complex and subsequent a

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking to include tribunals in the e-courts project through the NJDG. The Bench, led by CJI DY Chandrachud, suggested the petitioner approach the Department of Justice. The NJDG, part of the e-courts project, covers district courts, high courts, and the

In his address to the US Congress, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Israel is taking extensive measures to avoid civilian casualties in Gaza, ensuring sufficient food supplies and minimal innocent deaths in Rafah. He accused the international community of spreading “lies” about Isra

The Allahabad High Court’s Lucknow Bench recently imposed a substantial penalty of two lakh rupees on the University of Lucknow for withholding a student’s results due to unsubstantiated allegations of misconduct. Priyanka Dubey, a third-year B.Sc. student, faced allegations of answer sheet manipula

Bangladesh, the protests that initially targeted the government’s job quota system favoring “freedom fighters’” children have evolved into a broader movement. Demonstrators now challenge not only the quota policy but also the government’s violent crackdown, high corruption, and lack of accountabilit

The Government’s drastic budget cuts for the Ministry of Minority Affairs have severely compromised programs crucial for minority communities. With slashes totaling over Rs. 500 crore across various schemes, including scholarships and skill development, the new allocation critically undermines suppo

Ashish Mishra, key accused in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case where several farmers were killed, has been granted bail by the Supreme Court. The court has imposed conditions on Mishra and directed the trial court to expedite proceedings. The incident, involving vehicles allegedly running over

The conflict between Israel and the Palestinian territories has escalated, with recent events in Khan Younis highlighting severe impacts on civilians. 121 palstinians Palestinians were killed and hundreds wounded by the Israeli army, forcing nearly 150,000 residents to flee. The ongoing violence, co

The Indian government has lifted a 58-year ban on civil servants and bureaucrats joining or associating with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), according to senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh. Ramesh shared a memorandum from the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on social media, high

When the 2024 Olympics begin this week, France will prohibit its athletes from wearing hijabs, a move Amnesty International condemns as blatant discrimination. The ban, extending to amateur sports leagues, contradicts the Olympic charter’s call for religious respect and human rights. Critics argue t

In a significant move, the Israeli parliament has preliminarily approved a bill to designate the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) as a terrorist organization. This bill, accusing UNRWA of collaborating with militant groups like Hamas, underscores escalating ten