The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has seen renewed activity in the case between Ukraine and Russia concerning alleged genocide in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. 23 states have either updated or reaffirmed their declarations of intervention. This case, initiated on February 26, 2022, contest

India’s wrestling hopeful, Vinesh Phogat, was disqualified before her 50 kg championship bout for being 100 grams overweight. The IOA expressed regret, stating the Indian team’s efforts to meet the weight limit failed. Phogat’s disqualification leaves only the gold and bronze medals to be contested

Taiwan’s sports authorities are warning the International Boxing Association of potential legal action over inaccuracies in a gender eligibility dispute. The IBA claims Lin Yu-ting (Taiwan) and Imane Khelif (Algeria) don’t meet eligibility criteria for the Paris Olympics. Taiwan accuses the IBA of m

A petition challenging the Bombay High Court’s decision to uphold a ban on religious attire at NG Acharya & DK Marathe College has reached the Supreme Court. The dress code prohibits wearing hijab, nakab, burkha, and similar items, sparking a debate over individual rights and institutional regulatio

The Supreme Court ruled that High Courts cannot use inherent powers under Section 482 of the Cr. P.C. to exempt convicts from surrendering despite concurrent convictions. The decision followed a petitioner’s failed attempt to avoid surrender due to alleged health issues. The court emphasized that th

After relentless military actions in Gaza, Israel now faces repercussions as Hezbollah launches a “swarm of drones” and rockets into northern Israel, causing injuries and widespread alarm. These strikes come as a direct response to Israel’s aggressive stance, highlighting the backlash from Lebanon.

India’s Olympic hockey campaign hit a setback as defender Amit Rohidas received a one-match ban from the International Hockey Federation (FIH) after a red card in the quarter-final against Great Britain. India, aiming to end a 44-year gold medal drought, will now face Germany in the semi-finals with

The Supreme Court has extended the interim order maintaining the status quo on directives from the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments that mandate eateries along the Kanwariya pilgrim route to display the names of their owners and staff. Petitioners argue the directives could threaten religio

Violence has erupted across the UK, with Birmingham and other cities experiencing significant unrest linked to anti-immigration protests. Misinformation has fueled tensions, leading to widespread clashes and property damage. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the violence as “far-right thugger

In an unprecedented political upheaval, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned amid violent protests in Dhaka. Defying curfew, hundreds of thousands of demonstrators stormed the capital, demanding her departure. The army, now in control, has promised an interim government to restore or

Bangladesh is engulfed in chaos as fierce clashes between protesters and pro-government supporters have resulted in 93 deaths, including 14 policemen. The unrest stems from student-led demonstrations against a controversial government job quota system. The High Court’s reinstatement of the quotas ha

The Supreme Court has recommended a comprehensive statutory audit of the Maharashtra Slum Areas Act, emphasizing the importance of reviewing and assessing the implementation of statutes. This recommendation follows a case involving a delayed slum development project and highlights significant concer

Tensions have escalated dramatically in the Middle East, with Israeli strikes killing 18 people in Gaza and a Palestinian stabbing attack claiming two lives in a Tel Aviv suburb. The violence follows nearly ten months of conflict in Gaza and the recent assassinations of senior Hezbollah and Hamas le

In a significant ruling, Delhi’s Karkardooma Court has acquitted all six accused in a high-profile case related to the 2020 Delhi riots. The court found insufficient evidence to prove charges of rioting, theft, vandalism, and arson. Defense lawyers, led by Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, argued successfully th

A court in Gujarat’s Patan district has ordered the registration of an FIR against several Balisana villagers for allegedly boycotting Muslims after a communal clash last year. Additional Civil Judge H P Joshi’s decision on July 26 followed complaints of hostility and livelihood loss faced by Muslim

On Friday, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin rejected a plea deal that would have prevented three alleged 9/11 attack planners from facing the death penalty. Earlier, Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, Walid Bin ‘Attash, and Mustafa al Hawsawi had agreed to plead guilty in exchange for life sentences. The prop

Russia and Ukraine have completed another prisoner swap, trading 190 prisoners of war. Facilitated by the U.A.E., this marks the fifth exchange in 2024. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed gratitude for the facilitation. The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for R

On August 2, 2024, the Supreme Court of India rejected a PIL filed by Advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, which sought action against superstition and sorcery practices. The Court emphasized the importance of educating citizens to cultivate a ‘scientific temper,’ noting that such matters are better add

The Allahabad High Court dismissed pleas challenging the maintainability of suits concerning the Shahi Idgah Masjid and the alleged birthplace of Lord Krishna. The court held that all 18 suits filed by Hindu parties were maintainable, rejecting arguments under the Places of Worship Act, Limitation A

Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting, despite failing a gender test last year, competed in her first Olympic match at Paris 2024, defeating Uzbekistan’s Sitora Turdibekova in the women’s 57kg category. The International Olympic Committee overruled the International Boxing Association’s disqualification, spar

Israeli judoka Tohar Butbul faced no opponent in the judo competition as Algerian Messaoud Redouane Dris failed to meet weight requirements and chose to boycott for Gaza. This incident is part of a series of protests against Israeli athletes, reflecting broader tensions and heightened security measu

The Supreme Court has ruled to exclude the ‘creamy layer’ within the Scheduled Castes from reservation benefits. This significant verdict emphasizes that the principle, previously applicable only to Other Backward Classes, should now be extended to Scheduled Castes. Key opinions from Justices, inclu

A 7-judge bench of the Supreme Court, by a majority of 6-1, has ruled that sub-classification of Scheduled Castes is permissible to grant separate quotas for more backward groups within SC categories. The State must justify sub-classification with empirical data on inadequate representation. Chief J

The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) released a report documenting severe human rights violations in detention facilities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The report highlights arbitrary arrests, torture, and ill-treatment of Palestinian detainees, includ

Imane Khelif knocked out Angela Carini just 46 seconds into their boxing match, sparking controversy. This rapid victory came amid debates about gender eligibility, as Khelif and another boxer had previously failed gender tests but were cleared to compete. Carini was injured by a powerful punch, lea