The controversy surrounding students of the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) in Hyderabad has taken a dramatic turn, moving from a campus dispute over the university’s convocation to a wider debate over student expression, institutional authority and the independence of legal education. The dispute began after a section of NALSAR students objected...
In a landmark decision reinforcing the importance of constitutional rights and judicial fairness, the Supreme Court has granted bail to two alleged members of the banned terrorist organisation Indian Mujahideen who had remained behind bars for nearly 12 years while awaiting the completion of their trial. The court observed that prolonged incarceration without the conclusion...
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to grant an urgent hearing on a petition seeking immediate judicial intervention against the alleged police action on student protesters participating in the Citizens’ Justice Platform (CJP) demonstration at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The bench advised the petitioners to follow the regular judicial process instead of seeking an...
An Indian diaspora organisation based in the United States has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to initiate direct dialogue with environmentalist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, expressing concern over the ongoing issues surrounding Ladakh and calling for greater democratic engagement. The appeal comes at a time when discussions over Ladakh’s governance, constitutional safeguards, environmental...
The Delhi High Court has taken up an urgent plea seeking immediate medical intervention for climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, who is currently on an indefinite hunger strike in the national capital. The petition raises serious concerns about Wangchuk’s deteriorating health and requests the court to direct authorities to ensure that he receives...
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has voiced his support for the ongoing protest led by the self-styled “Cockroach Janta Party” (CJP), describing the movement as a reflection of growing public dissatisfaction over governance and democratic accountability. His endorsement has added political significance to the campaign, which has drawn attention for its unconventional symbolism and...
The Supreme Court has expressed strong reservations over an attempt by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) to seek judicial intervention against political speeches delivered by actor-turned-politician Vijay and leaders of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). During the hearing, the apex court observed that political criticism and public debate are integral to a healthy democracy and...
In a significant judgment reinforcing the importance of freedom of expression in the digital era, the Supreme Court directed the restoration of the X (formerly Twitter) account of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), holding that the suspension of the account lacked adequate legal justification. The ruling is being viewed as an important precedent for online...
The Bombay High Court has raised significant questions over the legality of an externment order issued against an individual accused of shouting slogans against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. During the hearing, the court expressed concern over whether such allegations alone could legally justify the drastic administrative measure of externment, emphasizing the need for authorities...
Kolkata: Senior Congress leader K.C. Venugopal has launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), claiming that a BJP-led government in West Bengal would not differ from administrations run by the party in other parts of the country. He alleged that such governance would be marked by an equally aggressive political approach and...