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Supreme Court's "Virat Kohli" Suggestion During Cracker-Pollution Hearing

The government should elaborate on the sale of Chinese firecrackers, the court said.

HT Evening News Brief October 29: Israel ‘vote theft’ row, SC on digital fraud, Imran Khan’s OCI case, India hockey in action

Here's a quick recap of the day's top headlines from India, the world and the field of sports and entertainment.

Banks must compensate digital arrest victims if due diligence fails: Supreme Court

The CJI also expressed frustration over people continuing to fall prey to digital arrest scams despite public awareness campaigns and media coverage.

Imran Khan seeks evidence behind notice proposing cancellation of his OCI card

Imran Khan said no protest was underway when he reached the spot and that he did not cross police barricades to enter the protest site.

'What Kind Of People Believe They Can Get Arrested On Mobile?' CJI Expresses Shock At Digital Arrest...

'What Kind Of People Believe They Can Get Arrested On Mobile?' CJI Expresses Shock At Digital Arrest... Live Law"Throw Mobile Against A Wall": Digital Arrests "Baffle" Chief Justice NDTV'What is wrong with victims': CJI on digital arrest cases; calls for compensation from banks The Times of IndiaSupreme Court Says Banks Must Compensate Cyber Fraud Victims If It Took Place Due To Bank's Lack Of Due... Live LawSC calls for mandatory compensation to digital fraud victims in case of banks' due diligence The Hindu

PIL challenges India’s gender identity regime post-NALSA, says regime discriminatory to biological females

PIL challenges India’s gender identity regime post-NALSA, says regime discriminatory to biological females The HinduIn SC, biological women oppose equal rights for transgender women The Times of IndiaCan Trans Women Claim Women's Rights? Women's Group Moves Supreme Court Against Transgender Persons Act Live LawPIL before Supreme Court flags impact of transgender law on biological women, seeks safeguards Bar and BenchSupreme Court seeks Centre’s response over PIL on transgender rights law Deccan Herald

Accused must explain source of excess wealth, not investigators: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court rules public servants must explain wealth exceeding known income once prosecution establishes a disproportionate-assets case against them.

Can Trans Women Claim Women's Rights? Women's Group Moves Supreme Court Against Transgender Persons Act

Can Trans Women Claim Women's Rights? Women's Group Moves Supreme Court Against Transgender Persons Act Live LawPIL challenges India’s gender identity regime post-NALSA, says regime discriminatory to biological females The HinduIn SC, biological women oppose equal rights for transgender women The Times of IndiaPIL before Supreme Court flags impact of transgender law on biological women, seeks safeguards Bar and BenchSupreme Court seeks Centre’s response over PIL on transgender rights law Deccan Herald

India ready to share 'battle-tested' anti-terror expertise with ASEAN, its dialogue partners: Rajnath Singh

The Defence Minister flagged concerns over disruptions in certain maritime trade routes and asserted that India will continue to act as a "trusted net security provider" in the Indian Ocean region and the wider Indo-Pacific

Unfortunate That Ministry Of Corporate Affairs Has Hijacked NCLT Staff Appointments : Supreme Court

Unfortunate That Ministry Of Corporate Affairs Has Hijacked NCLT Staff Appointments : Supreme Court Live LawNCLT, NCLAT hijacked by corporate affairs ministry: SC The Times of IndiaSupreme Court directs NCLAT, NCLT presidents to submit proposals on infrastructure, staff requirements The HinduTribunal Hijacked By MCA: Apex Court Says Autonomy Of Tribunal Is Impinged & Seeks Proposal From NCLAT &... VerdictumStaff vacancies, crumbling Delhi building: NCLT Bar’s affidavit in SC exposes tribunal’s crisis ThePrint

Over 500 Arrested As Assam Steps Up Action Against Child Marriage

The government has also pointed to a decline in child marriage in areas covered by its assessments.

Kochi-Merdeces Benz Crash: Kerala High Court Halts Arrest Of District Judge Whose Son Allegedly Caused...

Kochi-Merdeces Benz Crash: Kerala High Court Halts Arrest Of District Judge Whose Son Allegedly Caused... Live LawWill Appeal Against Judge's Bail: Kerala Minister On Mercedes Hit-And-Run NDTVJudge named accused in son’s fatal Mercedes crash gets interim protection from arrest The Times of IndiaCheranalloor luxury car crash: judge appears before SIT for second day of questioning The HinduKerala High Court halts arrest of MACT judge booked after his minor son causes fatal car crash Bar and Bench

Kerala High Court halts arrest of MACT judge booked after his minor son causes fatal car crash

Kerala High Court halts arrest of MACT judge booked after his minor son causes fatal car crash Bar and Bench"Because He Is A Judge?" Mercedes Crash Victim's Daughter Questions Bail NDTVCheranalloor luxury car crash: Kerala HC directs police not to arrest accused judge until further orders The Hindu'He is a judicial officer, will cooperate': Kerala HC grants anticipatory bail to judge whose son was involved in Kochi car crash Hindustan TimesKochi-Merdeces Benz Crash: Kerala High Court Halts Arrest Of District Judge Whose Son Allegedly Caused... Live Law

Trans rights safeguards pose practical issues, govt tells Supreme Court

The Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that considering protective provisions for transgender people’s rights can throw up practical challenges, with trans women accessing benefits and asserting rights otherwise available to biological women under various statutes

Apex court asks Law Commission to review award execution rules

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that delay in execution of arbitral awards strikes at the very rationale of adopting arbitration over conventional litigation and asked the Law Commission of India to make legislative and procedural recommendations to strengthen the execution regime

Karnataka High Court flags irony: Law meant to curb red tapism bogged down it

Karnataka Conduct of Government Litigation Act, 2023, prescribes that officers must stick to the period of limitation fixed to prefer appeals, review or revision against a court verdict, the Bench said, noting that none of the present appeals demonstrate adherence to the statutory discipline contemplated in the law

Digital Personal Data Protection Act does not infringe on press freedom: Ashwini Vaishnaw

IT Minister invites editors and media professionals to engage in open dialogue with government to discuss concerns surrounding the law

Bihar Cabinet approves MOU between WRD & NIH, Roorkee for ‘Flood Plain Zone Delineation Study’

Cabinet approves 115 acres of land for a sugar mill and 151.58 acres for other industries. ₹12 crore approved for “Bihar State Games 2026”. Nod for underground road corridor in Patna.

May instruct courts not to give bail in digital arrest cases: SC

NTK’s ‘Saattai’ Duraimurugan moves Madras High Court seeking anticipatory bail

An FIR had been registered against him for his alleged derogatory YouTube video against Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and Minister Aadhav Arjuna