New Delhi, August 12, 2025 The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Union government to file its response in a suo motu case highlighting the plight of armed forces cadets who are “medically boarded out” following training accidents and left without adequate support for medical treatment or rehabilitation. The matter arose from a media report,…
In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court has held that the offence of penetrative sexual assault can also be alleged against a woman under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, as the law is gender-neutral. The court on Monday refused to quash a criminal case against a 52-year-old woman accused…
Parliament has passed the Income Tax Bill 2025, a landmark piece of legislation that will replace the Income Tax Act of 1961. The new law promises to simplify India’s tax system, cut down on complexity, and make compliance easier for ordinary taxpayers. But while it brings several taxpayer-friendly reforms, some provisions have also raised concerns…
Introduction In April 2025, USAA—a prominent San Antonio-based insurer—became the defendant in a new patent-infringement lawsuit centering on its SafePilot mobile app. The suit, filed by Lab Technology LLC, claims SafePilot’s crash detection feature illegally employs patented technology. This move flips the script on USAA’s familiar role as patent aggressor, particularly in mobile deposit tech…
New Delhi, August 15 Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai on Friday clarified that the Supreme Court Collegium, despite being the apex judicial body, does not have the authority to “dictate” names to High Court Collegiums for judicial appointments. “Even the Supreme Court Collegium cannot dictate the High Court Collegium to recommend names,” CJI…
New Delhi The Centre has proposed a sweeping overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure, reducing the number of tax slabs while easing the burden on consumers. According to official sources, the proposal retains the 5% and 18% slabs, introduces a concessional rate below 1%, and sets a 40% “sin tax” on five…
Dehradun, August 14 The Uttarakhand Cabinet has approved the Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeking to impose stricter punishments for forced religious conversions — including life imprisonment in severe cases. This marks the second amendment to the state’s anti-conversion legislation since it was first enacted in 2018. The proposed law, to be tabled in…
The Supreme Court has listed for Thursday a case concerning community dogs before a three-judge Bench led by Justice Vikram Nath, following a recent directive to remove strays from Delhi-NCR streets. The move comes after a Division Bench headed by Justice J.B. Pardiwala on Monday ordered authorities to capture stray dogs within six to eight…
Citizenship in India is a cornerstone of the country’s democratic structure. It defines the legal status of individuals as members of the Indian state, granting them certain rights, duties, and privileges. The concept of citizenship is rooted in the Constitution of India, supplemented by statutory laws such as the Citizenship Act, 1955 and its subsequent…
Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai on Wednesday said he would examine the recent Supreme Court directive ordering the removal of stray dogs from Delhi streets and their relocation to shelters. The matter was raised by a lawyer, who cited an earlier SC judgment prohibiting the indiscriminate killing of canines and emphasising compassion towards…