‘We are alleged of encroaching upon parliamentary, executive functions’: Justice Gavai

‘We are alleged of encroaching upon parliamentary, executive functions’: Justice Gavai

While hearing the plea over online content, Justice Gavai said, “Who can control it? It is for the Union to frame a regulation in that regard.” File | Photo Credit: The Hindu “As it is, we are alleged of encroaching upon the parliamentary and executive functions,” Supreme Court’s Justice B.R. Gavai said on Monday (April … Read more

Karnataka caste-survey findings: Will of political party, leadership key to implement social justice, says Congress leader Raju

Karnataka caste-survey findings: Will of political party, leadership key to implement social justice, says Congress leader Raju

K. Raju, a permanent invitee to the CWC. Photo: X/@KRajuINC The differences within the Karnataka Government over the implementation of the caste survey reflects the larger divide on the issue within the party. Both the Congress Working Committee (CWC) and former party chief Rahul Gandhi have laid down the party position in arguing for the … Read more

How a surgeon tried to avoid justice for years after stabbing colleague

How a surgeon tried to avoid justice for years after stabbing colleague

Liam Barnes BBC News, Nottingham YouTube Jonathan Peter Brooks was arrested on the day of the stabbing and appeared in court days later – but has only just been convicted More than four years after he stabbed his colleague, plastic surgeon Jonathan Peter Brooks has been found guilty of attempted murder. On Monday, the 61-year-old … Read more

Social justice, women empowerment at the centre of T.N.’s inclusive development, says CM Stalin

Social justice, women empowerment at the centre of T.N.’s inclusive development, says CM Stalin

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industries South India Annual Convention 2025 in Chennai on Friday | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The objective of the Tamil Nadu government is not just mere economic development but inclusive development, with social justice and women empowerment at its core; that is why the State … Read more

Church leaders should take up struggles of people for justice, dignity: WCC

Church leaders should take up struggles of people for justice, dignity: WCC

Jerry Pillay, General Secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), has called upon Indian churches to embrace unity and work towards justice, peace, and reconciliation in times of injustice, inequality, and suffering. Delivering the keynote address at the ecumenical meeting during the 130th session of the Maramon Convention, Mr. Pillay said churches had the … Read more

Chahat Pandey’s mother on issues with Avinash Mishra: BB 18 makers did not do justice

Chahat Pandey’s mother on issues with Avinash Mishra: BB 18 makers did not do justice

The latest promos of Bigg Boss 18 have hinted at a dramatic showdown between Chahat Pandey and Eisha Singh’s mothers. The former jokes about Eisha’s closeness with her good friend Shalin Bhanot and how fans believe they are dating. Eisha’s mother immediately cuts her off and reprimands her for tarnishing her daughter’s image. Before entering … Read more

Justice Shameem Akhter to head Telangana govt.’s one-man panel to study SC sub-categorisation

Justice Shameem Akhter to head Telangana govt.’s one-man panel to study SC sub-categorisation

View of Telangana High Court building, in Hyderabad. Picture used for represenational purpose only. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Telangana Government has appointed Justice Shameem Akhter, former Judge of Telangana High Court to head the one-man commission constituted under the Commission of Inquiry to study on sub-classification within Scheduled Castes reserved categories and make … Read more

Junior doctors in Kolkata ‘fast-unto-death’ demanding justice for R.G. Kar medic, workplace security enters fifth day

Junior doctors in Kolkata ‘fast-unto-death’ demanding justice for R.G. Kar medic, workplace security enters fifth day

Doctors during their hunger strike amid rain over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, Tuesday. | Photo Credit: PTI Junior doctors continued their ‘fast-unto-death’ for the fifth consecutive day on Wednesday (October 9, 2024), demanding justice for the R.G. Kar rape murder victim and workplace safety. Doctors Snigdha Hazra, Tanaya Panja … Read more

M.S. Ramachandra Rao sworn in as Chief Justice of Jharkhand HC

M.S. Ramachandra Rao sworn in as Chief Justice of Jharkhand HC

Newly-appointed Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court M.S. Ramchandra Rao arrives at Birsa Munda Airport, in Ranchi, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI Justice M.S. Ramachandra Rao was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court here on Wednesday (September 25, 2024). Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar administered the oath of … Read more

R.G. Kar hospital rape-murder case: voices of disquiet as systemic issues vie with justice at Kolkata stir

R.G. Kar hospital rape-murder case: voices of disquiet as systemic issues vie with justice at Kolkata stir

Gauri Seth, a resident doctor, on the sidelines of a protest.  | Photo Credit: REUTERSRY The rape and murder of a 31-year-old female trainee doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital (RGKMCH) has, for the past 40 days, incited protests from doctors and several other sections of society, all of whom have been staunch … Read more