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News Reports

‘Media running agenda-driven debates and kangaroo courts’: CJI Ramana slams media amid criticism of judiciary over controversial remarks

OpIndia Staff - 23 July, 2022

CJI Ramana said that the media was undermining democracy by exceeding and violating their obligations

Law

The Judicial Brief: The need for accountability and transparency in the judicial system and imperfections that must be addressed urgently

Ankur Jhunjhunwala - 13 July, 2022

When judiciary is at the receiving end of mockery, it is a cause of concern. It is an indication that people’s trust in the institution is wavering.

Opinions

SC in contempt of itself: 4 ways that it fails to hold itself to standards it eloquently demands from the public and elected officials

Yossarian - 9 July, 2022

The Supreme Court's 'victim blaming' verbal assault in court on Nupur Sharma sets a dangerous precedent for the country on the justification of violence.

Opinions

Madras HC says non-Hindus can enter temples if they have faith in the diety: Why the recent comments in the order are problematic

Nupur J Sharma - 9 July, 2022

Madras High Court passed an order that could open Pandora's box in response to a PIL about not allowing the entry of non-Hindus during the Kumbabishegam festival of Arulmighu Adikesava Perumal Thirukovil at Thiruvattar

Law

Maharashtra: Juvenile Justice Board releases ISIS terrorist after 3 years to be a home tutor for school students, serve at old age home, despite...

OpIndia Staff - 19 May, 2022

Juvenile justice board in Maharashtra released an ISIS convict and allowed him to be a tutor to school children in his locality despite conviction

News Reports

‘Tolerance is the hallmark of Hinduism’: Says Madras HC in its order over chanting rituals at a Tamil Nadu temple

OpIndia Staff - 19 May, 2022

The Madras High Court bench led by Justice SM Subramaniam heard a petition to decide a dispute between two Hindu sects over chanting prayers at the Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple in Tamil Nadu.

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Is ‘Nimbooz’ a lemonade or a fruit juice? Supreme Court to decide

OpIndia Staff - 25 March, 2022

Supreme Court has stepped in to answer the buzzing question whether Pepsico's 'Nimbooz' is a fruit drink or a lemonade

News Reports

Karnataka burqa row: Hijab petitioner now thinks HC hearing citing Quran and Sharia may impact elections in other states, seeks adjournment till Feb 28

OpIndia Staff - 15 February, 2022

Minor petitioner wants hearing adjourned till month end so that Sharia and Quran citing does not affect elections

News Reports

Gujarat court acquits 28 of the 77 accused from the 2008 Ahmedabad serial bomb blast case that killed 56 and left hundreds injured

OpIndia Staff - 8 February, 2022

After a prolonged trial that lasted almost 13 years in the serial bomb blast case, the Gujarat court delivered its verdict today acquitting 28 of the 77 accused.

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