Category: Law
Justice Surya Kant to Become 53rd Chief Justice of India: What It Signals for the Judiciary
From distinguished jurist from Haryana to the top seat of the judiciary, his appointment opens a chapter of promise—and scrutiny—in India’s legal system Dateline: New [more…]
India’s Legal Overhaul: Three New Criminal Laws Set to Reshape Crime and Justice Landscape
Major reform launches on July 1, 2024 replace colonial-era statutes with modern codes, but concerns mount over enforcement, police powers and safeguards Dateline: New Delhi [more…]
Delhi Blast Near Historic Monument Raises Alarm, Inspires Terror Probe Under UAPA
Explosion near the Red Fort kills over a dozen, triggers national security alert and a full-scale investigation under anti-terror law Dateline: New Delhi | November [more…]
Centre Unveils National Road Safety Bill Following Surge in Fatal Accidents; Stricter Penalties, Mandatory Audits and National Crash Database Announced
India moves to overhaul transport laws as increasing road fatalities spark concerns; Bill proposes tougher enforcement, safer highways and major reforms in vehicle standards Dateline: [more…]
Income Tax Department Conducts Major Raids on Real-Estate Groups Across Five States; Unaccounted Cash, Digital Ledgers and Property Deals Under Scanner
Over 120 locations searched in coordinated operation spanning Delhi-NCR, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Gujarat; officials suspect large-scale tax evasion and benami investments Dateline: New Delhi [more…]
Parliament Passes Landmark Anti-Cybercrime Bill to Combat AI Fraud, Deepfakes and Digital Impersonation
New law introduces harsh penalties for AI-generated scams, deepfake misuse, identity forgery, financial cybercrime, and coordinated digital attacks; India pushes to build world’s strongest digital [more…]
Blast at Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar Kills Seven and Injures Dozens During Handling of Seized Explosives
Massive detonation at the Nowgam Police Station compound throws security system under scrutiny as investigation links explosive cache to Faridabad terror module Dateline: Srinagar | [more…]
Supreme Court Orders Nationwide Audit of Illegal Construction Near Water Bodies, Warns States Against ‘Systemic Environmental Neglect’
Landmark directive mandates states to map lakes, ponds, wetlands, canals and floodplains; strict action ordered against encroachments threatening India’s water security Dateline: New Delhi | [more…]
Centre Notifies New Telecom Security Rules to Crack Down on Spam, Deepfakes and AI Voice Fraud
Mandatory KYC for all SIM holders, AI-based fraud monitoring, strict penalties for violators, and industry-wide compliance deadlines announced as India strengthens digital safety Dateline: New [more…]
Parliament Erupts Over New Digital Media Regulation Bill as Government Pushes for “Accountability Framework”
Opposition calls it a threat to press freedom; ruling alliance insists India needs stronger rules for online platforms and algorithmic transparency Dateline: New Delhi | [more…]