August 21, 2026
  • August 21, 2026

Limit reservation to first generation: Justice Mithal

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By this six to one majority ruling, a bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices B R Gavai, Vikram Nath, Bela M Trivedi, Pankaj Mithal, Manoj Misra and S C Sharma overruled the 2004 judgment of a five-judge bench in EV Chinnaiah case which had said SCs were a homogeneous group and...

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Plea to allow blood donation by trans, sex workers, gays in SC

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The Supreme Court issued a notice to the central government regarding a plea against the exclusion of gay men, transgenders, and sex workers from blood donation. The plea, filed by Advocate Ibad Mushtaq, argued that the guidelines are outdated and discriminatory. It emphasized that advancements in hematology allow for comprehensive screening of blood donors,...

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Wayanad tragedy: Woman offers to breastfeed orphans, tricked

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Bhavana Sajin, a mother from Idukki known for her charity in breastfeeding orphaned newborns, experienced a disheartening situation. After receiving calls about an urgent need for breast milk at relief camps, she and her husband Sajin Parekkara traveled 350km to Wayanad. However, upon arrival, the contacts who had reached out to them were unresponsive....

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Deaths at Delhi govt’s shelter home spike in July, spark alarm

by on August 2, 2024 0

In late July, 12 inmates died at Asha Kiran, Delhi’s government-run mental health facility, sparking concerns over neglect and poor conditions. Most victims exhibited symptoms of loose motions and vomiting. Investigations are underway to check for water contamination or food poisoning, amidst previous reports highlighting longstanding issues in the overcrowded and understaffed shelter.

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Court: Uttering ‘I love you’ to 14-year-old outrages modesty

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A 19-year-old was sentenced to two years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually harassing a 14-year-old girl by a special Pocso court in Mumbai. The court found that his actions outraged the girl’s modesty. The incident took place in 2019, and he was granted bail in 2023. The girl’s testimony convinced the court, leading to...

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