CJI D Y Chandrachud emphasized that judges, though unelected, uphold the constitutional mandate to ensure fair resource distribution and protect rights. Speaking in Bhutan, he highlighted the judiciary’s unique role in maintaining public trust and legitimacy, despite its insulation from public opinion, which is crucial for judicial independence.
Read MoreA 21-year-old food delivery man, Rauf Akbar Shaikh, was killed after an Audi driven by Ayush Pradeep Tayal, an industrial executive, hit his scooter at 1.30am in Koregaon Park. Tayal, who was inebriated, also injured three others before being arrested by the police. He has been remanded in custody till October 13.
Read MorePM Narendra Modi and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau had no substantive discussion in Vientiane, highlighting tensions until Canada takes verifiable action against Khalistan separatists. India stresses the need to curb anti-India activities and associated criminal activities originating from Canadian soil.
Read MoreA 35-year-old woman from Etah, fed up with her 17-year-old daughter’s behavior, hired Subhash Singh, who unbeknownst to her was the daughter’s lover, to kill her. Subhash and the daughter conspired instead to murder the mother, leading to their arrest by police.
Read MoreIndia remains cautiously optimistic about resolving the troop standoff with China in eastern Ladakh through diplomatic-military talks. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stresses the importance of troop disengagement and highlights confidence in the Army’s preparedness. The push includes significant infrastructure development by the Border Roads Organisation.
Read MoreThe government is advancing a Rs 17,000-crore rice fortification scheme, but EAC-PM members Sanjeev Sanyal and Shamika Ravi question its efficacy. They argue that poor dietary diversity, not fortification, is the main cause of anaemia. They call for stronger evidence on fortification before widespread implementation, echoing concerns from international donors and public health experts.
Read MoreThe Enforcement Directorate is moving to extradite Sourabh Chandrakar from Dubai in connection with a Rs 6,000-crore betting scam. Chandrakar, along with accomplice Ravi Uppal, allegedly ran the scam from UAE and is linked to irregularities involving Chhattisgarh’s former political leaders.
Read MoreNoel Tata has been appointed as chairman of the Tata Trusts, succeeding Ratan Tata, and now indirectly controls the $165-billion Tata Group. The appointment continues the tradition of a Parsi leading the Trusts and follows a meeting where it was unanimously decided. Noel aims to uphold Ratan Tata’s legacy.
Read MoreThe Nainital district administration has seized over half a hectare of land belonging to Bhanvi Singh, the estranged wife of UP MLA Raja Bhaiya, due to the absence of agricultural activity since its purchase in 2006. The property, estimated to be worth between 14 crore and 15 crore, is now under government control.
Read MoreAllahabad High Court ruled that a spouse demanding sex from the other is not cruelty, dismissing a dowry and torture case against a Noida man as rooted in ‘sexual incompatibility.’ The court found no evidence of specific dowry demands or cruelty under Section 498A IPC, stating the case lacked substantive injury or clear allegations.
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