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Parliament can clarify legislative intent if court’s interpretation doesn’t align, says Justice Rastogi (IANS Interview)

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Parliament can clarify legislative intent if court's interpretation doesn't align, says Justice Rastogi (IANS Interview)

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Former Supreme Court judge Ajay Rastogi on Saturday emphasised the need for expeditious hearings in cases concerning public interest, especially those impacting large segments of underprivileged citizens. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Justice Rastogi shared his views on judicial restraint, the Waqf (Amendment) Act, … Read more

No debate on Article 142, decision entirely in court’s domain: Ex-SC judge Ajay Rastogi

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Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Supreme Court’s retired judge Ajay Rastogi on Saturday virtually disagreed with Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s ‘nuclear missile’ remark about Article 142 and its alleged misuse, saying the decision to use the inherent powers under the Article lies entirely in the domain of … Read more

YSR Congress welcomes Supreme Court’s Waqf Act scrutiny

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Follow Us on Google News Amaravati, April 17 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh’s YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) on Thursday welcomed the scrutiny of the Waqf Board Amendment Act, 2025, by the Supreme Court and termed it a step toward justice for Muslims. YSRCP leader and former MLA M.A. Hafeez Khan expressed confidence in the judiciary and noted … Read more

‘Justice will prevail’: Father of R.G. Kar doctor on Calcutta High Court’s order to CBI

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Follow Us on Google News Kolkata, March 24 (IANS) With The Calcutta High Court on Monday directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to submit a comprehensive report on the rape and murder of the junior doctor of the R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital, the victim’s father welcomed the court’s intervention. “The judge has … Read more

Peace will return soon in Manipur, says Supreme Court’s Justice Gavai; inaugurates legal, medical aid camps (Lead)

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Follow Us on Google News Imphal, March (IANS) Supreme Court judge, Justice B. R. Gavai, who is leading a five-member team of apex court judges currently visiting violence-hit Manipur, on Saturday said that peace would prevail in this land and peace would return soon and “let us all work together to bring peace and justice”. … Read more

754 fast track courts dispose over 3 lakh rape, POCSO cases in January: Centre

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Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) About 754 fast track courts (FTSCs) have disposed more than 3 lakh cases related to rape and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) in January, said the government. “The government accords the highest priority for ensuring safety and security of children and has undertaken … Read more

Bengal school job case: Court’s permission for Kalyanmoy Bhattacharya to turn approver comes with condition

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Follow Us on Google News Kolkata, March 16 (IANS) The approval from a special court in Kolkata allowing Partha Chatterjee’s son-in-law Kalyanmoy Bhattacharya to turn “approver” in the cash-for-school job case in West Bengal has come with a significant condition. Bhattacharya, who was mentioned as an accused in the subsequent charge sheets filed by the … Read more

Parra Seeks Fair Trial Reforms and Fast-Track Courts’ Efficiency, Questions Judicial Infrastructure Development

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SRINAGAR: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Legislative Party leader and MLA Pulwama, Waheed ur Rehman Parra, on Saturday raised key questions regarding the judicial infrastructure development and reformative measures undertaken by the government to improve the Criminal Justice System in Jammu and Kashmir. Seeking clarity on the state of judicial infrastructure, Parra asked the government to … Read more

Gujarat courts sentence seven POCSO convicts to life imprisonment

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Ahmedabad, Feb 28 (IANS) Courts in Gujarat’s Amreli, Vadodara, and Rajkot on Friday sentenced seven POCSO convicts to life imprisonment. In Amreli, charge sheets were filed in two cases within just 17 days, with one accused arrested on the day of the crime. In Rajkot, the charge sheet was submitted within 40 days, while in … Read more

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