Chilean President Gabriel Boric is set to begin a five-day state visit to India on Tuesday, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit will focus on reviewing bilateral ties and discussing international issues of mutual interest, with meetings scheduled between Boric and Modi, as well as President Droupadi Murmu. Additionally, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will launch a portal providing comprehensive data on socio-economic and fiscal parameters of Indian states, while the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a plea challenging the validity of a provision of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.
Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Nupur Sharma, who was suspended in 2022 for making remarks about Prophet Mohammed, was seen taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025. This comes after the Supreme Court granted her protection from arrest in multiple FIRs. The event continues to draw a large number of devotees gathering at the Triveni Sangam for the Mahashivratri festival on Wednesday.
The Calcutta High Court's single-judge bench of Justice Tirthankar Ghosh will continue the fresh hearing in the RG Kar rape and murder case on Friday, with the CBI set to submit the case diary. The Supreme Court had given clearance for the parallel hearing in the case earlier this month. During the previous hearing, Justice Ghosh had directed the CBI to clarify whether the case was one of "rape" or "gang-rape," and also asked for details on the second round of investigation. The West Bengal government, represented by Kalyan Banerjee, raised questions on the legal tenability of a fresh probe after Sanjay Roy's conviction, while also stating that the state was not opposed to it.
The CBI will submit the case diary in the RG Kar rape and murder case at the Calcutta High Court's single-judge bench. This comes after the Supreme Court's clearance earlier this month and will be the second day of the fresh hearing at Justice Ghosh's bench. All eyes and ears will be on the proceedings to see whether the CBI counsel clarifies whether it was a case of "rape" or "gang-rape" in accordance with the court's previous direction. With the victim's parents approaching the court with a fresh petition and the West Bengal government and Trinamool Congress MP raising questions on the legal tenability of a fresh probe, the case has taken a political turn.
In a challenge to the government's "misuse" of Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act, Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) argues that this provision goes against safeguards available under other sections of the act. With the Supreme Court previously striking down a similar provision in 2015, the company is questioning the validity and potential misapplication of section 79(3)(b). This becomes especially concerning with the launch of a government portal allowing authorities to issue and upload content blocking orders under the controversial provision.
The Supreme Court has proposed the transfer of Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma to the Allahabad High Court, following a report about cash found at his residence during a fire on March 14. The Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, who initiated the enquiry into the incident, will be submitting his report to the Chief Justice of India today. The SC Collegium, which met Thursday, was apprised of a video of the incident at Justice Varma's residence and unanimously agreed to transfer him. This development has caused ripples in legal circles and was also brought up in Parliament by Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.
In an exclusive interview with CNN-News18, senior Supreme Court lawyer Harish Salve speaks out against the opaque and flawed process of judges appointing judges in India. With the recent discovery of a large sum of cash in the residence of Justice Yashwant Varma, the Supreme Court collegium has proposed to transfer him to his parent High Court in Allahabad. Salve argues that more transparency and stricter consequences should be applied to maintain the integrity of the judiciary.
The Supreme Court collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, has taken urgent action to transfer Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma to the Allahabad High Court after a major controversy erupted over the alleged recovery of a large stash of cash from his official residence. This transfer can only take place after the Centre accepts the collegium's recommendation. Some senior members of the collegium are reportedly pushing for stricter action, including seeking Justice Varma's resignation or launching an in-house inquiry against him. Born in 1969, Justice Varma was appointed as an additional judge of the Allahabad High Court in 2014 and has been a judge of the Delhi High Court since 2021.
The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, has recommended the transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma to his parent Allahabad High Court due to an adverse report against him. This move is seen as a corrective measure in the wake of reports of unaccounted money at his residence. The decision reflects the Collegium's commitment towards judicial accountability and upholding institutional integrity. The government's approval for the transfer is now awaited.
In a major development, 'X' has filed a lawsuit in the Karnataka High Court against the Indian government, challenging its content regulation and censorship policies. The social media giant has raised concerns over the government's interpretation of the Information Technology (IT) Act, claiming that it violates Supreme Court rulings and undermines free expression online. The government, on the other hand, maintains that it has the authority to block illegal content under Section 79(3)(b) of the Act, while 'X' argues that this provision does not grant such power to the authorities.