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WhatsApp Blocks 9,400 Accounts in Major Crackdown on ‘Digital Arrest’ Scams

In a significant move against online fraud, WhatsApp has revealed that it removed around 9,400 accounts linked to organised scam activities, including so-called “digital arrest” schemes and impersonation of law enforcement officials. The disclosure was made through documents submitted before the Supreme Court of India. According to the platform, the action followed a detailed investigation […]

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Gurugram Demolition Row: Supreme Court Declines Plea, Directs Petitioners to High Court

New Delhi- The Supreme Court of India on Monday declined to hear a petition challenging the ongoing demolition drive in Gurugram, advising the petitioners to seek relief from the Punjab and Haryana High Court instead. A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant, along with Justice Joymalya Bagchi, disposed of the plea while granting liberty […]

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Supreme Court Stays Amit Jogi’s Conviction in 2003 Murder Case

New Delhi- The Supreme Court of India on Thursday stayed the conviction of former Chhattisgarh lawmaker Amit Jogi in the 2003 murder case of political leader Ramavtar Jaggi, raising serious concerns over procedural fairness. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and Vijay Bishnoi questioned how the Chhattisgarh High Court could convict and sentence Jogi […]

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Supreme Court Puts Haryana Officials on Notice in Gurugram Land Row

Haryana: Supreme Court of India has issued notices to multiple Haryana government officials in a contempt petition tied to an alleged failure to implement directions from its earlier ruling on unauthorised constructions. The matter relates to a disputed 1.39-acre land parcel in Chakkarpur village in Gurugram, where the petitioner has alleged illegal structures continue to […]

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Mamata Banerjee Accuses BJP of ‘Larger Plan’ to Trigger President’s Rule After Malda Incident

Kolkata, April 2, 2026:West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is attempting to create conditions that could lead to the imposition of President’s rule in the State, following the tense situation involving judicial officers in Malda. Addressing a public gathering, Ms. Banerjee appealed to citizens to maintain […]

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Supreme Court Slams West Bengal Over Malda Hostage Crisis, Flags Collapse of Law & Order

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India on Thursday sharply criticised the administration in West Bengal after a disturbing incident in Malda, where a group of protesters allegedly confined several judicial officers for hours during an electoral revision exercise. The bench expressed deep concern over what it described as a serious failure in maintaining public […]

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Haryana Drops Move to Prosecute Ashoka University Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad

New Delhi, March 16: The Haryana government on Monday informed the Supreme Court of India that it has decided not to grant permission to prosecute Ali Khan Mahmudabad, a professor at Ashoka University, who had been booked over social media posts related to “Operation Sindoor”. Appearing for the state, S. V. Raju told a bench […]

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Supreme Court Declines PIL Seeking Nationwide Menstrual Leave Policy

New Delhi, March 13, 2026: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL)seeking a nationwide policy granting menstrual leave for women students and workers. The bench, comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, observed that making such leave mandatory could unintentionally reinforce gender stereotypes and discourage employers from […]

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Supreme Court Orders Removal of 3 NCERT Members Over Controversial Judiciary Chapter

New Delhi, March 11: The Supreme Court on Wednesday instructed all central and state government institutions funded by public money to remove the chairperson of NCERT’s social science curriculum, Professor Michel Danino, and two associates from any involvement in preparing or finalising textbooks for future academic years. The move follows a public outcry over a […]

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Raveena Tandon, Vir Das Welcome Supreme Court’s Revised Order on Stray Dogs

Mumbai (Maharashtra), August 23 : Actor Raveena Tandon and comedian Vir Das have welcomed the Supreme Court’s revised order on stray dogs, which allows them to return to their neighbourhoods after sterilisation and vaccination, except in cases where they are infected with rabies or show aggressive behaviour. Taking to Instagram, Raveena Tandon expressed relief over […]

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