Supreme Court stayed an Allahabad High Court remarks that grabbing the breasts of a minor victim, breaking the string of her pyjama is not rape. File
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Supreme Court stays ‘insensitive, inhuman’ remarks by Allahabad High Court on rape

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (March 26, 2025) stayed an Allahabad High Court order of March 17, which concluded that “mere” grabbing the breasts of a minor victim, breaking the string of her pyjama to “bring down” her lower garment are not sufficient to constitute an offence of attempt to rape

Congress MPs meet Speaker, raise issue of denial of opportunity to Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha

Congress Lok Sabha MPs including Deputy Leader of Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi, Congress general secretary, K.C. Venugopal and Congress whip Manickam Tagore and 70 others met Lok Sabha Speaker on Wednesday (March 26, 2025) and raised the issue of the denial of Opportunity to Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in the House. 

Two months before push against Collegium system, International Commission of Jurists report recommended new law for judicial appointments, transfers

Two months before Vice-President of India and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar’s push to find an alternative to the Collegium system following the alleged discovery of half-burnt cash on the residential premises of High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma, an international body of jurists had published a report urging the government and the Parliament to enact a law constituting a ‘Judicial Council’ to spearhead judicial appointments and transfers based on transparent, predetermined and objective criteria.

Kerala Chief Secretary Sarada Muraleedharan decries colourism, triggers social debate on skin tone bias in progressive societies

Kerala Chief Secretary Sarada Muraleedharan has triggered a social debate on “entrenched colourism” in society. In an evocative and poignant Facebook post, Ms. Muraleedharan spotlighted the inequity of skin tone bias against women in workplaces, domestic circles, hiring practices and professional appraisals.

Continued pattern of biased and politically motivated assessments: India on U.S. Commission Report on religious freedom

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday (March 26, 2025) that the 2025 Annual Report of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) continues its pattern of issuing biased and politically motivated assessments.

Democrats urge U.S. Justice Department probe of war plans discussion on Signal

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and top Senate Democrats on Wednesday (March 25, 2025) wrote a letter to Republican President Donald Trump and his top officials urging a Justice Department probe into how a journalist was inadvertently included in a secret group discussion of sensitive war plans.

Yoga teacher ‘buried alive’ over suspected affair, body found after three months: Police

Three months after a yoga teacher went missing, his body was found in a pit in Charkhi Dadri after a probe revealed that he was “buried alive” over a suspected affair with the wife of the main accused, police said on Wednesday (March 26, 2025).

Maharashtra government drops proposed 6% tax on high-end EVs

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday (March 26, 2025) announced that the state government will not implement the proposed 6% tax on electric vehicles (EVs) priced above ₹30 lakh. The decision was made after concerns were raised about its impact on EV adoption and revenue generation.

Breach of privilege notice moved against Kunal Kamra in Maharashtra Legislative Council

BJP legislator Pravin Darekar on Wednesday (March 26, 2025), moved a breach of privilege notice against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sushma Andhare.

SEBI keeps WeWork India’s IPO in abeyance

SEBI has put the initial public offering (IPO) of premium flexible workspace operator WeWork India Management Ltd in “abeyance”, an update with the markets regulator showed. The Embassy Group-promoted firm, which filed its draft IPO papers on January 31, planned to offer 4.37 crore shares through an Offer for Sale (OFS) route.

Engineer Rashid granted permission to attend Parliament session ‘in custody‘

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (March 26, 2025) allowed Jammu and Kashmir MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh, who is in jail in a terror funding case, to attend the ongoing Parliament session ‘in-custoday‘. A Bench of Justices Chandra Dhari Singh and Anup Jairam Bhambhani, which was initially inclined to grant the permission, on Tuesday said a detailed order would be passed.

Congress moves privilege motion against MOS Rural Development for “false statement” on MGNREGS funds

Accusing Minister of State for Rural Development Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani for making a false statement regarding comparative outlay of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) funds to Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh, senior Congress leader and party’s whip in Lok Sabha Manickam Tagore moved a privilege motion against the minister.