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Supreme Court's new statue of 'Lady Justice' unveiled without blindfold

Supreme Court's new statue of 'Lady Justice' unveiled without blindfold

The Supreme Court statue’s traditional blindfold has been removed, symbolising transparent justice. Additionally, the sword in her hand has been replaced with a copy of the Constitution, emphasising the primacy of the rule of law over force

16 October,2024 11:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Gujarat govt to SC: Demolition in Gir Somnath done to remove encroachments

Gujarat govt to SC: Demolition in Gir Somnath done to remove encroachments

The petitioners alleged that Gujarat govt authorities conducted illegal demolitions early morning on September 28, targeting centuries-old Muslim religious sites, such as mosques, eidgahs, mausoleums, dargahs and residential places of Mutawallis of the dargahs without prior notice or opportunity for hearing

16 October,2024 03:48 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Kolkata doctor rape-murder: Resident doctors to protest in Delhi

Kolkata doctor rape-murder: Resident doctors to protest in Delhi

The Joint Delhi Resident Doctors' Association Action Committee to hold press conference on Thursday, warns if any harm comes to healthcare workers as a result of this ongoing protest, they will withdraw from both elective and emergency services and hold the appropriate authorities accountable

16 October,2024 12:36 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: ‘CBI probing with utmost seriousness’

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: ‘CBI probing with utmost seriousness’

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the CBI, submitted the fifth status report of the agency before a bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra

16 October,2024 08:50 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Mere existence of 40 pc disability does not bar student from pursuing MBBS: SC

Mere existence of 40 pc disability does not bar student from pursuing MBBS: SC

A bench of Justices BR Gavai, Aravind Kumar and KV Viswanathan gave detailed reasons for its September 18 order where it allowed a candidate to take admission in MBBS course after the medical board opined that he can pursue medical education without any impediment

15 October,2024 02:23 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
SC extends stay on defamation proceedings against Shashi Tharoor

SC extends stay on defamation proceedings against Shashi Tharoor

The Congress MP had moved the top court against the high court's August 29 order, which refused to quash the defamation proceedings against him

14 October,2024 04:37 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Musk's X to be reinstated in Brazil after complying with Supreme Court demands

Musk's X to be reinstated in Brazil after complying with Supreme Court demands

De Moraes ordered the shutdown after a monthslong dispute with Musk over free speech, far-right accounts and misinformation

09 October,2024 11:15 AM IST | Sao Paulo | AP
Bombay HC rebukes BMC for lack of hawker management in Mumbai

Bombay HC rebukes BMC for lack of hawker management in Mumbai

Offers to delay hearing so civic officials can visit roads in the area and see if orders were implemented

09 October,2024 07:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
Why SC’s recent ruling on child pornography is a landmark decision

Mid-Day Premium Why SC’s recent ruling on child pornography is a landmark decision

The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a landmark ruling, suggesting renaming the term ‘Child Pornography’ in the POCSO Act to ‘Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material’, and broadening the scope of offence for ‘possession of such material. Experts explain these changes and the significance they hold

07 October,2024 08:24 PM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain
Let's talk about sex, mom, dad

Let's talk about sex, mom, dad

An inability to monetise, parental resistance and a continuing skewed perception of sex is standing in way of sex education initiatives in creating impact in cities and villages

06 October,2024 07:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Arpika Bhosale

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