In a major development, the Lokpal of India has officially cleared Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch of all allegations related to the Adani-Hindenburg affair. The clean chit comes after a thorough examination of the complaint submitted by Supreme Court

India has stepped up its national security measures by mandating strict compliance for all internet-connected CCTV equipment sold within the country. As of April 9, 2025, all such surveillance devices must pass mandatory testing and certification by government-designated labs. This policy comes amid intensifying concerns over foreign espionage threats and growing reliance

Justice Yashwant Varma is facing calls for impeachment after large amounts of unaccounted cash were found at his official residence in Delhi. The discovery occurred in March 2025 following a fire at his government-allotted bungalow in Tughlak Crescent. As fire personnel battled the blaze, they stumbled upon stacks of burnt currency notes—some reportedly piled up […]

The Supreme Court has directed the Assam Human Rights Commission (AHRC) to investigate 171 alleged fake encounters by the state police. The order revives scrutiny into a matter that had been earlier dismissed by the Commission. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N. K. Singh delivered the order in response to a Public Interest […]

In a decision that has reignited debate over judicial accountability, the Supreme Court of India has denied a Right to Information (RTI) request seeking access to the findings of its in-house committee that investigated the alleged recovery of cash from the residence of retired Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma. SC Cites RTI Exemptions […]

The Supreme Court of India has reserved its decision on a series of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. A bench comprising Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice A.G. Masih concluded a three-day hearing on May 22, focusing on whether the amended provisions infringe upon fundamental religious freedoms and minority […]

The Supreme Court of India has stayed the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) ongoing probe into the alleged ₹1,000 crore liquor scam involving the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC). Delivering a sharp rebuke to the agency, the apex court on May 22, 2025, questioned its jurisdiction, citing violations of the federal structure and absence of a […]

The Supreme Court of India has strongly reprimanded the Enforcement Directorate (ED) over its recent raids on TASMAC, the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation. Observing that the agency was “crossing all limits,” the court raised serious concerns about federal overreach and improper use of investigative powers in a matter already under state jurisdiction. The hearing

The Supreme Court of India on May 21, 2025, refused to hear a petition seeking the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, following the controversial recovery of a large sum of half-burnt currency from his official residence. The court advised the petitioner to first approach the […]

In a major development in the National Herald money laundering case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has told a Delhi court that Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi were direct beneficiaries of ₹142 crore, which the agency has classified as “proceeds of crime.” The statement was made during a court hearing on May 21, 2025, […]