Guj riots: Amicus curiae says Modi can be prosecuted

In a jolt to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, a Supreme Court-appointed amicus curiae has held that he can be prosecuted under various sections of the Indian Penal Code for "promoting enmity......

SC to consider early listing of pleas against scrapping Article 370

The Supreme Court on Friday said it will take a decision on the early listing of petitions challenging the Centre's decision to abrogate provisions of Article 370 which had given a special status......

Do lawmakers merit immunity if criminality is attached to their acts, asks SC

The Supreme Court said on Wednesday it will examine whether the immunity granted to lawmakers from prosecution for taking bribe to make a speech or vote in Parliament and state legislatures extends......

Anti-women remarks by lawyers: BCI head terms it unwarranted

Bar Council of India Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra has termed "unwarranted" the alleged anti-women remarks of certain lawyers, including a defence counsel of the December 16 gangrape convict. The BCI......

India Open: Saina, Sindhu, Sameer sail into second round

IMAGE: Saina Nehwal said she was 'anxious to finish off the match'. Photograph: Christopher Lee/Getty Images Olympic medallists P V Sindhu and Saina Nehwal made a resounding start to their......

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Prannoy in Thailand Open pre-quarters

IMAGE: PV Sindhu beat Bulgaria's Linda Zetchiri in the opening round. Photograph: Robertus Pudyanto/Getty Images Top shuttlers P V Sindhu and HS Prannoy progressed to the women's and men's singles......