The US State Department opened an inquiry into Quincy Institute co-founder Trita Parsi, raising fears he could face deportation for his criticism of Iran policy.
Category: Legal
US House Passes Legislation Imposing Sanctions on ICC Officials Amid Israel Warrant Row
The US House of Representatives passed a bill to impose sanctions on International Criminal Court officials in response to arrest warrants for Israeli leaders.
Colombian Constitutional Crisis Deepens as Chamber Proposes Petro Suspension
Colombia’s constitutional order was tested as a congressional commission proposed stripping President Petro of his powers ahead of the June 21 presidential runoff.
Hungary Halts ICC Withdrawal After New PM Peter Magyar Reverses Orbán Policy
Hungary’s new Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced his country would stop its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, reversing Orbán-era policy.
ICE Facial Recognition Sharing Plan Faces Legal Challenge from 24 US States
A Trump executive order requiring local police to adopt ICE facial recognition is facing a multi-state legal challenge as civil liberties groups file suit.
Madras HC Closes Plea Challenging TN Police’s URL Blocking Notification After Posts Deleted
The Madras High Court disposed of a petition challenging Tamil Nadu police’s order to block certain URLs on X (Twitter) after the content was removed by users.
Supreme Court Holds Government Cannot Withdraw Promised Industrial Incentives — Key Promissory Estoppel Ruling
The Supreme Court comprehensively restated the doctrine of promissory estoppel, ruling that the state cannot arbitrarily withdraw incentives on which citizens had relied.
Supreme Court Rules Indian Succession Act Probate Proceedings Are Governed by Three-Year Limitation
The apex court held that applications for probate or revocation of probate under the Indian Succession Act are subject to the three-year limit under the Limitation Act.
Supreme Court: Order XII Rule 6 CPC Allows Courts to Pronounce Judgment on Admitted Facts Without Full Trial
The Supreme Court clarified when courts can use the summary judgment procedure of Order XII Rule 6 to decide cases based on admissions without full trials.
Lokayukta SPE Must Comply with RTI — State Exemption Notification Struck Down by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court struck down a 2011 Madhya Pradesh notification that had shielded the Lokayukta’s Special Police Establishment from RTI disclosures.