Six defendants were indicted in Puerto Rico on racketeering charges including murder drug trafficking and money laundering as part of a RICO prosecution.
Category: Legal
Joyriding Bills in Multiple US States and Federally Contain No Such Bans Says Fact-Check
A legal fact-check found that viral claims about state and federal laws banning joyriding were not accurately representing what the legislation actually said.
SC Seeks NTA Details on NEET-UG 2026 Cancellation and Exam Reform Measures
India’s top court took up the contentious cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 and sought answers from the testing agency on systemic improvements.
Aravalli Boundary Panel Directed by SC to Engage Experts and Stakeholders in Consultative Process
The Supreme Court said the committee tasked with delineating the Aravalli hills must include technical experts and affected stakeholders in its deliberations.
Directorate of Enforcement Appeals to Supreme Court in Satinder Singh Bhasin Case
India’s financial crimes agency challenged a lower court order in the money laundering case of businessman Satinder Singh Bhasin.
Supreme Court Rules Appellate Courts Reversing Acquittals Must Hear Convicts on Sentencing
The apex court held that high courts that overturn lower court acquittals are obligated to conduct their own sentencing hearings rather than remanding the case.
SC Upholds Election Commission Power to Conduct SIR of Electoral Rolls
The Supreme Court validated the poll body’s authority to undertake a Special Intensive Review of voter lists ruling it as a constitutional exercise of power.
Party Cannot Challenge Arbitration Award on Mandate Expiry After Accepting Extension Rules SC
The apex court said acceptance of an arbitrator’s extended timeline constitutes estoppel and prevents later challenge of the resulting award on timeliness.
Delhi High Court Told Centre’s Gymkhana Vacate Directive Was an Option Not a Forced Order
The Union government clarified before the high court that its instruction to the Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate was not a mandated eviction but a suggested timeline.
SC Collegium Recommends Five New Judges Including Four High Court Chief Justices
The Supreme Court collegium recommended the elevation of four high court chief justices and senior advocate V Mohana in meetings held May 22 and 27.