The Allahabad High Court ruled that a cluster of recent Supreme Court decisions on habeas corpus are per incuriam and therefore not binding on lower courts.
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B-52 Crash at Edwards Air Force Base Kills All Eight People Aboard
A B-52 Stratofortress crashed after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base during a radar modernisation test mission, killing the entire eight-person crew.
Manipur Candlelight Vigil Honours Six Naga Victims Killed in Recent Violence
Residents of Senapati district in Manipur held a candlelight vigil for six Naga individuals killed in the recent ethnic violence, calling for peace.
US Strikes Another Vessel in the Pacific in Ongoing Maritime Operations
US forces carried out an additional maritime strike in the Pacific as part of ongoing operations, raising questions about targeting procedures.
Srinagar Court Convicts Railway Employee in Minor’s Rape Case After 14 Years
A court in Srinagar convicted a railway staff member in a minor’s rape case that had been pending for 14 years, ruling DNA evidence not mandatory for conviction.
DOJ Moves to Block NAACP Lawsuit Against Elon Musk Data Centre Citing National Security
The Department of Justice filed a motion to block an NAACP lawsuit against Elon Musk’s data centre in Texas, citing national security concerns.
CBI Arrests Retired Judge Giribala Singh in Twisha Sharma Death Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested retired judge Giribala Singh a day after the court cancelled her bail in the Twisha Sharma death investigation.
ICE Agrees to Revise Detention Standards After Private Contractor Lobbied for Changes
ICE revised its national detention standards at the request of contractor GEO Group, removing language requiring compliance with state laws on detainee treatment.
Bengaluru Court Issues John Doe Order Restraining Defamatory Content Against Pawan Kalyan
A Bengaluru court passed a John Doe order blocking publication of allegedly defamatory claims against Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM and actor Pawan Kalyan.
Senate Rejects Resolution to Block Trump from Ordering Further Iran Strikes
The US Senate voted 48-47 to reject a resolution that would have prevented President Trump from authorising additional military strikes against Iran.