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Delimitation Bill 2026 proposes expanding Lok Sabha strength to 816 seats
The bill would mark the first change to Lok Sabha seat numbers since the last delimitation exercise.
Supreme Court clarifies default bail rules once chargesheet is filed under BNSS
The court held that timely filing under Section 193(3) BNSS ends an accused’s right to default bail.
Supreme Court reiterates doctrine of per incuriam on bench strength versus numbers
The court clarified that a bench’s strength, not numerical majority, determines binding precedent.
Supreme Court: 2008 Haryana remission guidelines cannot override 2002 policy
The ruling favored a life convict’s premature release application under the more liberal 2002 policy.
Supreme Court sets formula for computing deceased’s income in accident compensation cases
The court distinguished the income-calculation method for salaried versus self-employed individuals.
Supreme Court upholds setting aside of a 25-year-old compromise decree
The court found the ‘voluntary’ element required for a valid compromise decree was never established.
Trump’s Right to Try Law Saved Thousands of Lives Claim Is Exaggerated with No Evidence Basis
President has repeated this claim for years but researchers who study investigational drug access say there is no supporting evidence.
Global Narcotic Crackdown: India Law Enforcement Reports Major Seizures in Past 48 Hours Across Multiple States
Coordinated enforcement agencies report a surge in drug seizure operations coinciding with international anti-narcotics awareness campaigns.
European Parliament Passes Law Accelerating Deportation of Illegal Immigrants and Enabling Return Centres
The European Parliament approved new legislation to speed up deportations and allow construction of ‘return centres’ for undocumented migrants.