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51 headlines Updated 07 Aug 2026, 07:18 PM Open Archive 25 Jul 2026
SCC Online Blog India 25 Jul 2026, 10:00 PM

Dharmendra Pradhan Steps Down as Education Minister Amid Mass Student Protests; Pralhad Joshi Takes Additional Charge

Amid nationwide student protests over education-related issues, Dharmendra Pradhan has reportedly stepped down as Union Education Minister. Pralhad Joshi has been assigned additional charge of the ministry until a new minister is appointed. The post Dharmendra Pradhan Steps Down as Education Minister Amid Mass Student Protests; Pralhad Joshi Takes Additional Charge appeared first on SCC Times.

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SCC Online Blog India 25 Jul 2026, 09:30 PM

SIAC opens Delhi Liaison Office, strengthening engagement with India’s arbitration ecosystem

SIAC has inaugurated its Delhi Liaison Office during the SIAC Annual India Conference 2026, marking a significant expansion of its presence in India and strengthening engagement with the country’s arbitration ecosystem. The post SIAC opens Delhi Liaison Office, strengthening engagement with India’s arbitration ecosystem appeared first on SCC Times.

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SCC Online Blog India 25 Jul 2026, 04:00 PM Allahabad High Court

Facebook Post Containing Alleged Casteist Remarks Against MP Chandrashekhar Azad Discloses Prima Facie Case; Allahabad HC Upholds Rejection of Discharge

The Allahabad High Court held that the absence of specific casteist words in the FIR did not justify discharge where the Facebook post recovered during investigation and witness statements disclosed a prima facie case against the accused. The post Facebook Post Containing Alleged Casteist Remarks Against MP Chandrashekhar Azad Discloses Prima Facie Case; Allahabad HC Upholds Rejection of Discharge appeared...

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JURIST Global 25 Jul 2026, 03:23 PM

Latest crime trends report projects historic low for US homicide cases

The Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) on Wednesday released a midyear crime trends report which illustrated that homicides in large American cities fell by 18 percent in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year, effectively putting the country on track for its lowest annual homicide rate in over a century. […] The post Latest crime...

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JURIST Global 25 Jul 2026, 02:39 PM

Rights group calls on Zambia to release journalist arrested for controversial social media posts

Amnesty International on Thursday urged Zambian authorities to drop all charges against journalist MacPherson Mukuka and release him from detention following his arrest for posting a private conversation involving public servants on social media. Mukuka, a journalist at the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC), was arrested on July 17 for recording a private conversation between […] The post Rights group...

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SCC Online Blog India 25 Jul 2026, 02:00 PM

11,000 litres of milk and more than 200 sarees offered in Narmada; NGT directs MP PCB to remain vigilant during religious gatherings

The NGT observed that although there is no law which bars the offering of milk during rituals, discharge of milk in such large quantities should be avoided. The post 11,000 litres of milk and more than 200 sarees offered in Narmada; NGT directs MP PCB to remain vigilant during religious gatherings appeared first on SCC Times.

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SCC Online Blog India 25 Jul 2026, 12:00 PM Supreme Court of India

“Wrong statement” is not the same as “false statement”: Supreme Court quashes prosecution under Section 340 CrPC against litigant and counsel

The Supreme Court while quashing criminal proceedings under Section 340 CrPC against a litigant and his counsel held that “wrong statement” is not the same as a “false statement”. The Court reiterated that prosecution can be initiated only where a prima facie case of deliberate falsehood exists and the Court records that such action is expedient in the interests of...

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JURIST Global 25 Jul 2026, 11:52 AM

Federal employees seek injunction to stop USDA secretary from sending religious messages to staff

A group of federal employees and their union on Thursday has requested a federal court to temporarily bar US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins from sending official communications that “proselytize, promote, or favor any particular religion” to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) employees while their constitutional challenge proceeds. The motion for a preliminary injunction was filed […] The post Federal...

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SCC Online Blog India 25 Jul 2026, 09:00 AM High Court

Disputed Facts, Documentary Discrepancies: Jharkhand HC Orders Mandatory Judicial Inquiry Into Alleged Custodial Death

The Jharkhand High Court held that where facts are disputed and official records contain discrepancies in an alleged custodial death, a judicial inquiry is mandatory to independently determine the truth and ensure accountability. The post Disputed Facts, Documentary Discrepancies: Jharkhand HC Orders Mandatory Judicial Inquiry Into Alleged Custodial Death appeared first on SCC Times.

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JURIST Global 24 Jul 2026, 05:21 AM

Former federal prosecutor in Seattle sues Trump for unlawful firing

Former US Attorney General Roger Rogoff on Tuesday sued President Donald Trump’s administration for firing him just hours after he was appointed to the position, claiming that his removal violates federal statutes and the Appointments Clause of the Constitution. In his complaint, Rogoff claims that by firing him and “committing to firing anyone else a […] The post Former federal...

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