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The AI authorship debate is heating up. Is training models on copyrighted books fair use or a sophisticated form of theft? We break down the complex legal and ethical arguments. The elephant in the room: AI models like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude are fueled by vast digital libraries. This includes ... Read full article.

A former manager at Meta, James Tillinghast, has filed a lawsuit against the tech giant, alleging wrongful termination and retaliation. The suit claims Tillinghast was dismissed after raising serious concerns about an immigration letter he believed misrepresented an employee's contributions and ... Read full article.

A federal judge in New York has delivered a significant blow to a Trump-era immigration policy, striking down a ban that suspended the processing of visas from 75 countries. The ruling, issued from the Southern District of New York, found that former Secretary of State Marco Rubio had exceeded his ... Read full article.

The Bar Council of India (BCI) Chairman, Manan Kumar Mishra, is currently embroiled in a significant controversy, facing fervent calls for his resignation and a direct challenge to his authority in the Supreme Court. The situation escalated dramatically when BCI Co-Chairman and senior advocate YR ... Read full article.

In a significant, albeit temporary, ruling, the US Supreme Court has given President Donald Trump the green light to continue construction on his ambitious and controversial White House ballroom and "military complex" project. Chief Justice John Roberts issued a one-page decision on Friday, ... Read full article.

TikTok, the popular short-form video app, along with its parent company ByteDance, has reached a significant agreement to pay $400 million to settle a U.S. government lawsuit. This settlement addresses allegations that the company violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The ... Read full article.

A former Meta Platforms engineering director has delivered damning testimony, asserting that CEO Mark Zuckerberg fostered a corporate environment where child safety was consistently secondary to user engagement and corporate growth across Facebook and Instagram. Arturo Bejar, a prominent critic and ... Read full article.

The West Bengal government is intensifying its efforts to secure the custodial interrogation of Sumit Roy, personal assistant to Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, in connection with the Salboni land-grabbing case. On Wednesday, the state government informed the Supreme Court that Roy is ... Read full article.

Disney and ABC have taken a bold stand, suing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to prevent an early review of their broadcast licenses. The media giants allege this move by the Trump administration is a retaliatory tactic, aiming to "punish" them for critical coverage and shows like ... Read full article.

Opening statements have begun in a pivotal trial against Meta Platforms in Oakland, California, marking a significant moment in the ongoing battle for online child safety. Outside the federal courthouse, a powerful banner displayed nearly 600 names of children and young adults who tragically died ... Read full article.

The Supreme Court of India has announced the formation of a high-powered committee to investigate allegations of police excesses during recent student protests related to the NEET examinations in Delhi. This significant move by the top court aims to address concerns raised by students and civil ... Read full article.

A prominent political controversy has engulfed Tamil Nadu after a complaint was lodged against BJP leader Nainar Nagendran for allegedly making derogatory and defamatory remarks targeting Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and his mother. The complaint was filed by advocate Vardhini with the Tamil Nadu ... Read full article.

The Supreme Court has delivered a significant ruling, quashing a criminal defamation complaint and the subsequent summons issued by a Lucknow court against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The case stemmed from remarks Gandhi allegedly made about Hindutva ideologue V.D. Savarkar.A bench comprising ... Read full article.

The Lok Sabha has successfully passed a significant bill aimed at amending the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act of 1957. This legislative move, which was introduced by Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy, seeks to restrict the powers of individual states to impose taxes on ... Read full article.

The Union Government has announced a significant shift in its approach to the controversial Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. The bill, which has been a subject of considerable debate, has now been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for extensive review.This ... Read full article.

In a significant move for national symbols, President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday gave her assent to a new Bill, effectively criminalizing the intentional disruption or prevention of the singing of the National Song, Vande Mataram. This landmark legislation grants Vande Mataram the same legal ... Read full article.

Major social media companies, including Meta, TikTok, Google, and Snap, are now set to confront thousands of lawsuits accusing them of deliberately designing their platforms to be addictive to young users. This significant legal development follows a decision by the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. ... Read full article.

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal didn't hold back on Monday, expressing his dismay after a Mumbai court denied anticipatory bail to two former students of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). Sibal claimed this incident vividly highlights the government's perceived intolerance and raises serious ... Read full article.

The Supreme Court is set to hear an urgent plea from Tamil Nadu on August 13 (Thursday), seeking directions for Karnataka to comply with the Cauvery Water Management Authority's (CWMA) decision. This crucial hearing addresses Karnataka's alleged failure to release 3,500 cusecs of water per day for ... Read full article.

In a significant development, the Supreme Court has given its approval for Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee to travel abroad for a period of three weeks to undergo eye treatment. This decision provides crucial relief to Banerjee, who had previously faced obstacles in his travel ... Read full article.

The Supreme Court of India on Monday, August 10, 2026, made a significant proposal to establish Special Courts dedicated solely to hearing cases related to the Manipur ethnic violence. These courts would specifically handle investigations conducted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and ... Read full article.

NEW DELHI, As the Parliament's monsoon session draws to a close, a notable absence from Monday's Lok Sabha agenda is the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill. This contentious piece of legislation, introduced on March 25, has not yet been taken up for discussion amidst fierce protests ... Read full article.

The Delhi High Court has delivered a significant temporary reprieve to Dabur India, staying an order from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) that prohibited the sale of several food products marketed with “100 percent” claims. This includes popular items like Dabur honey, cow ... Read full article.

In a surprising development, the Supreme Court has replaced two special judges who were overseeing crucial coal scam cases in Delhi. This significant judicial shake-up comes after an "unusual request" from the Delhi High Court, which stated that the judges were "better suited for certain other ... Read full article.

The Supreme Court of India has stepped into a crucial legal debate, asking the central government to respond to petitions that challenge recent amendments made to the Right to Information (RTI) Act. These amendments are part of the new Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, and they've ... Read full article.

In a bold move that promises to ignite fresh legal battles, former President Donald Trump has signed a pair of executive orders aimed at significantly restricting birthright citizenship. This action comes despite a recent Supreme Court ruling that overturned a previous attempt to ban it, signaling ... Read full article.

In a significant development that has drawn national attention, the Bombay High Court's Goa Bench has convicted former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal in the 2013 sexual assault case, setting aside his earlier acquittal by a Goa sessions court. The verdict, delivered today, pertains to allegations made ... Read full article.

New Delhi, In a significant move aimed at bolstering the efficiency and capacity of India's judicial system, the Rajya Sabha has successfully passed a crucial bill to increase the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges. This landmark legislation, approved by voice vote, will see the number of ... Read full article.

In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has directed social media platforms to remove deepfake and AI-generated videos that falsely implicated Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in the Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP). The court, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, deemed the content defamatory, marking ... Read full article.

A dramatic Oval Office confrontation between then-U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro, and President Donald Trump reportedly led to the Department of Justice quietly dropping charges against three defendants previously implicated in the Reflecting Pool damage.The highly ... Read full article.

The Supreme Court, in a significant move on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, has issued a comprehensive directive aiming to combat the rising menace of "digital arrests" scams and cyber fraud. This detailed order mandates the Centre, State governments, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and telecom ... Read full article.

Minnesota's 'nudify' app ban proceeds despite xAI's challenge. This ruling spotlights the urgent debate: can we regulate AI image manipulation to prevent harm without stifling tech innovation? The recent ruling by U.S. District Judge Donovan Frank, allowing Minnesota’s 'nudify' app ban to proceed ... Read full article.

In a high-stakes move just 99 days before the nation’s crucial midterm elections, Donald Trump has formally requested the Supreme Court to intervene and allow him to enforce an executive order that would severely restrict mail-in voting.This emergency request follows a recent federal appeals court ... Read full article.

Former FBI Director James Comey is currently embroiled in a significant legal battle, seeking to dismiss felony charges accusing him of threatening Donald Trump's life. The charges stem from an Instagram post in 2025 where Comey shared a photograph of seashells arranged to spell out '86 47'. The ... Read full article.

In a significant development, the Supreme Court has unequivocally affirmed the fundamental right to peaceful protest, stating that police excesses cannot be justified merely because an agitation is underway. This strong assertion came as the court agreed to hear a series of petitions alleging ... Read full article.

In a significant development, India's Supreme Court has strongly questioned the use of lathicharge against protesting students, asserting that agitation alone does not justify such police action. The top court's remark came during the hearing of several petitions seeking an inquiry into incidents ... Read full article.

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal has taken a significant legal step by moving the Supreme Court to challenge the interpretation of the anti-defection law, specifically focusing on its merger rule under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution. This move has drawn attention as the Supreme Court has agreed ... Read full article.

The Prime Minister has put a temporary stop to the controversial early release scheme for thousands of prisoners, a plan originally set to begin in September under the new Sentencing Act. This unexpected pause comes as the government announces a comprehensive review of the policy.The scheme had ... Read full article.

The Supreme Court has recently taken a significant step towards ensuring justice for the victims of the 2023 Manipur violence, proposing the establishment of special courts to conduct daily trials. This move comes amid concerns over "inordinate delay" in investigations and prosecutions related to ... Read full article.

The Supreme Court of India delivered a crucial ruling on Friday, July 24, 2026, putting a firm stop to the unauthorized sharing of court proceedings on social media and other digital platforms. This means you can no longer post, repost, or upload audio-video recordings of court hearings without ... Read full article.

In a significant development in the high-profile 2017 Kerala actor assault case, the Kerala High Court has once again firmly stood its ground, rejecting the pleas of two more convicts, Saleem and Pradeep, to suspend their sentences. This decision comes after a thorough review by the Division Bench ... Read full article.

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has assured legal professionals that he is prepared to intervene if the Supreme Court Metro station remains closed, causing significant disruption for those trying to reach the apex court. The assurance came amidst concerns raised over the shutdown of several ... Read full article.

A significant development unfolded in the Indian Parliament today as Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament, Kalyan Banerjee, was suspended from the Lok Sabha. The suspension comes after he was accused of using "unparliamentary language" directed at a woman MP during parliamentary ... Read full article.

The United States Justice Department has made a significant and unprecedented move, activating a long-dormant federal court specifically designed for the deportation of individuals deemed “alien terrorists.” This court, created three decades ago, is now being utilized for the first time under the ... Read full article.

The Indian government is set to introduce a significant piece of legislation in the Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon Session of Parliament today, July 20, 2026. This new bill, officially known as the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aims to extend statutory protection ... Read full article.

In a scathing attack, Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee has accused the Bengal Police of acting unlawfully, labeling their actions as "theft in uniform" following the demolition of his constituency office. The incident has ignited a fresh political controversy in ... Read full article.

In a significant ruling that brings much-needed clarity to the interpretation of obscenity under Indian law, the Supreme Court has unequivocally stated that mere abusive language or swear words do not, by themselves, constitute obscenity under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This decision ... Read full article.

A landmark verdict has been delivered in Italy following the tragic 2018 Morandi Bridge collapse in Genoa, which claimed 43 lives. After years of legal proceedings, 32 individuals have been convicted in connection with the disaster, marking a significant moment for justice and ... Read full article.

Bangladesh is abuzz with political tension as exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reportedly plans her return to Dhaka by December. However, her homecoming is set to be anything but peaceful, with State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam unequivocally stating that Hasina will be ... Read full article.

The Supreme Court on Monday, July 13, 2026, refused to immediately hear a significant plea from the Telangana government aimed at stopping Andhra Pradesh's progress on the proposed Polavaram, Banakacherla/Nallamalasagar Link Project. The top court cited "procedural deficiencies" in Telangana's ... Read full article.