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1. Transgender Persons Amendment Act: Recognizing Self-Perceived Identity Will Render 169 Sections Unworkable, SG Tells Supreme Court

Transgender Persons Amendment Act: Recognizing Self-Perceived Identity Will Render 169 Sections Unworkable, SG Tells Supreme Court

Transgender Persons Amendment Act: Recognizing Self-Perceived Identity Will Render 169 Sections Unworkable, SG Tells Supreme Court Transgender Persons Amendment Act: Recognizing Self-Perceived Identity Will Render 169 Sections Unworkable, SG Tells Supreme Court Supreme Court issues notice on fresh challenge to Transgender Amendment Act, 2026. The Supreme Court today issue notice in another petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026. A bench comprising CJI Surya Kant, Justice Bagchi and Justice Mohana has tagged the plea filed by one Anuraj M with similar pending petitions. Sr Adv Anand Grover, appearing for the petitioner, told the bench, "They have completely excluded the mental aspect..If I believe that I am a woman born as a man.." Notably, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, responding to the submission told the bench, "169 sections of various statutes will become unworkable..if we accept this man thinks he is a woman.." Last week, Supreme Court issued notice to the Union government on another writ petition challenging the constitutional validity of the proviso to Section 2(k) of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026. The proviso to Section 2(k) of the Act provides that the term "transgender person" does not include, and has never included, persons with different sexual orientations and self-perceived sexual identities. The petition has been filed by Ankani Biswas, a transgender advocate practising before the Calcutta High Court. The petition assails the proviso to Section 2(k) of the amended Act, which states that the definition of a transgender person "shall not include, nor shall ever have been so included, persons with different sexual orientations and self-perceived sexual identities". According to the petitioner, the provision is unconstitutional because it departs from the Supreme…

2. In Absence Of UCC Or Law Banning Polygamy, Valid Muslim Second Marriage Doesn't Bar Family Pension For Widow: Patna HC

In Absence Of UCC Or Law Banning Polygamy, Valid Muslim Second Marriage Doesn't Bar Family Pension For Widow: Patna HC

In Absence Of UCC Or Law Banning Polygamy, Valid Muslim Second Marriage Doesn't Bar Family Pension For Widow: Patna HC In Absence Of UCC Or Law Banning Polygamy, Valid Muslim Second Marriage Doesn't Bar Family Pension For Widow: Patna HC Patna HC: Valid Second Marriage Under Muslim Personal Law Can't Deny Widow Family Pension The Patna High Court has held that in the absence of any legislation introducing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) or prohibiting polygamy among Muslims, a valid second marriage under Mohammedan Personal Law cannot, by itself, be a ground to deny family pension to the widow of a deceased Muslim government employee. Observing that Mohammedan Personal Law continues to govern the marital rights and obligations of Muslims unless expressly modified by legislation, the Court directed the authorities to sanction family pension in favour of the petitioner, the deceased employee's surviving second wife. Justice Purnendu Singh allowed the writ petition filed by Najma Khatoon, who sought family pension following the death of her husband, a government employee, contending that their marriage was valid under Mohammedan Personal Law. The Court observed: "In the absence of any legislation introducing a Uniform Civil Code or otherwise prohibiting polygamy among Muslims at the national level or by the State Government, the Mohammedan Personal Law continues to govern the marital rights and obligations of Muslims." It further held: "Consequently, the validity of a marriage contracted by a Muslim male has to be examined with reference to the applicable personal law, subject to any valid statutory restriction governing the service conditions of a Government servant." What are the facts of the case? The petitioner sought directions for grant of family pension after her husband's death on October 14, 2024. She relied on the Bihar Finance Department's Resolution dated June 27, 2011, contending…

3. Parliamentary Panel to meet Meta, X, Snapchat, and Google today at 4pm

Parliamentary Panel to meet Meta, X, Snapchat, and Google today at 4pm

Parliamentary Panel to meet Meta, X, Snapchat, and Google today at 4pm - Web Stories - 2 min read Parliamentary Panel to meet Meta, X, Snapchat, and Google today at 4pm The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology summoned representatives of major social media platforms Meta, X, Snapchat, and Google to appear before the panel today at 4 PM. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology summoned representatives of major social media platforms Meta, X, Snapchat, and Google to appear before the panel today at 4 PM. The meeting of Parliament's Committee on Information Technology and Communications was scheduled to convene to evaluate the broader framework of online safety. The discussions primarily focused on three core areas: ensuring the digital safety of women and children, safeguarding the data privacy of farmers, rural residents, laborers, and general citizens, and assessing how social media platforms comply with government rules governing law and order. Announcing the summons earlier, BJP MP and chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee Nishikant Dubey outlined the specific areas of inquiry for the digital platforms. "On 3 August 2026 at 4 PM, our Parliamentary Committee on IT and Communication has summoned Meta (Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp), X (Twitter), Snapchat, and Google," Dubey stated. "How will the privacy of women, children, farmers, rural folks, laborers, and the general public be protected? How do these companies ensure the government's public order?" he added.

4. Delhi Court Acquits Former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh In Women Wrestlers' Sexual Harassment Case

Delhi Court Acquits Former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh In Women Wrestlers' Sexual Harassment Case

Delhi Court Acquits Former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh In Women Wrestlers' Sexual Harassment Case Delhi Court Acquits Former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh In Women Wrestlers' Sexual Harassment Case Delhi court acquitted former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers A Delhi court on Monday acquitted former BJP MP and ex-Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the sexual harassment case filed by six women wrestlers. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Ashwini Panwar pronounced the judgment, acquitting Singh along with Vinod Tomar, the former Assistant Secretary of the Wrestling Federation of India, in the case. The case stemmed from allegations levelled by six women wrestlers, who accused Singh of sexual harassment during his tenure as the Wrestling Federation of India chief. The prosecution and defence had completed their final submissions before the trial court last month. With Monday's verdict, the trial court has acquitted both accused of the charges levelled against them. Notably, on July 2, the Court had reserved its verdict in the criminal case against the former WFI chief. The Rouse Avenue Courts reserved the matter after concluding final arguments advanced by the prosecution, the complainants, and the accused. The court is scheduled to pronounce its judgment on August 3.

5. 'Would have hanged myself if guilty': Brij Bhushan's 1st reaction after acquittal

'Would have hanged myself if guilty': Brij Bhushan's 1st reaction after acquittal

'Would have hanged myself if guilty': Brij Bhushan's 1st reaction after acquittal 'Would have hanged myself if guilty': Brij Bhushan after acquittal in wrestlers' sexual harassment case Edited by: Kanchan Yadav / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Aug 03, 2026, 11:50 IST Comments Share AA Text Size Small Medium Large NEW DELHI: Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Monday said he "had complete faith that justice would be done" and "never felt guilty" after a Delhi court acquitted him in the sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers.Reiterating that the case was a "conspiracy", the ex-BJP MP said he had maintained from the very beginning that he would "hang myself" if even one of the allegations against him was proved.His remarks came after Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court acquitted Singh and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in the case.Reacting to the verdict, Brij Bhushan said, "I said this was a conspiracy, and if any of the allegations against me are found to be true, I will hang myself. Today, after almost three years, the court has honorably acquitted me and Vinod... I always stood up for those who were weak, those whose rights were violated.""I had complete faith that justice would be done to me, and I never felt guilty... We were fighting for the junior athletes whose rights were being violated, and I am happy that we won that fight," he said.He further stated he has "not been acquitted but have been acquitted with honour... I have nothing to say to those against me." Referring to the court's verdict, the former WFI chief further noted, "The honourable judge said that Brij Bhushan Singh and Vinod Tomar are acquitted with honour. From the very first day, I had said that if even a single allegation against me was proved, I…

1. Vanashakti vs. Union of India (UOI) (29.07.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0759/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the legality of post facto environmental clearances in Vanashakti v. Union of India. The core issue was whether the 2017 Notification and the 2021 Office Memorandu

2. Container Corporation of India Limited vs. Rishi Ranjan Mishra and Ors. (29.07.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0758/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether a Reach Stacker qualifies as a motor vehicle under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, in the case of Container Corporation of India Limited vs. Rishi Ranjan Mis

3. High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan and Ors. vs. Abhay Jain (29.07.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0755/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether Abhay Jain, a judicial officer wrongfully discharged by the Rajasthan High Court, is entitled to Selection Scale or Super Time Scale despite missing Annual

4. Nakhat Singh vs. Union of India (UOI) and Ors. (29.07.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0762/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal of Nakhat Singh, an Airman, against the Union of India regarding the denial of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for a civil post due to non-compliance w

5. OTIS Elevator Co. (India) Ltd. vs. Rashmi Handa and Ors. (29.07.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0761/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the liability for a fatal elevator accident involving OTIS Elevator Co. (India) Ltd., Rashmi Handa, RAW, and MES. The court upheld the NCDRC's decision, which foun

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