West Bengal has rolled out new guidelines tightening controls on animal slaughter. Authorities now require animals to have a “fit certificate” before they can be slaughtered, and slaughter in public places is prohibited. The rules, aligned with court directions and existing laws, provide for penalties including imprisonment and fines to curb illegal and inhumane practices.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has unveiled the ‘One Case One Data’ initiative to unify court information across high courts, district courts, and taluka courts for smoother case management. Alongside it, the Supreme Court website now hosts an AI-powered chatbot called ‘Su Sahay’, marking a push toward more accessible, digital support for citizens and court users.
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London restaurateur Harman Singh Kapoor says he was held for nearly 24 hours after an arrest tied to his non halal restaurant Rangrez. He alleges discriminatory treatment by the Metropolitan Police and Mayor Sadiq Khan, saying authorities acted unfairly despite his Sikh faith based principles. Kapoor now plans legal action and asks supporters to patronize his business directly.
Betty Broderick, 78, has died of natural causes while serving a life sentence for the 1989 killing of her ex-husband Dan Broderick and his new wife Linda Kolkena. The shootings followed a bitter divorce and became a notorious court case, later revived by a Netflix series. Her death reportedly occurred in a prison medical facility.
Rapper Kodak Black, born Bill Kapri, was arrested in Orange County, Florida, over accusations of MDMA trafficking. The 28-year-old faces a felony charge and is held without bond. His lawyer says the arrest stems from a coordinated surrender linked to a November 2025 incident. The case marks yet another chapter in the artist’s troubled legal history.
The Hyderabad City Civil Court has restrained unverified telecasts accusing Euro Exim Bank of fraudulent guarantees and mega-scam involvement. The court said the respondents offered no documentary evidence or credible material to support such serious claims. The order comes amid a ₹100-crore defamation suit, highlighting the bar for public allegations in court-linked media coverage.
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Sri Lanka’s court has ordered the resumption of excavation at the Chemmani mass grave, which was paused for seven months over funding problems. With LKR 2.1 million allocated, workers can restart digging under diplomatic observation. The site previously yielded 240 skeletal remains and children’s items, underscoring the case’s sensitivity and the push for accountability.
An appeals court has halted President Trump’s executive order that suspended asylum access at the U.S. southern border. The judges ruled that immigration laws allow people to apply for asylum and that a president cannot override that right. The court also said the order improperly sidestepped existing legal procedures, including processes tied to anti-torture protections.
Bomb threats sent via email triggered panic in Jaipur, with the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, the High Court, and the local Sessions Court all reporting alerts. Security agencies rushed to the spots and heightened checks as evacuations were carried out, according to initial reports. Authorities are investigating the source and intent behind the threats.
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