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SC has reshaped free speech contours since Independence: Former CJI
Former CJI BR Gavai was delivering the Justice KT Desai Memorial Lecture 2025 on 'Freedom of Speech and Expression: Its Scope and Limitations Under the Constitution'.
 "SC has reshaped free speech contours since Independence: Former CJI")
ECI extends Kerala electoral roll revision timeline ahead of polls
The local body polls will be held in the state on December 9 and 11 in two phases
 "ECI extends Kerala electoral roll revision timeline ahead of polls")
Datanomics: Uranium traces put spotlight on India's polluted aquifers
A new nationwide groundwater assessment shows rising uranium and nitrate contamination - with Punjab and Delhi among the worst affected - raising urgent health and policy concerns
 "Datanomics: Uranium traces put spotlight on India's polluted aquifers")
No question of unregulated AI use by judges, says CJI Surya Kant
The Supreme Court declined a plea seeking regulation of AI in courts, saying judges already act with caution and do not allow technology to influence judicial decisions
 "No question of unregulated AI use by judges, says CJI Surya Kant")
India, Russia ink key agreements across energy, labour and health
PM Modi said the friendship between India and Russia has remained steadfast like a 'pole star' over the past eight decades
 "India, Russia ink key agreements across energy, labour and health")
Raghav Chadha urges ban on 10-minute deliveries, protection for gig workers
Raising the issue during the Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Chadha said delivery personnel are not robots, but individuals who are someone's father, husband, brother or son
 "Raghav Chadha urges ban on 10-minute deliveries, protection for gig workers")
Road accident deaths rise 2.3% to 177,000 in 2024, says Nitin Gadkari
Gadkari said the government has formulated a multi-pronged strategy to address the issue of road safety based on 4E's
 "Road accident deaths rise 2.3% to 177,000 in 2024, says Nitin Gadkari")
Putin's India visit: Why New Delhi won't act on the ICC arrest warrant
As Vladimir Putin visits India, the ICC arrest warrant resurfaces, but New Delhi faces no legal duty to detain him since India is not a Rome Statute signatory
 "Putin's India visit: Why New Delhi won't act on the ICC arrest warrant")
SC tells Kerala CM, guv to reach consensus or court will appoint VCs
The bench was hearing the matter related to the appointments of VCs of the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, and the University of Digital Sciences Innovation and Technology
 "SC tells Kerala CM, guv to reach consensus or court will appoint VCs")
Red Fort blast: Court extends NIA custody of accused Soyab by 10 days
The probe agency produced Soyab at the Patiala House Court amid tight security on Friday upon the expiry of his previous 10-day custody, which was granted on November 26
 "Red Fort blast: Court extends NIA custody of accused Soyab by 10 days")
Loudspeakers not a fundamental right for religious practice: Bombay HC
The bench noted that the petitioner was unable to submit any material to show that the use of loudspeakers was mandatory/necessary to practice their religion
 "Loudspeakers not a fundamental right for religious practice: Bombay HC")
SC declines PIL on regulating use of AI, machine learning use in judiciary
The top court said it was aware of the ill effects of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) tools in the judiciary
 "SC declines PIL on regulating use of AI, machine learning use in judiciary")
Karthigai Deepam row: SC to hear Tamil Nadu plea on lamp near dargah
On December 1, a single judge bench of Justice G R Swaminathan had held that the Arulmighu Subramania Swamy Temple was duty-bound to light the lamp at the Deepathoon
 "Karthigai Deepam row: SC to hear Tamil Nadu plea on lamp near dargah")
Delhi HC upholds termination of CISF recruits for colour blindness
The Court noted that judicial review of policy is limited and may be invoked only where the policy is capricious or violates fundamental rights
 "Delhi HC upholds termination of CISF recruits for colour blindness")
No penalties for delayed Waqf registration for next 3 months: Kiren Rijiju
Rijiju said that several MPs and social leaders had requested an extension of the deadline, which is December 5, but the Supreme Court declined to grant it after the six-month deadline
 "No penalties for delayed Waqf registration for next 3 months: Kiren Rijiju")
For women with disabilities, an inclusive India is a distant country
Their share in education and workplace is much smaller than that of men with disabilities
 "For women with disabilities, an inclusive India is a distant country")
Adults can be in live-in relation without attaining marriageable age: HC
The court dismissed the argument, saying the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution cannot be denied
IndiGo fiasco result of govt's 'monopoly model', says Rahul Gandhi
IndiGo on Thursday told aviation watchdog DGCA that operations are expected to be fully stabilised by February 10, 2026, and sought temporary relaxations in flight duty norms
 "IndiGo fiasco result of govt's 'monopoly model', says Rahul Gandhi")
Simone Tata, former Lakme chair and mother of Noel Tata, passes away at 95
Last respects to Simone can be paid on Saturday morning at the Cathedral of the Holy Name Church in Colaba, followed by a mass at 11 am
 "Simone Tata, former Lakme chair and mother of Noel Tata, passes away at 95")
From oil and gas to S-400; value of Russian friendship proven: Tharoor
Highlighting India's approach to foreign policy, Tharoor said New Delhi maintains strategic autonomy and independent bilateral ties
 "From oil and gas to S-400; value of Russian friendship proven: Tharoor")
