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Siddaramaiah Announces Resignation as Karnataka CM, DK Shivakumar Likely to Take Over
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has reportedly informed his cabinet colleagues about his resignation, with an official announcement expected soon. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is likely to become the next Chief Minister as the Congress leadership prepares for a major transition in the state government.
Supreme Court Upholds Retrospective GST on Online Gaming Companies
The Supreme Court has upheld the government’s decision to impose retrospective GST on online gaming companies, ruling that 28 per cent tax can be levied on the full value of bets placed through gaming platforms. The verdict is expected to have massive financial implications for the industry, with total liabilities
Supreme Court Judge Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah defends judiciary on case pendency, cites lawyer conduct.
Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah highlights the immense pressure on judges, noting that daily dockets often exceed 400 cases, and argues that lengthy arguments and legal procedures significantly contribute to judicial delays
Is the Centre Treating States Like Juniors? Justice BV Nagarathna’s Tough Talk on Federalism
Delivering the inaugural Dr. Rajendra Prasad Memorial Lecture, Justice BV Nagarathna emphasized that the Indian Constitution mandates federalism regardless of political affiliations. She asserted that the Centre must treat states as "coordinate units" rather than subordinates, stressing that partisan politics should never compromise the structural balance of Indian governance.
‘Murderers can change, but not cyber thugs’: Supreme Court refuses relief to fraudster
Heading a bench, CJI Surya Kant delivered a scathing warning to digital fraudsters, labeling cybercrime as "organized loot." Refusing bail to a notorious scammer, the court suggested solitary confinement for cyber thugs, emphasizing that while violent criminals might reform, those orchestrating digital arrests and financial frauds deserve no judicial mercy
