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12/08/2026

President Droupadi Murmu on August 11 gave assent to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Amendment Act 2026, making intentional disruption of Vande Mataram punishable by up to three years in prison. The national song now holds the same legal protection as Jana Gana Mana, 76 years after the Constituent Assembly declared parity.
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12/08/2026

Thiruvananthapuram court grants bail to journalist T G Mohandas in cyber crime case over Jantar Mantar videos, finding police failed to issue mandatory Section 35(3) BNSS notice before arrest.
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Thiruvananthapuram court grants bail to journalist T G Mohandas in cyber crime case over Jantar Mantar videos, finding police failed to issue mandatory Section 35(3) BNSS notice before arrest.

12/08/2026

The Supreme Court has upheld a Delhi High Court order directing National Projects Construction Corporation to deposit ₹3.5 crore pending its challenge to an arbitral award.
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12/08/2026

US court partly dismisses criminal charges against Gautam Adani, dropping securities and wire fraud counts while seeking further justification for dismissing bribery and obstruction charges.
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US court partly dismisses criminal charges against Gautam Adani, dropping securities and wire fraud counts while seeking further justification for dismissing bribery and obstruction charges.

12/08/2026

Delhi High Court reduces interim maintenance from ₹30,000 to ₹25,000, holding courts must balance spouses' rights, liabilities, independent income and earning capacity.
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Delhi High Court reduces interim maintenance from ₹30,000 to ₹25,000, holding courts must balance spouses' rights, liabilities, independent income and earning capacity.

12/08/2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday released the autobiography of former President Ram Nath Kovind, titled “Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles,” at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi.

The book traces Kovind’s journey from a modest background and personal struggles to serving as the 14th President of India.

Addressing the gathering, PM Modi described the autobiography as an important contribution to India’s democratic legacy and encouraged young people to read autobiographies for deeper life lessons and inspiration.

The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Ministers, and other public leaders.

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12/08/2026

Supreme Court sets aside Karnataka HC judgment, holding that an appellate court must decide an application for additional evidence under Order XLI Rule 27 CPC before disposing of an appeal.
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Supreme Court sets aside Karnataka HC judgment, holding that an appellate court must decide an application for additional evidence under Order XLI Rule 27 CPC before disposing of an appeal.

12/08/2026

Supreme Court restores acquittal of man accused of ra**ng a four-year-old girl, finding no injuries and negative forensic findings created grave doubt in prosecution case.
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Supreme Court restores acquittal of man accused of ra**ng a four-year-old girl, finding no injuries and negative forensic findings created grave doubt in prosecution case.

12/08/2026

Mizoram MLA Rashik Mohan Chakma plans to file a Supreme Court review petition challenging the judgment directing Chakma and Mara ADCs to reconsider dual membership rules.
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Mizoram MLA Rashik Mohan Chakma plans to file a Supreme Court review petition challenging the judgment directing Chakma and Mara ADCs to reconsider dual membership rules.

12/08/2026

Supreme Court holds that trading while in possession of unpublished price sensitive information attracts insider trading presumption under SEBI's 2015 PIT Regulations, regardless of purpose.
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Supreme Court holds that trading while in possession of unpublished price sensitive information attracts insider trading presumption under SEBI's 2015 PIT Regulations, regardless of purpose.