SC Grants Bail to Arvind Dham, Reaffirms Speedy Trial as Fundamental Right

The Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed that the fundamental right to a speedy trial under Article 21 applies uniformly to every accused person, irrespective of the nature or seriousness of the alleged offence. The observation came while granting bail to Arvind Dham in a money laundering case, with the court cautioning that prolonged pre-trial detention without meaningful progress risks turning incarceration into punishment.

Uttar Pradesh Eases Intra-Family Property Transfers with ₹5,000 Stamp Duty Cap

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved a major reform to simplify intra-family transfer of commercial and industrial properties by extending concessional stamp duty benefits to gift deeds. The move is aimed at lowering transaction costs, improving transparency, and encouraging lawful documentation of property transfers within families across the state.

New Electronic Liquidation Forms Under IBC: Key Changes and Exam Facts

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has notified a revised set of electronic forms for the liquidation process, aimed at easing compliance for insolvency professionals and improving the accuracy and consistency of regulatory filings. The revamped framework will come into force from January 2026 and forms part of wider reforms to modernise procedures under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).

Melghat Vulture Reintroduction: Conservation Strategy, Challenges

In a major boost to India’s wildlife conservation efforts, 15 critically endangered Indian vultures have been released into the wild at the Somthana Range of Melghat Tiger Reserve. The release is part of a long-term species recovery programme aimed at restoring vulture populations that have witnessed a dramatic decline across the subcontinent over the past three decades.

Remembering Bela Tarr: Satantango Director and European Arthouse Icon

Renowned Hungarian filmmaker Bela Tarr, one of the most uncompromising voices of European arthouse cinema, passed away at the age of 70 after a prolonged illness. His death was confirmed by the European Film Academy, of which he had been a member since 1997. Tarr’s passing marks the end of an era defined by radical form, philosophical depth, and fearless artistic integrity.