Justice V. Lakshminarayanan

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National Governance & Policy 15 Oct 2026, 05:45 AM IST

Madras High Court Orders Exhumation for DNA Test, Saying Peace for the Living May Require Disturbing the Dead

The Madras High Court has ordered the exhumation of a body for DNA profiling after a grieving couple sought judicial confirmation that the remains were those of their son. Justice V. Lakshminarayanan’s ruling underscores the court’s willingness to use forensic evidence to resolve the most intimate and consequential disputes over identity, death and closure.

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National Governance & Policy14 Oct 2026, 02:27 PM IST

Why Chief Justice Surya Kant Declined Rahul Gandhi’s Meeting Request

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has declined a request from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for a meeting, underscoring the judiciary’s insistence on maintaining a clear and neutral distance from political actors. The refusal, conveyed in a formal letter, reflects the court’s long-standing position that constitutional boundaries must not be blurred, even in moments of political sensitivity.

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National Governance & Policy13 Oct 2026, 01:41 AM IST

Justice Nagarathna Flags Gaps in Juvenile Justice Act Implementation

Supreme Court judge Justice B.V. Nagarathna has warned that the Juvenile Justice Act cannot be judged by case disposal alone, urging a stronger welfare-first approach for children in conflict with the law. Speaking at the National Annual Stakeholders Consultation, she said pending cases must not deprive children of education, counselling, medical care and legal aid.

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National Governance & Policy13 Oct 2026, 01:20 AM IST

Justice Nagarathna Flags Gaps in Juvenile Justice Act Implementation, Urges Child-Centred Support

Supreme Court judge Justice B.V. Nagarathna has flagged serious gaps in the implementation of the Juvenile Justice Act, warning that the system cannot be judged solely by how quickly it disposes of cases. Speaking at the National Annual Stakeholders Consultation, she stressed that children must receive education, counselling, medical care and legal assistance while proceedings are pending. Her remarks sharpen the debate over whether India’s child justice framework is delivering protection in practice, not just on paper.

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Global Markets & Equities11 Oct 2026, 09:54 AM IST

Supreme Court Signals Skepticism in 401(k) Private Funds Case as Justices Focus on Benchmark Comparisons

The U.S. Supreme Court appeared wary on Monday of a broad challenge to the use of private equity and other alternative investments in 401(k) plans, with several justices pressing lawyers on how retirement fiduciaries should compare funds that differ in risk, fees and structure. The argument suggested the court may be inclined to preserve flexibility for plan sponsors while still reinforcing the need for careful, apples-to-apples benchmarking when evaluating underperformance claims.

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National Governance & Policy11 Oct 2026, 05:08 AM IST

Navi Pillay’s Nobel Win Recasts Justice as a Rebuke to Power

The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to South African jurist Navi Pillay is being read as both a tribute to a lifetime spent defending the vulnerable and a pointed rejection of the doctrine that force alone can decide political outcomes. In elevating a judge whose career has been defined by accountability, the prize places the language of rights, law and restraint back at the centre of global debate.

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Global Economy & Central Banks10 Oct 2026, 07:17 AM IST

South Africa’s Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize for Pursuit of War Crimes Justice

Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, the South African jurist and former UN human rights chief, has won the Nobel Peace Prize for her long-running efforts to advance international law and hold perpetrators of war crimes and genocide to account. The award underscores the Nobel Committee’s view that durable peace depends not only on diplomacy, but also on credible justice mechanisms that deter impunity.

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National Governance & Policy13 Oct 2026, 05:26 PM IST

Madras High Court Seeks Report on Complaint Against Udhayanidhi Stalin’s Election Affidavit

The Madras High Court has asked its registry to secure a report from the metropolitan magistrate’s court in George Town, Chennai, in connection with a complaint challenging the election affidavit filed by Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin. Justice V. Lakshminarayanan issued the direction, setting October 15, 2026, as the deadline for the report, in a matter that could test the scrutiny applied to election disclosures.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance08 Oct 2026, 05:27 AM IST

Madras High Court Says Loan Defaulters Do Not Surrender Constitutional Rights to Banks

The Madras High Court has ruled that borrowers who default on loans do not lose their constitutional right to travel abroad merely because they owe money to a bank. Justice V. Lakshminarayanan held that, unless a defaulter is facing a criminal case or a lawful travel restriction, banks cannot block foreign travel as a recovery tactic. The ruling sharpens the boundary between debt enforcement and personal liberty.

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