India’s Delhi High Court: established 1966, oversees justice in the capital
Protests across major Indian cities have intensified as activists demand the education minister’s resignation and systemic reforms after a paper-leak crisis that affected millions of students. Sonam Wangchuk has ended his hunger strike but the movement continues with calls for accountability and compensation for families.
A five‑storey hostel near Delhi University has collapsed, trapping and killing several residents. Rescue teams are clearing rubble as authorities investigate structural faults and safety lapses. Officials promise accountability as new safety audits loom for student housing and other public buildings.
The Guardian, Scotsman and BBC report that Jagtar Singh Johal, a Dumbarton man linked to alleged Khalistan Liberation Force activities, has been granted bail in an Indian High Court. The ruling follows years of detention and multiple appeals; legal representatives say bail terms may be stringent while trials on other charges continue.
Jagtar Singh Johal has been released on bail after nine years in detention in India. He faces eight federal terrorism charges; prosecutors say he has knowledge of a conspiracy linked to the Khalistan Liberation Force. Supporters argue the case rests on questionable evidence and abuse allegations. The court ordered release with bail conditions, but a full trial has yet to come.
The Delhi Police have designated Jantar Mantar as no longer a protest site, forcing demonstrators to move to expensive venues as a Gen Z-led movement presses for electoral reforms and accountability. Police say the move responds to the Supreme Court’s guidance, but critics warn it narrows access to power.