THE SUNDAY N AT I O N A L LEGAL SERVICES DAY Vol. 37 No. 07 | Sunday, November 9, 2025 28 Pages | `5 & for State `6 | Reg. No. MCS/048/2021-23; RNI No. 46955/1988 M.p.c.s. office Mumbai-400001 FREE PRESS JOURNAL WO R L D F R E E D O M DAY INDIA EDITION | www.freepressjournal.in ● Leader in E-paper circulation PLAY & PAUSE Weekend Understanding the many facets of fear A peek into the journey of Girish and The Chronicles Good Life Know all about fibremaxxing Sunday Read Sensuous & secured! That’s Shobhaa De for you Short Winter Session ahead QUICK CUTS BREATHING BEYOND SURVIVAL The Free Press Journal joins hands with lifestyle expert, Luke Coutinho, in his battle against air pollution. Today, Luke talks about fighting ill effects of air pollution by breathing correctly. 1976 (5th Lok Sabha) Oct 25 – Nov 5, 1976 | 12 days, 11 sittings | Held during the Emergency with minimal legislative work shortest recorded Winter Session. 1994 (10th Lok Sabha) Dec 7–23, 1994 | 17 days, 13 sittings | Routine short session focused on financial business; slightly shorter than 2025. 1990–91 (9th Lok Sabha) Dec 27, 1990 – Jan 11, 1991 | 16 days, 10 sittings | Held during a political transition, focused on urgent bills with limited debate. 2013 (15th Lok Sabha) Dec 5–18, 2013 | 14 days, 10 sittings | Last session before 2014 polls; among the briefest pre-election sittings. Gaurav Vivek Bhatnagar NEW DELHI The Centre on Saturday announced that the Winter Session of Parliament will be held from December 1 to December 19, drawing sharp criticism from the Opposition, which described it as “unusually delayed and truncated.” The Congress said the short session would allow little time for meaningful debate on key national and international issues. With four public holidays during this period, Parliament is effectively schedbusiness).” uled to function Rijiju added that SPECIAL for just 15 days. the government SESSION The announcewas looking – MAY 13, 2012 ment was forward to One-day ceremonial made by Para “constructive liamentary Af- sitting marking 60 years and meaningful of Parliament, the fairs Minister session that shortest in Kiren Rijiju, strengthens our independent who wrote on “X” democracy and India. that “President serves the aspirations Droupadi Murmu has of the people.” approved the proposal of the The Congress, however, Government to convene the criticised the move, saying it Winter Session of Parliament reflected the government’s from December 1 to De- lack of legislative intent. cember 19, 2025 (subject to 4Contd on | Nation exigencies of Parliamentary Good Life Turkey issues warrant to arrest Netanyahu Split SC verdict now with CJI FPJ News Service MUMBAI Agencies ISTANBUL Turkey announced Friday that it had issued arrest warrants for genocide against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior officials within his government. Among the 37 suspects listed are Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, and army chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, said a statement from the Istanbul prosecutor’s office, which did not publish the complete list. Turkey has accused the officials of “genocide and crimes against humanity” that Israel has “perpetrated systematically” in Gaza. The statement also refers to the “Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital”, built by Turkey in the Gaza Strip and bombed by Israel in March. 4Contd on | Nation SC delivers a split verdict on ISKCON Mumbai’s review plea challenging Bengaluru temple ownership; matter now referred to CJI The Supreme Court on Saturday delivered a split verdict in a review petition filed by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), Mumbai, challenging the apex court’s May ruling that recognised ISKCON Bangalore as the rightful owner of the battle over ownerISCKON VS famed Hare Krishna ship, control, and retemple complex in ligious authority. ISCKON Bengaluru. The controversy With Justice J K Mahesh- dates back to 2001, when ISKwari and Justice A G Masih ex- CON Bangalore, registered pressing divergent views on under the Karnataka Societies whether the petition war- Registration Act, filed a civil ranted a fresh hearing, the suit asserting that it was the abmatter has now been referred solute owner and possessor of to the Chief Justice of India the temple and six acres of land (CJI) for further action. The at Hare Krishna Hills in RajajiCJI will decide whether the nagar, Bengaluru. The land had case should be placed before a been acquired from the Banlarger bench to resolve the galore Development Authority judicial deadlock. in 1988, and the society claimed The dispute, spanning over to have constructed the sprawltwo decades, has pitted two of ing temple complex through India’s most prominent Krishna donations from devotees. consciousness organisations 4Contd on | Nation against each other in a bitter PTI The Trump administration has launched about 175 investigations into H-1B visa abuse, including lapses such as low wages, non-existent work sites and the practice of “benching” employees. According to the US Department of Labour, the probes were part of a broader effort for the protection of American jobs. It added that under the leadership of President Donald Trump and Labour Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, the agency will continue taking action to put American workers first. Chavez-DeRemer said in a post on X that the Labour Department “is using every resource at our disposal to put a stop to H-1B abuse and protect American Jobs. Under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off the Varanasi–Khajuraho Vande Bharat Express from Varanasi Junction, marking another milestone in India’s high-speed rail network. Along with this, he virtually launched three more Vande Bharat trains: Firozpur–Delhi, Lucknow–Saharanpur, and Ernakulam–Bengaluru, giving the nation four new semihigh-speed trains in one go. Speaking at the event, the Prime Minister said that Ice melts over Asia cup trophy row? Haridev Pushparaj MUMBAI to check abuse in the H-1B visa programme, which is used by companies, particularly technology firms, to employ foreign workers in the US. 4Contd on | Nation 4Contd on | Nation HEALTH CAVEAT The Trump administration has reportedly directed US consular offices across the world to deem those individuals seeking to enter and live in the US ineligible if they have certain medical conditions, saying these people could end up relying on public benefits. A report by KFF Health News said that foreigners applying for visas to live in the US “might be rejected if they have certain medical conditions”. A State Department cable cited by KFF instructed embassy and consular officials to assess visa applicants’ health, warning that individuals with certain medical conditions or of advanced age could become a “public charge” and strain US resources. The guidance lists illnesses such as cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, neurological, and mental health conditions, as well as cancers and diabetes, noting they may require expensive care. leadership of @POTUS, we'll continue to invest in our workforce and ensure high-skilled job opportunities go to American Workers FIRST!” The Trump administration has launched a massive crackdown Biswajeet Banerjee VARANASI The long-simmering India– Pakistan Asia Cup trophy fiasco may finally see a thaw, with Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia revealing that both sides have “managed to break the ice” at an International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting. However, the road to retrieving the trophy remains uncertain. India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, had beaten Pakistan in the Asia Cup T20 final held in Dubai on September 28. Since then, the trophy has remained at the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) headquarters in Dubai, where Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairperson Mohsin Naqvi allegedly directed staff not to move it until the Indian team formally received it from him. “I was a part of both informal and formal ICC meetings. During one such meeting, the ICC facilitated a separate discussion between myself and the PCB chief in the presence of two senior ICC officials,” Saikia told a news agency. “It was really good to start the process of negotiation.” TRUMP ADMIN LAUNCHES PROBES INTO H-1B VISA ABUSE NEW YORK PM Modi flags off four more Vande Bharat Expresses OpenAI faces lawsuits over suicides AP WASHINGTON OpenAI is facing mounting legal troubles after seven families filed lawsuits accusing the company of releasing a dangerously manipulative product that allegedly drove users, including a teenager, to suicide. The lawsuits, filed Thursday in California state courts, allege wrongful death, assisted suicide, involuntary manslaughter, and negligence. Filed by the Social Media Victims Law Center and Tech Justice Law Project, the suits claim OpenAI “knowingly released GPT-4o prematurely” despite internal warnings that the model was “dangerously sycophantic and psychologically manipulative.” Four of the alleged victims died by suicide. One of them, 17-year-old Amaurie Lacey, had turned to ChatGPT for help, according to a lawsuit filed in San Francisco Superior Court. But instead of providing support, the filing claims, “the defective and inherently dangerous ChatGPT product caused addiction, depression, and, eventually, counseled him on the most ef- fective way to tie a noose and how long he would be able to ‘live without breathing.’” “Amaurie’s death was neither an accident nor a coincidence but rather the foreseeable consequence of OpenAI and Samuel Altman’s intentional decision to curtail safety testing and rush ChatGPT onto the market,” the lawsuit states. Responding to the allegations, an OpenAI spokesperson said the company found the situations “incredibly heartbreaking” and was “reviewing the court filings to understand the details.” Another lawsuit, filed by Alan Brooks, a 48-year-old from Ontario, Canada, alleges that ChatGPT evolved from a helpful “resource tool” into something far more harmful. 4Contd on | Nation Vande Bharat, Namo Bharat, and Amrit Bharat trains are laying the foundation for the next generation of Indian Rail- ways. “This is not just about running new trains; it is a campaign to transform Indian Railways. Vande Bharat is a train made by Indians, for Indians, and every Indian feels proud of it,” Modi said. He added that infrastructure has been a key driver of growth in developed nations. “The strength behind the rapid progress of developed countries lies in their robust infrastructure. India, too, is now moving rapidly in that direction,” the Prime Minister said. 4Contd on | Nation SC: We don’t interfere in eco policy matters FPJ News Service MUMBAI Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Saturday underlined that the judiciary has been a steady guardian of the rule of law and has maintained a careful distance from policy issues involving economic considerations unless they breach constitutional provisions or fundamental rights. Addressing the Sixth Full Meeting of the Standing International Forum of Commer- cial Courts, Gavai said the Supreme Court has upheld transparency and integrity in corporate and commercial matters, firmly rejecting any misuse of legal or corporate frameworks for fraudulent purposes. “The Supreme Court has ensured that it does not interfere in policy matters with economic implications unless there is a violation of fundamental rights or other provisions of the Constitution,” he said. 4Contd on | Nation