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Supreme Court upholds validity of Navneet Kaur Rana's SC caste certificate, overturning Bombay High Court's ruling. Rana set to contest as BJP candidate.
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Judiciary
SC sets free man from case under SC/ST Act as offence not committed due to caste [Read Judgment]
Supreme Court clears man in SC/ST Act case, stating offences must be caste-motivated for conviction under the Act.
Legal Insiders
Justice Varale takes oath as SC judge, full strength achieved
Justice Prasanna B Varale sworn in as SC judge, filling the top court to full 34. Former Karnataka HC Chief Justice, he's a notable SC category judge.
Judiciary
“Can’t restrain people from performing religious duties”: Madras HC rules in favour of SC community
Ensure all castes allowed in temple festival, Madras HC directed the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department while upholding the religious rights of the SC community.
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Judiciary
Granting Or Cancelling Caste Certificates Will Have Large Repercussions; Authorities Must Be Cautious: Madras High Court [Read Order]
Madras High Court advises authorities to be cautious before granting or cancelling community certificates as it as large ramifications that even affect the family and future generations.
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