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Petition Urges Election Commission to Revoke Congress Party's 'Palm of Hand' Symbol Due to Alleged Misuse

By Jhanak-Singh    08 May, 2024 01:06 PM   

Advocate calls for revoking Congress's 'Palm of Hand' symbol due to alleged electoral misconduct.

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Judiciary

Supreme Court Warns Against Hasty Accusations of Parental Alienation Syndrome [Read Judgment]

Supreme Court cautions against hastily accusing parents of 'Parental Alienation Syndrome'; emphasizes need for specific instances in custody disputes.

BY Jhanak-Singh      09 May, 2024 03:50 PM

Judiciary

Pepper Spray A 'Dangerous Weapon', Rules Karnataka High Court

Karnataka High Court holds that noxious chemical sprays like pepper sprays are dangerous weapons.

BY Shreya-Agarwal-      08 May, 2024 11:53 AM

Environment

Yamuna Cleanup Scam? | Whole strategy of Delhi govt to clean Yamuna is foul

Yamuna Cleanup Scam? | 90% of Sewage treatment plants (STPs) are not working and the harmful industrial waste directly going into the river, Environmentalist Pankaj Kumar claimed.

BY Mahima-Katal      10 May, 2024 06:20 PM

Judiciary

SC stays Calcutta HC's order cancelling appointment of 25,000 teachers and non-teaching staff

SC halts Calcutta HC order, allowing 25,000 WB school staff to remain, with ongoing CBI probe.

BY Jhanak-Singh      08 May, 2024 11:34 AM

Judiciary /      08 May, 2024 12:22 PM    

SC directs States/UTs to revisit policy regime on 'History Sheet' [Read Judgment]

SC orders States/UTs to revise policies on police 'history sheets' to ensure privacy and dignity, following Supreme Court guidelines.

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Judiciary /      09 May, 2024 06:50 PM    

Neither fundamental, nor constitutional, not even legal right ED opposes in SC interim bail for Kejriwal to campaign in election

ED opposes interim bail for Kejriwal to campaign, citing no legal, constitutional, or fundamental right for politicians. Equality and rule of law at stake.

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Judiciary /      09 May, 2024 06:15 PM    

Only 0.1% wildlife cover was on fire, Uttarakhand govt tells SC

Uttarakhand govt clarifies to SC: Only 0.1% wildlife affected by forest fires, disputes media's 40% claim. Man-made fires tackled; preventive measures pledged.

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Judiciary /      08 May, 2024 01:38 PM    

Period of 3 months for preliminary assessment under JJ Act not mandatory: SC [Read Judgment]

Supreme Court rules 3-month preliminary assessment period under JJ Act as directory, not mandatory, allowing extensions with recorded reasons.

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Judiciary /      10 May, 2024 04:23 PM    

SC disposes of ex Jharkhand CM's plea on delay by HC in deciding validity of arrest

SC disposes ex-Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's plea over HC delay in arrest validity case decision.

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Judiciary /      09 May, 2024 05:33 PM    

Benefit enjoyed by bank staff in form of interest free loans taxable as perquisites: SC [Read Judgment]

Supreme Court rules bank staff's interest-free loans taxable as perquisites under Income Tax Act, upholding validity of Section 17(2)(viii).

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Judiciary /      10 May, 2024 04:49 PM    

SC grants interim bail for Arvind Kejriwal till June 1 for campaign in polls [Read Order]

SC grants interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal for election campaign until June 1, despite ED's opposition.

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