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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

SC registry declines to accept plea by Centre on allocation of spectrum SC registry declines to accept plea by Centre on allocation of spectrum

Supreme Court registry declines Centre's plea for administrative allocation of spectrum, citing deviation from the 2012 auction mandate.

Exemption to accused can't be denied for not having been granted bail: SC [Read Judgment] Exemption to accused can't be denied for not having been granted bail: SC [Read Judgment]

SC clarifies court appearance exemption not contingent on bail status, stresses comprehensive charge sheets.


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

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

Crime, Police And Law ED Alleges Non-Compliance by District Collectors in Tamil Nadu Sand Mining Case 06 May, 2024 08:54 PM
Legislative Corner Constitutional Amendments Suggested By The Panel On “One Nation One Election” 01 May, 2024 03:13 PM
Executive Mere registration in absence of ceremony won't be valid marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act: SC [Read Order] 01 May, 2024 12:10 PM
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Key changes in the Law of Evidence - Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 Key changes in the Law of Evidence - Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

Explore the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, a transformative legal framework designed to modernize, humanize, and decolonize India's evidence law.

Vantage Points Appointment of 11 women as Senior Advocates a watershed moment: Sr. Adv. Mahalakshmi Pavani writes on Women's Day 07 March, 2024 07:18 PM
Speak Legal The Role of the Supreme Court of India as a Protector and Warden of the Constitution 14 June, 2023 09:11 PM
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Period of 3 months for preliminary assessment under JJ Act not mandatory: SC [Read Judgment] Judiciary 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, ...

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

Interview reveals character and capability SC upholds prescription of minimum marks for interview for district court judges exam [Read Judgment] Judiciary Interview reveals character and capability SC upholds prescription of minimum marks for interview for district court judges exam [Read Judgment]

SC upholds minimum marks for district court judges' interview, emphasizing character and capability ...

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

Ex Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren moves SC against HC order dismissing his plea against arrest by ED Judiciary Ex Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren moves SC against HC order dismissing his plea against arrest by ED

Ex-Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren appeals to SC against HC's dismissal of his plea challenging ED arrest....


Mere registration in absence of ceremony won't be valid marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act: SC [Read Order] Executive Mere registration in absence of ceremony won't be valid marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act: SC [Read Order]

Hindu marriages require ceremonies, not just registration, for validity under Hindu Marriage Act, SC...

Paralympic athlete's application for license renewal raises questions on condition of Paralympic sports administration in India Executive Paralympic athlete's application for license renewal raises questions on condition of Paralympic sports administration in India

Female paralympic athlete Jeetu Kanwar's application for license renewal has raised questions on the...

Centre sets up high-powered committee to suggest measures to end discrimination against queer community [Read Order] Executive Centre sets up high-powered committee to suggest measures to end discrimination against queer community [Read Order]

Centre forms committee to end discrimination against the queer community, chaired by the Cabinet Sec...

Remaining silent during an investigation is a fundamental right: Telangana HC [Read Judgment] Executive Remaining silent during an investigation is a fundamental right: Telangana HC [Read Judgment]

Telangana High Court has held that the right to remain silent is a fundamental right safeguarded und...


Constitutional Amendments Suggested By The Panel On “One Nation One Election” Legislative Corner Constitutional Amendments Suggested By The Panel On “One Nation One Election”

Report by panel suggests amendments for 'One Nation One Election' to streamline polls and improve go...

Criminal accused won more seats in 17th Lok Sabha: Amicus curiae report Legislative Corner Criminal accused won more seats in 17th Lok Sabha: Amicus curiae report

Candidates with criminal cases won more seats in the 17th Lok Sabha than those who led lawful lives,...

Karnataka Governor refuses to sign Bill that allows imposing levy on temples earning over Rs 10 lakh Legislative Corner Karnataka Governor refuses to sign Bill that allows imposing levy on temples earning over Rs 10 lakh

Why not tax other religious bodies, why tax only temples?: Karnataka governor refuses to sign temple...

Lok Sabha Election 2024 schedule out: Check dates here Legislative Corner Lok Sabha Election 2024 schedule out: Check dates here

The 2024 general election for 543 Lok Sabha seats will be held in seven phases that will begin on Ap...


ED Alleges Non-Compliance by District Collectors in Tamil Nadu Sand Mining Case Crime, Police And Law ED Alleges Non-Compliance by District Collectors in Tamil Nadu Sand Mining Case

ED claims District Collectors failed to provide all documents in Tamil Nadu sand mining case, as arg...

Delhi police take cognizance of delayed filing of police reports after Judicial intervention Crime, Police And Law Delhi police take cognizance of delayed filing of police reports after Judicial intervention

Reacting over the several reports of delay in filing case reports by investigating officers, DSP Sou...


Firing outside Salman Khan's home: Mumbai Court sends two accused to 10-day police custody CelebStreet Firing outside Salman Khan's home: Mumbai Court sends two accused to 10-day police custody

Mumbai Court sends 2 men suspected of opening fire at Bollywood actor Salman Khan's Bandra residence...

Cordelia Cruise drugs case: Won't arrest Sameer Wankhede till Feb 20, ED informs Bombay HC CelebStreet Cordelia Cruise drugs case: Won't arrest Sameer Wankhede till Feb 20, ED informs Bombay HC

The Enforcement Directorate informed the Bombay High Court that it will not arrest Sameer Wankhede t...

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Adv. Nazia Khan explaines how CAA will benefit Muslim women in India.
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Minorities need not fear CAA, some parties indulging in vote bank politics, says Social Activist Amber Zaidi
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Delhi High Court introduces QR code badge stickers for Advocate vehicles Legal Insiders Delhi High Court introduces QR code badge stickers for Advocate vehicles

Delhi High Court Bar Association introduces QR code badge stickers for advocate vehicles to curb mis...

New criminal laws watershed moment for society: CJI [Read Inaugural Remarks] Legal Insiders New criminal laws watershed moment for society: CJI [Read Inaugural Remarks]

CJI Chandrachud hails new criminal laws as a watershed moment, marking a significant overhaul for th...

Overreaching Jurisdiction: A critique of the Supreme Court's adventurism for LGBTQIA rights Legal Insiders Overreaching Jurisdiction: A critique of the Supreme Court's adventurism for LGBTQIA rights

In its over-enthusiasm to protect LGBTQIA+ rights, has the Supreme Court exceeded its constitutional...

Need to safeguard judiciary from unwarranted pressures: 21 ex-judges write letter to CJI Legal Insiders Need to safeguard judiciary from unwarranted pressures: 21 ex-judges write letter to CJI

21 ex-judges write to CJI Chandrachud urging protection of judiciary from pressures undermining its ...

Win for Pfizer’s ‘Viagra’ trademark in Delhi HC against homeopathy remedy ‘Vigoura’ [Read Judgment] Business Win for Pfizer’s ‘Viagra’ trademark in Delhi HC against homeopathy remedy ‘Vigoura’ [Read Judgment]

Delhi High Court rules in favour of Pfizer's 'Viagra' in trademark infringement case against homeopa...

Telangana HC rules in favour of Marriott Hotel in property dispute with Wakf Board [Read Judgment] Business Telangana HC rules in favour of Marriott Hotel in property dispute with Wakf Board [Read Judgment]

Telangana High Court favors Marriott Hotel, rejecting Telangana State Wakf Board's repeated claims o...


Nepal, India to collaborate to promote Sanskrit education International Nepal, India to collaborate to promote Sanskrit education

To conduct research and arrange publication of Sanskrit scriptures, especially the manuscripts found...

Can India bring back Katchatheevu island? International Can India bring back Katchatheevu island?

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The Bombay High Court Dismissed A Petition Challenging The PoP Ban On Sculpting Idols For Hindu Festivals Environment The Bombay High Court Dismissed A Petition Challenging The PoP Ban On Sculpting Idols For Hindu Festivals

The argument also asserted that the alternative Shadu clay idols were worse for the environment. It ...

NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Of Media Report Stating ‘Air Pollution Is Impacting Life Expectancy’ Environment NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Of Media Report Stating ‘Air Pollution Is Impacting Life Expectancy’

The National Human Rights Commission took a suo moto cognizance of media reports quoting an external...

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SC: There are overlapping issues between this case and Goa foundation. We request the CJI to list th...

Supreme Court to hear a plea filed by an advocate regarding traffic density, air pollution and emission norms Environment Supreme Court to hear a plea filed by an advocate regarding traffic density, air pollution and emission norms

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