Jharkhand High Court dismisses PIL seeking mandatory disclosure of pending criminal cases against election candidates, holding no statutory duty exists.
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Calcutta High Court dismisses PIL urging stricter citizenship checks for election candidates, citing courts can’t mandate legislative changes under Article 226.
Centre opposes Ashwini Upadhyay’s plea in SC for a lifetime ban on convicted politicians, asserting it falls within Parliament’s domain and is not unconstitutional.
Madras High Court initiates suo motu criminal contempt against a publisher over a book allegedly targeting a sitting judge; police directed to stop its release.
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Jharkhand High Court strikes down electricity duty amendment, holding that the State cannot delegate taxing power without clear policy guidance.
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Supreme Court grants bail to Amtek Auto promoter Arvind Dham, holding prolonged incarceration without trial progress violates the right to speedy trial under Article 21.
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