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Punjab & Haryana HC highlights the ongoing lack of educational qualifications for lawmakers, referencing Dr. Rajendra Prasad's regret, even after 75 years.
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MP High Court Dismisses Pleas Challenging Congress MLA’s Election [Read Order]
MP High Court upholds Congress MLA Ajay Arjun Singh's election, dismissing petitions citing minor nomination form discrepancies as insufficient grounds.
Judiciary
Plea against naming government buildings after living Congress ministers: Karnataka HC issues notice
Karnataka HC issued notice in a plea against naming of public places and government buildings after living ministers.
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Judiciary
Based on random google searches; loose and generalised statements: Bombay HC dismisses plea to lower down salaries of MLAs [Read Order]
The Bombay High Court recently rejected a plea which asked to lower down the salaries of MLAs to the average level of those of other States MLAs salaries, i.e., Rs.1,15,000/- per month. The plea had also sought a direction to reduce the perks provided to MLAs and Ex. MLAs.
Judiciary
Format permits God neutral oath taking: Karnataka HC Dismisses PIL Challenging Oath Taken By MLAs
The Karnataka High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation that challenged the oath taken by the Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) for not paying deference to God. In the judgement, the Bench opined that Buddha, Basaveshwara & Ambedkar are held as divine incarnates. Further, it was pointed out that the Constitution of India permits God neutral oath taking.
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