Calcutta HC directs steps to prevent mass animal sacrifices at Bolla Raksha Kali Temple, emphasizing animal welfare and compliance with legal guidelines.
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Delhi High Court dismisses plea alleging animal cruelty at Ambani pre-wedding event, emphasizes the need for credible evidence, and warns against frivolous petitions.
Madras HC observes "This cannot be done" on PIL seeking action against DMK cadres for slaughtering a goat with TN BJP chief Annamalai's photo after LS poll defeat.
New Bill in India proposes raising fines for animal cruelty from Rs. 50 to Rs. 1 lakh, reflecting global shifts towards better animal welfare standards.
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SC Women Lawyers Association condemns Justice Katju’s ‘sexist’ remarks, demands public apology; calls comments an assault on dignity of women lawyers.
22 August, 2025 03:49 PMSC permits excluded Bihar voters to reapply online with Aadhaar; directs political parties to help in filing forms for roll inclusion.
22 August, 2025 06:31 PMSC orders status quo on Sambhal mosque till Aug 25; seeks Hindu petitioners’ reply on plea against survey of Mughal-era masjid under dispute.
22 August, 2025 06:22 PMSC expands stray dogs case to pan-India, suspends earlier relocation order; allows release after vaccination, bans unregulated feeding.
22 August, 2025 01:06 PMSC declines urgent listing of plea against mandatory registration of waqfs on UMEED portal, citing judgment already reserved in Waqf case.
22 August, 2025 06:40 PMSC asks if Governor can withhold assent to Bills indefinitely, raising concern that legislature may be rendered defunct without judicial remedy.
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