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Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay Moves Supreme Court Seeking Directions to Curb ‘Deceitful Religious Conversion’
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Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay Moves Supreme Court Seeking Directions to Curb ‘Deceitful Religious Conversion’

Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay files plea in Supreme Court seeking directions to curb deceitful religious conversion, citing threats to national security and constitutional values.

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The Crony Capitalism of Music Label Companies in connivance with new young music composers Vantage Points
The Crony Capitalism of Music Label Companies in connivance with new young music composers

Explores crony capitalism in music labels, misattribution of classic songs, and legal, ethical concerns over remakes in Bollywood. Authored by Advocate Ilin Saraswat.

High Court Cannot Direct Authorities to Form or Implement New Policy: Madras HC Dismisses PIL Seeking SMS Confirmation After Casting Vote, with Election Process Already Underway [Read Order] Judiciary
High Court Cannot Direct Authorities to Form or Implement New Policy: Madras HC Dismisses PIL Seeking SMS Confirmation After Casting Vote, with Election Process Already Underway [Read Order]

Madras High Court dismisses PIL seeking SMS vote confirmation, holds courts cannot direct policy changes once election process has commenced.

SC Issues Notice on Ashwini Upadhyay’s Plea Seeking Biometric and Facial Recognition for Voters Judiciary
SC Issues Notice on Ashwini Upadhyay’s Plea Seeking Biometric and Facial Recognition for Voters

Supreme Court issues notice on Ashwini Upadhyay’s plea seeking biometric and facial recognition of voters to curb electoral malpractices.

Sabarimala Review: SC Constitution Bench Examines Scope of Religious Freedom, ERP Doctrine, and Constitutional Morality Judiciary
Sabarimala Review: SC Constitution Bench Examines Scope of Religious Freedom, ERP Doctrine, and Constitutional Morality

Supreme Court’s 9-judge Bench hears Sabarimala review, examining ERP doctrine, religious freedom, and Articles 25 and 26.

SC Orders CBI Probe into Alleged Irregular Allotment of Contracts Linked to Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu’s Family

Supreme Court orders CBI probe into alleged irregular allotment of public works contracts linked to Arunachal CM Pema Khandu’s family.

Calcutta HC Dismisses PIL Challenging ECI’s Mass Transfer of Officers in West Bengal [Read Judgment]

Calcutta High Court dismisses PIL challenging ECI’s mass transfer of officers in West Bengal, upholding its powers under Article 324.

Karnataka HC Quashes FIR Against Sri Sri Ravi Shankar In Bengaluru Land Encroachment Case

Karnataka HC quashes FIR against Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Bengaluru land encroachment case, holding no direct role and limiting relief to him alone.

Allahabad HC Lists Waseem Rizvi’s PIL Challenging Functioning and Composition of UP Sunni Central Waqf Board After Four Weeks [Read Order]

Allahabad High Court lists Waseem Rizvi’s PIL challenging the functioning and composition of the UP Sunni Central Waqf Board; Court seeks further hearing on key contention.

“Deity May Not Vote, But Constitution Speaks”: Madras HC Finds Wilful Contempt Over Delay in Recovering 507 Acres of Temple Land [Read Order]

Madras High Court finds wilful contempt by officials for failing to recover 507 acres of temple land, remarking that a deity may not vote but the Constitution must protect its rights.

SC Disposes of Plea Against Film “Ghooskhor Pandat” After Director-Producer Withdraws Title [Read Order]

Supreme Court disposes plea against film “Ghooskhor Pandat” after title withdrawn; Justice Ujjal Bhuyan’s separate opinion weighs fraternity and free speech.

SC Expresses Grave Concern Over Pre-Election ‘Freebies’, Cites Risk to National Development and Work Culture

Supreme Court flags pre-election freebies, warns of fiscal strain and harm to work culture while hearing challenge to Electricity Amendment Rules.

Kerala HC Closes PIL on Pedestrian Safety, Allows Petitioners to Raise Future Grievances [Read Judgment]

Kerala High Court closes PIL on pedestrian safety, notes NHAI grievance app compliance, allows petitioners to raise future grievances.

Dignified Menstrual Health Integral to Right to Life: SC [Read Judgment]

Supreme Court holds dignified menstrual health integral to right to life under Article 21, linking equality, education and women’s dignity.

Punjab & Haryana HC Refuses to Entertain PIL Against Anjana Om Kashyap Over Valmiki Remarks, Calls It Mythology Not History

Punjab & Haryana High Court dismisses PIL against Anjana Om Kashyap over Valmiki remarks, holding the narrative to be mythological, not historical.

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