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Delhi Liquor Policy Case: Why Court Rejected Kavitha's Bail Petition?

Who is K Kavitha and how is she linked to the Delhi Liquor Policy Case, watch this explainer video.

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Delhi HC rejects third plea for Arvind Kejriwal's removal as Delhi CM, blasts petitioner for abuse of judicial process [Read Judgment] Political NEWS
Delhi HC rejects third plea for Arvind Kejriwal's removal as Delhi CM, blasts petitioner for abuse of judicial process [Read Judgment]

Delhi High Court dismisses the third PIL plea before it seeking Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal’s removal as Chief Minister of Delhi, imposes Rs. 50,000 cost on petitioner.

Supreme Court notice on plea to tally every EVM vote with VVPAT slips Political NEWS
Supreme Court notice on plea to tally every EVM vote with VVPAT slips

Supreme Court issues notice to the Election Commission of India on a plea for tallying every Electronic Voting Machine vote with VVPAT slips.

Arvind Kejriwal arrested: AAP moves SC seeking urgent hearing Top Stories
Arvind Kejriwal arrested: AAP moves SC seeking urgent hearing

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal arrested by ED in excise policy case.

Delhi Liquor Policy Case: K Kavitha withdraws plea from Supreme Court challenging her arrest Political NEWS
Delhi Liquor Policy Case: K Kavitha withdraws plea from Supreme Court challenging her arrest

A day after challenging her arrest by ED in the Delhi Liquor Policy Case, BRS leader K. Kavitha withdrew her plea challenging the summons issued by the probe agency from the Supreme Court.

7 suspended BJP MLAs reinstated to the Delhi Assembly by Delhi HC [Read Judgment]

Delhi High Court reinstates the 7 BJP MLAs who were suspended for allegedly interrupting Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena’s address to the Delhi Assembly at the start of the Budget Session.

Anti-Defection Law: Disqualified Himachal MLAs move SC against speaker's decision

By terming the disqualification “illegal" the rebel Himachal MLAs moved the Supreme Court against the Speaker's decision and put the anti-defection law in question again.

‘Can’t put a chip on lawmakers,’ SC dismisses PIL to digitally monitor all MPs/MLAs

Supreme Court dismisses PIL for digital monitoring of MPs/MLAs, citing privacy rights and inappropriateness of surveillance akin to that for felons.

Political crisis: What's next for Himachal Pradesh?

Despite having numbers to win the polls, the Congress party lost one Rajya Sabha seat in Himachal Pradesh to the BJP, what's next for the Congress government in the state? Read the full article.

Delhi HC reserves order on JMM Chief Shibu Soren’s appeal against disproportionate assets case before Lokpal

Delhi High Court reserves order on Jharkhand Mukti Morcha Chief Shibu Soren's appeal against proceedings against him by the Lokpal of India in a disproportionate assets case.

'Deeply concerned with horse trading,' SC for prosecution of returning officer for defacing ballot papers [Read SC Order]

Supreme Court addresses horse trading concerns in Chandigarh mayor polls, orders prosecution of officer for ballot paper defacement.

AAP seeks Supreme Court intervention over Delhi HC land encroachment

AAP asserts lawful allotment of its Rouse Avenue office, seeks SC intervention for fair space allocation amidst encroachment claims before elections.

Sandeshkhali: PIL asks SC for court monitored CBI probe; transfer outside WB

Plea in Supreme Court seeks a direction for a Court-monitored probe by the CBI or a special investigation team into sexual assault of women in Sandeshkhali in West Bengal.

SC Ends Defamation Case Against Tejashwi Yadav After Apology for 'Only Gujaratis Can Be Thugs' Controversy

SC quashes defamation against Tejashwi Yadav for 'Gujaratis' remark after his apology, ending the legal battle initiated by a Gujarat businessman.

AAP grabs Delhi High Court’s land in the national capital, Supreme Court shocked

The Supreme Court today expressed its shock at Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party encroaching on a land allotted to the Delhi High Court in the national capital.

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WhatsApp has threatened to exit India if asked to “break end-to-end encryption”

WhatsApp has threatened to exit India if directed by law to break end-to-end encryption offered on its digital messaging platform.

26 April, 2024 12:36 PM
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SC asks all naysayers of EVMs to avoid blindly criticising system; rejects pleas for 100% cross verification of VVPATs counts [Read Judgment]

SC rejects 100% VVPAT verification pleas, advises evidence-based criticism of EVMs to enhance trust in electoral processes.

26 April, 2024 02:43 PM

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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 mandate under Article 142? A Delhi University research scholar evaluates the theme.

22 April, 2024 10:48 AM
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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 the justice system, emphasizing adaptation and technology's role.

22 April, 2024 11:26 AM
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Trending Judiciary
SC grants permission for medical termination of pregnancy of 14-yr-old rape survivor

Supreme Court grants medical termination of pregnancy to 14-yr-old rape survivor after assessing adverse health impacts, setting aside Bombay HC's decision.

22 April, 2024 12:14 PM
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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, an amicus curiae report in the Supreme Court said.

22 April, 2024 01:45 PM

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