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Nalanda is revived after 800 years!
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Nalanda University's new green campus in Rajgir, highlighting its role as a symbol of India's educational heritage and a hub for cultural exchange. The campus, designed as a 'Net Zero' Green Campus, represents a si
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Gravity of offence not relevant when considering bail for juvenile [Read Order]
Allahabad High Court grants bail to a juvenile in a serious criminal case, ruling that the gravity of the offence is not a relevant factor in bail decisions.
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New Anti-Cheating Law enacted: Analysis
In-depth analysis of India’s new Anti-Cheating Law, the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, aimed at curbing exam malpractices.
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Bhima Koregaon case: SC grants interim bail for 2 weeks to activist Mahesh Raut
SC grants interim bail to Mahesh Raut in Bhima Koregaon case to attend rituals for his grandmother, with strict conditions imposed by Special NIA court.
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CJI emphasises importance of humility, being vegan on Yoga day
CJI D Y Chandrachud highlights humility, veganism, and holistic living on International Yoga Day at Supreme Court, emphasizing yoga’s principles and societal impact.
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Filing of chargesheet not a ground for bail in NDPS cases: Tripura High Court [Read Order]
Tripura HC cancels bail in NDPS case, ruling that filing a chargesheet alone doesn't justify bail under strict provisions of the NDPS Act.
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Supreme Court refuses to defer counselling for NEET UG
SC declines to defer NEET UG 2024 counselling set for July 6, despite petitions citing exam irregularities and calls for CBI investigation.
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Sessions Judge receives flak from Bombay HC for saying 'handicapped' by heavy caseload [Read Order]
Bombay High Court expresses disapproval on the use of the word 'handicapped' by Additional Sessions Judge, on plea to grant stay on lower court proceedings.
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Journalist Sebastian Farcis, once part of a hate campaign against The Kashmir Files, refused renewal of journalism permit in India
Journalist Sebastian Farcis, involved in a hate campaign against The Kashmir Files, has been denied renewal of his journalism permit in India, forcing him to leave.
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Karnataka HC junks Iraqi's plea through Indian Special Power of Attorney holder, for entry into India on spurious medical grounds
Karnataka HC refuses to allow Iraqi with dubious antecedents to enter India, rejects plea filed through power of attorney holder.
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Supreme Court to organise Special Lok Adalat from July 29 to Aug 03, to mark its 75th anniversary [Read Press Release]
Supreme Court to organize Special Lok Adalat from July 29 to August 03 to facilitate amicable settlements of pending cases, marking its 75th anniversary.
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Post Office Act 2023 comes into force, repeals 125 year old legislation [Read New Post Office Act]
India enacts the Post Office Act 2023, replacing the 125-year-old Indian Post Office Act of 1898, to modernize and regulate postal services.
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In process of bringing in legislation to control illegal conversion, Rajasthan government tells SC [Read Affidavit]
Rajasthan tells SC it’s drafting legislation to control illegal conversions, following top court and Centre’s guidelines until new laws are enacted.
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Delhi HC rejects 17-year-old defamation case against Hindustan Times by IFS officer
Delhi High Court rejects 17-year-old defamation case of an IFS officer against Hindustan Times.
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Don’t follow Maulana blindly: Bombay HC clears ‘Hamare Baarah’ for release, emphasizes women’s empowerment
Bombay High Court allows release of 'Hamare Baarah', says film not offensive to Muslims or women.
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Gujarat HC judge to watch 'Maharaj', to decide plea for stay on release
Gujarat HC to watch Junaid Khan’s movie “Maharaj” to decide on release stay plea. The film’s release was postponed due to concerns from Pushtimarg sect devotees.
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India TV journalist Rajat Sharma sues Congress leaders for defamation
Veteran journalist Rajat Sharma sues Congress leaders for defamation in Delhi HC, alleging tweets damaged his 40-year reputation. Justice Krishna reserves order.
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Madras HC sentences Contemnor to 6 months jail for scandalous allegations against Judges [Read Order]
Madras High Court sentenced PU Venkatesan to 6 months in prison for making scandalous allegations against judges, emphasizing the need to uphold judicial dignity.
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SC notice to petitioners on NTA's plea to transfer petitions on NEET UG
SC issues notice on NTA’s plea to transfer NEET UG petitions from various High Courts to apex court. Court to review alleged irregularities on July 8.
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Hyundai Motor India Set to File IPO Papers, Aiming for Historic $3 Billion Share Sale
Hyundai Motor India to file for IPO, aiming to raise $2.5-$3 billion in what could be India’s largest share sale, enhancing its market value and competitive edge.
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Karnataka notifies Karnataka Prohibition of Violence against Advocates Act, 2023 [Read Notification]
Karnataka notifies Karnataka Prohibition of Violence against Advocates Act, 2023, ensuring protection and safety for advocates while performing their duties.
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Three Lakh Metres of Waste Turned into 12-Acre Park in Lucknow
Lucknow transforms 12 acres of waste into Rashtriya Prerna Park. A green model featuring 100,000 plants, offering a solution for Delhi's waste crisis.
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Calcutta High Court orders reconsideration into sexual harassment allegations against NUJS Vice Chancellor [Read Order]]
Calcutta High Court orders reconsideration of sexual harassment allegations against NUJS Vice-Chancellor, setting aside the local committee's initial rejection.
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Delhi High Court to Become India's First to Offer Wi-Fi Access for All Visitors
Delhi High Court to offer Wi-Fi to all visitors, improving network connectivity and efficiency. Inauguration by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan on May 29, 2024.
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Arvind Kejriwal moves Supreme Court to extend interim bail by 1 week for medical tests
Arvind Kejriwal seeks Supreme Court extension of interim bail by one week for medical tests in Delhi excise policy case amid ongoing ED investigation.
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Courts this Week: Law Street Journal's Weekly Round-Up of SC & HCs [May 20 - May 25]
Get the latest updates from the Supreme Court of India and the High Courts ! Here’s a round up of the week's top legal stories in a quick, easy-to-read summary.
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SC refuses to consider PIL for 3-yr Bachelor of Law degree after Class XII
SC declines PIL seeking 3-yr LLB after Class XII. Court upholds 5-yr course, cites maturity need for law practice. Petitioner withdraws plea.
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Denying child care leave to working mothers of disabled children violated constitutional mandate: SC
Supreme Court of India rules denying child care leave for mothers of disabled kids violates constitutional rights.
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Ignorance is not bliss: Okhla Waste to Energy Plant needs to be relocated, residents argue
Questions on the suitability of waste-to-energy plants in Delhi are not new, but the 2,000 tonnes per day Waste to Energy (WTE) plant, situated in the middle of the dense residential areas around Sukhdev Vihar, is not just a major environmental worry but
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Promotional trailers of movie not a promise or offer: SC [Read Judgment]
Supreme Court rules movie trailers aren't promises or offers, not enforceable by law.
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SC seeks clarifications from EC on EVMs
Supreme Court asks EC for clarifications on EVM components and VVPAT verification, aiming to enhance electoral transparency.
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Key changes in the Law of Evidence - Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Explore the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, a transformative legal framework designed to modernize, humanize, and decolonize India's evidence law.
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Plea in SC seeks SIT probe into 'Electoral Bonds scam'
NGOs seek SC probe into Electoral Bonds, alleging pay-offs and quid pro quo between corporates and governments, demanding an SIT to investigate and recover proceeds of crime.
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Call For Chapters: Gender-Based Violence and Religion
Calling For Book Chapters: As an editor, Dr. Amit Anand, Assistant Professor, School of Legal Studies, REVA University, Bengaluru, is inviting people to contribute to a book, entitled
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SC declines to entertain plea for voting rights to 18,000 displaced Manipur residents
SC rejects plea for voting rights for 18,000 displaced in Manipur, cites election impediments.
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To uphold presumption of guilt under Section 29 POCSO Act, foundational facts must be proved, reiterates Delhi HC [Read Judgment]
Delhi High Court reiterates that to uphold the presumption of guilt under Section 29 of the POCSO Act, the prosecution must prove the ‘foundational facts’ beyond reasonable doubt.
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Non-tear of the hymen is of no consequence in cases of penetrative sexual assault: Guwahati HC in POCSO case [Read Judgment]
Hymen tear or genital injuries are not a sine qua non to prove penetrative sexual assault, the Guwahati High Court has held in a case under the POCSO Act, 2012.
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Firing outside Salman Khan's home: Mumbai Court sends two accused to 10-day police custody
Mumbai Court sends 2 men suspected of opening fire at Bollywood actor Salman Khan's Bandra residence Galaxy Apartments on April, 14 to 10-day police custody, till April 25.
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SC extends stay on Allahabad HC order approving survey of Shahi Idgah complex
SC extends stay on Allahabad HC's order for survey of Shahi Eidgah mosque next to Krishna Janmabhoomi.
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Cannot stop any public rally, Bombay HC on allegation that Ram Navami processions deliberately pass through Muslim-majority areas
The Bombay High Court calls upon the Maharashtra Police to ensure that no law and order issues occur during a Ram Navami rally in a Muslim-majority area in Mumbai.
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SC declines pre-arrest bail to AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan
Supreme Court denies AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan anticipatory bail in money laundering case linked to Delhi Waqf Board.
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SC declines to entertain plea for voting rights to 18,000 displaced Manipur residents
SC rejects plea for voting rights for 18,000 displaced in Manipur, cites election impediments.
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Two-day conference on April 13-14 on Technology and Dialogue between SC and Singapore
Explore AI's role in law at the India-Singapore Supreme Court conference on technology, enhancing judicial processes and access to justice, April 13-14, 2024.
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LSJ Exclusive Interview: How BJP govt will free Chhattisgarh from “Naxal menace”? [Watch Video]
What is Chhattisgarh govt's plan for solving the Maoist/Naxalite problem in the state? Will there be a surgical strike against the Naxals or solution will be found via diplomatic channels? Read the Exclusive Interview with the Deputy Chief Minister Vijay
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SC rejects review of order to pay Rs 1.54 Cr compensation to ex Air Force staff for transfusion of HIV infected blood [Read Order]
SC denies review of Rs 1.54 Cr HIV compensation order to ex-Air Force staff for medical negligence.
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Each moveable property not required to be disclosed by candidates in election: SC [Read Judgment]
SC rules not every movable asset needs disclosure in elections. Privacy rights preserved. Details vary per case. High value assets matter.
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Biba's plea against GST demand of Rs 56 lakhs to be reheard by Dept: Delhi HC [Read Judgment]
Delhi High Court issues notice on Biba’s plea against a GST demand of Rs. 56 lakhs, and directed the concerned department to re-adjudicate Biba’s challenge to the tax demand.
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Misleading advertisements: SC again rejects apology by Baba Ramdev; Acharya Balkrishna
Supreme Court rejects apology from Baba Ramdev & Acharya Balkrishna for misleading ads; warns of consequences for FMCGs making false claims.
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SC sets aside judgment upholding arbitral award against DMRC [Read Judgment]
Supreme Court overturns arbitral award favoring Reliance Infrastructure subsidiary against DMRC, citing grave miscarriage of justice.
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Misleading advts case: Baba Ramdev, Balkrishna tender apology
Baba Ramdev, Balkrishna apologize for misleading ads. SC contempt plea hearing set for April 10. Patanjali assures compliance with court orders.
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SC allows gangster-turned-politician's son to attend 'Fatiha'
Supreme Court allows jailed MLA Abbas Ansari to attend his father's funeral prayers, granting temporary release under police custody.
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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal moves Supreme Court
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal moves Supreme Court against dismissal of plea in liquor policy scam case. Lawyers seek early hearing from CJI-led bench.
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SC allows man to undergo potency test as wife claims marriage not consummated more than 7 years of alliance [Read Judgment]
Supreme Court permits potency test for husband in divorce case where wife alleges marriage unconsummated after 7+ years.
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'Can't jail everyone for making allegations against CM,' SC tells Tamil Nadu government
Supreme Court rebukes Tamil Nadu, saying not everyone making allegations against CM can be jailed; restores bail for YouTuber Sattai.
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Centre questions growing tendency among States to approach SC for funds
The Centre questions the growing trend of states approaching the Supreme Court for funds, citing timing and advocating for resolution through dialogue.
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Very disturbed by latest trend of lawyers commenting on pending cases: CJI
Chief Justice of India urges lawyers to prioritize court and Constitution over political beliefs, expressing concern over trend of commenting on pending cases.
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Nariman always recognised his highest duty was to court, Constitution: CJI
Chief Justice of India honors Fali S Nariman's legacy, emphasizing his dedication to justice, unwavering commitment to the Constitution, and enduring legal prowess.
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SC grants bail to Prof Shoma Sen in Bhima Koregaon case [Read Judgment]
SC grants bail to Prof Shoma Sen in Bhima Koregaon case, citing lack of evidence linking her to banned terrorist group CPI (Maoist). Details inside.
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Delhi police take cognizance of delayed filing of police reports after Judicial intervention
Reacting over the several reports of delay in filing case reports by investigating officers, DSP South West District has ordered the police officials to conduct an exercise and give the break up of the cases of last six years.
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