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Supreme Court Reserves Order on Noida DM Compensation Plea
The Supreme Court reserved its judgment on a plea by the Gautam Buddh Nagar District Magistrate challenging a high court order that mandated salary deductions for compensation in an NSA detention case.
Karnataka forms SIT to probe fraudulent insurance claims
The Karnataka government established a Special Investigation Team to investigate fraudulent insurance claims following Supreme Court directives.
Bombay HC questions framing of charges against Nawab Malik
The Bombay High Court questioned how charges were framed against Nawab Malik while his petition regarding withheld documents was still pending.
SC split over validity of Chief Election Commissioner appointment law
The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict regarding whether to refer the challenge against the election commissioner appointment law to a Constitution Bench.
Keralam CM Satheesan flags contradictory remarks by Vijayan, Riyas on ED-seized diary
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan noted conflicting statements from Pinarayi Vijayan and P.A. Mohamed Riyas regarding a diary seized by the Enforcement Directorate.
Prakash Raj alleges Modi-Shah interference in Election Commission activities
Actor Prakash Raj has alleged interference by Narendra Modi and Amit Shah in the Election Commission of India's decision-making process concerning the Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) or related electoral roll activities.
Annamalai calls for SIT to probe networks shielding R. Veeramani
K. Annamalai has called for a Special Investigation Team to probe the alleged networks supporting Gem Granites owner R. Veeramani in a POCSO case.
Bombay High Court initiates suo motu PIL over Ganesh festival noise
The Bombay High Court has initiated a suo motu public interest litigation regarding noise pollution during the Ganesh festival.
VACB launches inspections at Kerala State Sports Council over corruption allegations
The Kerala Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has initiated statewide inspections at sports council offices to investigate allegations of corruption and procedural violations.
Supreme Court declines to set timeline for Speaker in disqualification case
The Supreme Court declined to impose a mandatory deadline on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla regarding the disqualification petitions against 20 Trinamool Congress MPs.
UP Woman Freed From Father's Custody, Allowed To Live With Husband
A court has ordered that a 26-year-old woman be freed from her father's custody to live with her husband.
Delhi HC refuses to entertain plea seeking FIR against Yashwant Varma
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking an investigation into cash found at the residence of former judge Yashwant Varma following a fire.
Delhi Court Seeks Police Report On FIR Plea Against Student Activist
A Delhi court has requested a police report regarding a petition for an FIR against a student activist and her father over alleged derogatory social media posts.
T.M. Krishna challenges Vande Mataram singing mandate in Supreme Court
T.M. Krishna has petitioned the Supreme Court of India to challenge a legal mandate regarding the mandatory recitation of the national song Vande Mataram.
SC seeks Rajasthan report on forest ranger’s death amid Chambal illegal mining probe
The Supreme Court of India has ordered the Rajasthan government to submit a report regarding the death of a forest ranger who was killed while attempting to intercept a dumper suspected of illegal mining.
Supreme Court to examine Bar Council’s authority to regulate legal education
The Supreme Court will review whether the Bar Council of India has the legal authority to own and operate law universities.
Woman approaches Delhi High Court over adopted son's aggressive behavior
A widow has petitioned the Delhi High Court to transfer custody of her adopted son, who exhibits aggressive and abnormal behavior.
Court orders government-funded legal defense for Atiq Ahmed's son Ali
A Prayagraj court has ordered the state to provide legal counsel at government expense for Ali Ahmed, the son of Atiq Ahmed, after he stated no private lawyer was willing to represent him.
Supreme Court reserves order on petition by Noida DM Medha Rupam
The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on a petition by Noida District Magistrate Medha Rupam challenging a High Court order to pay compensation for an alleged unlawful detention.
Access To White House A Privilege Says Justice Department
The Department of Justice argues in court that a president has the legal authority to restrict media access to sensitive areas of the White House.
Rajasthan HC orders widow to share salary with mother-in-law
The Rajasthan High Court ordered a widow appointed on compassionate grounds to share her salary and terminal benefits with her deceased husband's mother.
HC frees Ghaziabad woman from father's custody to join Muslim husband
The Allahabad High Court allowed a 26-year-old woman to leave her father's custody to live with her husband.
Delhi High Court grants bail to former ADAG executive Amitabh Jhunjhunwala
The Delhi High Court granted medical bail to former ADAG executive Amitabh Jhunjhunwala in a money laundering case.
ITAT rules on tax notice for flats received for tenancy rights
The Mumbai ITAT ruled that a tenant is not liable for income tax under Section 56(2)(x) on flats received in a redevelopment project as consideration for surrendering tenancy rights.
National song choice is State’s call, penal consequences open to scrutiny: SC
The Supreme Court of India is reviewing whether penal consequences for failing to sing the national song violate constitutional rights, while declining to rule on its status or official stanza length.
Bombay High Court rejects Adani plea that duty-free shops are beyond domestic laws
The Bombay High Court ruled that duty-free shops in India are subject to domestic laws regarding the sale of unapproved nicotine products.
Republican Senator Seeks Investigation Into Donald Trump Jr Foreign Ties
Republican Senator John Curtis is calling for a Senate Judiciary Committee investigation into Donald Trump Jr.'s foreign business dealings and potential conflicts of interest following reports of a Russian oligarch funding his wedding celebrations.
Bombay High Court Bans Firecrackers on Roads and Restricts DJ Usage
The Bombay High Court has prohibited the bursting of firecrackers on public roads and deemed the use of DJ systems and laser lights during festivities as inappropriate.
Telangana Court Seizes Government Office Assets Over 1983 Irrigation Dispute
A court in Telangana ordered the seizure of assets from a government irrigation office due to an unresolved dispute originating in 1983.
Madras High Court dismisses AIADMK petition against Mekedatu dam resolution amendment
The Madras High Court dismissed a petition by AIADMK whip Agri S.S. Krishnamurthy challenging an amendment to a Tamil Nadu Assembly resolution regarding the Mekedatu dam.