State of Indian Judiciary

[Navjot Singh]

SC/ST Act does not apply to casteist slurs made in private, says Supreme Court

“If the alleged offence takes place within the four corners of the wall where members of the public are not present, then it cannot be said that it has taken pl...

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Supreme Court sets aside NGT order against Art of Living over Yamuna floodplain damage, orders refund of ₹5 crore fine

The Supreme Court on Saturday set aside a 2017 order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) which had held the Art of Living Foundation responsible for damage to

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Teachers must perform census duty but won’t have to work after school: HC

Kolkata: Calcutta High Court on Friday held that teachers do not have to work beyond school hours for census duty but those deputed for census duty cannot deny performing the work assigned to them and will be treated as “on-duty”.

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Supreme Court dismisses PIL petition that challenged death by hanging | Explained

Supreme Court upholds death by hanging, dismissing a PIL challenging its constitutional validity due to lack of compelling evidence.

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'Lawyers can't be cockroaches': BCI Chairman Manan Mishra says he won't quit, fumes at CJP

BCI Chairman Manan Mishra rejected the use of the term ‘legal cockroaches’ for advocates, and also said he was elected to the post and won't resign. | India News

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Delhi High Court stays criminal defamation case against Sudarshan TV, Suresh Chavhanke

The Delhi High Court recently stayed the proceedings of a criminal defamation case filed against Sudarshan TV and its Chairman Suresh Chavhanke [Suresh Khandera

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Justice Nagarathna’s dissent warns of tearing the frayed safety net of labour law

Justice Nagarathna's dissent warns that redefining 'industry' risks undermining labor rights and empowering corporate bargaining power.

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After 22 death sentences in 4 months, 97 murder cases moved from UP judge’s court

The district judge's direction, a copy of which is with the Indian Express, details the 97 matters 'recalled' from the court of Additional District and Sessions Judge (FTC 3) Ravikumar Diwakar on August 18.

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Husband Can't Be Denied Right To Travel Abroad Merely Due To Pending Domestic Violence Case: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court recently observed that a husband or wife cannot be denied the right to travel abroad merely because a dispute between the spouses was pending.

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'Hijab Not Essential Part Of Islamic Faith': Allahabad High Court Dismisses Muslim Girl's Plea To Wear It With School Uniform

The Allahabad High Court last week dismissed a minor Muslim student's plea seeking permission to wear a Hijab (headscarf) with her school uniform, observing that the petitioner had failed to place...

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