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Police must furnish grounds of arrest in writing & not just convey them orally, rules Supreme Court in Prabir Purkayastha case

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Supreme Court to hear Hemant Soren’s plea against arrest in land scam case on May 13

Supreme Court to hear Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Hemant Soren's plea against ED arrest in money laundering case.

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Order on interim bail for Arvind Kejriwal to be pronounced on May 10

Arvind Kejriwal bail: Delhi High Court to deliver verdict on interim bail for Arvind Kejriwal in money laundering case on May 10.

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Hindu marriage not valid unless performed with requisite ceremonies: SC

Marriage is not an event for ‘song and dance’ and ‘wining and dining’ or an occasion to demand and exchange dowry and gifts by undue pressure leading to possible initiation of criminal proceedings thereafter, the Supreme Court observed

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Trust in machines: On the Supreme Court and the EVM

The Supreme Court of India’s rejection of the demand for 100% verification of the paper trail left by the votes cast through electronic voting machines comes as no surprise

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Supreme Court says ‘not shying away’ from dealing with stray dog issue, sets next hearing for May 8

Supreme Court addresses stray dog issue, emphasizes Animal Birth Control Rules 2023, and sets next hearing for May 8.

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Supreme Court fails to reach petitions on hate speech listed for hearing

The Supreme Court did not take up a series of petitions about the continuing incidents of hate speech across the country

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‘We’re trying to make it more inclusive’: the rise of Britain’s new wine bars

In the new wine bars springing up in cities, towns and even at the seaside, natural wines and small plates are in, sommeliers and snobbery are out

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Why did the Supreme Court stay a High Court verdict declaring U.P. madarsa law ‘unconstitutional’? | Explained

Supreme Court stays Allahabad High Court's decision on Uttar Pradesh Madarsa Education Act, which could have potentially impacted millions of students.

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Centre asserts in SC its right to regulate industrial alcohol

Centre asserts exclusive legislative power over industrial alcohol regulation, excise duty, and jurisdiction, debated in Supreme Court.

The Hindu

Madurai Bench can also hear PIL petitions relating to pan-State matters, rules Madras High Court

Madurai Bench of Madras High Court Bar Association restores right to hear pan-State PILs, not just district matters.

The Hindu

All pleas challenging Centre’s ban on 23 dog breeds to be heard together: Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court transfers petitions challenging ban on 23 ferocious dog breeds, consolidates cases for efficient resolution.

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Expedite criminal cases against MPs/MLAs: Madras High Court directs T.N. police

Madras High Court directs expedited proceedings in criminal cases against MPs and MLAs in Tamil Nadu.

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Law book publishers who print statutes should be extra cautious, any mistakes may invite contempt or perjury proceedings: Karnataka High Court

High Court of Karnataka warns publishers of legal books to avoid errors or face legal consequences and blacklisting.

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Supreme Court raises concern over the rich gagging media

The Bench said courts should grant pre-trial injunctions only in exceptional cases. For others, an injunction against the publication of material should be granted only after the conduct of a full-fledged trial.

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Disposal of offerings in Ganga, Yamuna: NGT allows DPCC, UPPCB to file responses within 4 weeks

National Green Tribunal allows DPCC and UPPCB to respond to pollution caused by worship offerings in Ganga and Yamuna rivers.

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Karnataka High Court removes Jagadeesh from post of in-charge director of prosecutions

Deprecating the State government for its unhealthy practice of unlawfully posting an official as in-charge director of the Directorate of Prosecutions and Government Litigants, the High Court of Karnataka has removed H.K. Jagadeesh from the post of in-charge director by issuing a writ of quo warranto.

The Hindu

TN Governor Ravi blinks in SC, says will swear in Ponmudy

Tamil Nadu Governor re-inducts K. Ponmudy as Minister despite Supreme Court criticism, clarifies intention to follow court orders.

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The roller-coaster ride of the Kejriwal case in the Supreme Court

Delhi CM Kejriwal withdraws SC petition against ED arrest, to seek bail in trial court, citing political motivation.

The Hindu

HC asks Kochi Corporation to repair refuse compactor vehicles and use them

A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court has ordered that refuse compactor vehicles available with the Kochi Corporation for waste removal be repaired to the extent possible and put to effective use at the earliest.

The Hindu

Making sense of the electoral bonds data

Electoral Bonds data: Supreme Court seeks SBI response on electoral bonds disclosure; largest donor revealed in data released by ECI.

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Karnataka High Court rejects plea seeking referral of State government’s appeal on classes 5, 8, 9, and 11 board exam issue to larger Bench

The High Court of Karnataka on Thursday rejected the plea for referring to a larger Bench the appeal filed by the State government challenging the single judge’s order of quashing the decision of holding board exams for classes 5, 8, 9, and 11 without framing the rules for this purpose.

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HC dissatisfied with govt.’s report on Durgam Cheruvu

Hyderabad High Court directs expert committee to assess government's compliance with Durgam Cheruvu protection measures.

The Hindu

Supreme Court refuses to stay acquittal of former DU professor Saibaba, says there is no urgency

Maoist links case: Supreme Court refuses to stay acquittal of G.N. Saibaba, emphasizing presumption of innocence and lack of urgency.

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