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Telangana High Court issues notices to State govt. for not setting up adequate old age homes

Telangana HC issues notices to State govt. over inadequate old age homes. PIL noted some seniors deprived of basic amenities due to lack of homes. HC noted violation of fundamental rights of indigent seniors. Separately, HC directs govt. to decide on revoking suspension of TSTDC MD B. Manohar Rao, who…

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SC extends interim bail granted to AAP leader Satyendar Jain till December 11

The Supreme Court on Monday extended till December 11 the interim bail granted to former Delhi Minister Satyendar Kumar Jain in a money laundering case.

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Re-criminalising adultery as a gender-neutral offence | Explained

The Hindu decodes the history of the adultery provision and what impact making it gender-neutral may have

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Bureaucrats can’t hold KSPCB chairman’s post in ex officio capacity beyond six months: Karnataka High Court

High Court of Karnataka rules post of KSPCB chairperson can't be occupied by ACS/PS ex officio beyond 6 months. Court terms govt's Aug 31 corrigendum, ending incumbent's tenure, as "illegal". Guidelines revised to allow govt wide discretion to not fill vacancy "without assigning any reason". Bench directs govt to rephrase…

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Arrest Shamirpet MPDO, Majidpur village secretary, HC tells police

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Advocate assaulted inside police station in Chikkamagaluru; FIR registered, six police personnel suspended

The High Court of Karnataka on Friday suo motu took cognisance of an incident in which police assaulted a young advocate inside the police station in Chikkamagaluru on November 30 night following an argument, which erupted after the police stopped his two-wheeler and took away the keys as the latter…

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Supreme Court quashes reappointment of Gopinath Ravindran as Kannur University Vice Chancellor

Suprem court quashes Kerala government’s reappointment of Gopinath Ravindran as Kannur Univercisty VC, citing "unwarranted interference". Kerala High court had upheld the re-appointment, but SC said it was based on govt's request, not independent evaluation of VC's contributions, violating UGC regs.

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How many contractors should commit suicide, Karnataka High Court asks State government

Court questions govt, BBMP on delay in payments to contractors; asks them to issue guidelines to avoid such situations & take action on erring officials. Asks why contractors have to wait for payment despite work being completed without dispute. Adjourns hearing till Dec 13. #75

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Disproportionate assets case: Karnataka HC permits D.K. Shivakumar to take back his pleas after withdrawal of consent given to CBI for probe

Disproportionate assets case: The Karnataka HC on Wednesday permitted Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar to withdraw his pleas questioning the legality of sanction/consent granted to the CBI

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NGT forms panel to analyse cause of sea turning red in Puducherry

NGT forms committee to investigate cause of sea turning red in Puducherry. Panel to comprise CPCB, PPCC, Marine Biology Dept. of University of Puducherry and senior scientist. Report suggests algal bloom or industrial pollution as possible causes. Samples collected on 3 days. Report to be submitted to NGT's southern zone…

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Relationship by marriage does not eclipse right to privacy under Aadhaar Act, says Karnataka High Court

The relationship by marriage does not eclipse the right to privacy under the Aadhaar Act, and the personal data of information of one of the spouses stored in Aadhaar cannot be disclosed at the instance of other spouse without hearing the spouse whose information is sought by the other spouse,…

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NGT bans desilting in Rajasthan’s Bisalpur dam without environmental clearance

NGT bans desilting, dredging activities in Rajasthan's Bisalpur dam without prior environmental clearance. Contract issued to private firm as "guaranteed annual return" for 20 years. NGT directs State Pollution Control Board to take action if tribunal's directions not followed. Desilting/dredging activities in guise of mineral extraction not allowed without environmental…

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Suggest panel of bureaucrats from which Delhi can pick Chief Secretary, SC tells Centre

Supreme Court suggests Centre provide panel of accomplished bureaucrats for Delhi government to pick Chief Secretary; Centre to return on November 28

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Special Bench on PMLA case dissolved as Justice Sanjay Kaul will retire in December

Supreme Court Special Bench decides to not continue hearing petitions challenging amendments to PMLA due to Justice Kaul's retirement. Chief Justice to constitute new Bench to hear case after two months.

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Supreme Court to hear in January pleas challenging constitutional validity of IPC provision on sedition

Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging sedition law in Jan; Centre had proposed repeal of law and introduction of new provision with wider definition of offence.

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Supreme Court begins hearing on ‘irrational freebies’ case

SC begins hearing on plea to declare freebies offered by parties as ‘corrupt practice’. Bench seeks response from States on plea that public funds are misused to offer freebies ahead of elections. Amicus curiae argues freebies should be considered a ground for moving court in election petition.

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Fahad Shah set to be released, but Kashmir Walla is a magazine without an address

Fahad Shah, 36, founder and editor of the Srinagar-based news magazine and portal The Kashmir Walla, is likely to be released this week, days after the Jammu & Kashmir High Court came down heavily on the administration for invoking various sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) against him…

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Madras High Court modifies convict’s death sentence into life imprisonment for sexually abusing his minor daughter

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SC cautions Centre that selective appointments, transfers risk ‘embarrassing’ outcomes

Supreme Court warns government against tinkering with judicial seniority, cautions that it may lead to embarrassing outcomes, including deferring swearing-in of new judges or withdrawing judicial work. Warns government against pick-and-choose policy in appointments and transfers of HC judges, says it risks "unpalatable" response from Collegium.

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Madras High Court refuses to review its order hailing religious harmony in the country

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Verdict on Article 370 challenge pending, Supreme Court judge Kaul retires in December

Supreme Court judge, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, is set to retire on December 25. He was the senior most puisne judge on the five-judge Constitution Bench, which reserved the case challenging the dilution of Article 370 of the Constitution for verdict. The petitioners argued it was an attack on federalism…

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On the sub-categorisation within castes | Explained

PM Modi promises to look into sub-categorisation of SCs to identify and help most backward; multiple States have tried to bring in reservation laws at State level; SC sub-categorisation has been pending with Supreme Court; AGI opined that it was possible with unimpeachable evidence; NCSC and NCST recommended existing schemes…

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Publicise rules on feeding street animals to create awareness among public: High Court

Karnataka HC directs State Govt to widely publicize guidelines on feeding street animals & conflict resolution. Guidelines suggest dedicated places for feeding & Animal Welfare Committees for grievance resolution. Govt to use various communication modes to publicize guidelines & pay compensation for dog bites & death.

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In its first year, Chandrachud Collegium successfully recommends 14 SC judges and returns court to sanctioned strength

The Collegium has highlighted diversity and inclusion in its appointments to the Supreme Court.

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