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Karnataka High Court allows Shanth Thimmaiah to continue as KSPCB chairman for now

The High Court of Karnataka on Thursday stayed the State government’s August 31 corrigendum, which resulted in abruptly ending the tenure of Karnataka State Pollution Control Board’s Chairperson Shanth A. Thimmaiah.

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NGT orders construction of check dams in Salem village to be completed in three months

NGT orders TANMAG to expedite construction of check dams in Thekkampatti village, Salem. Farmer had filed petition citing uncontrolled dewatering & discharge of groundwater by TANMAG. SEIAA granted clearance on condition of supplying water to farmers. TANMAG to release CSR funds & complete work in 3 months.

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Courts must be on guard, test evidence meticulously when FIR is delayed: Supreme Court

“Courts must be on guard and test evidence meticulously to rule out possibility of embellishments in the prosecution’s story when an FIR is delayed and there is absence of proper explanation,” the Supreme Court has said.

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Supreme Court reserves verdict in Article 370 abrogation challenge

Constitution Bench headed by CJI reserves judgment on petitions challenging abrogation of Article 370, which gave special privileges to J&K. Govt. argued it was necessary to integrate J&K into India. Petitioners said it was an attack on federalism. Bench to look into series of events from dissolution of J&K Assembly…

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326 encroachments identified in Munnar, Idukki Collector informs HC

Kochi HC identifies 326 land encroachments in Munnar. Collector Sheeba George informed court of surveys conducted & action taken. Court asked for report on construction activities & views of State Govt. on appointing special officer & task force. Central Govt. views sought on using expert teams to assess carrying capacity…

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High Court accepts BBMP’s timeline-based action plan to remove encroachments of lakes and drains

The High Court of Karnataka on Monday accepted the action plans submitted by the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) for prevention and removal of encroachments of storm-water drains and lakes by fixing responsibility on the designated officers and timeline for taking various steps.

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HC appoints advocate commissioner to record evidence in election petition against Minister Srinivas Goud

Justice M. Laxman of Telangana High Court on Monday appointed Advocate Commissioner to record evidence of nine government officials in the election petition filed by a civilian challenging election of Minister V. Srinivas Goud from Mahbubnagar constituency in the 2018 Assembly polls.

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Supreme Court turns down A.P. Govt.’s plea to suspend High Court stay in R-5 zone case

A Division Bench of the apex court, comprising Justices Sanjeev Khanna and Pankaj Mittal, expressed a prima facie opinion that the High Court order under challenge was well considered by a full Bench, and sought to know if it was advisable to permit the government to spend more than ₹1,000…

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Supreme Court judge P. K. Mishra recuses from hearing Satyendar Jain's interim bail plea in money-laundering case

Supreme Court judge P. K. Mishra on September 1 recused himself from hearing the bail plea of former Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain in a money-laundering case.

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High Court moves to treat sexual assault victims and accused with dignity

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Special court for land-grabbing cases will lose jurisdiction if owners are put in lawful possession of disputed land: Karnataka HC

The special court for land-grabbing cases will lose jurisdiction to entertain a complaint when the landowners are put in possession of the land through a lawfully registered sale deed, as such issues would require adjudication as “a pure and simple suit for title” by the competent courts, said the High…

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SC sends railway demolition-affected people to civil court to prove claim of adverse possession of disputed land

The Supreme Court gave liberty to those affected by the eviction to prove their ownership of the land by adverse possession in a civil court. They must prove continuous possession of the property for at least 12 years to establish a claim.

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TNPCB forms five-member panel to probe allegations of pollution around NLCIL thermal plants in Neyveli

TNPCB has formed a 5-member committee to probe pollution risks around NLCIL. The report found high levels of mercury, selenium, and flouride in drinking water from 20 locations. Visible deposition of pollutants of coal dust and fly ash caused respiratory issues, kidney disease, hair fall, and skin problems. Water samples…

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Himalayan blunders that are ravaging the Himalayas

In a time of the unpredictable impact of climate change events, conservation of the Himalayan region is vital

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Supreme Court to hear plea on minimum distance needed between liquor shops, schools

Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on plea by Puducherry-based liquor outlet to clarify minimum distance from religious/educational institutions in municipal areas. Petitioner argued confusion prevails in many States, including Puducherry, and its establishment is facing closure. Petitioner urged SC to clarify position on minimum distance for liquor establishments.

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NGT raises questions on pesticide unit in Tiruvallur functioning before getting approval

The Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has raised doubts on a pesticide and insecticide unit in Tiruvallur district that may have been operating without necessary approvals

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HC commutes death penalty of 70-year-old convict as he was kept in solitary confinement illegally for 10 years

Karnataka HC commutes death penalty of Saibanna to life sentence due to inordinate delay in mercy plea process & illegal solitary confinement for 10 yrs. Liberty to submit application for remission to State govt.

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Desilting of waterbodies must not be allowed without green nod if dredged sand is sold: NGT

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Madras High Court allows EPS to serve as AIADMK general secretary; refuses to interfere with expulsion of OPS

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami received a boost with Madras High Court refusing to interfere with his election as general secretary and O. Panneerselvam's expulsion from primary membership. The court noted that the majority of the general council had passed resolutions to abolish the posts of coordinator and joint coordinator and…

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Manipur violence | Supreme Court shifts 27 CBI cases, including crimes against women, to Assam

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud told petitioners that the Supreme Court was not asking the Assam government to nominate the pre-trial judges to look into cases arising out of the CBI’s investigation into the Manipur violence, but the Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Sandeep Mehta. Issuing a series of…

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NGT withholds green nod granted for fishing harbours near Kaliveli bird sanctuary

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SC sets aside Kerala High Court order suspending conviction of MP Mohd. Faizal

A Bench headed by Justice B.V. Nagarathna asked the High Court to hear afresh the appeal filed by the Lakshadweep administration and decide it in six weeks.

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Will not stay Bihar caste survey unless prima facie case made out by those opposing it: SC

Supreme Court won't stay Bihar caste survey unless prima facie case made out; Centre to file reply in 7 days. SC allows Centre to file response on caste survey, won't stay exercise unless petitioners make out prima facie case

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Supreme Court criticises Gujarat High Court for its ‘counterblast’ in abortion case

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed strong displeasure at the Gujarat High Court’s “counterblast” to its criticism about the manner in which a 25-year-old rape survivor’s plea for abortion was handled by the High Court. The Saturday hearing had seen the Bench criticise the Gujarat High Court for adjourning the…

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SC reprieve for Kerala bus driver who blamed his ‘deformed left wrist’ for fatal accident

SC reduces driver's prison term from 5 yrs to 1 yr for accident that killed 5 & injured 63. Owner of bus ordered to pay ₹7.5 lakh to families of deceased. Court found punishment disproportionate as no common intention to cause death & owner had no role in causing accident.

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