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SIT report on Ram temple donation theft expected shortly; may shape trust reforms

The Special Investigation Team's final report on Ram temple donation embezzlement is expected shortly. This report will likely lead to significant administrative and donation-counting system reforms. The Supreme Court is also monitoring the investigation and has sought a status report. The temple trust is scheduled to meet soon to discuss…

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SC flags 'frustration' over CBSE's digital marking system, seeks Centre's response

The Supreme Court voiced concern over student frustration with the CBSE's digital marking system. Justices noted systemic problems emerging within the digital evaluation process. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the court about ongoing systemic issue reviews. A one-member commission is examining the evaluation system for necessary changes. The court requested…

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College Football Head Coaches on Hot Seat in the West

Nick Bartlett assesses the status of college football head coaches on the hot seat from the west, from Hot to Cool.

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SC grants four weeks to Centre to file response on plea challenging validity of NIA Act

The Supreme Court has requested the Centre to file its response within four weeks. This response is regarding a petition challenging the National Investigation Agency Act. The petitioner argues the Act violates constitutional equality and Centre's legislative powers. The NIA was established as a counter-terrorism agency after the 2008 Mumbai…

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CBSE clarifies R3 rule: Class 10 students of 2027-28 batch must clear school-based third language assessment for pass certificate

The Central Board of Secondary Education has issued new guidelines regarding third language assessments. Students must pass school-based internal assessments for their third language subject. This requirement is mandatory for receiving the CBSE Secondary School Examination pass certificate. The National Education Policy 2020 recommends learning three languages, with two being…

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SpiceJet, Ajay Singh undertake to pay Rs 140 crore in KAL Airways dispute

SpiceJet and Ajay Singh will pay Rs 140 crore to KAL Airways and Kalanithi Maran. The airline will deposit Rs 50 crore within forty-five days. The remaining Rs 90 crore will be paid within ninety days thereafter. The Delhi High Court will monitor this payment schedule closely. Hearing SpiceJet's challenge…

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SC seeks HD Revanna's reply on Karnataka govt's plea against HC order dropping Section 354 charge

The Supreme Court will review a plea from Karnataka challenging a high court decision. This decision had previously quashed a charge against JD(S) leader H D Revanna. The charge involved outraging a woman's modesty under Section 354 of the IPC. The high court had upheld a sexual harassment charge under…

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SC to hear on Jul 13 plea seeking guidelines to curb 'unpredictable fluctuations' of airfares

The Supreme Court will hear a plea seeking airfare regulation guidelines. This plea addresses unpredictable fluctuations and ancillary charges by private airlines. The court previously flagged exorbitant festival fare hikes as exploitation. A new aviation act is coming into effect, with rules under consultation. The petition argues for a regulator…

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'30 minutes of horror': Gir lion attacks man in Gujarat, traps him for nearly half an hour; video goes viral

A lioness attacked a man in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district, which has gone viral online. The man survived the prolonged ordeal with serious injuries after rescuers arrived. Recent lion attacks have killed two people, prompting public concern and protests. Forest officials have captured many lions, which wildlife experts find concerning. Experts…

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Delhi AAP protest outside LNJP Hospital alleging Rs 650 crore health scam

Aam Aadmi Party activists protested at LNJP Hospital, alleging a Rs 650 crore health scam within the Delhi government. Party leaders questioned Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on why the primary accused, Dr. Vatsala Agrawal, was allegedly allowed to flee to Germany after her appointment bypassed established rules and a vigilance…

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Goa launches app to digitise iconic motorcycle taxi service

Goa's iconic motorcycle taxi service is now online with the launch of the 'Mhaje Driver App'. Commuters can easily locate and book the nearest "motorcycle pilot" via their smartphones, enhancing convenience and expanding pilots' customer reach. The government is also exploring welfare initiatives like electric bike subsidies and a pension…

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No phone calls with wife for 13 days; she dies by suicide; Gulf engineer husband lands in jail; Supreme Court overturns his conviction for this reason

Husband worked in Oman and could not talk with late wife; Wife committed suicide by saying refusal to speak to her over the phone caused her severe mental distress; Indian Trial Court convicts him for cruelty under Section 498A and 304B for dowry death and sentences 3 years jail with…

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SC halts Delhi government's CAG audit of private discoms

The Supreme Court has put a hold on a CAG audit of three private power discoms in Delhi, a move initiated by the Delhi government concerning a massive Rs 38,500 crore in accumulated regulatory assets. The court questioned the legality of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission's (DERC) decision to appoint…

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SC Asset bets on bigger bedrooms, flexible spaces

SET-listed developer SC Asset Corporation plans to relaunch 16 housing projects with redesigned homes to better reflect changing consumer preferences and stimulate demand amid a sluggish market.

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Calcutta HC asks private bank to disclose corpus in TMC bank accounts

The Calcutta High Court has ordered a private bank to reveal the funds in the Trinamool Congress's frozen accounts. The court is examining a petition by the Mamata Banerjee faction challenging the debit freeze, which followed a complaint by rebel MLAs. The Bidhannagar Police will also present investigation records, with…

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'Methyl Isocyanate of law': SC slams AI 'hallucinations', quashes NCLT verdict

The Supreme Court has declared zero tolerance for AI-generated fake or hallucinated judgments used as legal precedents. Setting aside an NCLT verdict, the apex court emphasized that such fabricated citations contaminate the justice system. The Bar Council of India is directed to form a committee to address this issue and…

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Man dies in motor accident, family seeks Rs 2.25 crore in damages: Here's why SC fixes ‘fair’ compensation based on his ITR, sets a precedent

Manoranjan Pandey, who lost his life in the tragic accident in 2018, was the sole breadwinner of his family, according to the 2019 appeal filed in the Behrampur Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, and was running his own construction business and earning Rs 15 lakh per annum. Based on this, the…

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SC lays down guidelines on computation of income of motor accident victims

The Supreme Court has established new guidelines for determining motor accident compensation based on Income Tax Returns. For salaried individuals, only the previous year's ITR will be considered, while self-employed persons will have their average income from the last three years used. This aims to bring uniformity to compensation awards…

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Parents' support to wife doesn't relieve husband of maintenance duty: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a husband cannot deny maintenance to his wife simply because her parents offer financial help. The court emphasized that parental support is not the wife's income and doesn't absolve the husband of his legal duty. Allowing a wife's plea, the High Court increased…

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Police encounter in Bihar: SC junks plea seeking CBI probe, constitution of expert committee

The Supreme Court declined to hear a plea for an independent probe into the alleged "extra-judicial killing" of activist Bharat Bhushan Tiwari in a Bihar police encounter. Justices directed the petitioner to approach the Patna High Court. Tiwari's family claims he surrendered before being shot, while police stated they fired…

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Telangana government, SBI reach amicable solution to land row

Telangana government and State Bank of India have resolved a land dispute amicably. Following recent discussions, SBI has agreed to alternative land proposals made by the state, after a five-acre parcel in Raidurg became a point of contention. The bank will proceed after board approval, aiming for a swift conclusion…

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Homebuyer paid for a flat in a Delhi housing society in 2003, got delayed possession, sought compensation for delay; SC defends his right

The SC said that the homebuyer can make a claim for compensation for delayed possession. “The subsequent receipt of possession cannot, by itself, extinguish the right of the allottee to seek adjudication of a claim for compensation for the alleged delay,” the top court stated. The top court has also…

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Supreme Court: Plea seeks national fire and life safety framework for high-risk public occupancy premises

A Supreme Court plea urges the Centre and states to establish a national fire and life safety framework for high-risk public places like schools, hospitals, and hotels. The petition, filed after recent deadly fires in Delhi and Lucknow, calls for immediate safety audits and stricter enforcement to prevent future tragedies.…

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Homebuyer can seek compensation for delayed delivery after taking possession: SC

Homebuyers can pursue compensation for delayed flat delivery even after taking possession, the Supreme Court ruled. The apex court overturned a previous order that denied a buyer's consumer status post-possession. The court emphasized that a claim for delayed possession arises before delivery and subsequent acceptance doesn't negate the right to…

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West Bengal: SC allows petitioner to approach Calcutta HC with plea over exclusion from ration list

The Supreme Court has permitted a petitioner to take his plea to the Calcutta High Court, alleging that individuals excluded from West Bengal's special electoral roll revision are being removed from ration lists. The state's Food and Supplies Department initiated a verification drive to identify and delete ineligible Public Distribution…

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