3 years, 3 months ago

Gujarat Riots- Zakia Jafri's Plea Against Clean Chit To Narendra Modi-LIVE UPDATES

Live Law

Supreme Court to continue hearing today the petition filed by Zakia Jafri challenging the SIT's clean chit to the then Gujarat CM Narendra Modi & other high functionaries in the #GujaratRiots of 2002.A Bench comprising Justices AM Khanwilkar, Dinesh Maheswari and CT Ravikumar will hear the matter today. Supreme Court to continue hearing today the petition filed by Zakia Jafri challenging the SIT's clean chit to the then Gujarat CM Narendra Modi & other high functionaries in the #GujaratRiots of 2002. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, on behalf of Zakia Jafri, will conclude his rejoinder arguments today. Countering Mr. Rohatgi's submissions commending the SIT for an impeccable investigation, Mr. Sibal iterated that in fact, it was the inadequacies in the investigation that has affected the case of larger conspiracy alleged by the Petitioner against the highest State functionaries in the Gujarat riots of 2002.

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1 week, 6 days ago

'Approach HC': Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Contempt Petition Alleging Illegal Demolition Of Accused Persons' Houses In Gujarat

Live Law

The Supreme Court today refused to entertain a petition assailing demolition action stated to have been carried out by Ahmedabad authorities against houses of persons accused of crimes in violation of the Court's November 13 judgment.A bench of Justices BR Gavai and AG Masih passed the order, asking the petitioner, who claimed that the authorities were guilty of contempt of …

1 month ago

Zakia Jafri’s Legacy and Struggle for Justice for 2002 Gujarat Riots Victims | Interview with Zara Chowdhary

The Hindu

Published : Feb 10, 2025 21:36 IST - 20 MINS READ Zakia Jafri, who fought an over two-decade-long legal battle to secure justice for the victims of the 2002 Gujarat riots, died at the age of 86 in Ahmedabad on February 1. “Out of hundreds of Gujarat cases, Zakia Jafri’s was the one that insisted: this wasn’t just a personal …

1 month, 1 week ago

Gujarat High Court Expunges Remarks On Bar President's Conduct After He Expresses Regret Over Heated Exchange With Chief Justice

Live Law

The Gujarat High Court on Monday expunged its remarks on the conduct of High Court Advocates' Association President Brijesh Trivedi, after noting his regret over the heated exchange with Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal, during the hearing of a 2011 PIL last month. Thereafter, as Trivedi expressed regret and gave an assurance that such occurrence will not be repeated in future, …

Zakia Jafri, Who Fought Legal Battle In Gujarat Riots Cases, Passes Away

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Zakia Jafri, Who Fought Legal Battle In Gujarat Riots Cases, Passes Away

Live Law

Zakia Jafri, who filed cases seeking a probe into the alleged larger conspiracy behind the 2002 Guarat riots, passed away at Ahmedabad today. Zakia Jafri pursued a legal battle seeking an investigation against the high state functionaries alleging a larger conspiracy behind the riots. In June 2022, the Supreme Court dismissed Jafri's petition and accepted the SIT's clean chit to …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Zakia Jafri, Who Fought Legal Battle In Gujarat Riots Cases, Passes Away

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Gujarat High Court Questions Appointment Of Waqf Tribunal Member Amid Allegations Of Criminal Antecedents, Seeks Response From State

Live Law

The Gujarat High Court on Friday, during a hearing of a public interest litigation challenging the appointment of the third member of the Waqf Tribunal in the state, sought an explanation from the state regarding the appointment of Anwar Hussain Shaikh, amidst allegations of his criminal antecedents. The division bench comprising Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice Aniruddha P Mayee …

1 year ago

A.M. Khanwilkar | From SC to Lokpal

The Hindu

As a Supreme Court judge, Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar’s judicial contributions were interpreted by critics as ones that enhanced the powers of the state. During the last days of the tenure of Chief Justice Thakur, Justice Khanwilkar agreed with the decision to refer the demonetisation policy challenge to a five-judge Bench without granting the petitioners any interim relief. Sabarimala verdict …

1 year, 1 month ago

Gujarat Encounters | Police Officers Identified In Justice HS Bedi's Enquiry Report Must Be Prosecuted: Petitioners To Supreme Court

Live Law

In pleas relating to fake encounter killings allegedly carried out by the Gujarat Police during 2002-2007, the Supreme Court today was informed by petitioners that the Report of Justice HS Bedi-led Monitoring Committee has found foul play in 3 cases out of a total of 17, and as such, the police officers identified in the Report must be prosecuted.After a …

1 year, 5 months ago

Gujarat High Court Weekly Round-Up: September 25 To October 01, 2023

Live Law

Nominal Index Rajan Ankleshwaria v. Vinni Ankleshwaria 2023 LiveLaw 155 Krinaben W/O Tushar Suryakant Trivedi Versus N P Garasiya, Police Sub Inspector, Special Investigation Team 2023 Livelaw 156 Nipun Praveen Singhvi Versus State Of Gujarat 2023 Livelaw 157 Kutubuddin Ansari Versus State Of Gujarat 2023 Livelaw 158 Bhavesh Kamleshbhai Patel Versus Commissioner, Municipality Administration 2023 Livelaw 159 LL Citation: 2023 …

1 year, 5 months ago

Godhra riots | Tracing the case against Teesta Setalvad

Hindustan Times

Teesta Setalvad, 61, a human rights activist and journalist from Mumbai, finds herself embroiled in a complex legal battle surrounding the fabrication of evidence in the 2002 Godhra riots. The complaint against Teesta and 2 policemen The 2002 Godhra riots evidence fabrication case involves allegations that Setalvad fabricated documents and tutored witnesses to implicate senior officials of the Gujarat government, …

1 year, 7 months ago

Gujarat High Court Weekly Round-Up: August 07 To August 13

Live Law

Nominal Index Mihir Surendrabhai Shah Versus State Of Gujarat & 2 Other 2023 LiveLaw 129 M/s FTA HSRP Solutions Pvt. Ltd. vs Union Of India 2023 Livelaw 130 Birju Salla @ Amar Soni S/O Kishor Salla Vs. State Of Gujarat And Another 2023 LiveLaw 131 Anokhi Realty Private Limited vs. Income Tax Officer 2023 LiveLaw 132 Judgements/Orders This Week Trade …

1 year, 7 months ago

On 2002 riots case, Gujarat HC judge recuses himself from hearing activist Teesta Setalvad's plea over quashing of FIR

Hindustan Times

Justice Samir Dave of the Gujarat High Court on Thursday recused himself from hearing a plea filed by social activist Teesta Setalvad seeking quashing of an FIR filed against her by the Ahmedabad crime branch for allegedly fabricating evidence in the 2002 riots cases. Social activist Teesta Setalvad was arrested on June 25 last year for allegedly fabricating evidence, committing …

1 year, 7 months ago

Gujarat High Court Half Yearly Digest: January To June 2023 [Citations 1 - 109]

Live Law

Citations 2023 LiveLaw 1 to 2023 LiveLaw 109 NOMINAL INDEX Perfect Importers and Distributors Pvt. RTI | Personal Info Not Serving Public Interest Can't Be Disclosed: Gujarat HC Tells Judicial Officer Who Sought Transfer Communications Of Other Officers Case Title: High Court of Gujarat v. Gujarat Information Commission and 1 other Case Citation: 2023 Livelaw 12 Allowing a petition preferred …

1 year, 10 months ago

Shiv Sena Vs Shiv Sena- Supreme Court Judgement Today- LIVE UPDATES

Live Law

Supreme Court to deliver its judgment today in the Shiv Sena case relating to the rift between EknathShinde and UddhavThackeray factions.The judgment will decide the fate of the present Eknath Shinde-led government in Maharashtra The Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice MR Shah, Justice Krishna Murari, Justice Hima Kohli and Justice PS Narasimha had. The judgment …

1 year, 10 months ago

Shiv Sena Vs Shiv Sena- Supreme Court Judgement Today- LIVE UPDATES

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1 year, 10 months ago

Shiv Sena Vs Shiv Sena- Supreme Court Judgement Today- LIVE UPDATES

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2 years ago

Uddhav Thackeray vs Eknath Shinde : Live Updates From Supreme Court | Shiv Sena Case Hearing [February 22]

Live Law

A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court will continue hearing today the cases related to Shiv Sena rift.Yesterday, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal made arguments on behalf of Uddhav Thackeray side. Reports about yesterday's hearing can be read here and here.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices MR Shah, Krishna Murari, Hima Kohli and PS Narasimha is hearing …

2 years ago

Uddhav Thackeray vs Eknath Shinde : Live Updates From Supreme Court | Shiv Sena Case Hearing [February 22]

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2 years ago

Uddhav Thackeray vs Eknath Shinde : Live Updates From Supreme Court | Shiv Sena Case Hearing [February 22]

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2 years ago

Uddhav Thackeray vs Eknath Shinde : Live Updates From Supreme Court | Shiv Sena Case Hearing [February 22]

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2 years, 3 months ago

Gujarat High Court Refuses Former NCLT Member's Plea For Re-Appointment

Live Law

The Gujarat High Court Bench comprising of Justice N.V. Anjaria and Justice Sandeep N. Bhatt, while adjudicating a petition filed in Manorama Kumari v Union of India, has rejected the plea of a former NCLT Member for re-appointment as a Judicial Member of NCLT, after having served a term of 5 years and being retired. The Petitioner held office for …

2 years, 3 months ago

Gujarat HC lawyers protest against move to transfer Justice Kariel

The Hindu

Advocates of the Gujarat High Court on Thursday staged a protest against the Supreme Court collegium’s recommendation of transferring Justice Nikhil S. Kariel from the High Court to the Patna High Court. Members of the Gujarat High Court Advocates Association, after an extraordinary general body meeting of the association at 2 p.m., decided to abstain from work indefinitely to oppose …

2 years, 3 months ago

Justice Nikhil Kariel Honest & Unbiased Judge, His Proposed Transfer Not In Right Taste: Gujarat HC Advocates' Association Passes Resolution

Live Law

Calling Justice Nikhil S. Kariel the 'finest, upright, honest and unbiased' judge, the Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association today passed a resolution protesting against and showing its displeasure regarding the proposal of the Supreme Court Collegium to transfer him to the Patna High Court.Stating that the proposed transfer is not in the right taste, the resolution of the association. Calling …

2 years, 3 months ago

Gujarat HC Advocates' Assoc. To Abstain From Work Indefinitely To Protest Against Justice Nikhil Kariel's Proposed Transfer

Live Law

The Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association today resolved to abstain from work indefinitely to protest against the Supreme Court Collegium's proposal to transfer High Court Judge Justice Nikhil S. Kariel to Patna High Court.The decision was taken by the Association in an urgent meeting convened today hours after the members of the bar gathered today in the court of Chief. …

2 years, 5 months ago

Supreme Court To Hear Tomorrow Ishrat Jahan Case Probe Officer Satish Chandra Verma's Plea To Stay Dismissal Order

Live Law

The Supreme Court of India will hear an SLP moved by Gujarat IPS officer Satish Chandra Verma, challenging an order of the Delhi High Court refusing to stay his dismissal, tomorrow.. "We are not inclined to stay or interdict the order of dismissal dated 30.08.2022 at this stage," said the division bench of Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva and Justice Tushar Rao …

2 years, 6 months ago

2002 Gujarat riots: Supreme Court closes pending petitions citing 'passage of time'

India Today

The Supreme Court has closed pending petitions arising out of the 2002 Gujarat riots, saying that the cases have now become "infructuous with the passage of time". Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi told the bench, "This court had appointed an SIT for nine major trials in the Gujarat riots. On activist Teesta Setalvad's bail plea, the Supreme Court said her plea …

2 years, 6 months ago

Gujarat Riots : Supreme Court Takes Note Of SIT Completing Investigation, Disposes Of Pleas Seeking Proper Probe

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Tuesday disposed of ten petitions, including the ones filed by the National Human Rights Commission, seeking proper investigation in the cases of violence during the 2002 Gujarat riots.The cases included the transfer petitions filed by NHRC, special leave petitions filed by riot victims and the writ petition filed by NGO Citizens for Justice and Peace during. …

2 years, 7 months ago

BREAKING| Supreme Court Bench Led By CJI To Hear Petitions Related To Shiv Sena Rift On July 20

Live Law

The Supreme Court will hear on July 20 the petitions filed in relation to the rift in Shiv Sena which led to changes in Maharashtra Government and Assembly.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justice Krishna Murari and Justice Hima Kohli will hear the petitions.The following are the petitions:Petition preferred by rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde. The …

2 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court verdict on PM Modi clean chit historic: Amit Shah

The Hindu

Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared the Supreme Court's dismissal of a plea challenging a Special Investigation Team report giving a clean chit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Gujarat riots case, as "historic" and one that also "exposed the conspiracies" by "certain parties, journalists and NGOs" to malign the Prime Minister. ‘Era of the BJP’ ”He also said …

2 years, 8 months ago

Zakia Jafri Case: Can Rule of Law Survive if We Crush Those Fighting for It?

The Quint

“It is necessary for us all, the citizens of the world, to work tirelessly to sustain and further the liberty, freedom and democracy our forefathers have fought for.” – Chief Justice NV Ramana at Independence Hall, Philadelphia, summer of 2022. His exhortation to citizens to dedicate themselves to the cause of liberty ironically comes at a time when persons perceived …

2 years, 8 months ago

Zakia Jafri Verdict Slams Those Who 'Kept Pot Boiling' – What About SC's Orders?

The Quint

Was the Supreme Court expected to overturn a magistrate's decision to accept the SIT report on the 2002 Gujarat Riots? Paragraph 88 of the Zakia Jafri judgment is going to have far-reaching consequences not just in the discourse around the 2002 Gujarat Riots, but potentially any future cases where attempts are made to hold an administration or its officials to …

2 years, 8 months ago

From 'Modern Day Neros' To 'Mere State Inaction Not Conspiracy' : Supreme Court's Comments On Gujarat Govt In Riots Cases

Live Law

There is no evidence of larger conspiracy at the highest level of state functionaries behind the 2002 Gujarat riots, held the Supreme Court recently, dismissing a petition filed by Zakia Jafri. "In any case, inaction or failure of some officials of one section of the State administration cannot be the basis to infer a pre- planned criminal conspiracy by the …

2 years, 8 months ago

SC verdict in Zakia Jafri case deeply disappointing, says Congress

The Hindu

Three days after the Supreme Court rejected a petition to probe larger conspiracy behind the 2002 Gujarat riots, the Congress on Monday described the judgment as “deeply disappointing” and recalled that the top court had earlier observed that the conduct of the Narendra Modi government in Gujarat was like a “modern day Nero” In a strongly worded statement, All India …

2 years, 8 months ago

2002 Gujarat riots | Supreme Court notes Sudhir Chaudhary's statement about his purported interview with Narendra Modi

The Hindu

The Supreme Court, while upholding the clean chit given by an SIT to then Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi and 63 others in the 2002 riots cases, has noted the statement of TV anchor Sudhir Chaudhary about his purported interview with Mr. Modi. "Sudhir Chaudhary has stated to have requested Narendra Modi for a short interview after the conference to …

2 years, 8 months ago

How Teesta Setalvad, Sanjiv Bhatt, Congress spread lies against PM Modi on Gujarat riots

Op India

The recent filing of a case against so-called activist Teesta Setalvad, retired police officer Sanjiv Bhatt, and former Gujarat DGP & AAP leader RB Sreekumar exposes the network of entrenched interests that banded together to play politics and capitalise during the 2002 Gujarat riots. The Supreme Court stated in its decision rejecting Zakia Jafri’s appeal that the testimony offered by …

2 years, 8 months ago

Gujarat Riot case: Zee News editor-in-chief accuses SIT of coercing him to misquote Modi under UPA pressure

Op India

A day after the Supreme Court upheld SIT’s clean chit to then Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in the 2002 Gujarat riots, Zee News editor-in-chief Sudhir Chaudhary has expressed his happiness that truth had prevailed while castigating SIT for compelling him to misquote Modi under pressure from the then Congress government. UPA Govt wanted this IV badly to implicate Modi,” …

2 years, 8 months ago

2002 Gujarat riots: Amit Shah lauds SC verdict, takes jibe at Congress' satyagraha over ED questioning Rahul Gandhi

Firstpost

Lauding the Supreme Court verdict which dismissed a plea challenging the clean chit given by an SIT to then Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in the 2002 riots case, Union Home Minister Amit Shah took a jibe at Congress’ ‘satyagraha’ over ED questioning Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case and said that Modi appeared before the SIT in relation …

2 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi endured pain of false allegations silently for 19 yrs

Live Mint

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on 25 June said that PM Modi had endured pain for the last 19 years without speaking a word and followed "Lord Shiva who swallowed poison and held it in his throat." Shah also lauded the Supreme Court verdict dismissing the plea challenging the clean chit given by SIT to then Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra …

2 years, 8 months ago

'He fought for 19 years, braved pain': Shah defends Modi after Guj riots verdict

Hindustan Times

Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday hailed the Supreme Court verdict in the 2002 Gujarat riots which rejected plea seeking probe into ‘larger conspiracy’. In an interview to news agency ANI, Shah said all allegations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi were politically motivated. During the interview, Shah also spoke on Zakia Jafri, the petitioner and wife of Congress leader …

2 years, 8 months ago

2002 Gujarat Riots Case Amit Shah PM Modi SC Verdict Zakia Jafri's Plea

ABP News

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah in an interview with news agency ANI said that Narendra Modi did not "do drama" while appearing before the SIT. Why protest?.," says HM in an apparent jibe at Congress protest over Rahul Gadhi's ED questioning pic.twitter.com/f068nslYJ5 — ANI June 25, 2022 He further said that applications were submited against members of the …

2 years, 8 months ago

Activist Teesta Setalvad detained by Gujarat ATS day after Supreme Court ruling on 2002 riots

India TV News

Activist Teesta Setalvad detained by Gujarat ATS day after Supreme Court ruling on 2002 riots A team of Gujarat ATS has taken custody of activist Teesta Setalvad. Highlights The move by Gujarat Police came after SC had called for further investigation on Setalvad On Friday, SC dismissed a petition challenging the clean chit given by SIT to then Gujarat CM …

2 years, 8 months ago

Zakia Jafri case: When PM Modi had to appear before SIT

India Today

The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the Special Investigation Team's clean chit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Gujarat riots case. A three-judge bench, headed by Justice AM Khanwilkar, said there is no merit in Zakia Jafri's petition while upholding the 2012 order passed by the Gujarat magistrate accepting the SIT report. WHEN SIT QUESTIONED PM MODI When the …

2 years, 8 months ago

Gujarat Riots : Summary Of Supreme Court Judgment Dismissing Zakia Jafri's Plea To Probe "Larger Conspiracy"

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by Zakia Ehsan Jafri challenging the closure report filed by SIT discarding the allegations of larger conspiracy by high state functionaries including the then Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and 63 others in the Gujarat riots of 2002 that ensued the Godhra train massacre. SIT's scope was thus limited to the …

2 years, 8 months ago

Gujarat riots: SC raises questions on testimonies of senior police officers

India Today

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed allegations of a larger conspiracy levelled by Zakia Jafri against former Chief Minister Narendra Modi and over 60 senior state officials. In its detailed 450 page ruling, the three-judge bench said that the allegations were made against now Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the others by Jafri solely on the basis of the ultra-sensational …

2 years, 8 months ago

Teesta Setalvad exploited emotions of Zakia Jafri in Gujarat riots case, says SC

India Today

The Supreme Court, while upholding the Special Investigation Team's clean chit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Gujarat riots case, said that co-petitioner and activist Teesta Setalvad exploited the emotions of petitioner Zakia Jafri. A three-judge bench headed by Justice AM Khanwilkar on Friday said there is no merit in Zakia Jafri's petition while upholding the 2012 order passed …

2 years, 8 months ago

Gujarat riots: India’s Supreme Court upholds clean chit to Narendra Modi

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India’s Supreme Court has dismissed …

2 years, 8 months ago

'Far-fetched, attempt to keep pot boiling': Supreme Court raps Gujarat riots case petitioner

India Today

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected an appeal against clean chit given by a special investigation team to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others in the 2002 Gujarat riots case. READ | SC confirms SIT clean chit to PM Modi in Gujarat riots case, rejects Zakia Jafri's plea "On such a false claim, the structure of a larger criminal conspiracy …

2 years, 8 months ago

SC upholds SIT clean chit to Modi in Gujarat riots

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the Special Investigation Team's clean chit to then Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi and 63 others in the 2002 riots in the state and dismissed a plea by slain Congress leader Ehsan Jafri's wife Zakia Jafri. A three-judge bench headed by Justice A.M. Khanwilkar upheld the magistrate's order rejecting Zakia Jafri's protest …

2 years, 8 months ago

No evidence of ‘larger criminal conspiracy’ on part of State in 2002 Gujarat Riots, says SC; rejects Zakia Jafri's plea

Firstpost

SC asserts no infraction of rule of law; calls out ‘coalesced effort of the disgruntled officials of the State of Gujarat with others…to create sensation by making revelations which were false to their own knowledge’ The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the plea filed by Zakia Ehsan Jafri challenging the clean chit given to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by the …

2 years, 8 months ago

SC appreciates SIT probe while junking petition by Zakia Jafri: Details

Op India

On Friday, the apex court of India dismissed a petition by Zakia Jafri wherein she challenged the clean chit given to the then Chief Minister of Gujarat Narendra Modi in the 2002 riots by an independent Special Investigation Team. “While parting, we express our appreciation for the indefatigable work done by the team of SIT officials in the challenging circumstances …

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PM Modi opens up about 2002 Godhra riots, aftermath in Lex Fridman podcast

Hindustan Times

In a candid conversation with Lex Fridman on his podcast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened up about the 2002 Godhra train burning incident and the subsequent riots in Gujarat. “I stepped into the Gujarat Assembly for the first time around February 24th or 25th, and on February 27, the horrific Godhra incident occurred,” he stated, referencing the burning of the …

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Lack of evidence: CBI court drops charges against key accused in Yes Bank-DHFL fraud case

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: A special court designated under the Central Bureau of Investigation court has declined to proceed against stockbroker Sanjay Dangi and real estate developers Shahid Balwa and Vinod Goenka in the Yes Bank-DHFL loan fraud case, citing a lack of evidence. Lack of evidence: CBI court drops charges against key accused in Yes Bank-DHFL fraud case The CBI’s charge sheet, …

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1 day, 22 hours ago

Sikh community unites against SGPC's appointment of new Jathedars

New Indian Express

CHANDIGARH: A resolution has been passed at the Panthic congregation, outrightly rejecting the newly appointed Jathedars of Takhts. The congregation was held yesterday at Panj Piyara Park, within the Damdami Taksal premises at Gurdwara Gurdarshan Prakash in Anandpur Sahib, on the occasion of Holla Mahala. Organised by Damdami Taksal, a Sikh seminary led by Harnam Singh Khalsa, alias Dhumma, the …

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Mumbai Court Schools Abu Azmi Over Aurangzeb Remark: 'Irresponsible Statement Can Spark Riots'

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3 days, 10 hours ago

Mumbai Court Schools Abu Azmi Over Aurangzeb Remark: 'Irresponsible Statement Can Spark Riots'

ABP News

A Mumbai court has cautioned Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi to exercise restraint during interviews as any "irresponsible" statement by a senior politician like him can spark riots. Row Sparked By Abu Azmi The Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar MLA had sparked a row after he praised Aurangazeb while talking to the media saying that during the Mughal ruler's reign, India’s borders reached …

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3 days, 22 hours ago

NEP row: NSUI protests over Pradhan’s remark on DMK MPs

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The National Students’ Union of India on Wednesday staged a strong protest in front of Shastri Bhawan against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s recent “uncivilised” remarks to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MPs. The protest, led by NSUI Delhi President Ashish Lamba, saw students raising slogans and condemning the BJP government’s disrespect towards regional identities and linguistic diversity. Addressing the …

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‘Held My Collar, Pushed Me’: High Drama In Odisha Assembly As BJP, Congress MLAs Scuffle; 1 Suspended

ABP News

Tensions ran high in the Odisha Assembly on Tuesday as members of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress engaged in a scuffle, leading to a seven-day suspension of senior Congress MLA Taraprasad Bahinipati. While the BJD members sought a statement from Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi over Mishra's remark on the merger of erstwhile Koshala with Odisha in …

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Shivaji remarks row: HC asks Kolhapur court to decide ex-scribe's pre-arrest bail on merits of case

Hindustan Times

Mumbai, The Bombay High Court on Tuesday asked the Kolhapur sessions court to decide the anticipatory bail plea of former journalist Prashant Koratkar, accused of making offensive remarks on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his son, on the merits of the case after hearing the parties. Shivaji remarks row: HC asks Kolhapur court to decide ex-scribe's pre-arrest bail on merits of …

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'No Record Of His Engagement By Law Ministry': Allahabad HC On Lawyer's Plea For ₹1 Crore Legal Fees For 'Saving' Ex-CJI From 'Insult'

Live Law

Dismissing a lawyer's plea seeking a direction to the Union Ministry of Law and Justice to pay him Rs. 1 crore legal fees for filing cases to save the then Chief Justice of India, Justice Dipak Misra, from "humiliation, insult, torture, and removal”, the Allahabad High Court observed in its order that there is nothing on record to indicate that …

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5 days, 17 hours ago

Gujarat HC Holds 4 Senior Citizen Women Guilty Of Contempt, Refrains From Sending Them To Civil Imprisonment In View Of Their Age

Live Law

The Gujarat High Court has held four senior citizen women guilty of contempt of court, for entering into an agreement to sell a disputed property and creating third party rights despite a 2010 status quo order. In doing so the court rejected the contemnors' contention that they were not aware of the status quo order after observing that the order …

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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: March 03, 2025 To March 09, 2025

Live Law

Nominal Index Citations In Re Recruitment of Visually Impaired In Judicial Services v. The Registrar General The High Court of Madhya Pradesh, SMW No. Case Details: Devinder Kumar Bansal v. The State of Punjab Citation: 2025 LiveLaw 291 The Supreme Court upheld the denial of anticipatory bail to a public servant accused of demanding illegal gratification. Case Details: Vijay Bahadur …

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Punjab BJP writes to MPs from state seeking resolution denouncing Congress MP, SP MLA who praised Aurangzeb

New Indian Express

CHANDIGARH: The controversy surrounding Aurangzeb, which started in Maharashtra after Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi praised the Mughal emperor and was later joined by Congress MP from Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh Imran Masood, is now echoing in Punjab. The state BJP has shot off letters to all MPs from Punjab in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha asking them to …

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Karnataka High Court admits ED’s appeal against verdict quashing case against MUDA former Commissioner Natesh

The Hindu

A Division Bench of the High Court of Karnataka on Monday admitted an appeal filed by the Enforcement Directorate challenging a single judge’s order of declaring “unwarranted, illegal, and abuse of process of law” the actions of ED in searching the residence D.B. Arun said that it cannot consider the ED’s plea for interim orders – either for stay of …

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Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh High Court Weekly Round-Up March 3 - March 9, 2025

Live Law

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Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice To Delhi Home Secretary Over False Statement On Placing SRB Recommendations Before LG

Live Law

The Supreme Court recently summoned the Home Department Secretary of the Delhi Government seeking an explanation and calling upon him to show cause why contempt action should not be initiated for the State Government's “completely false” claim that the recommendations of the Sentence Review Board in a remission matter were placed before the Lieutenant Governor. On 7th February, 2025, the …

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'Sharjeel Imam Kingpin Of Larger Conspiracy To Incite Violence': Delhi Court While Framing Charges In 2019 Anti-CAA Protest Case

Live Law

A Delhi Court has framed charges against Sharjeel Imam, Asif Iqbal Tanha and 9 others in a case concerning the alleged violence during the 2019 anti CAA protests in city's Jamia Nagar area. Additional Sessions Judge Vishal Singh of Saket Courts said that Sharjeel Imam was not only an instigator but also was the kingpin of larger conspiracy to incite …

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Reservation In Local Bodies: High Court Seeks State's Stand On PIL Challenging Vires Of Gujarat Local Authorities Laws (Amendment) Act 2023

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The Gujarat High Court on Monday sought the state government's stand on a PIL challenging the constitutional validity of the Gujarat Local Authorities Laws Act 2023 and subsequent amendment made to the relevant rules, claiming it is contrary to the Supreme Court's decisions on the manner in which reservation is to be implemented. The plea claims that the Act and …

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Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: March 3 - March 9, 2025

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Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: March 3 - March 9, 2025

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Nominal Index Manjusha K v CBI, 2025 LiveLaw 149 N Prakash v R Ashakumari, 2025 LiveLaw 150 Sidhique Chundakkadan v State of Kerala, 2025 LiveLaw 151 Sharmina S v Sub Divisional Magistrate, 2025 LiveLaw 152 Ibrahim Sherif K V Malathi B P and connected cases, 2025 LiveLaw 153 Lt. Gen Sukhdeep Sangwan and Others v Bijukumar S. and others, 2025 …

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Centre Notifies Appointment Of Three Additional Judges As Permanent Judges Of J&K And Ladakh High Court

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The Central Government has officially notified the appointment of three Additional Judges Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, Justice Rajesh Sekhri, and Justice Mohammad Yousuf Wani—as Permanent Judges of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal took to Twitter to announce the appointments, stating: “In exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of …

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Karnataka High Court Admits Appeal Filed By ED Against Order Quashing Case Against Former MUDA Commissioner

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The Karnataka High Court on Monday admitted the appeal filed by Enforcement Directorate challenging an order of the single judge which had allowed the petition filed by former Commissioner of Mysore Urban Development Authority, Dr Natesha D B, during whose tenure alleged illegal allotment of land sites was made to Chief Minister Siddaramiah's wife Paravathi. The single judge bench had …

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Supreme Court Monthly Round-up: February 2025

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Supreme Court Monthly Round-up: February 2025

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Nominal Index Citations Rimpa Saha v. District Primary School Council Malda 2025 LiveLaw 143 Lok Prahari Through Its General Secretary v. Union of India 2025 LiveLaw 144 Rajeev Suri v. Archaeological Survey of India & Ors., Special Leave To Appeal No.12213/2019 2025 LiveLaw 145 State of Madhya Pradesh v. Dileep 2025 LiveLaw 146 Bhupinder Singh v. Unitech Ltd., Civil Appeal …

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Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: March 3 to March 9, 2025

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Citations: 2025 LiveLaw 81 To 2025 LiveLaw 95 NOMINAL INDEX Prof. Dr. R. Manonmani and Others v. The State of Tamil Nadu and Others, 2025 LiveLaw 81 Bhuvaneswari and others v. M/s. Bvm Storage Solutions Pvt Ltd and Another, 2025 LiveLaw 82 Regina Begum v The State, 2025 LiveLaw 83 L V Sarojini v The District Collector and Others, 2025 …

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Benefit Of Reservation In Promotion Available To All Under Article 16(4A), J&K Citizens Cannot Be Treated Differently: High Court

Live Law

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has expressed its strong disapproval of the circular issued by the General Administration Department directing all the Administrative Secretaries to keep vacant the slots meant for reserved category employees. The Court held that denying the benefit of reservation in promotion to scheduled castes and keeping their seats vacant would lead to treating citizens of …

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Former CJI Gogoi, lawyer Salve to depose before ‘one election’ House panel

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and senior lawyer Harish Salve will depose before the fourth and fifth meetings of the joint Parliamentary committee scrutinising the ‘One Nation One Election ’ bill, on March 11 and March 17. Along with Gogoi, Justice Rajendra Menon, former Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court and the Chairperson of the …

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Uproar in Jharkhand Assembly over allegations of 'lawlessness' in state

New Indian Express

RANCHI: The Jharkhand Assembly on Monday witnessed uproar as the MLAs stormed the well of the House and raised slogans against the government following the BJP MLAs’ allegations of “lawlessness” in the state. As soon as the House convened in the morning, newly elected Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi raised concerns over the rising number of murders in the state …

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Karnataka High Court orders departmental inquiry against police inspector for interfering in civil dispute between Uttaradi Mutt and Raghavendra Swami Mutt

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Karnataka High Court orders departmental inquiry against police inspector for interfering in civil dispute between Uttaradi Mutt and Raghavendra Swami Mutt

The Hindu

The High Court of Karnataka has ordered a departmental inquiry against a circle inspector of police for interfering in a civil dispute between two mutts by asking the manager of Uttaradi Mutt to hand over the keys of the Narahari Tirtha Swami Brindavan, situated at Venkatapura village in Hosapete taluk of Vijayanagara district, to the devotees of Sri Raghavendra Swami …

Court Order Cpi Mutt Civil Dispute Hosapete Brindavan

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Director Ram Jagadeesh interview: The drama in ‘Court’ concerns the POCSO Act

The Hindu

A week before the theatrical release of the Telugu film Court - State Vs A Nobody, debut writer-director Ram Jagadeesh is excited but equally nervous. That boosted my confidence and I moved to Hyderabad in 2013.” A couple of years later, Ram participated in a short film contest conducted by Sakshi media house and director Puri Jagannadh and won it. …

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Biren Singh's removal, President's Rule show BJP's failure in Manipur: Congress MP

India Today

Congress MP Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka said the Bharatiya Janata Party removed the former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh due to pressure from the Congress. Ulaka accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh of following a “divide-and-rule” policy, which he said had contributed to the crisis in Manipur. He noted that Congress President …

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Abu Azmi urges Maharashtra Assembly speaker to revoke his suspension amid row over Aurangzeb

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Abu Azmi urges Maharashtra Assembly speaker to revoke his suspension amid row over Aurangzeb

India TV News

Abu Azmi urges Maharashtra Assembly speaker to revoke his suspension amid row over Aurangzeb Abu Azmi clarified that he was followed by mediapersons, who asked him for his reaction to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma invoking Aurangzeb while criticising Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Mumbai: In a significant development, Maharashtra Samajwadi Party chief Abu Asim Azmi on Friday accused the …

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Punjab CM Mann, state congress president Warring slam SGPC, term removal of Jathedars as 'act of vengenace'

New Indian Express

CHANDIGARH: A day after the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee terminated the services of Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh and also Takht Kesgarh Jathedar Giani Sultan Singh from their posts, both Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring termed it as an act of "vengeance". The Akal Takht in Amritsar and Takht Sri Kesgarh …

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Telangana Legal Briefs | Writ in HC seeks FIR against KCR

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: A two-judge panel of the Telangana High Court directed the state to file its response to a PIL seeking registration of an FIR against BRS president and former chief minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao. HC suspends death penalty A two-judge panel of the Telangana High Court suspended the execution of the death penalty awarded to Ragula Sai, alias Nagula Sai, …

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Former aide tried to shoot Shibu Soren’s daughter-in-law Sita Soren: police

The Hindu

An attempt to murder the BJP leader and former MLA Sita Soren was foiled by her security guards in Jharkhand‘s Dhanbad district, the police said. According to sources, Ms. Soren and Mr. Ghosh had a dispute over misuse of funds meant for the Jharkhand Assembly election held in November 2024, over which she sacked him. Personnel of the Central Reserve …

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Advocates Act | BCI Cannot Entertain Appeal Against Order Of State Bar Council's Disciplinary Committee When Probe Is Pending: Punjab & Haryana HC

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court has made it clear that Bar Council Of India cannot entertain appeal from interim order of the State Bar Council's disciplinary committee when the probe is pending and no punishment is imposed. Perusing Section 37 of the Advocate's Act, the Court noted that any person aggrieved by an order of the Disciplinary Committee of …

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File chargesheets on post-election violence cases in 10 days, Anantapur Collector tells police

The Hindu

District Collector V. Vinod Kumar on Friday directed the police to file the chargesheets on all cases related to the post-election violence in Anantapur district within 10 days. The Collector made the instructions at a review meeting on the post-election scenario in the district, attended by Superintendent of Police P. Jagadeesh and senior police officers from the sub-divisions. The Collector …

Collector Violence Cases

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Karnataka HC quashes ED summons to CM Siddaramaiah’s wife, Minister Byrathi Suresh in MUDA case

Hindustan Times

The Karnataka High Court on Friday set aside the summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife, Parvathi, and Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh in connection with the Mysore Urban Development Authority case. Earlier, the Karnataka Lokayukta Police had also informed complainant Snehamayi Krishna that the claims regarding the MUDA scam could not be substantiated due …

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Madras High Court imposes costs of ₹5 lakh on T.N. govt; orders payment of ₹2.5 lakh to sanitary worker

The Hindu

The Madras High Court has imposed costs of ₹5 lakh on the Tamil Nadu government for having filed an “unnecessary” writ appeal against a single judge’s order, to approve the appointment of a sanitary worker, though the issue was not res integra and had been taken up to the Supreme Court in another case. Third Division Bench of Justices R. …

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Thiruparankundram row: BJP’s H. Raja withdraws plea to dispense with submission of original police notice

The Hindu

The Madras High Court on Friday dismissed as withdrawn a petition filed by BJP leader H. Raja to dispense with the production of the original statutory notice issued to him by the Madurai City police in connection with the Tirupparankundram row. The petitioner’s counsel chose to withdraw the petition after Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan found that no reason had been cited …

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SC directs T.N. Governor’s office to file affidavit on sanction to prosecute ex-Minister

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Principal Secretary of Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Bhatti also agreed to address concerns raised by both the State and Mr. Bhalaji against a Madras High Court order, in January, transferring the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation despite the fact that the State Police had already completed its probe and filed a …

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Madras High Court Imposes ₹5 Lakh Costs On State Of Tamil Nadu For “Re-Agitating” Case Which Had Already Been Decided By Supreme Court

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The Madras High Court recently imposed a cost of Rs. 5 Lakh on the State of Tamil Nadu for filing a writ appeal in a matter that had already attained finality through the order of the Supreme Court. The state had filed the appeal challenging an order of the single judge approving the appointment of a Sanitary worker in St. …

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Not Coherent: Delhi HC Uphold's Dismissal Of Woman's Complaint Claiming She Survived 25 Gunshots Using Ayurvedic Medicines, Without Surgery

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The Delhi High Court has upheld the dismissal of a woman's complaint who claimed that she survived about 25 gunshot wounds in her head and heart using ayurvedic medicines without surgery or going to the hospital. Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani upheld a trial court order dismissing the woman's criminal revision petition against a magisterial order dismissing her complaint and also …

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Not Coherent: Delhi HC Uphold's Dismissal Of Woman's Complaint Claiming She Survived 25 Gunshots Using Ayurvedic Medicines, Without Surgery

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The Delhi High Court has upheld the dismissal of a woman's complaint who claimed that she survived about 25 gunshot wounds in her head and heart using ayurvedic medicines without surgery or going to the hospital.Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani upheld a trial court order dismissing the woman's criminal revision petition against a magisterial order dismissing her complaint and also declining …

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Madras High Court strikes off contents of election petition filed against Dayanidhi Maran

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Madras High Court strikes off contents of election petition filed against Dayanidhi Maran

The Hindu

The Madras High Court on Friday struck off almost all the paragraphs, related to allegations of electoral malpractices, from a plaint filed in support of an election petition challenging the 2024 victory of DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran from Chennai Central Lok Sabha constituency. The judge agreed with senior counsel T. Mohan, assisted by M. Sneha, representing the MP, that the …

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Annamalai slams Stalin’s ‘Hindi imposition’ drama, tells DMK to stop swinging paper swords

Op India

The debate on the alleged third language imposition as part of the National Education Policy in Tamil Nadu has snowballed into an all out battle between the BJP and the ruling DMK alliance in the state. BJP State Chief K Annamlai on Friday claimed that the BJP’s pro NEP signature campaign had received a positive response from the people of …

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Karnataka High Court quashes ED summons to Siddaramaiah's wife in Muda case

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Karnataka High Court quashes ED summons to Siddaramaiah's wife in Muda case

India Today

In a major relief to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the Karnataka High Court quashed the Enforcement Directorate summons issued to his wife, BM Parvathi, and Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh in connection with the Mysore Urban Development Authority land allotment case. On February 5, the Karnataka High Court extended the stay on the ED summons until February 20, providing continued …

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SGPC sparks outrage by removing Jathedars of Akal Takht and Takht Kesgarh

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SGPC sparks outrage by removing Jathedars of Akal Takht and Takht Kesgarh

New Indian Express

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee on Friday terminated the services of Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh and Takht Kesgarh Jathedar Giani Sultan Singh. Giani Kuldeep Singh Gadgaj, a ‘katha vachak’ since 2001, has been appointed the Takht Kesgarh Sahib Jathedar and also the acting Jathedar of the Akal Takht. Raghbir Singh had also said that as per the …

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Reshuffle: RSS grip tightens in Gujarat BJP

New Indian Express

AHMEDABAD: Gujarat BJP shook up its leadership on Thursday, appointing 35 district and metropolitan presidents. The reshuffle, party insiders claim, favors state BJP chief CR Patil’s camp and leaders aligned with the RSS. Thus the selection process for Gujarat BJP’s district and metropolitan presidents has turned out to be mere formality. The BJP's latest list of district and metropolitan presidents, …

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SC to revisit verdict upholding ED powers

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday said it would, in April, decide if its 2022 verdict upholding the ED’s powers to arrest and attach property under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act needs reconsideration. A two-judge bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice N Kotiswar Singh said a three-judge bench was supposed to hear the matter and it was …

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Medha Patkar defamation case: Delhi court reserves order on plea to introduce new witness

The Hindu

A Delhi court on Thursday reserved its order on a plea by Narmada Bachao Andolan leader Medha Patkar to examine an additional witness in a defamation case filed by her against Delhi Lieutenant-Governor V.K. Ms. Patkar and Mr. Saxena, who then headed an Ahmedabad-based NGO named ‘Council for Civil Liberties’, have been locked in a legal tussle since 2000 after …

Delhi Witness Case Saxena Patkar

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Can't Sit Over Expert Panel Report Unless Malice Is Alleged: High Court Rejects Plea Challenging Haryana PGT Teacher Exam Answer Key

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court dismissed the plea challenging the screening test question paper for the post of Post Graduate Teacher and its final answer key published in October 2024 noting that the expert committee has already been formed and Court cannot sit over it, unless there is an allegation of malice. Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma and Justice Meenakshi …

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BJP cadres continuously involved in creating law and order problems: Selvaperunthagai

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K. Selvaperunthagai on Thursday claimed BJP cadres are continuously involved in creating law and order problems. In a post on X, he alleged BJP leader and former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan along with other party members tried to organise a signature campaign in support of three language formula, without police permission and caused hindrance to …

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NI Act Allows Filing Of Cheque Dishonour Complaint At Place Of Payee Bank; Accused Can't Seek Transfer Citing Inconvenience: Supreme Court

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NI Act Allows Filing Of Cheque Dishonour Complaint At Place Of Payee Bank; Accused Can't Seek Transfer Citing Inconvenience: Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court today ruled that a cheque dishonor complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, should be filed in the court having jurisdiction over the branch of the bank where the payee maintains an account i.e., where the cheque is presented for collection. “A conjoint reading of Section 142 along with the explanation thereof, makes the …

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