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Justice Yashwant Varma of the Delhi High Court has been embroiled in controversy since an enormous amount of unaccounted cash was reportedly discovered after a fire at his residence. Judicial …

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SC contempt notice to Maharashtra civic body for demolishing shop without notice

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SC contempt notice to Maharashtra civic body for demolishing shop without notice

The Supreme Court on Monday issued a contempt notice to the administrator of a municipal council in Maharashtra on a punitive demolition carried out against the shop and residence of …

Hindustan Times

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