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SC permitted Jamiat Ulema-E-Hind to implead as respondent in pleas opposing “love jihad” laws

The Apex Court allowed Jamiat Ulema-E-Hind to intervene in petitions filed for challenging the laws enacted by Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand etc. on inter-religious marriages and religion conversion. Jamiat Ulema-E-Hind is…

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Flirting, not an acceptable conduct on part of a Judge- SC

The Apex Court refused to entertain a petition filed by former District Judge of Madhya Pradesh HC which challenged the disciplinary proceedings initiated by Madhya Pradesh HC. The disciplinary proceedings…

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Supreme Court: WhatsApp may be a trillion-dollar company but people value their privacy.

An application was filed by two college students in the Supreme Court in the recent case seeking directions to be issued to WhatsApp not to lower privacy standards for Indian…

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Even right to protest subjected to reasonable restrictions- SC on review petition against Shaheen Bagh verdict

The Apex Court dismissed the review petition filed against the Shaheen Bagh judgment, wherein the court held that dissenting opinion can be expressed through demonstrations and protests, but at designated…

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SC dismisses plea of police officers who sought settlement for conducting custodial violence

The Apex Court repudiated the plea which sought for compounding of offences, wherein two police officers were accused of custodial violence. However, the bench took into consideration the age of…

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Consent of the clan does not take primacy if consenting adults get married

Consent of the clan does not take primacy if consenting adults get married

The Supreme Court stated that marriage is a right or a choice bestowed upon two consenting adults and the consent of their family or community is immaterial. This right or…

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SC directed NRI seeking Non-Resident Status in FY 2020-21 to approach CBDT

The Apex Court directed Non-Resident Indian to make a representation before Central Board of Direct Taxes in order to claim relief for NRIs paying taxes under Income Tax Act, 1961…

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AAP Leader Sanjay Singh granted protection from arrest by SC for delivering “hate speech”

The Supreme Court accorded protection from arrest to Aam Aadmi Party MP, Sanjay Singh, in all the FIRs lodged against him for delivering “hate speech” at his press conference conducted…

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Supreme Court inquires Centre whether the age of UPSC candidates who gave their last attempt, be relaxed

The Apex Court asked the Centre if there is a provision to relax the age those UPSC candidates who appeared for their last attempt this year. The intervenor submitted that…

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Abdul Kalam Technical University students approach SC against the offline exams

Recently, The Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), UP, issued an examination notification on January 25, 2021 calling for conducting offline examinations for Session 2020-2021, in its affiliated colleges. A group…

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The second marriage is null and void if divorce is not given between the parties and the other marriage is performed

The second marriage is null and void if divorce is not given between the parties and the other marriage is performed written by Himanshu Garg student of Maharashtra National Law…

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Plea before Supreme Court to challenge the constitutional validity of Section 124A of IPC

A plea has been filed before the Apex Court in order to challenge sedition law under IPC on grounds of it being ultra-vires to the Indian Constitution. The plea has…

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Supreme Court grants Ad-interim Bail to Munawar Faruqui

Recently, Comedian Munawar Faruqui was arrested on 1st of January by the Madhya Pradesh Police. His arrest was on the allegation that he made derogatory remarks against the Hindu Gods…

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Power to transfer petition under exceptional circumstances

A court should take the necessary steps concerning the custody of a child with its welfare as a paramount factor

A court should take the necessary steps concerning the custody of a child with its welfare as a paramount factor written by Himanshu Garg student of Maharashtra National Law University…

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Right to profess religion cannot override the Right to Environment

Right to profess religion cannot override the Right to Environment

Right to profess religion cannot override the Right to Environment written by Prapti Kothari student of Institute of Law, Nirma university CHURCH OF GOD (FULL GOSPEL) IN INDIA V. K.K.R.…

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Art. 136 cannot be approached while the High Court is deciding the petitions under Art. 227

Supreme Court, in the case of Sunita Agrawal v. Bhanwarlal & Anr., stated that the approach of Article 136 of the Constitution cannot be adopted while deciding petitions by the…

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High Courts should re-appreciate all the evidence while dealing with the first appeal: Supreme Court

The Learned Special Judge, Bharuch after full­fledged trial and appreciation of the entire evidence on record and by detailed judgment and order convicted the accused under Section 7 read with…

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SC issues notice to transfer petitions from High Courts filed for the uniform marriage age for men and women

The Supreme Court, while addressing a petition, issued notice to transfer pending petitions filed before Delhi High Court and Rajasthan High Court which are dealing with the issue of uniform…

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No more back door entry in the railway services

No more back door entry in the railway services

The Supreme Court had dismissed the writ petition filed in contravention to the termination of Liberalized Active retirement scheme for guaranteed employment safety staff for railway employees. This initiative enabled…

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Daughter’s custody with parents not compulsorily illegal detention: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court refused to address Spiritual Guru’s habeas corpus plea, which challenged Kerala High Court’s order, as the latter dismissed his plea wherein he alleged that his ‘spiritual live-in…

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Phoenix ARC Private Limited v. Spade Financial Services Limited and Ors

Phoenix ARC Private Limited v. Spade Financial Services Limited and Ors CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION Civil Appeal No. 3063 of 2020 Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, J This judgment has been divided…

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