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‘Questionable PILs have caused problems to our system’: SC trashes appeal against Central Vista project

OpIndia Staff - 29 June, 2021

The SC order concluded, "The imposition of Rs. 1 lakhs by HC was on the basis that petition only with regard to one public project and was motivated. We dismiss the plea.”

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UP govt moves Supreme Court against Karnataka High Court’s decision of granting interim relief to Twitter MD

OpIndia Staff - 29 June, 2021

Meanwhile, Maheshwari has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court, pleading to be heard before any orders are passed in any appeal filed by Ghaziabad Police.

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Delhi High Court refuses to grant interim relief to Quint over non-compliance of IT Rules after Centre had sent notices

OpIndia Staff - 28 June, 2021

Delhi High Court refused to grant interim relief to Quint from action by the Centre over non-compliance to the newly amended IT Rules, 2021.

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Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking protection of Hindus from the Muslim community in Mewat

OpIndia Staff - 28 June, 2021

The petitioners highlighted that the local police, the district administration, and the State government have failed to exercise their power in upholding the life and liberty of the Hindu community.

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Bombay HC summons The Udaipur Times for ‘impermissible reporting’ on trial related to Dawoodi Bohra community: Details

OpIndia Staff - 26 June, 2021

The Bombay HC took objection to editorial comments passed by The Udaipur Times on a trial related to Dawoodi Bohra community.

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As the SC commission report places the blame on Delhi govt, here are the SC observations that netizens are now questioning

OpIndia Staff - 26 June, 2021

The Supreme Court had taken upon itself to issue orders regarding oxygen supply at the time of the second wave of Covid-19.

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Munger case: Amarnath Poddar, whose son Anurag Poddar was killed in police firing during Durga Puja procession, paid compensation of ₹10 lacs

OpIndia Staff - 26 June, 2021

Bihar government paid a compensation of ₹10 lacs to the father of 18-year-old Anurag Poddar, who was shot during Munger incident

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After being slammed by Bombay HC for lack of evidence, Mumbai police names Arnab Goswami as an accused in second TRP chargesheet

OpIndia Staff - 22 June, 2021

Republic TV had submitted before Bombay HC that Mumbai Police have deliberately not named Arnab Goswami in charge sheet to keep the investigation open

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