Law

News about judgements of the courts and articles regarding specific laws of the land that matter.

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Should ex-Muslims continue to be governed by Sharia law? CJI Chandrachud to hear petition by ex-Muslim Kerala woman: Here is what the case is...

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After elaborate arguments, the bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra issued notices on the petition, terming it an "important issue."
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‘How can a govt protect individual interest?’: SC pulls up Bengal government for their plea challenging CBI probe in Sandeshkhali case

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The West Bengal government has filed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) against the Calcutta High Court's judgment that directed the CBI to investigate the allegations of land-grabbing and sexual assault in Sandeshkhali.
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Ankit Saxena murder: Read how Shehnaz Begum, mother of his girlfriend, invoked Allah right before her father Akbar Ali slit Ankit’s throat

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On 7th March 2024, three convicts in the Ankit Saxena murder case were sentenced to life imprisonment
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Wakf board claimed 5-star Hotel Marriot in Hyderabad as its property, Telangana High Court quashes petition in the decades-old dispute

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Despite previous determinations and legal interventions, the Telangana Wakf board persisted in claiming the land as its own.
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Karnataka High Court stays criminal proceedings against Kajal Hindustani, who was booked for speaking against love jihad in Udupi

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An FIR was lodged against Kajal Hindustani in 2022 under Indian Penal Code (IPC) Sections 34 and 153A while a chargesheet was filed against her under IPC Section 505(2).
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Arvind Kejriwal has put personal interest over the national interest by not resigning: Delhi HC lambasts AAP govt & MCD for failure to provide...

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The bench remarked that due to non formation of the standing committee, many projects in the national capital are stalled.
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Madras HC declares amendment to Tamil Nadu law on Waqf properties unconstitutional, rules only Waqf tribunals can evict encroachments

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A Bench of Chief Justice SV Gangapurwala and Justice D Bharatha Chakravarthy struck down the provisions that enabled the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board Chief Executive Officer to order the eviction of encroachers.
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Supreme Court Registry rejects plea challenging constitutional validity of Collegium system

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Supreme Court Registry rejects plea challenging constitutional validity of Collegium system stating that the plea was filed to overstep established legal principles or with an ulterior motive.
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Supreme Court instructs ECI to keep Symbol Loading Units in strong rooms after elections: Read what these devices are and how the order will...

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Symbol Loading Units are used to load candidate names and symbols into the VVPAT machines before the elections
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EVM wins again: Supreme Court rejects all petitions asking for 100% verification by VVPAT slips, refuses to take country back to paper ballot age

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Justice Khanna delivered the verdict, stating that the court had thoroughly studied the procedures and technical factors and hence dismissed the request for 100% verification of EVM votes with VVPAT slips.
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