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‘Matter of faith, beyond judicial scrutiny’: Modi govt backs Sabarimala restrictions on entry of menstruating-age women in SC. Read what the Centre said

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"If I go to a mazar or a gurudwara and if I have to cover my head, I can't say my dignity, right or choice is taken away," the centre stated,
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‘Islamic law allows polygamy’: Madhya Pradesh HC rules in favour of a man’s second marriage. Read how courts have leaned on Sharia for verdicts...

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The court noted, "The parties are governed by Muslim Personal Law. It recognises the permissibility of plurality of marriages."
Law

“Motivated, pre-planned, and deeply instigating”: SC slams Bengal bureaucracy, hands gherao of judicial officials in Malda probe to NIA 

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"We direct NIA to take over investigation. The investigation reports shall be filed before NIA Court at Kolkata," the SC order stated.
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CEC Gyanesh Kumar hands over Malda violence case to NIA: Here’s what SC observed, DM and Home Secretary didn’t reach scene, even food and...

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A Bench comprising CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipin Pancholi took sou motu cognisance of the Malda incident after being alerted by the Calcutta High Court CJI. The apex court came down heavily on the West Bengal government and the Malda district administration.
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SC slams Mamata govt after mob gheraos judicial officers in Muslim-dominated Malda, calls West Bengal ‘most polarised State’

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A Bench comprising Surya Kant, Joymalya Bagchi and Vipin Pancholi strongly criticised the Mamata government of West Bengal, saying there was a clear “abdication of duty” on its part.
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Cases of 47 lakh ‘doubtful voters’ out of 60 lakh disposed in West Bengal: Calcutta HC informs Supreme Court

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 A three-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stated on Wednesday, “We have received a letter from the Calcutta High Court Chief Justice on Tuesday. We are happy about the facts and figures given…. Out of 60 lakh, 47 lakh objections have been decided till last evening. By April 7, all objections will be decided.”
Law

Dhar Bhojshala complex case: Muslims move Supreme Court against Madhya Pradesh HC order, which allowed inspection of the temple site by judge

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The Division Bench had ordered an inspection of the Bhojshala complex by one of its judges to examine the monument and its historical importance.
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Supreme Court-appointed panel asks centre to withdraw Transgender Act amendments, objects to removal of right to self-determination of gender without biological transition

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The committee has reportedly written to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, and sought the reconsideration of the law.
Law

‘Only Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists can be Dalits, those who convert to Christianity cannot file case under SC/ ST Act’: Supreme Court of India

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"No person who professes a religion other than Hindu, Sikh or Buddhist shall be a member of Scheduled Caste. Conversion to any other religion results in loss of Scheduled Caste status," ruled the Supreme Court.
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Supreme Court dismisses PIL against animal imports by Vantara, says there is no violation of CITES norms

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The court also made it clear that once animals are imported legally with proper permissions, those imports cannot be questioned later just because someone raises objections.
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