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Where process is punishment: Seeking review of POCSO Act

Minor victims of sexual assault in Sivaganga district were reportedly threatened to give false evidence in court. A routine review of POCSO Act cases revealed this. The Madras High Court directed the Thoothukudi Legal Services Authority to award a compensation of ₹14 lakh from the Tamil Nadu Child Victim Compensation…

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Sexual assault case against Murugha mutt seer: Karnataka High Court grants bail to Paramashivaiah, secretary of Jagadguru Murugarajendra Vidhyapeetha

Noticing that medical report had stated that “there was no penetrative sexual assault” on the two victims, the High Court of Karnataka on Friday granted bail to A.J. Paramashivaiah, secretary of Jagadguru Murugarajendra (JM) Vidhyapeetha, who is one of the accused in the sexual assault case against Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru,…

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Section of lawyers stage protests at ACB Court, HC over Naidu counsels’ ‘attitude’

ACB Court chaos: Govt lawyers face strident criticism from Naidu's team; HC orders lawyers to maintain decorum; AG Sriram flags incident in PIL hearing.

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High Court permits Karnataka govt. to appoint 12,901 candidates to graduate primary teacher posts from provisional selection list

The High Court of Karnataka has permitted the State government to appoint 12,901 teachers from among 13,352 selected candidates from the provisional selection list for the post of graduate primary teacher for classes VI to VIII in government and aided educational institutions.

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Maratha quota case | Curative petition will come up in due course, says Chief Justice of India Chandrachud

Chief Justice of India D. Y. Chandrachud on October 13 said a curative petition against the apex court’s judgment holding the Maratha reservation law unconstitutional will be listed for consideration in due course. The Chief Justice was responding to an oral mentioning for an early listing of the curative plea.

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Sunak left thousands of Afghans eligible to come to the UK stranded in Pakistan to save money, court hears

Exclusive: Home secretary Suella Braverman heard of the decision through ‘chinese whispers’, lawyers said

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Delhi riots: SC to hear Umar Khalid's bail plea on November 1

The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing of the bail plea filed by former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student Umar Khalid in the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, (UAPA) case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the North-East Delhi riots in February 2020. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi riots: SC to hear Umar Khalid’s bail plea on November 1

SC fixes Nov 1 to hear plea for bail of Umar Khalid, accused of conspiracy in UAPA case linked to Delhi riots. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal argued that accusations against Khalid were vague, while Additional Solicitor General S.V. Raju countered that the accused were the reason for delay in framing…

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Tui hit by airline ‘fake parts’ scandal that grounded hundreds of planes

Exclusive: TUI confirmed that a component on one of its aircraft was supplied by AOG Technics

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Of the two civil servants in Madhya Pradesh poll fray, one struggles for government’s nod

Nisha Bangre, a Sub-Divisional Magistrate in Madhya Pradesh, has been denied her resignation and is facing disciplinary proceedings. She is now hoping the judiciary will help her contest the upcoming Assembly elections and is also facing anonymous threats. Rajeev Sharma, an IAS official, has been accepted for voluntary retirement and…

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Karnataka High Court dismisses Pramod Muthalik’s petition against Parashurama theme park in Karkala

The High Court of Karnataka dismissed a PIL petition, which had sought directions to the State government to cancel the Sri Parashurama theme park project established on Umikal Hill at Yarlapadi village near Karkala in Udupi district

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Reprieve for Naidu in A.P. High Court in Amaravati Inner Ring Road and Angallu violence cases

The A.P. High Court restrains CID from arresting Chandrababu Naidu till October 16 in the IRR case and till October 12 in Angallu case; Judge also directs the ACB Court to keep the PT warrants filed against the former Chief Minister in the IRR and FiberNet cases in abeyance till…

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Money Bill, AMU’s minority status, Quota within quota: The cases before the new CJI-led seven-judge Constitution Bench | Explained

On October 12, the seven-judge Bench of the Supreme Court will hear matters about the passage of laws as ‘money bills’, Aligarh Muslim University’s minority status, re-distribution of quota within SC reservation, freedom of press vis-a-vis legislative privileges, and the competence of State legislatures to levy additional taxes.

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Supreme Court collegium recommends 13 judicial officers, 5 advocates for appointment as judges of 7 HCs

The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud has recommended the names of 13 judicial officers and 5 advocates for appointment as judges of 7 different high courts. Read further on Dynamite News

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How Does The Constitution Even Work? A Legal Expert Explains

As we prepare to head to the polls for The Voice To Parliament referendum, it seems like everybody is talking about the Constitution. But do we actually understand the Constitution? A group of 71 legal experts have signed an open letter stating the proposed Voice To Parliament is not legally…

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High Court dismisses appeal in socialite murder case

The High Court has dismissed an appeal by a man convicted twice for murdering a Brisbane socialite, but two judges said he should have another retrial.

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Kerala govt. has not tried to mislead High Court, says Antony Raju

Kerala govt. denies misleading High Court on accident cases; AI cameras reduce accidents significantly. Minister releases data showing no major difference in accident statistics before/after AI cameras. Leader of Opposition asked to withdraw charges & apologize. AI cameras detect 62.67 lakh offences, 40.28 lakh processed & 15.84 pushed for legal…

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Karnataka High Court allows reactivation of X account of Dr. Philips after he agrees to hide defamatory posts against Himalaya Wellness Company

Kerala-based hepatologist Cyriac Abby Philips on Tuesday gave an undertaking to the High Court of Karnataka that he would hide all his alleged defamatory posts on his X account against Bengaluru-based Himalaya Wellness Company and its Ayurvedic products through his social media posts.

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‘Embezzlement’ case against Chandrababu Naidu is outside Section 17A protections, A.P. government counters in Supreme Court

Andhra Pradesh argued in SC that charges against former CM Naidu in skill development scam case were of embezzlement, not related to public office duties. State said he deliberately caused huge loss to exchequer & fabricated records. SC observed Section 17A cannot be used to sabotage anti-corruption law. Salve argued…

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Harry’s legal claim against The Sun’s publisher ‘to go to trial in January 2025’

The 39-year-old alleges he was targeted by journalists and private investigators working for News Group Newspapers.

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Migrants reveal fear over being told to return to ‘death trap’ Bibby Stockholm after legionella scare

Home Office starts telling asylum seekers they will be moved back onto barge

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Model Code of Conduct casts a shadow on construction of new OGH

Aspirations for OGH construction dashed due to Model Code of Conduct; Telangana govt filed affidavit in HC on July 27; Govt, HC, medical professionals, individuals eagerly awaited decision; ECI's Code prohibits ministers from making financial grants/promises; Govt may seek approval from ECI for GO; Govt official doubts possibility of any…

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Can prior sanction be used to defeat purpose of anti-corruption law, SC asks Naidu

Supreme Court tells ex-AP CM Naidu's lawyer that Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act cannot be interpreted to defeat its objective. Salve argued that no sanction was received before initiating prosecution against Naidu. He said the arrest was illegal and his fundamental right was violated. Luthra said the FIR…

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Doctors say ‘terrible reality’ of baby girl at centre of High Court battle is that she is ‘dying’

Indi Gregory’s parents are battling to continue her life support treatment

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Attempt to murder case: Supreme Court stays Kerala HC order refusing to suspend conviction of disqualified Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal

Supreme Court stays Kerala High Court order, reviving Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal's disqualification, issues notice to Lakshadweep UT administration.

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